What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[klhjeep2018]

Looks great. Can you show more pictures of the wiring? I want to add the same light but I am concerned about wire management. I want a clean look.

Thanks!

Sure I can do that, This evening ok?

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[klhjeep2018]

Nice. How do you pull out the factory wire track? Mine won’t come out so I’m doing something wrong.

I used a plastic trim removal tool. I only opened them up on one side to get the wiring in. Go slow, as I was careful not to crack them.

 

[mikej]

Do you have another angle of the satin grille? Is there a significant difference in the colors is person?

I can grab more photos. Overall, it’s just less glossy and more flat than the painted grille. Where the painted grille has a different look to the plastic in the headlight channel, it all is one dimension on the satin. If that makes sense?

 

[mdallas]

I deleted the over-the-tire CHMSL and bracket in favour of a true high-mount brake light! This one will always be visible, even when I carry bikes or a cargo rack on the back! I also installed an 18 watt, 6 LED white backup light down near the receiver so I can see in the ParkView camera at night!

Info on the backup light? Did you pimp off the trailer wires? thanks!

 

[ToolMan514]

Info on the backup light? Did you pimp off the trailer wires? thanks!

No, I used the CHMSL-dedicated brake light wire from the harness back before it goes into the tailgate. I did not have to open the gate panels; when I removed the light, the connector has a black (ground) and white/blue wire, so I found that wire inside on the right. Ran a single wire over to the left and picked up the ground from that side.

 

[RichD]

"Tax Free Holiday", this weekend in Mass. Went a little crazy on Amazon. Ordered OEM sidesteps, and bunch of other Wrangler trinkets.

 

[Jeepmarkjl]

If you read the text below the photo, you'd read that I plan to use the light from above the tire and mount it to the sport bar. I've already done the wiring with a connector to switch between them. And while I was at it, I ran an additional 12V from the rear accessory port so I can hard wire a small fridge or something else... I'll post the mounted light when I get it done.

For anyone else, there are 2 unused 12V sources in that rear connector that must be used for the sliding roof if you had it.

Um this could be a game changer for wiring stuff in the cargo area. Do you or anyone else have anymore details about these unused 12v 12v sources?

 

[ToolMan514]

Um this could be a game changer for wiring stuff in the cargo area. Do you or anyone else have anymore details about these unused 12v 12v sources?

I believe they are 20A each direct from fuses F73 (PWR TOP LT) and F74 (PWR TOP RT). You are right about possible game changer. That makes it a lot easier to find power for accessories! The wires are pretty heavy, so 20A each is great. Note: I have not pulled the fuses to make sure, I'm just extrapolating info that I found...

 

[ToolMan514]

Info on the backup light? Did you pimp off the trailer wires? thanks!

Oh, I read this message wrong, I pimped the backup light off the right-side tail light, since that was the easiest place to splice.

 

[ds4888]

Ordered my Katzkin from Jeep today. Now i'm just wondering if i'll get a loaner vehicle while they do the install. $1,140 installed with Rubicon Logo.

 

[Bingy]

Your mods look great! Where did you buy your "vinyl JEEP overlays" from?

Here you go...

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Emble...1023194&sr=1-1&keywords=jeep+emblem+orange+jl

 

[MendyOffroad]

If you read the text below the photo, you'd read that I plan to use the light from above the tire and mount it to the sport bar. I've already done the wiring with a connector to switch between them. And while I was at it, I ran an additional 12V from the rear accessory port so I can hard wire a small fridge or something else... I'll post the mounted light when I get it done.

For anyone else, there are 2 unused 12V sources in that rear connector that must be used for the sliding roof if you had it.

Those tie downs that are int he right side of the picture...where did you get those? ALso, what have you used them for up until now that you've found them useful for? Thanks in advance!

 

[Bingy]

Those tie downs that are int he right side of the picture...where did you get those? ALso, what have you used them for up until now that you've found them useful for? Thanks in advance!

Those tie down brackets can be found on the GPCA website.

 

[jebjkey]

That is Punk'n

 

[ToolMan514]

Those tie downs that are int he right side of the picture...where did you get those? ALso, what have you used them for up until now that you've found them useful for? Thanks in advance!

The tie-downs are GPCA D-Rings and D-Plates stacked together. The straps are Velcro-brand standard stuff. I use them mostly to keep stuff from moving around in the back when I drive. One strap around a handle of a milk crate so it doesn't tip over, etc.. I plan to make a sling to fit across the back seats that will use the tie-downs.

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