3.0 MODS - Show em off

[JLURD]

Had some credit card points that needed to be used at the dealer and didn’t need 100% sill coverage with the xpel in place so I threw these laser etched steel guards on.

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[BuffaloBill]

Had some credit card points that needed to be used at the dealer and didn’t need 100% sill coverage with the xpel in place so I threw these laser etched steel guards on.


Those look pretty sharp!

 

[2020 Diesel JL]

I drilled two holes through the metal sticking up, painted the holes, then bolted the solenoid to it. Good distance for the cable from the winch and from the solenoid to the battery

What is the need for a winch interrupt solenoid? Just to make sure it can't be used without turning it on?

 

[GtX]

What is the need for a winch interrupt solenoid? Just to make sure it can't be used without turning it on?

That and the cable between the solenoid and winch isn't energized all the time.

 

[BuffaloBill]

Installed ROAM frame mounted step rails yesterday/today. While underneath I spoted an Easter Egg. Not sure if this was posted before.

 

[JLURD]

Installed ROAM frame mounted step rails yesterday/today. While underneath I spoted an Easter Egg. Not sure if this was posted before.

Funny I’ve been under mine for a combined 9 hours or so and the drive shaft has never been rotated to the right position to see that. Either that or I sprayed cerakote right over it and didn’t notice lol.

 

[GrayJeep]

@JLDIESEL is your 3.0 D badge about 3/4” x 4 1/2”?

Where did you get this? I would like to order these as well.

 

[Cwu21]

Installed ROAM frame mounted step rails yesterday/today. While underneath I spoted an Easter Egg. Not sure if this was posted before.

Did you get install instructions with your or are they posted some where I couldn’t find them online, did you have any quality issues? I ordered the west coast edition ones they shipped and arrived super quickly but I am noticing a ton of brackets and bottom piece scuffed to the bare metal. They were super packaged tight so I know this isn’t a shipping issue.

I ordered last week and less than 24hrs they had rushed shipping because they said they were shutting down due to the virus so I’m sure things got over looked just hope they make it right some way. I love the way they look

I was hoping to get them in today but no instructions and having to throw some paint down is preventing me from getting it done now.. hopefully soon

 

[Compression-Ignition]

Where did you get this? I would like to order these as well.

Got mine off ebay from Steve White Motors. There are lots of different variations of this (and similar) emblems. This particular emblem comes in the gray pictured and also in chrome.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-JEEP-...537016?hash=item4b434b0478:g:4OwAAOSwBF1a9X7t

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18-20-JEEP...664625&hash=item2cd41c1cb3:g:s-8AAOSwNvxa9XWO

Neither of those are through the same place I ordered.

 

[BuffaloBill]

I didn’t have any paint scuffs despite the large shipping box being torn up on one end. There was just enough white foam and tape; I think I got lucky there. They didn’t ship with instructions but there’s a thread in the “outside” mod section that has instructions I think. After laying all the pieces out it was self explanatory really. The laser cut brackets are coded with little identification holes. The bracket with one hole goes to the front, etc. There are arrows on these brackets pointing forward.

I had read a few people reporting that they could achieve the desired gap to the body on the drivers side, but could only get a gap of about 1/8” at the rear on the passenger side, which isn’t enough to prevent contact due to frame flex. This is what I found also. I’m guessing the Jeep’s body isn’t perfectly centered with respect to the frame rails. Ideally the brackets would be made with more adjustment. I saw a pic on this forum somewhere, where a bracket pick showed what looked like more adjustment in the slots. Perhaps the brackets have been updated since I bought these last Thanksgiving.

I’ve got tools to work with metal so wasn’t too freaked out. I debated whether to slot the bracket holes or to trim the inner edge of the rail itself. The only reason I hesitated to trim the rail is because I knew I’d be compromising the rust protection in that spot.

The curve of the rail relative to the body was such that the gap was say 3/8” basically from the front through the middle, until about 8” from the back. There it tapered from about 3/8” to about 1/8”. So I went ahead and drew a pencil line on the rail along a 3/8” strip of cardboard held against the body. Then removed the rail and scribed that line with a pic. Then used an angle grinder being careful not to get the metal too warm so as to burn off finish on the topside.

I have some epoxy primer ordered to coat that edge, then give it a black topcoat. I considered POR also. A buddy of mine who builds rods said the epoxy primer should work well. That surface won’t directly see debris coming off the tire so I hope it will make it through a few Wisconsin winters.

Are the paint scuffs on your parts only on the brackets? If so I wouldn’t be too upset about it. If there were scuffs on the top or outer face I’d talk to Anthony about it. I’m sure he’d make it right somehow.

