Kia Sportage Offroad

A lot of people don’t know 1st gen sportages were a partnership build between Ford/Mazda and only licensed by Kia. They are a true body on frame, 2 speed transfer case, solid rear axle, and ifs front 4wd.
First test of the tires and lift kit on the Kia Sportage project “jellybean”. There is some bonus footage of some friends vehicles too.
Thanks @tmbfabrication for filming some and getting rowdy in the tan Toyota “clumpy”
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[@bobbymulwee7641]

I like building uncommon 4WD'S so this is rad

[@micro-pigoffroadclub8387]

This looks like a super fun place!

[@aculnaz]

with this video i discovered the meaning of SPORTAGE

[@dickfitznyew4579]

I've got an 02, good trail rig. It looks like you converted to manual hubs. Other than interior plastics and door handles these are decent rigs. Even the air is still cold in mine!

[@ptbajk4717]

Super Sportage 👍👍😁

[@pierofavrin2008]

Very good i like sportage from brasil

[@nelsoncandelariacarvalhovi9602]

Sarava Um grande veículo Saúde

[@viviflauzino2168]

OW, into water without snorkel?

[@valdeciralencar]

Top

[@glendapatriciachavezreyes1729]

I have a 2001 kia sportage

[@Kattsquared]

Dude what spare tire mount is that! it looks good! Is it custom? I'm looking for a swing arm like that for my 06 Sorento

[@jecustoms52]

It is factory in on most 1st gen sportages. It is a great factory design.

[@scottgray3945]

Always liked the look of the 1st Gen Sorentos

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

I HAVE A 04 ,I HAVE CHANGED THE ENGINE 2.0 PETROL . BUT I DID A MISTAKE I GOT RID OF THE 4X4 GEAR BOX. PUT HOLLOW RIMS AND THE TYRES R 2 INCHES OUT. I CAN'T GO ON TRAILS LIKE THIS BUT IT RUNS PERFECTLY ON THE ROAD . I HAVE CROSSED 180 KM MARK AND THE HANDLING IS PERFECT BECAUSE OF THE TYRES COMING OUT 3 TO 4 INCH . I KEPT THE TYRE SIZE SAME . I THINK MY ONE IS THE BEST LOOKING SPORTAGE IN TOWN

[@ApocGuy]

was that jeep cherokee/comanche (tan pickup)? frankly i was surprised to see Sporatage doing so well off the road. i didnt knew they were full body on ladder frame and Solid rear. off to buy one before last one is sold :P .

[@jecustoms52]

Tan truck is a Toyota pickup.

[@ApocGuy]

@@jecustoms52 tnx :).

[@52craneo]

where were ya riding at? them creeks sure was flowing good

[@jecustoms52]

Prentice cooper wma in Marion county TN

[@52craneo]

@@jecustoms52 been there once didnt know it had trails. I just thought it was mainly gravel roads

[@herbie53opf]

@@jecustoms52 are you allowed to just drive anywhere in the US? In Europe you basically get lynched if you drive off the road.

[@jecustoms52]

Haha private property and designated public areas are free reign with permission

[@NIGHTMARERICA]

I'm in the process of building an 06 Sportage for my overlanding vehicle. my spacers on and now I'm waiting for my new rims and Continental AT's. now I just need to find a different place to put my spare tire and a snorkel.

[@jecustoms52]

Ahh yeah they’re very different for that generation.

[@zpetersen8136]

@@jecustoms52 very sadly. What tires are you running?

[@jecustoms52]

235/75r15

[@zpetersen8136]

@@jecustoms52 I'm thinking about getting forceum m/t in that size. Like $380 for all four on Amazon

[@sambomoto3]

This is prentice copper state forest correct?

[@jecustoms52]

Yea

[@everready19373]

Where was this filmed?

[@jecustoms52]

Prentice Cooper state park

[@noahmcdaniel4920]

How are the second gens off road? There's one video up on YT of someone taking it up a mountain, still looks pretty capable.

[@ApocGuy]

2nd gen were (i think) AWD with no low range and no solid rear axle with locker. inferior in all aspects but MPG and safety.

[@thacutoff6226]

Sportages have a locking rear differential?

[@jecustoms52]

Some rare ones had limited slip rear axles. None came factory with a rear locker.

[@wrenchesinthegears]

Hey John, what size tyres are they?

[@jecustoms52]

235/75r15 federal couragia m/t

[@wrenchesinthegears]

@@jecustoms52 cheers that's the size I've been looking at. Looks good

[@marine1718]

Hi there I'm from. Portugal and I never had a jeep in Portugal the only cheap jeep is this one. Do you like it? Do you recommend it? Does give you much problems?

[@jecustoms52]

No major problems at all, I have had 4 of them over the years and haven’t had any troubles from normal driving.

[@marine1718]

@@jecustoms52 I wanna make some off road tracks with little money and it seam that this jeep is good

[@hugolaranjo1745]

@@marine1718 compra um Dacia Duster....

[@marine1718]

@@hugolaranjo1745 eu disse jipe não lixo

[@janpatrickchy9951]

I got an 06 Sportage recently and wanted it lifted to fit 235 tires. How many inches did u get it lifted and I was wondering where to get the kit?

[@jecustoms52]

I needed up at around 3” of lift. The 06 is quite a different animal so I am not well versed on how to lift them. Sorry I can’t be more help.

[@janpatrickchy9951]

@@jecustoms52 Thanks for the response, that was a big help already. I'm new at this so I'd like to know my way around it before I start putting money in lol

[@janpatrickchy9951]

Btw I forgot to ask if during this time are you still using a spacer or did u switch to suspension lift to get the 3"?

[@jecustoms52]

I swapped to springs

[@janpatrickchy9951]

@@jecustoms52 Oh ok. not very familiar with parts and stuff but if its alright with you do you mind posting or sharing where you got those springs? thanks

[@liana.chawngthu]

whats the yellow truck name

[@jecustoms52]

Clumpy

[@patrykp8156]

Hi, what engine is there?

[@jecustoms52]

Fe3, a Mazda based 2.0l gas engine.

[@patrykp8156]

Thanks for the info, I am considering getting some affordable 4x4 and that KIA with 2.0 16V engine seems to be just fine ;) greetings from Poland@@jecustoms52

[@wahairiwahi2458]

your axle is LSD? or you install locker?

[@jecustoms52]

Open

[@wrenchesinthegears]

Some had an LSD from factory

[@DREAMER-fg7qw]

Bro i love you kia just got one trying to get her started my injectors an pulsing really need help like my comment and I will drop some contact please 😩😮‍💨

[@jecustoms52]

Congrats on the new Kia, not sure how I could help though.

[@DREAMER-fg7qw]

Just a little insist on way you think I could try