BDS Project KJ Update: From SUV to SUT
If this is your first time checking in on BDS’s Project KJ build, check out the rest of the buildup to see how we’re transforming this ’05 Liberty CRD into a capable slow-slung trail rig to take on the 2013 Ultimate Adventure hosted by Petersen’s 4Wheel & Offroad Magazine. (Project KJ Build Link)
After a few weeks getting sidetracked on new product development projects, the guys down at BDS’s R&D shop found some time to continue working on Project KJ, our ’05 Liberty CRD. The biggest change, the top is gone. We did this for a few reasons; it allows us to store a full size 40″ spare tire and gear, makes the cage much more accessible so we can tie it into the rest of the unibody, and it just looks cool in my opinion. At this point its just a rough cut, we still plan to cut a bit more before closing the cab back off for a weather tight seal (hopefully).
BDS Project KJ Update: Mock Ups
BDS Project KJ Update: Mock Ups
While we’ve been out playing in Moab all week, BDS R&D has been busy working on Project KJ, the 2005 Jeep Liberty (KJ) CRD we’re building to take on the 2013 Ultimate Adventure. If this is the first you’re reading about this build, check out Project KJ Blog for more info on this project and to get up to speed.
Press Release #137: Forged Flex Ends and Weld-In Bungs
Press Release 137 Part# Forged Flex Ends 124033, 124034, 124035, 124037 Weld-In Bungs 124040, 124041, 124042 Product Forged Flex Ends & Weld-In Bungs Application Jeep Support Files & Links View parts online Forged Flex Ends Comparison Hi–res image: acc_124033-124035.jpg Large Forged Flex Ends Hi–res image: acc_124033.jpg Small Forged Flex Ends Hi–res image: acc_124035.jpg Weld-In Bung Hi–res image: acc_124040-124041.jpg Forged Flex Ends & Weld-In Bungs Coldwater, MI—March 29, 2013— BDS Suspension now offers an expanded line of products with the custom builder in mind. New steel forged control arm ends and matching weld in bungs will fill out any custom control arm build sheet. These parts are also included in the next generation of BDS control arms. New BDS forged steel control arm ends utilize a steel ball and polyurethane races to allow up to 15 degrees of misalignment from center. They are assembled with a single snap ring. Housings are e-coated black and…
BDS Project KJ Update 2: Tear Down & Build Prep
BDS Project KJ Update 2: Tear Down & Build Prep
If you’re just checking out the Project KJ build, the guys down at BDS R&D brought a plain jane ’05 Jeep Liberty (KJ) CRD into the shop to transform it into a low-slung trail rig to take on the 2013 Ultimate Adventure. To get up to speed on the project, check out the last post at (Project KJ, From Soccer Mom to Trail Rig).
Jeep JK on 41s | Cabot Tire
We love hearing how our distributors and customers use there rigs, how they customize them and where it takes them. Recently the crew from BDS distributor, Cabot Tire sent us some shot of a JK they built running the BDS 6.5” long arm lift kit, 2” coil spacer, and 2” body lift on 41.5” IROKs. Check it out…
BDS Project KJ, From Soccer Mom to Trail Rig
Project KJ, From Soccer Mom to Trail Rig
Here at BDS, we build, test, and wheel our rigs to make so we can be confident they’ll survive the abuse our customers put them through and back them with the only no fine print warranty in the business. We’ve built a number of company vehicles and are constantly developing new and innovative kits for popular truck and Jeep vehicles.
We are proud to be a part of the 2013 Ultimate Adventure, the week-long on/off-road excursion hosted by the guys over at 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine. After attending years ago in our company Jeep TJ, we’ve learned a bit more about building a rig that will not only perform well, but stand out from the numerous TJs, JKs, and XJs that attend each year. We discussed a number of different vehicle options, from the ever popular JK, to the J10 Gladiator, Chevy Colorado. All had potential, but ultimately had flaws for various reasons. In wanting to challenge ourselves, we thought let’s build something different, an oddball of sorts, something that isn’t typically celebrated as a capable trail rig but has the potential to be. After months of discussion and pondering ideas, the decision was made to build a Jeep Liberty KJ.