2002 Kia Sportage

Detailed photos follow the link

http://www.4wheelnoffroad.com/

4X4 2 door "Customized"
Toyota axles w/ ARB's , Randy's R&P 5:73 gears, All new bearings in both axles, Diff armored @ both ends, Sky's widening kit, Burfield eliminators, Warn hubs, IFS front calipers w/FJ rotors, Cadillac rear disk conversion, steel braided brake & ARB lines, Custom 3 link rear & 5 link front, full hydro steering, high steer w/chromally tie rod, FJ tie rod ends, 1 1/2 spacers on all 4 corners for wider stance, front welded in truss.
5 - 35/12.5 radial tsl swampers on 15X10 alloy steel true beadlocks.
1 3/8 body lift.
Doestec coil overs in front, rear 1/4 eliptic leaf sprung w/ doestec nitro filled shocks.
Custom built front & rear drive lines w/ drilled T-case flanges to accept toy drive line ends, double doul cordon rear joints to deal with travel.
1/4" custom fuel tank skid pan.
Rock sliders/nerf bars.
Tube front bumper w/ stinger & warn 9000i winch, tow hooks & driving lamps.
Roof mounted warn spot lamps.
Shovels axe & pry bar mounted on inside of rear gate.
2 gallon air tank & ARB compresser.
Roof mounted CB.
Garmin GPS w/roof mounted antenna.
5 gals fuel & water Jerry cans.
Stock floor tool box, extra diamond plate tool box & aluminum parts & fluids box.

Less than 18k on the speedo, only 150 miles on it since the build.

There are some things left to do to it
Rear bump stops & limiting straps
E-brake cables
rear upper shock mount reinforced
gear reduce steering



16k is 1/2 invested not including labor = selling price.

Holy Crap, Why?

I dont ever drive it except to get it smog'd once a year. I have had it out on 5 runs since the build & it needs a new home. Being a garage Queen has been it's life, somebody needs to make it a trail King. I run compatition with my Miss Treated rock krawlin Tacoma, it's been upside down a few times & body damage is major on every panel. ROKIA does not deserve that kind of abuse.

So far the best Sportage that I have ever seen in my life..............WOW!

Worth every cent and then some......You gotta go to the car show auctions and register and present this "fine ride"

It will prolly be bidded high from some enthusiasts for sure <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Thanks, there was 1 1/2 years of time & $$.$$$.$$ put into it. I am the original owner & only drove it for about 2 years before the build.

At less than 1/2 of what I put into it, yes it is a good deal for someone.

I have personally seen this vehicle and it is AMAZING, if I had the money I would buy it right now!

Rob- I had a guy email me last week interested in a KIA, I'll send this thread to him.

JP (kiacrawler)

Wish I had that kind of money. That rig would be the perfect revenge on my brother-in-law. He liked my Sportage so he one-upped me by buying a lifted jeep with lockers. It would be hilarious to one-up him with a KIA! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

Hey Josh it is really good to see you back here again! I know that you sold the Sportage for a scout right? Are you back in Texas?

Ya, If I had the cash I would get it too. But that setup is a bit to extreme for the likes of me anyway <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Still the best so far though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Nope, I'm back in Reno. Texas was ok but it wasn't home.

Seriously this is the coolest KIA I've ever seen!

Thanks guys I knew posting it here first would get some sort of results.

Josh also thanks for the forward to your friend.

The link that shows the writeup & photos was the first shakedown run that had a faulty position of the rear himes joints have been relocated & cured that problem.