1st time mudding with my Recon

[ReconMike]

My thoughts.....

1) The KO2's did not impress me as much as I'd hoped. I ran STT's on my JK, and I understand the difference. But still.

2) Lots of pebbles stuck between the rear fenders and body. How bad do I get made fun of when I fill that gap in with clear silicone? Also tons between the rock rails and body.

3) I miss having bumpers with D rings.

4) Factory lift is legit. Glad I added a Fox starring stabilizer though. Some didn't and complained. Definitely need to get a boot to cover the shaft.

Got 12 years and 209,000 miles out of my 09 X. Can't wait to have adventures in this for a decade.

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[5adventurers]

Before you do clear silicone check out the YouTube video from wayalofe. The way he solved it looked great. Good luck

 

[RagTopDeluxe]

Re: the gab between the fenders and body...a common mod is to put this in the gap. I haven't done it yet, but will.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4D6SK/

 

[ReconMike]

Re: the gab between the fenders and body...a common mod is to put this in the gap. I haven't done it yet, but will.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4D6SK/

I will give that a try. Thanks!

 

[Creeker]

For what its worth, did not like the pipe beading from Amazon.

Thinking of this instead since the fenders on my JLR are gutted and using the aftermarket fender retention kit

https://www.cjponyparts.com/fender-...MI4q_w7PvI6gIVC-DICh1ZvguCEAQYBCABEgL9HvD_BwE

 

[Headbarcode]

My thoughts.....

1) The KO2's did not impress me as much as I'd hoped. I ran STT's on my JK, and I understand the difference. But still.

2) Lots of pebbles stuck between the rear fenders and body. How bad do I get made fun of when I fill that gap in with clear silicone? Also tons between the rock rails and body.

3) I miss having bumpers with D rings.

4) Factory lift is legit. Glad I added a Fox starring stabilizer though. Some didn't and complained. Definitely need to get a boot to cover the shaft.

Got 12 years and 209,000 miles out of my 09 X. Can't wait to have adventures in this for a decade.

I highly recommend the product linked to by RagTopDeluxe. It'll provide all the same benefits as silicone, but will look cleaner and be easy to pull out and reinstall if needed.

 

[Drytellsr]

Re: the gab between the fenders and body...a common mod is to put this in the gap. I haven't done it yet, but will.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4D6SK/

I use that stuff. its good and the only issue i have is that i have to re-tuck it in, at the ends,every once in a while. other than that its a perfect solution.

 

[Windshieldfarmer]

I too was not overly impressed with my KO2s in mud. I ended up in a rainstorm on a trail that became muddy a few days ago while wheeling in Colorado. The “pucker” factor kicked in a few times when things got greasy. That said - the KO2s are awesome on the highway....all things considered.

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