Jeep humor waiting room ( ** NO POLITICS ** )

[cedxc2005]

Hello Gorgeous!!

Sponsored

 

[obwahn]

Absolutely gorgeous and sharp looking! I’d do it if it wasn’t such a PITA. Nicely done

Thanks Trina! If I had thought of some kind of cushion I could have made it a bit more enjoyable. It was totally worth it tho. Too bad they don't offer it as an option during build. I bet they'd make a killing.

 

[CrazyKASG]

Well, gang, my ride to the conference kindly agreed to make a detour. So Gamora and I had our first meeting.

I’m in love. I can’t wait to get to drive her...

She's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

 

[Sean L]

Here are the shots that @Steveo was looking for:

Looks good Mike! Did you also strip off the door surrounds when you took the doors off too?

 

[Sean L]

Wonderful..it always feels good to give back

Yes it does. Everyone seemed to gravitate towards my wife when they came up to the school uniform line.

 

[Smarrtazz]

Thanks Trina! If I had thought of some kind of cushion I could have made it a bit more enjoyable. It was totally worth it tho. Too bad they don't offer it as an option during build. I bet they'd make a killing.

You know, I think you’re right! I would have purchased that option

 

[CrazyKASG]

Ladies and Gentlemen ...Monday has arrived

I'm locked and Loaded and ready !!

Have a blessed Day Jeep Freaks !!!!!

 

[obwahn]

Looks good Mike! Did you also strip off the door surrounds when you took the doors off too?

Yes I did, but I did it a day or two after. I read up in the manual first and then took them off. The manual leads you to believe the screws stay in, but I think they mean they won't fall out since you have to pull them out once they are loose. Very simple but I didn't want to assume anything and mess her up, hence the manual consult first.

 

[cedxc2005]

last push to home today. Stopped at a great ghost town in Montana yesterday. One of the saloons had a nearly 100 year old piano. I suspect the first time it had Dream Theater played on it - albeit poorly out of tune. #2 boy unit wouldn't let me video him, tho. Also got some Metallica and Star Wars Imperial March by #1 boy unit - some other kid walking by wouldn't go into the delapidated building because the music was too creepy, lol.

You played DT on a 100 y/o piano?

F*ck. Yeah.

 

[Sean L]

Yes I did, but I did it a day or two after. I read up in the manual first and then took them off. The manual leads you to believe the screws stay in, but I think they mean they won't fall out since you have to pull them out once they are loose. Very simple but I didn't want to assume anything and mess her up, hence the manual consult first.

makes sense to read the manual first. I watched the install video Quadratech put up for the OEM soft top install and it looked pretty complicated at first.

 

[CrazyKASG]

Good morning, peeps!

Ace sliders installed on Saturday. Took about an hour and a half. The most frustrating, "wtf is this?"- , "why won't you move"- , "oh, no you didn't..."-, "Oh you mo[censored]"- 6 bolt-job ever.

Conclusions / lessons learned:
- Doing it alone is not impossible, but is definitely for masochists. I used a floor jack with a piece of plywood to raise the sliders - you only need to get them to the point where the bolts are back in - after that it's a breeze.
- Definitely read the thread regarding installation, it's just 6 bolts, but ... ugh.
- Ryobi 1/2 in impact gun is better used on wood projects
- 24 in breaker bar is definitely a good tool to have. A 240lb gorilla can do it with a 15 in bar, but it would be much easier with a 24 in one.
- If I had to do it again, I'd do it outside of my garage in the rain, rather rolling on the floor of humid, hot box.
- Did I mention that I need to re-do the whole wiring and lighting in my garage? I did? Well, let me mention it again.
- The sliders clear rubi rails by about 1/16 - 1/32. At first I thought they would rub, but after tightening the bolts, I was able to push a piece of paper in between the slider and the rail. Nice job, Ace.
- May need to re-think the exit procedure - I got used to just stepping out, but now I end up contacting the slider with my calf - doesn't bother me a bit, but if wearing business attire on a muddy day - that will leave a mark
- Will probably get a roll of anti-slip tape and put on the top.

On the plus side:
- These things are solid
- My better half looked at the sliders and said "they look like they were there all along"
- It's definitely easier to access the roof now (I have racks) - will be much easier to ratchet down materials during trips to Homeless Despot
- My older dog appeared to be grateful for the extra step when getting in (that didn't last long - I had to put a cone of shame on her bcs she's licking her paw non-stop)
- I think the sliders will work as highway pegs - will test just as soon as the rains stop (so... next summer?)

Will post pics soon - forgot to take them.

Thanks for the well laid out update!!!

 

[CrazyKASG]

How do you think my bike feels?

 

[CrazyKASG]

Oh yea, I almost forgot! I found a bike for ya @obwahn

:cwl::cwl:

 

[CrazyKASG]

Good morning! Fishing was delayed until yesterday and the fish were biting until the rain came. So, water logged and without fish, I got ready for Kenny Wayne Shepard. All in all, a great day and night

My brother managed to catch a tiny Mangrove Snapper

Check out those teeth

Those teeth are scary... don't want to image what momma fish looks like.

 

[CrazyKASG]

This totally sucks. I may have noticed one Wrangler, but not sure.
Video: Floodwaters Sweep Vehicles From Jeep Chrysler Dealership

NOOOOO.

Sponsored