Cheap Jeep Hacks! Show 'Em Off Here!

[Kenny]

And now for a free hack.

There is a seam between the dash and passenger grab handle. This gap can be used to place papers. Yes there is a paper clip on each visor, but papers there can be overlooked/forgotten. My wife puts stuff in the handle seam that we need to remember. For example, I had some mail to drop off. Tuck it in the handle and ta da, instant reminder, while also holding the envelope.

PS, the stuffed bear behind the mail is just there. It's not part of the hack, just a passenger who rides in the handle. Hence the scarf for the cold weather.

A winner - thanks

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[JoeValkIS]

Before installing my ACE Engineering Rock Rails, I added a little mesh to the underside of them to close off the opening in the hopes it would block gravel from pummeling my Jeep.

I used this material (1 piece cut in half fits 1 side):
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-12-in-x-2-ft-Cold-Rolled-Weldable-Steel-Expanded-Sheet/3051815

And cut it like this...

This is the underside. Painted them with undercoating:

This is the top side:

I used #8 x 5/8" self-drilled metal screws and #8 flat washers to attach the expanded metal to the steps.

Mounted on my JL

 

[sanman357]

$5.00 front plate mount.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/cheap-plate-mount-steel-bumper.20448/

 

[UNC Rubicon]

I used some rubber chair tips from Lowe’s to bridge the gap between the factory tailgate bumpstops and my spare tire. I thought I’d need the disposal hose as well but ended up just using the chair tips.

 

[RussJeep1]

I like this hack for soft window storage, at less than half the price of MOPARs otherwise delayed to market solution, better than MOPARs.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/who-loves-their-soft-top.19758/page-3#post-480633

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Thanks @lightsout !

 

[RussJeep1]

Before installing my ACE Engineering Rock Rails, I added a little mesh to the underside of them to close off the opening in the hopes it would block gravel from pummeling my Jeep.

..making a manufacturer's accessory better...

totally hack worth! Nice job @JoeValkIS

 

[anotheraznguy]

Have a winch? Need to mount a license plate?

Just sandwich the plate between the fairlead and the bumper.

 

[RussJeep1]

Are you sitting?

I ask that in the context of someone about to share important or exciting news with another.

I also predict that when you see the following hack you will want it in your man cave (or she shed--that's fine too--) if not get into a huge fight with your spouse, on how this piece of furniture belongs in your "Louis the 16th" themed formal living room.

http://www.southeasternsalvage.com/landing-furniture.php



P.S. Why do I suspect people will get into heated arguments over weather their table has, or should have LEDs or halogens?

 

[RussJeep1]

$5.00 front plate mount.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/cheap-plate-mount-steel-bumper.20448/

Carl @sanman357 , "nothin for nothin," but was your license plate a custom order or "was it destiny" that you should be assigned "JEP" as the first three letters in your license plates?

This has NOTHING to do with you, except it's additional license plate humor, but I've always found this one funny. Hint, the bikini clad woman is next to a Jeep Wrangler. Some people miss that. I know I do on occasion.

 

[Shots]

.....We good, I hope so. I'm good with you.

Of course we're good, and there's no need for you to apologize. I appreciate you doing so, but not necessary since you did/said nothing wrong. Likewise, I will also extend an apology in case I somehow made it seem that I took offense. I did not. Sorry for any misunderstanding.

FWIW, I'm finally caught up on all 9 pages. I actually read through them before posting my "paper/reminder" hack. Definitely a thread worth keeping on the watch list.

I used some rubber chair tips from Lowe’s to bridge the gap between the factory tailgate bumpstops and my spare tire. I thought I’d need the disposal hose as well but ended up just using the chair tips.

This is one of the more creative things I've seen done. Cheap, easy, and effective. I've always liked seeing things used effectively for purposes other than which they were originally intended.

 

[sanman357]

Carl @sanman357 , "nothin for nothin," but was your license plate a custom order or "was it destiny" that you should be assigned "JEP" as the first three letters in your license plates?

This has NOTHING to do with you, except it's additional license plate humor, but I've always found this one funny. Hint, the bikini clad woman is next to a Jeep Wrangler. Some people miss that. I know I do on occasion.

Only thing better is if the numbers were 1941

 

[RussJeep1]

Limb Risers...you know, these guys:

Useful in getting limbs to stay away from your rig when overlanding.....

or people's shopping bags at the mall

You can pay North of $65 to buy em, or follow this video to make em yourself:

 

[RussJeep1]

(Said with comic overtones)

@47Jeepster , @5280 , @RussJeep1 (me): our fender rock prevention ideas....

….we've got nothing on this guy

Of course this is a bit like suggesting that @Jeepmarkjl 's idea on pipe insulation to prevent things from falling under the seat is moot...if you've removed your seat …

or that the following is a solution to dealing with rotating, replacing, balancing and maintaining pressure in tires, much less a spare:

 

[RussJeep1]

Side steps for kids!

 

[Shots]

I love it !!!!!!
I'm sure the kids think a rope ladder is fun too.

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