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[From0toJ]

^ sorry, newbie question here - the mounting points for the light bar and the spot light, are those pre-existing on our Jeeps, or did you have to cut through metal, etc.?

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[rizej]

^ sorry, newbie question here - the mounting points for the light bar and the spot light, are those pre-existing on our Jeeps, or did you have to cut through metal, etc.?

Those are pre-existing and have bolts through them so you just have to take those bolts out and then line up the mounts and re-bolt

 

[From0toJ]

Those are pre-existing and have bolts through them so you just have to take those bolts out and then line up the mounts and re-bolt

Thanks much. Just ordered my Sahara yesterday so I don’t even know what it feels like to touch one

 

[dragonslayer]

Thanks much. Just ordered my Sahara yesterday so I don’t even know what it feels like to touch one

Oh, the JOYS of touching!!

 

[dragonslayer]

^ sorry, newbie question here - the mounting points for the light bar and the spot light, are those pre-existing on our Jeeps, or did you have to cut through metal, etc.?

There's a JL specific, basic mounting kit available somewhere on the net. I forgot where I ordered it. Wasn't expensive, something like $20. But the pro kits are here.

http://www.artecindustries.com/

 

[From0toJ]

There's a JL specific, basic mounting kit available somewhere on the net. I forgot where I ordered it. Wasn't expensive, something like $20. But the pro kits are here.

http://www.artecindustries.com/

Wow... thank you for this info/link. So if I'm understanding this right, I buy the mount (first) and the corresponding light kit I prefer (does Artec make them too?) then install the mount first on my JL, then attach the light to it?

 

[rizej]

Wow... thank you for this info/link. So if I'm understanding this right, I buy the mount (first) and the corresponding light kit I prefer (does Artec make them too?) then install the mount first on my JL, then attach the light to it?

Essentially yes. You don't always have to buy the corresponding light mount kit to accompany the light but it ensures a good fit. Then once you have the light mounted then its time to wire it and thats it

 

[dragonslayer]

Also, I think any 4" pod light will work. I just found mine on ebay for dirt cheap. They are combo (beam/flood) style (so is the bar), plus the face was red.........to match my Rubi. Went to my local auto paint supplier & got a spray can of custom mixed factory paint, to spray my mounts. By the way, the lights are bright as (fill in the blank)!

 

[Cheffrey]

Transition from the hard top to the soft top! In hope that spring will finally come followed by a Jeep filled summer!

 

[dragonslayer]

how difficult was the transition? as far as removing the hardtop. Spring WILL come on day, i just KNOW it.

 

[Cheffrey]

how difficult was the transition? as far as removing the hardtop. Spring WILL come on day, i just KNOW it.

Quite easy actually. Just 9 bolts and I have a Toplift Pro that helps me remove the top by myself and also stores the top up and out of the way. Definitely recommend the Toplift Pro! The soft top is really not difficult to put on, but the official instructions are not great. There is a good post on this forum that show the process in pictures.

 

[Ybohannon]

nice and clean and the dealership, half a mile down the wonderful driveway and it's filthy. have already been to the car wash twice. I'm thinking now maybe I should have went with my second choice, white. oh, well, will enjoy dirt and all.

 

[FranklinFlyer]

But isn't white even more "problematic" with dirt?

 

[dragonslayer]

Switch out the rock rails for Mopar running boards. I did and spend a quarter of the time at the local JEEPwash. Plus, I'm old and need the extra step up!

 

[Ybohannon]

But isn't white even more "problematic" with dirt?

My white car never looked like that. of course it wasn't slinging the mud up on the sides either. that being said, this is black Wrangler #4, so don't think I could break tradition

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