Mods ordered while drunk; what worked and what didn't?

[2nd 392]

Maybe AliExpress? I'm not sure if they sell that high end alcohol though.

High End Alcohol ?

high end

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[tomslusher]

I have been known to imbibe a bit too much of my favorite bourbon and get a bit too spirited/optimistic regarding modifications for my Jeep.

What seemed perfectly logical and made total sense after four drinks on a Friday night may not seem all that great when one sobers up.


What have you ordered that didn't quite live up to expectations a week or so later?

Amazon should really have a breathalyzer function so you have to breath into it before the order goes through. It would save me a ton of money.

 

[tomslusher]

Oh believe me don't think the thought hasn't crossed my mind.

But it takes a lot of work and time to get credit scores that start with the number 8. I'd really like to not have to repeat all that.

A credit score in the 80's is not that hard to achieve. After further though, I would bet it would be rather difficult to get a score that low.

 

[Ratbert]

Amazon should really have a breathalyzer function so you have to breath into it before the order goes through. It would save me a ton of money.

I'm fairly confident they want to make it easier for us to make even more stupid orders, not less.

 

[autotragic]

A credit score in the 80's is not that hard to achieve. After further though, I would bet it would be rather difficult to get a score that low.

 

[IdowaJeeper]

Tonight it's Paddy's Irish whiskey...

And arriving next week...

Kidding. Staying off of Amazon tonight.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Don't worry I've got plans. I'm doing the Jeepers jamboree Rubicon trail next July.

I've decided on a metalcloak 2.5" lift and I'm going to need 37s. Along with some other supporting mods that'll be done this spring hopefully.

Go for a 3.5" with 37's. I did a 2.5" and upgraded, it would hit at times.

 

[DUCK01]

I have been known to imbibe a bit too much of my favorite bourbon and get a bit too spirited/optimistic regarding modifications for my Jeep.

What seemed perfectly logical and made total sense after four drinks on a Friday night may not seem all that great when one sobers up.


What have you ordered that didn't quite live up to expectations a week or so later?

Haven’t read a single post on this thread, but you’re my spirit animal. Same, bro. Same.

 

[autotragic]

Go for a 3.5" with 37's. I did a 2.5" and upgraded, it would hit at times.

Hit what? I'm not going any higher than that. In fact it's already higher than I want to go.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Hit what? I'm not going any higher than that. In fact it's already higher than I want to go.

The underside of the fenders. In the end, it all depends on what kind of off-road are you going to do. If it's pretty much trail riding with some heavier stuff, two and a half will be absolutely perfect.

Some trails we were on articulated the suspension a lot and it would hit. I just didn't like it rubbing all the time. I could have changed the fenders but that would have made the overall OEM look I was trying to maintain go away.

Without question the 2.5" lift will ride infinitely smoother than the 3.5".

The progression:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/35-and-37-jl-pics-with-lift-kit.3186/post-1992406

And here with the 3.5" lift:

 

[autotragic]

The underside of the fenders. In the end, it all depends on what kind of off-road are you going to do. If it's pretty much trail riding with some heavier stuff, two and a half will be absolutely perfect.

Some trails we were on articulated the suspension a lot and it would hit. I just didn't like it rubbing all the time. I could have changed the fenders but that would have made the overall OEM look I was trying to maintain go away.

Without question the 2.5" lift will ride infinitely smoother than the 3.5".

I have new fenders that will solve that problem for me.

https://www.kbdbodykits.com/jeep-wr...t-rear-4-piece-polyurethane-fender-flares-kit

I just got to find time to do the inner fenders/flares someday. I've had lifted vehicles in the past and it's not as easy to get in and out as it was 20 years ago so I don't want to go any higher than absolutely necessary.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I have new fenders that will solve that problem for me.

https://www.kbdbodykits.com/jeep-wr...t-rear-4-piece-polyurethane-fender-flares-kit

I just got to find time to do the inner fenders/flares someday. I've had lifted vehicles in the past and it's not as easy to get in and out as it was 20 years ago so I don't want to go any higher than absolutely necessary.

You should be all set then. See the post above I added the progression of the tire sizes and the lifts.

 

[Flip]

High End Alcohol ?
high end

I think I know that guy with the hat.

 

[2nd 392]

I think I know that guy with the hat.

 

[IdowaJeeper]

So, the mod that prompted this thread was the...

Hooke Road Rear Trunk Cargo Rack Basket Tray Interior Storage Luggage Carrier for 2007-2024 Jeep Wrangler JK JL Unlimited 4-Door Hardtops

I am single. My best friend is a 90lb Belgian Malinois mix that is a handful. He needs a mission and a project at all times. Naturally, he rides with me as much as possible. I currently have him in the rear seat area.

So, my cargo capacity is limited to the cargo area. I saw the Hooke cargo rack and thought it would be a great solution by letting me stack gear on top of the rack.

But, now that I have sobered up and considered reality, it seems that with that rack installed, I could not haul anything tall in the back, nor could I put my dog in the cargo area and fold the back seats into place if I needed to haul more than one passenger.

I think the product is good quality and is perfect for storing more gear in a specific overlanding application.

But for daily real world usage, I think it might not be great since it restricts the height of items that can be hauled in the back.

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