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MODEL YEAR
2018
MAKE
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4X4
MODEL / TRIM
Sport S
COLOR
Exterior Color: Black Clear Coat - Interior Color: Black
ENGINE
3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ ESS
TRANSMISSION
6-Speed Manual Transmission
PACKAGES
Package 23S. Technology Group (Uconnect 4 with 7-Inch Display, Cluster 7.0-Inch TFT Color Display, Google Android Auto Capable, Apple CarPlay Capable), Jeep Active Safety Group (ParkSense Rear Park-Assist System, Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection, LED Tail Lamps), Convenience Group (Universal Garage Door Opener), Black Freedom Top 3-Piece Hard Top, Alpine Premium Audio System (220 Amp Alternator), Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle, 245/75R17 All Terrain Tires
FACTORY OPTIONS
17-Inch x 7.5-Inch Tech Silver Aluminum Wheels, Power Windows with Front One-Touch Down Feature, Speed Sensitive Power Locks, Power Heated Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry, Security Alarm, Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Automatic Headlamps, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Deep Tint Sunscreen Windows
MODS - TIRE SIZE
Stock (Factory Tire Size)
MODS - LIFT HEIGHT
Stock (Factory Height)
MODS - EXTERIOR
10.15.18 Installed RedRock 4x4 3 in. Curved Round Side Step Bars - Textured Black (2018 Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door) (https://www.extremeterrain.com/redrock-4x4-3-curved-round-side-steps-textured-black-2018-jl-4-door.html)

10.26.28 Installed Rugged Ridge 21 in. Reflex Stubby Antenna (https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugged-ridge-21-reflex-stubby-antenna-9717-tj-jk.html)

Rugged Ridge Rectangular Trail Mirror (18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL) (https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugged-ridge-rectangular-trail-mirror-2018-jl.html)

4.25.19 Made "18" and "Veteran Flag" Decals

5.30.19 Installed Topsy Hooks
MODS - INTERIOR
10.10.18 Installed Door Sill Guards (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F5JV6Y9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and grip tape on door sills (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Shurtape-4-in-x-180-in-Black-Safety-Tape/3028788)
11.13.18 Installed JeepInformant Roll bar Flashlight. (https://www.amazon.com/Metallic-Flashlight-Accessories-Zoomable-Brightness/dp/B07H5HMXHB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542165676&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=jeepinformant&dpPl=1&dpID=411MYDNQVtL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1)
12.23.18 First Aid Kit

12.25.18 Mopar floor liners

3.10.19 Scosche Mount x2, plus single USB car charger x2 (Costco)

3.19.19 Mopar Front Grab Handles (18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door) (https://www.extremeterrain.com/mopar-front-grab-handles-2018-jl.html)

3.19.19 Mopar Rear Grab Handles (18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door) (https://www.extremeterrain.com/mopar-rear-grab-handles-2018-jl-4-door.html)

3.19.19 Rugged Ridge Tri Fold Recovery Shovel (https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugged-ridge-tri-fold-shovel-1510442.html)

3.24.19 GPCA Tie-Down Anchor/T-Handle Quick Removal Thumb Screw Bolts Set for Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU/JK/JKU Hard Top Cargo Deck, Designed in USA … (JK/JKU&JL/JLU Anchor + Tie-Down D-Rings 6-Pack) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J5GLCJJ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_Hx-LCbMTMM5VM?th=1)

5.25.19 Installed Black 2 Piece AlienSunshade

5.26.19 Added HarborFreight magnetic light to trunk of Jeep.

7.19.19 Installed (Vehicle Black Box DVR - HD Touch Dual Lens Driving Recorder) rear view mirror, front and back camera.
8.3.19 Hid wires in panel.

8.19.19 Installed Phone Cup holder (https://www.amazon.com/Phone-Cup-Holder-Jeep-Wrangler/dp/B07MFX7ZG3)
Added Pterodactyl to front top right of windshield. Added manual gear box decal to back left bottom of rear window.
MODS - IN-CAR ELECTRONICS
10.10.18 AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB Type-C 2.0 Cable - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters) - Black (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GGKYZQM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

10.20.18 Connected garage remote to universal garage door opener.

11.22.18 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8".
FORUM BUILD THREAD
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jeepney18-black-2018-jlus.36569/
HISTORY / EXPERIENCE / COMMENTS
9.19.18 Purchased Jeep from Fremont CDJR.