Having a metal working hobby as I do and as someone who likes to fabricate things, I have a real appreciation for how well thought out the ROAM design is. I made my own rails for a 2-door JK, and recently built an oven for powder coating. Sure enough, the length of a rail for the 4-door won’t fit in my oven (made the oven 72” inside height). That motivated me to purchase these. Had I made rails they would be much more simple (square tubing).

 

[JLURD]

Took over a month to get here, but my torque wrench is about to get a serious workout. Waiting on some TPMS sensors and valve stems so I’m going to do some custom paint work on the center caps in the mean time. If anyone has learned some hard lessons mounting beadlocks and wants to share, I’m all ears. Watched some YT videos to get the basics, but I’m guessing there are some seasoned veterans on here who know quite a bit more.

 

[Cwu21]

I didn’t have any paint scuffs despite the large shipping box being torn up on one end. There was just enough white foam and tape; I think I got lucky there. They didn’t ship with instructions but there’s a thread in the “outside” mod section that has instructions I think. After laying all the pieces out it was self explanatory really. The laser cut brackets are coded with little identification holes. The bracket with one hole goes to the front, etc. There are arrows on these brackets pointing forward.

I had read a few people reporting that they could achieve the desired gap to the body on the drivers side, but could only get a gap of about 1/8” at the rear on the passenger side, which isn’t enough to prevent contact due to frame flex. This is what I found also. I’m guessing the Jeep’s body isn’t perfectly centered with respect to the frame rails. Ideally the brackets would be made with more adjustment. I saw a pic on this forum somewhere, where a bracket pick showed what looked like more adjustment in the slots. Perhaps the brackets have been updated since I bought these last Thanksgiving.

I’ve got tools to work with metal so wasn’t too freaked out. I debated whether to slot the bracket holes or to trim the inner edge of the rail itself. The only reason I hesitated to trim the rail is because I knew I’d be compromising the rust protection in that spot.

The curve of the rail relative to the body was such that the gap was say 3/8” basically from the front through the middle, until about 8” from the back. There it tapered from about 3/8” to about 1/8”. So I went ahead and drew a pencil line on the rail along a 3/8” strip of cardboard held against the body. Then removed the rail and scribed that line with a pic. Then used an angle grinder being careful not to get the metal too warm so as to burn off finish on the topside.

I have some epoxy primer ordered to coat that edge, then give it a black topcoat. I considered POR also. A buddy of mine who builds rods said the epoxy primer should work well. That surface won’t directly see debris coming off the tire so I hope it will make it through a few Wisconsin winters.

Are the paint scuffs on your parts only on the brackets? If so I wouldn’t be too upset about it. If there were scuffs on the top or outer face I’d talk to Anthony about it. I’m sure he’d make it right somehow.

Having a metal working hobby as I do and as someone who likes to fabricate things, I have a real appreciation for how well thought out the ROAM design is. I made my own rails for a 2-door JK, and recently built an oven for powder coating. Sure enough, the length of a rail for the 4-door won’t fit in my oven (made the oven 72” inside height). That motivated me to purchase these. Had I made rails they would be much more simple (square tubing).

I would say 60% of my brackets are scuffed pretty badly and the bottom of one of my steps. The brackets wouldn’t bother me as much but I do not want to start getting rust on them or the Step. I know at some point they would get scuffed but not out of the box. I have zero metal experience so I hope when I can put mine on they go on super easy lol. I didn’t think it would be all that difficult to to figure out install just was hoping for some literature these are pretty heavy I’d prefer to only lift them up and put them on one time lol

 

[Megatron JLU]

Took over a month to get here, but my torque wrench is about to get a serious workout. Waiting on some TPMS sensors and valve stems so I’m going to do some custom paint work on the center caps in the mean time. If anyone has learned some hard lessons mounting beadlocks and wants to share, I’m all ears. Watched some YT videos to get the basics, but I’m guessing there are some seasoned veterans on here who know quite a bit more.

Biggest thing is to not forget to install the valve stem and sensors. Lol
Place on 5 gallon bucket and get yourself a stool to sit on. Then put on a long movie and torque while you watch. Best day ever lol.

 

[Platinum7990]

Made a quick walk around of the mods i currently installed. More stuff to come soo .

 

[JLURD]

Biggest thing is to not forget to install the valve stem and sensors. Lol
Place on 5 gallon bucket and get yourself a stool to sit on. Then put on a long movie and torque while you watch. Best day ever lol.

Sounds good! Custom paint on the center caps is coming along with less mistakes than I had predicted. Also never realized how close AEV’s onyx color is to the Jeep and Trail Rated badges on the Rubi. I think these will tie in the color scheme quite well along with the red trim on the rubi decals, and red paint on the tow hooks.

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