Crane Customer Showcase: Jeremy & Wendy Knight’s Jeep LJ
Jeremy & Wendy Knight’s Ready-to-Ride Jeep LJ on Full Crane 14-Bolt Axles
Some builds just feel right from the moment they touch the trail — balanced, capable, reliable, and built around the strongest axle foundation possible. Jeremy and Wendy Knight’s Jeep LJ is one of those rigs. This turnkey build started with a clean LJ chassis and grew into a fully finished, trail-dominant machine anchored by a pair of Crane Axle Ready-to-Ride 14-Bolt Axles.
From its aluminum tub to its LS drivetrain and custom interior touches, every part of this Jeep was chosen for durability, drivability, and weekend-after-weekend confidence. But the backbone of the entire rig — the part that makes everything else work — is the Crane 14-bolt axle system front and rear.
Let’s take a closer look at what makes this LJ such a standout.
Crane Ready-to-Ride 14-Bolt Axles (Front & Rear)
- Crane 14-Bolt Housings
- Crane Magnum Knuckles
- Crane Big Bell RCV 40 Spline Inner Shafts
- Crane 40 Spline ARB-Ready Setup
- Crane 40 Spline Shafts
- Crane Lightweight Brake Kit
- Crane 13-Bolt High Clearance Diff Covers
These axles come pre-configured, precision-set, and engineered for maximum strength — perfect for a turnkey LJ built to wheel hard and drive comfortably.
Chassis & Body
The build began with a Wide Open Design Jeep LJ chassis, equipped with:
- Integrated sport cage
- Suspension mounts for coilovers & bypass shocks
- 100% aluminum tub, custom-massaged for perfect tire clearance
- Fast-back cage styling that complements the LJ’s long tail
The aluminum bodywork not only saves weight but offers sharp, crisp lines under the rich blue finish.
Powertrain
- LS engine (reliable power, proven in all terrains)
- Turbo 400 transmission
- Atlas transfer case
Suspension & Handling
The chassis is tuned around:
- Radflo 2.0 coilovers
- Radflo 2.5 three-tube bypass shocks
- Full use of travel thanks to precise geometry
- Currie rear sway bar- Dramatically improves stability & driver confidence
Inside the cabin, the Knight LJ is outfitted with features designed for long days on the trail:
- PRP heated seats
- Custom-built low-mounted fuel cell
- Matching height toolbox for storage
- Space for an electric cooler behind the toolbox
- Hand-built 16-gauge aluminum dash, powder coated raw (no filler)
- Holley gauge pod
- Lowrance GPS with backup camera
- Rugged Radio system
- Switch Pro switch panel
- Aftermarket heater
- Winters shifter
- TwistLock Cupholders (a must!)
- And best of all — a custom glove box for Wendy, complete with extra USB charging ports
What makes this LJ special isn’t just the spec list. It’s how well everything works together. No single component overpowers the rest — the look, stance, suspension feel, Crane axle strength, and clean interior all come together into a cohesive, capable package. Now the fun part begins — it’s time for them to go make memories on the trail.
