Reader's Jeeps : Brad Kilby's '97 TJ (aka TJ7)
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Brad testing the new rear springs at TDS 2000

Brad Kilby testing his new rear springs at TDS 2000


Owner : Brad Kilby Equipment and Modifications:

Vehicle: 1997 Wrangler (TJ) Sport
Vehicle name: TJ7
Location: Pasadena, CA
Favorite Places: Hammers, Anza Borego, Rubicon
Flexing in Shredder Canyon
Shredder Canyon, CA
Photo: Mike Duncan
Rubicon
A steep slab on the Rubicon
Photo: Brad Kilby
Rubicon
The Little Sluice
Photo: Brad kilby
Leaf springs!!
Leaf Springs!!
Photo: Brad Kilby
Brad's roll cage
Brad's Roll Cage
Photo: Brad Kilby

 
  • Motor - 4.0L
  • Tranny - stock auto
  • T-case - NV231 w/JB Conversions short shaft kit
  • Front Axle - Reverse cut Dana 44 w/4:10s & Detroit
  • Rear Axle - Reverse cut Dana 44 w/4:10s & Detroit
  • Crawl Ratio - it's an auto
  • DriveShafts - CV's Front & Rear
  • Tires - 35x12.50" BFG Mud Terrains
  • Front Suspension - Rubicon Express 4.5" springs, 1" spacers, RE control arms
  • Rear Suspension - custom leaf spring set up with National Spring leafs
  • Shocks - Rancho RS9000
  • Steering - moved on top of the knuckle
  • Front Bumper - Hanson
  • Winch - Warn HS9500i
  • Rear Bumper - Hanson bumber, custom tire carrier
  • Engine Mods - Turbo City throttle body and MAP Adjuster; Jet Performance module
  • Onboard air, welder, flashlight and baby seats.
  • Pioneer CD w/ a couple(!) amps and plenty of speakers

Future Modifications:
Custom front suspension, Dana 60s...?

Notes from Brad:

Worst Stuck
I guess the worst stuck I've ever had was when I was sitting upside down at Pismo. Heh heh! Lockers are useless if the tires aren't touching the ground.


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