What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Jeep creep]

Well, not today exactly, but yesterday..... and then some more this morning.

Baby got new shoes yesterday, or would that be socks?>?.
I have never had a vehicle with stock wheels; ever. So even though my OB JLUR came with the upgrade wheels. And even with Spidertrax WHS024 1 3/4" Wheel Spacers, it till looked way too stock for me. So, at the 4-Wheel Parts Expo last weekend I found a wheel that was a big departure from the stock offerings: KMC XD Series XD137 FMJ Wheels - Satin Black with Dark Tinted Clear Coat. BTW the spacers came off for this installation, sadly they were only on for about four weeks. But the Loctite gave the guys a challenge in removal.

Funny thing though, and I didn't realize it until after they were installed. These wheels have a "center cap" that completely covers the spindle nut and the lug nuts. Makes for a clean look but isn't quite designed to be compatible with the rear view camera. I laughed as I backed out of the parking place after installation. I actually watched the tech install the cover right over the camera and it didn't occur to me what I'd just witnessed until I saw the beautifully rendered backup guide-lines on a completely black display on the screen.

I fixed that little oversight today. And since I never really liked the look of the spare mounted with only three lug nuts, and leaving two blank holes in the wheel, I think this solves that nicely as well. I removed the center cap and traced the pattern on to a piece of textured ABS sheet. I then drilled a 2" hole in the center for the camera to peek out of. I think it looks pretty nice and hides all the unsightly wheel holes and missing lug nuts.

And borrowing (blatantly copying) the Spare Tire Bump Stop mod, I got that done this morning to compensate for the different wheel offset as well.

I'm also diggin' the OCD console organizer. Really adds functionality to the bottomless pit of a center console.

Oh, and one more thing. The H3 fire extinguisher came yesterday, so that is now snugly mounted to the roll bar.

I love the wheels! I have the same jeep and was thinking of getting rid of my Fuel wheels for the same ones you got. I think the red inner with a blue outer ring would look dope!

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[Cookiedawg]

Added teraflex 2.5 inch lift, falcon 2.1 shocks, falcon steering stabilizer, alpine lower adjustable control arms, front and rear track bar relocation brackets, 35 inch k02s and 17” method grid wheels.

 

[johnparjr]

Had my local 4x4 shop install quake led lights for me

 

[Arterius2]

Upgrading to the high-line fenders was a pain. Somehow I got the wrong Left Rear fender with their kit. It took an additional 3 orders from the dealer and 4 weeks to find the correct part # for the left rear fender but today I was able to install the correct fender. I feel bad for my paint guy, he had to paint these fenders 3 different times.

Here 3 are different fenders

- one is a shara fender
- one is like a Sahara fender but with a wider lip in the molding (it looks like EVO gladiator rear fender)
- the bottom one is the actual high-line Rubicon fender.

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feel worse for your wallet.. unless the store paid for the painting..

 

[Arterius2]

Installed atlas door steps and removed Teraflex rear trackbar relocation bracket.
rustyshakelford informed me bracket's purpose is to allow lifted vehicles to use factory trackbar. Since I'm using an adjustable trackbar the bracket isn't needed. I was thinking the bracket's purpose was to make trackbar more horizontal.

Did you paint the steps?

 

[SteadyC]

removed Teraflex rear trackbar relocation bracket.
rustyshakelford informed me bracket's

From @TTEChris ”Ideally you want to raise the front and rear roll center with any lift, keeping it close to stock.”.

And @anotheraznguy ”Track bars just center the axle however these relocation brackets raise the roll center which decreases body roll.”

Appears there’s more to it and the brackets serve more purpose.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rear-track-bar-relocation-bracket-questions.19474/

 

[jlsahara]

feel worse for your wallet.. unless the store paid for the painting..

They didn’t.... they didn’t charge me for the second pair of painting and gave me a good deal on the 3rd so it wasn’t that bad. I don’t think they made much money off of me and I kind of felt bad for them because they were so helpful.

 

[Kripas]

Bought Mopar Gas Cap Lock at Amazon. Took me 20 mins to install by watching Rob’s at Quadratec video in youtube

https://www.quadratec.com/c/video/how-key-lock-cylinder-jeep-wrangler-jl-mopar-locking-gas-cap

 

[MTKMAN]

Real question, if it rides just like factory why spend money on this?

That’s a great question... I haven’t had the opportunity to drive it on the beach yet, my assumption is it will ride a lot better in an “off-road” environment.
For me, looks matter. This accomplishes the lifted Jeep look, without screaming “hey I’m a lifted Jeep at Target, look at me.

I needed extra clearance for my 35x12.5 tires to fit on the Sahara platform. I’ve had lifted Jeeps in the past, and never had the on road quality of ride retained this set up accomplished. In comparison to the spacers with the factory shocks, the ride quality and handling is much improved.

 

[Roky]

Installed synthetic rope with Factor 55 splicer mount. Used Factor 55 FID tool to resplice the rope. It was easy. Now if I break the rope on the trail I can easily fix. I should probably go to bed.... At what point does a hobby transition to an addiction?? When should I seek counseling? These are the questions I ponder late in the evening hours.......

If you’re asking these questions, it’s to late, you need help... I know this because I’m in Jeep mod recovery. The worst thing you can do now is go out on a trail run with a group, because you’re gonna see stuff you didn’t think about and you’ll have to have it..............

 

[JLJeep313]

Installed longer fox 2.0 shocks. Wow what an improvement in ride quality over OEM

Those look great. Where did you order these? Or do they just come with the Mopar 2” lift. I’m looking to improve the ride quality of mine as well.

 

[jlewissystem]

Fastback top!!

 

[silversgrfx]

Received my Rugged Ridge tube doors.

 

[tatarin]

Those look great. Where did you order these? Or do they just come with the Mopar 2” lift. I’m looking to improve the ride quality of mine as well.

Ordered them from northridge4x4 got a great deal with the “sharktank” coupon code

 

[Granizle]

Anyone looking to install window visors...I HIGHLY suggest @Rugged Ridge matte black visors!!!

Not much of an aftermarket guy, but these look and fit AMAZING!!

Great job on these @Rugged Ridge !!! Looks awesome!!!!

Went with Auto Vent Shade in channel myself.

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