Pete M Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I was in the Atlanta area buying steel for my winch mount and figured I'd swing by pullapart north. didn't have any 05+ libertys so I wasn't able to get what I need, but they did have an earlier liberty Renegade and I left with the light bar and t-case skidplate. it's just sitting on there for the pic, not yet installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lthompson741 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I've always wanted to get one of those lightbars and adapt it to fit a XJ. Don't see many liberty's on the road with them anymore. Hell hardly see any Liberty's period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Yeah, you get an official "you suck" award for that, especially for the light bar i went to to my local yard a couple weeks ago just cause I hadn't been in forever. They only had 2 KJs, but one of them was a real nice 02 (same as mine). I scored, finally, the rear glass flipper pad and the driver side door seal (mine has a small rip in it, in the same spot as they all do). Total cost was $5, lol. Pad is already installed, I'm replacing the door seal tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Several Renegades have been through my local yards over the years, if the light bar wasn't damaged before someone always beat me to it. Few weeks back an 02 Renegade got put out that clearly had the lightbar in the pictures, it was put out on thursday, I got there on saturday morning after they opened. it was gone. But, they didn't take the lightbar switch.....or the light bar light covers that snap in.....weird. Same day I found an 05 Renegade at another yard.....with no lightbar, but it never had one to start with, 05+ the renegade was just a appearance package, not all came with skids and not all came with the lightbar. I really want the renegade hood for my KJ, I love the flat hood look over the bubble eyes most KJs had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 My junkyard score recently was finding 2 CRDs at the yards, I picked up a CRD engine for $461. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Pete, the renegades came with auto dimming/heated side view mirrors, or at least some did. And most came with heated mirrors. Both are nice upgrades if you don't have heated mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Also I found recently that the 2002 KJS have a radio bezel that has 2 power outlets instead of 1, and an ashtray. This is much more useful than the single power outlet and dumb ledge that the 03+ have. I swapped in the silver bezel from a 2002 into my KJ and now I have 2 outlets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 A CRD block for under 2 grand? now THAT'S a steal the only reason I got the light bar is because I own a batt powered grinder. that KJ was a rotting mess of rust and the attachment studs all spun around aimlessly. I wasn't the first to try, I just tried the hardest. do you have a pic of this double outlet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 is this it? that won't work for me. the left side is my trailer brake controller location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Yep, that's the bezel. The second 12v outlet is constant hot, not keyed. It's nice to plug up a cell phone charger or GPS to. I have no use for the ashtray except to keep some spare mini fuses in (which I've never had to use, lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 11:15 PM, Sir Sam said: I really want the renegade hood for my KJ, I love the flat hood look over the bubble eyes most KJs had. So I looked up the flat hood and I really like it! what does it take to swap one in? I may have to swing by that junkyard again to check out if it had it. for anyone that doesn't yet know, here's a pic of what we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 9:24 PM, Pete M said: A CRD block for under 2 grand? now THAT'S a steal the only reason I got the light bar is because I own a batt powered grinder. that KJ was a rotting mess of rust and the attachment studs all spun around aimlessly. I wasn't the first to try, I just tried the hardest. do you have a pic of this double outlet? We've seen some running rusty KJs for $2k at this point, almost cheap enough for parts Jeeps. On 11/9/2018 at 9:30 PM, Pete M said: is this it? that won't work for me. the left side is my trailer brake controller location. 17 hours ago, mjeff87 said: Yep, that's the bezel. The second 12v outlet is constant hot, not keyed. It's nice to plug up a cell phone charger or GPS to. I have no use for the ashtray except to keep some spare mini fuses in (which I've never had to use, lol). When I added it to mine I daisy chained the power off the exisiting one, which is always hot. So both are hot. But I like the way the 2002s are, which is like the XJs. 6 minutes ago, Pete M said: So I looked up the flat hood and I really like it! what does it take to swap one in? I may have to swing by that junkyard again to check out if it had it. for anyone that doesn't yet know, here's a pic of what we're talking about. If the junkyard Jeep was an 05+ it would have the flat hood, and some 07 limiteds. The 02-04 Renegade had the same hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 also, move your trailer brake controller. The ash tray is great for me, the only place I have right now to put change was my cupholder, and then my coffee cup wouldnt sit right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I put my change in the driver side door armrest (the little cuppy part). FYI, when that little spot is full of mixed change (full is when coins start flying out of it when you close the door), you have approximately $11 in change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 8 hours ago, Sir Sam said: We've seen some running rusty KJs for $2k at this point, almost cheap enough for parts Jeeps. If the junkyard Jeep was an 05+ it would have the flat hood, and some 07 limiteds. The 02-04 Renegade had the same hood. good to know. so I can skip the junkyard run. (or at least that particular one) speaking of $2k, I just found this: https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/2005-jeep-liberty-28-diesel/6725089281.html 1 hour ago, mjeff87 said: I put my change in the driver side door armrest (the little cuppy part). FYI, when that little spot is full of mixed change (full is when coins start flying out of it when you close the door), you have approximately $11 in change. nice I use one of the cupholders for my life savings, the door gets my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Pete that KJ could be a good little flip for ya, or just a rust free KJ. Or make money parting it out. Price that cheap heap and I could just about buy it just for the engine to swap into a Land Rover...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 yeah, I'll I need is seed money. oh wait, I'm still broke. I'd be a heck of an investment for the future though. I'd have every spare part imaginable except the harness. Maybe it's the cynic in me, but I'm thinking there's probably a reason why it was sitting long enough for squirrels to take an interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Pete M said: Maybe it's the cynic in me, but I'm thinking there's probably a reason why it was sitting long enough for squirrels to take an interest. Occam's Razor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 20 hours ago, Sir Sam said: also, move your trailer brake controller. but where else could I put it? it has to remain level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Yesterday for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Had a decent day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 I see some good stuff in there! I'm hoping to find a day this week to hit the local pull a parts. we'll see. I also promised to caulk the exterior of a house and the good weather days might be limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I still have no feeling in my feet from pulling all day in the cold. I hit jackpot and didn't stop to put my boots on. I honestly think my heals have frostbite but I can't feel it so I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 see a doc if you have any doubts! I stopped by a Pull-a-part today and scored a black KJ grille and a KJ fuel tank skidplate. there was another skid but I was getting tired. maybe I'll go back later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Pete I constantly see loads of kj. in the expensive more chain type yards so I never look knowing the pricing. I need to start keeping an eye out in the honey holes where stuff is cheap. Newer stock is usually not sitting in these places. Many times the leads I find the yards have been permanently closed. Yesterday the 1st two I showed up to were like that. The next 1 was an accidental stumble from a local on the way to another. My best finds are 2 or 3 generation family owned yards not on the web, unlisted, out in bfe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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