9.22.18 Took driver & passenger Freedom top off and got first Jeep wave.

9.29.18 Grip tape from Lowe's $20.

10.13.18 Got rear seat hooks from Daiso $1.50.

10.14.18 Purchased black license frame from Kiosk in mall $10.

10.5.18. J122293-JL Purchased side step for $164.49 NO TAX with military discount. Original price is $174.99, $10.50 off (6%).
10.15.18 Installed side steps.
10.17.18 After submitting installation guide to [email protected], I received a $175 store credit.

10.24.18 Purchased Rugged Ridge 21 in. Reflex Stubby Antenna (97-18 Jeep Wrangler TJ, JK & JL) $19.99 and Weathertech TechShade Windshield Sun Shade (2018 Jeep Wrangler JL) $58.95. (https://www.extremeterrain.com/weathertech-techshade-windshield-sun-shade-2018-jl.html) Total $78.94 - 6% military discount = $74.20. I have a credit of $180. Store credit = $105.80.

11.11.18 Purchased JeepInformant Rollbar Flashlight from Amazon.com $19.95.

11.22.18 Purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" from Target $150

11.23.18 Purchased 5 In. Jumbo Aluminum Hook $1.50 and Two Black 40 In. X 72 In. Moving Blankets from HarborFreight $

12.23.18 First Aid Kit (gift)

12.25.18 Mopar floor liners (gift)

3.19.19 Purchased from extremeterrain.com:
Mopar Rear Grab Handles (18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door) $37.95 (Installed 3.24.19)
Mopar Front Grab Handles (18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL) $36.50 (Installed 3.24.19)
Rugged Ridge Tri Fold Recovery Shovel $15.29 (added to Jeep 3.24.19)
Rugged Ridge Rectangular Trail Mirror (18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL) $53.99 Pair
Total $143.73 + $9.79 tax = 153.52 -6% ($8.62) military discount = 144.90 (free shipping on orders over $75), -$135.80 credit = Paid $9.10
Installation Guide rules changed: 50% of the purchase price of the part up to $200 (product price must be $50 or higher). Previous installation guide received 100% credit instead of 50%.

3.24.19 Purchased GPCA Tie-Down Anchor/T-Handle Quick Removal Thumb Screw Bolts Set for Jeep Wrangler JL with D-Rings 6-Pack $35 (Installed 4.23.19)

5.23.19 Purchased Topsy Hinge Hook Hoist Bracket Kit JL & JLU $49.99 free shipping.
http://www.topsyproducts.com/products/hinge_hook_hoist_bracket

5.23.19 AlienSunshade - 2Piece Black from Josht10 ($115 (including shipping), $65/$50 via Zelle).

5.26.19 Bought 4 piece ratchet set from Harbor Freight (Haul-Master 500 Lbs. Capacity 1 in. x 15 ft. Ratcheting Tie Downs 4Pk) $13.04 (14.99 [20% off, -$3]) and got free magnetic light for trunk.

5.27.19 Bought 4 eyelet screws $5.16 at Lowes for garage to use with ratchets to remove hard top.

6.1.19 Installed 4 eye screw bolts to ceiling in garage, connected ratchet straps to hardtop and removed hard top from Jeep.

7.19.19 Rear View front/rear camera from Philippines $40.

8.19.19 Phone Cup holder https://www.amazon.com/Phone-Cup-Holder-Jeep-Wrangler/dp/B07MFX7ZG3 $17.99

4.2020 Installed new black license frame.

4.12.2020 Installed Windshield spray and mist nozzle.

4.13.2020 Installed EGR 575251 In-Channel Windows Visors from
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DT2SFKB/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_apa_i_inqLEbF281500 $62.11

4.13.2020 Installed Anytime Wave https://www.etsy.com/listing/583419102/anytime-wave?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-1&frs=1 (https://anytimewave.com/) Selling for $45, bought for $40.

