2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[melman8r]

I have the full WeatherTech cargo mat for my JLR with Alpine subwoofer. I place the mat on a cardboard sheet and cut the subwoofer cutout with a Exacto knife. It's easy and does not take too much pressure to cut through. Just cut around the inside of the oval so the raised lip is intact. You can take some sand paper to smooth out the cutout if you have some jagged edges. I don't think you will have to though. I also placed a piece of black cloth under the mat between the subwoofer to keep dust and dirt from falling into the subwoofer. I did not want any issues with debris bouncing around in the woofer. It's been a year and no issues.

Thanks, good idea with the cloth, I will give it a shot once the weather warms up, more flexible the rubber is the better I think?

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[Redneck_Jedi]

I'm doing some Covid19 wrenching the next few days. I'm Installing my 1.5" lift and Mopar LCAs today, Rubi Take Offs will go on tomorrow and Saturday I will be installing a front bumper. I did Rubi Rails last month. I finally feel like I'm starting to make some progress.

 

[BostonBilly]

I finally had some time and good weather yesterday to install my new wiper motor and linkage that was broken during the windshield install. I also ran a 4 conductor thru the factory loom to install my light pods

 

[viper88]

Thanks, good idea with the cloth, I will give it a shot once the weather warms up, more flexible the rubber is the better I think?

I would not cut or trim it in the JL. I wanted more room to work so I cut out the sub woofer hole on my kitchen table with a couple of sheets of cardboard underneath. I bought a new X-acto knife from Home Depot for a couple of bucks. Got the black cloth from a craft store for a couple of bucks too.

 

[sourdough]

Holly crap! I thought this thread was only about ordering a new JL and I've never looked inside. 1096 pages of 2 dr talk to look through. This ought to keep me busy thru April haha.

 

[BostonBilly]

Anyone else get this or know what it is about

 

[obwahn]

Anyone else get this or know what it is about

I just checked my Jeep app and sure enough, this one shows up. Looks to be just some info to be added to the owners manual or some such.

 

[obwahn]

Anyone else get this or know what it is about

Click on the little pdf symbol, you'll see all the info.

 

[viper88]

Click on the little pdf symbol, you'll see all the info.

What's the pdf say?

 

[obwahn]

What's the pdf say?

Basically that they are going to be sending out additions to add to your owners manual. And some tips for soft top owners. Apparently some folks are not installing the windows properly and they can they blow off. That's the gist of it.

 

[IMBlu]

Holly crap! I thought this thread was only about ordering a new JL and I've never looked inside. 1096 pages of 2 dr talk to look through. This ought to keep me busy thru April haha.

Better than watching the news all day... welcome to the thread!
If you’re patient with the first hundred or so, with lamenting over the wait, it gets much happier later.

 

[melman8r]

Installed steps and an antenna today...

 

[nerubi]

Installed the Tuffy security enclosure. Soft top goes back on next week.

 

[IMBlu]

Installed the Tuffy security enclosure. Soft top goes back on next week.

Haven’t ordered anything yet. How hard was it to install?

 

[nerubi]

Haven’t ordered anything yet. How hard was it to install?

Sides and front panel are easy. Lifting the top in and getting it aligned to the roller channels took some effort. Putting on the long rubber gasket took a little bit of time. One person 30 minutes, two people 10 to 15 minutes. Driven it a couple of times and no rattles.

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