What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[WillDo559]

Took out the tpms sensor off my spare in 90 degree weather

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[From0toJ]

^ why?

But dang, kudos to you though. I don’t even know what tools I’d need for that

 

[lightsout]

So using this is not a 100% one and done repair? https://factor55.com/product/fast-fid-new/

I've never had to do a repair.

That is correct, ask any sailor, this synthetic line gained its popularity 1st in the sailing industry, any marine supply store that sells this in bulk will insist you stitch the line after splicing (all Marine stors that sell Amsteel ot other brands should sell all the tools and stitching materials. While the clamping feature of a splice is significant it is not 100% full proof for holding the splice together. In sailing lines can kill, just like in winching the stitching prevent the splice from slipping. It is called "Lock Stitching". It is important to understand that the constriction is only when pressure is on the line when there is no tension the constriction can loosen allowing your splice to slip/loosen. it is a simple safety step that only takes a couple minutes...

This video demonstrates on a larger scale as you can see it is a simple added safety precaution

 

[SteadyC]

Got my Control arms installed. Man, it was way bigger of a pita than I expect. Much worse than just the front lowers.

Now I need to start giving all the brake lines and wiring more slack as they are super stretched out at full droop.

Your rear trackbar is upside down, just FYI. You can see as the hump on the left will go into the exhaust under flexing. Should be like this.

 

[kobejo34]

Arc offroad door hangers, jpeggz mirror/ foot rest, and took doors off.

Both products rock solid and well packaged, fast shipping, and great communication.

 

[WillDo559]

^ why?

But dang, kudos to you though. I don’t even know what tools I’d need for that

They're going in my new wheels. That tool in the middle is what I used, bead breaker from harbor freights $50. YouTube king lol

 

[SpringsJL]

Core adj. LCA installed (like how you can get them painted whatever color you desire). Also got .5” spacer & track bar extension bracket added up front (both teraflex) with an alignment at end.

 

[TroyBoy]

That is correct, ask any sailor, this synthetic line gained its popularity 1st in the sailing industry, any marine supply store that sells this in bulk will insist you stitch the line after splicing (all Marine stors that sell Amsteel ot other brands should sell all the tools and stitching materials. While the clamping feature of a splice is significant it is not 100% full proof for holding the splice together. In sailing lines can kill, just like in winching the stitching prevent the splice from slipping. It is called "Lock Stitching". It is important to understand that the constriction is only when pressure is on the line when there is no tension the constriction can loosen allowing your splice to slip/loosen. it is a simple safety step that only takes a couple minutes...

This video demonstrates on a larger scale as you can see it is a simple added safety precaution

This is cool but one thing I noticed different from what factor55 did was factor55 went completely through two times and then fed down the center. Where as in this video it looks like the rope just loops and then is fed down the middle. Maybe I just can’t see it correctly. Anyways I was thinking maybe that is why factor55 doesn’t require stitching?

 

[lightsout]

This is cool but one thing I noticed different from what factor55 did was factor55 went completely through two times and then fed down the center. Where as in this video it looks like the rope just loops and then is fed down the middle. Maybe I just can’t see it correctly. Anyways I was thinking maybe that is why factor55 doesn’t require stitching?

If you have handled synthetic line you will see that it is very slick, while that is also added protection you still have the issue that unless under tension the splice can move. Amsteel which was the originator of the synthetic high strength line is who specified the stitching. I just checked my stock line on my winch is not weaved but has the lock stitch but also has a fabric sleeve over the 1st 1-foot.

It is important to note that to make a lock Drummel(sp) (weave the line) it actually requires both ends of the line not attached to anything. The original video I provided showing the stitching is from the rope manufacture.

What is interesting is the Factor 55 video they make/suggest an exposed loop on the winch shackle, a unprotected loop on a potential cast steel or even aluminum block would wear on the line as the line would pivot on the steel potentially wearing through strands there should be a stationary metal eye that is inside or encapsulate the loop protecting the cable so the line is not in contact with the rough shackle. factor 55 also said the splice is as strong as the line, that is incorrect a splice is 80% the strength of the line, I assume because the fibers are bent...

Watch at 15:20


Keep in mind I am only relaying what the rope/lime manufacture says to do and what I have been instructed to do by the folks that splice lines for a living in the boating industry. When I converted all my lines (except mooring) to Amsteel synthetic a couple years ago. I also learned another lesson about this Synthetic line. Never use it as a mooring line, mooring line requires stretching of a line the Amsteel has NO stretch, so I ripped one of the dock cleats out from the 28000lb boat with wave/wake movement and with no spring in the line ripped the cleat right out. This stuff is amazing.

 

[smokinjeep]

Wheels and tires

 

[FitBliss]

Had a Warn Zeon 10-s with Warn winch carrier installed and threw on a new front Maximus-3 bar. Ended up switching the fairlead with a gun metal epic one and switched to a different epic gun metal hook, like how it came out!

 

[Drumr04]

Took the doors off and got her a little dirty to enjoy a nice evening at my friend's cabin. (This happened yesterday)

 

[LanceM]

Something new

 

[NM_hOoLiGaN]

Installed EAG tube doors. Great product!

 

[Jabarsetti]

Something new

This looks great! Requesting more information. did you have the black plastic fenders before, DIY or professional, Price??

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