What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Rhinebeck01]

@SpyDJeep

You state that the ground is achieved through the ground pin. Daaaah, yes it is.. 8-)

Very often though the trailer will try to ground thorough the ball. Can't do that if the ball is painted. Anyway, very often a trailer can't make ground through the ground pin (white wire) ... as it's ground connection is weak, poor or non-existent for one reason or the other. In cases like this and it is more then you'd like to think, the trailer will try to ground /will ground itself through the hitch ball and coupler. Sure, ground will be poor and trailer lights may be dimmer and maybe with flicker, but none the less there is trailer lights.

For this reason, guys/gals that have been towing trailers for years and years, keep the trailer ball free of heavy rust, do not paint them, keep them clean, etc..

Sure the same gal/guy will work hard at keeping the proper ground status of their trailer the way it should be, but again they leave that second level of protection be what is is and that is a clean, unpainted tow ball.

In closing, Google away, paint your tow ball. I'll stick to maintaining wiring/ ground points under trailer, on trailer tongue, and such, keeping that white wire patent and not painting the tow ball.

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[SpyDJeep]

@SpyDJeep

You state that the ground is achieved through the ground pin. Daaaah, yes it is.. 8-)

Very often though the trailer will try to ground thorough the ball. Can't do that if the ball is painted. Anyway, very often a trailer can't make ground through the ground pin (white wire) ... as it's ground connection is weak, poor or non-existent for one reason or the other. In cases like this and it is more then you'd like to think, the trailer will try to ground /will ground itself through the hitch ball and coupler. Sure, ground will be poor and trailer lights may be dimmer and maybe with flicker, but none the less there is trailer lights.

For this reason, guys/gals that have been towing trailers for years and years, keep the trailer ball free of heavy rust, do not paint them, keep them clean, etc..

Sure the same gal/guy will work hard at keeping the proper ground status of their trailer the way it should be, but again they leave that second level of protection be what is is and that is a clean, unpainted tow ball.

In closing, Google away, paint your tow ball. I'll stick to maintaining wiring/ ground points under trailer, on trailer tongue, and such, keeping that white wire patent and not painting the tow ball.

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Dude, relax, I'm not lookin for an argument. Just saying to those who may not understand trailer wiring "Daaaah" was just trying to let the guy know that a painted ball should not interfere with his ground. I tow every day of my life, both 4 and 7 pin set ups, even towed trailers behind semis. Using a brand new painted receiver is no different than having a painted ball, the receiver would have to be bare to allow ground through. Maintaining proper connections is our own individual responsibility, personally thats what I rely on. We're all friends here.

Cheers!

 

[raqball]

Rough Country .75" front spacer leveling kit slapped on..

Before:

After:

 

[SpyDJeep]

Not today but recently put on my 35" trail grapplers on 16" pro comps.

 

[YOKiN]

First glance I wanted to know where you got the half doors! We need a build journal love it.

Haha. I'll have to gather all the photos I have and start on it. What's your rate? I'm in the Navy as well.

 

[Wfd1244]

Rough Country .75" front spacer leveling kit slapped on..

I know this might be splitting hairs but has your MPGs taken any hit from the small lift? Im thinking about doing the same and wondering how it affects drag.

 

[vonbek]

Installed the Tuffy Security Console. More difficult than you'd think working with two hands in such a small space. It felt like building a ship in a bottle.

 

[km58501]

Had the 2” Lift, wheels and tires put on today. Alignment in the morning.

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Would you please take a picture showing how much the tires stick out from the fender flares. I'm very interested in the Armory wheels. Your Jeep looks great.

 

[ajasper6579]

Easy and not expensive seat grab handles out of short rock climbing slings from REI.
Red matches Rubicon red.

Holy crap!!! $3.95 per and designed to hold the weight of a full grown human...score.

 

[DanW]

Installed the Tuffy Security Console. More difficult than you'd think working with two hands in such a small space. It felt like building a ship in a bottle.

Sweet!! Where did you order yours? I ordered from Quadratec and they are still saying two weeks.

Looks nice! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it after using it a bit.

 

[uudog]

Installed the Tuffy Security Console. More difficult than you'd think working with two hands in such a small space. It felt like building a ship in a bottle.

The picture makes it look like it is not as deep as the console can go. Does it go all the way to the bottom?

 

[raqball]

I know this might be splitting hairs but has your MPGs taken any hit from the small lift? Im thinking about doing the same and wondering how it affects drag.

Just did it yesterday but I will keep and eye on it over the next few weeks and report back.. I doubt it will effect MPG much though.

 

[J&L'sJLU]

Sweet!! Where did you order yours? I ordered from Quadratec and they are still saying two weeks.

Looks nice! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it after using it a bit.

Got mine yesterday.
Ordered mine direct from Tuffy.
Added the combination lock instead of key style.

The picture makes it look like it is not as deep as the console can go. Does it go all the way to the bottom?

Gives you storage all the way to the bottom.

 

[Bullheads1]

Thanks. It’s still at shop until noon but I have pictures of it on the lift. Hope these help.

 

[vonbek]

The picture makes it look like it is not as deep as the console can go. Does it go all the way to the bottom?

The upright supports under the lock go all the way to the bottom.

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