4.15.2020 Purchased ARB Classic Stubby Front Bumper from https://www.extremeterrain.com/arb-jeep-wrangler-stubby-front-bumper-3450450.html Original price $625.10 (-$15 email coupon [$610.10] and 4% military discount $585.69), Total plus tax $636.95

4.17.2020 Purchased APEX Badland Synthetic 12,000 Lb. Wireless Winch. Wireless remote, 80 ft. of UHMW 3/8 in. synthetic rope, and an oversized forged alloy steel hook. Waterproof ratings of both IP68 and IP69K, this winch is not only dustproof and waterproof. Wireless or wired remote operation with 50 ft. wireless range for easy, cable-free winching.
Badland® APEX™ 12000 has 2x faster no-load line speed
Received/Installed on 4.27.2020

4.23.2020 Installed ARB Classic Stubby Front Bumper. Rcvd bumper with small damage. Contacted ExtremeTerrain and got option of $52.50 refund to original payment or $105 store credit. Took store credit. Submitted Installation Guide for $200 store credit if approved.

4.26.2020 ordered 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL Hood QuickLIFT PLUS - Bolt-in System from redlinetuning.com for $89.95. Used "jl wrangler forum" for free shipping.
5.5.2020 Installed Redline Tuning bolt-in Hood QuickLIFT system.

5.2.2020 zip tied piece of rubber to Apex winch cable to prevent rubbing on front grill.
Installed led light (to 3rd switch) for front seats.
Bought 3 cans of black plastidip under $6 each at Walmart.

5.15.2020
Installed Rhino-Rack Vortex SG 2 Bar Roof Rack $269.10. Also ordered Rigged Ridge 3/4" D-Ring Shackles; Black $21.99.
Total $300.24 including $24.15 tax, -$15 discount code.
Purchased from Extreme Terrain with $305 store credit.

5.18.2020 installed Jeep locking hood latches.

5.26.2020
Purchased from Quadratec.
1 55216 9020 STRATTEC 6 FT CABLE LOCK-CHRYSLER 7018452 $0.00 free with bike rack
1 92034 1910 LOCKING ANTI-RATTLE HITCH PIN 92034 1910 $14.24
1 12015 1004 08 QUADRATEC 3500LB CLASS II HITCH FOR JL 12015 1004 $66.49
1 92034 1002 08 QUAD 4 BIKE RACK WITH CABLE LOCK 92034 1002 $142.49
Total $: 223.22
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Order Recap:
Total Product $: 234.97
Discounts: -11.75 (5% Military)
Net Product$: 223.22
Shipping: 0.00
Sales Tax: 19.53
Grand Total: 242.75

6.5.2020 Received and installed Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Fishing Rod Holder 576

6.12.2020 received Trasharoo in mail from Jeeperz Kreeperz for $35 via Zelle.

6.25.2020 Setup attachments for hitch.
-HAUL-MASTER750 Lb. Capacity Heavy Duty Folding Cargo Carrier $94.99 -20%=
-Finally received Quadratec bike rack bitch after 1 month back order.

7.19.2020 Windshield cracked from rock on freeway. Notified Allstate and they're setup Safelite appointment to come out and check windshield. If it can be fixed, it's free. If it has to be replaced, it's a $100 deductible.
Safelite tech checked windshield and it needs to be replaced because rock hit bottom middle section of the windshield.
7.29.2020 Safelite replaced windshield with OEM part.

7.25.2020 picked up Shine Armor for $20 from Target and tested on hood of Jeep after the wash. It's better than nothing.

7.27.2020 installed the $19 3port USB 12 volt adapter with 3 USB ports and 1 USB C port and hid the device behind the carpet of the front passenger side.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JRCHZWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ak8hFbF736T7R

7.31.2020 installed JeCar locking gas cap $34
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RXYCBR1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

8.18.2020 installed bike mount on passenger grab handle $18.38. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015UIPMH2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AVhpFbGRM99VN

8.19.2020
Received Quadratec Top Tube Bicycle Adapter x2, $24.99 each. $51.63 total. Ordered 7.15.2020
https://www.quadratec.com/products/92034_1010_07.htm

8.22.2020 Picked up dual hitch extender from Harbor Freight $26.09, in store with 20% off coupon.
https://www.harborfreight.com/dual-hitch-extender-69881.html
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