What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Hibypass]

Just the front or both?

Just the front.

 

[oceanblue2019]

I thought the same thing... I have one of those (at least a similar one) that I use for certain tasks sometimes, but taking the doors off is definitely not one tasks.

Care to elaborate?

Those bolts once loosened a couple turns you can take out by hand. So if you are paranoid put some masking tape on the door behind where the ratchet is used and way you go.

Using some sort of flex adapter and a power tool to me is asking to cause more issues as you need a hand to keep the bit in the bolt and another on the drill trigger. Plus if it comes out of the bit much more likely to flop around and cause a dent or scratch.

Once you get those bolts out leave them off. There is no way to steal the doors as long as closed and locked with those bolts removed.

If you are paranoid of leaving car unlocked and someone stealing the doors leave the detent bolts done up to slow them down.

Also remember if someone undoes the 4 visible painted hinge bolts the doors can be removed even if locked by using the leverage to break the lock latch. So if someone wants your doors they will take your doors regardless of those pin bolts being installed.

 

[Fire Burns]

Yes I did. Metal cloak recommends or it will most likely hit if left stock on...So, I had it replaced also.

Hmm, I thought Metalcloak recommended a new drive shaft for the 3.5in and higher lifts... Then again, many are getting 3.5 inches from MC's 2.5 in lifts. How much lift do end up with?

 

[rustyshakelford]

Hmm, I though Metalcloak recommended a new drive shaft for the 3.5in and higher lifts... Then again, many are getting 3.5 inches from their 2.5 in lifts. How much lift do end up with?

Hibypass was the first 2.5” lift we had done from metalcloak because literally every other one has been a 3.5 for the JL. I absolutely loved how it turned out and will try to stock these 2.5” too. In our testing and tuning, I suggest the driveshaft for the 2.5” lift in addition to the 3.5”. These things just flat out flex and the driveshaft, while expensive is cheap insurance. They will hit the cross member under certain conditions. One thing to note is the shock lengths are the same between the 2.5 and 3.5” lifts

Brett

 

[rustyshakelford]

I can’t take credit for DOING it, but thanks to Brett at B & L Jeep shop, finally got the Punk’n lifted. Metal Cloak Game Changer 2.5”. Came out pretty nice...

Looks great and it was a pleasure to work with you and you’re awesome Jeep!

Brett

 

[melendez69]

One may weigh in at 350 to 400 pounds and simply cant get close enough to use the jeep tool. Ok,Im sorry that wasnt nice.

 

[melendez69]

Now your very own HAL 9000 is with you wherever you go!

A dated reference... absolutely love it...

 

[melendez69]

Here is a hint....

You like red? Someone made a promise to you?

I can't put my finger on it...

 

[Carlton]

You like red? Someone made a promise to you?

I can't put my finger on it...

My neighbor has a dog named Red that I like a lot so you are partially right!

 

[LaurenLeigh]

My Rubicon came with a gas cap cover, but I wanted something a little different. When I contacted Drop Zone Offroad about making a gas cap from my own weird design, I wasn't sure if it would turn out. They exceeded my expectations BY A MILE.

This little cutie is powder coated metal, completely one of a kind, AND it cost less than the boring factory option. I cannot say enough about how thrilled I am.

Awwww!!! I love it!

 

[RTJ]

My Rubicon came with a gas cap cover, but I wanted something a little different. When I contacted Drop Zone Offroad about making a gas cap from my own weird design, I wasn't sure if it would turn out. They exceeded my expectations BY A MILE.

This little cutie is powder coated metal, completely one of a kind, AND it cost less than the boring factory option. I cannot say enough about how thrilled I am.

That looks sooo cool!

 

[RTJ]

Once the door bolts came off they never go back on. I did install some stainless pins to make


Those bolts once loosened a couple turns you can take out by hand. So if you are paranoid put some masking tape on the door behind where the ratchet is used and way you go.

Using some sort of flex adapter and a power tool to me is asking to cause more issues as you need a hand to keep the bit in the bolt and another on the drill trigger. Plus if it comes out of the bit much more likely to flop around and cause a dent or scratch.

Once you get those bolts out leave them off. There is no way to steal the doors as long as closed and locked with those bolts removed.

If you are paranoid of leaving car unlocked and someone stealing the doors leave the detent bolts done up to slow them down.

Also remember is someone undoes the 4 visible painted hinge bolts the doors can be removed even if locked by using the leverage to break the lock latch. So if someone wants your doors they will take your doors regardless of those pin bolts being installed.

Or. Or. Everyone one just do it how you want. And move on.

 

[UKCATS]

His new wheels and tires. Duh.

 

[m3lover1]

New wheels and tires

 

[melendez69]

His new wheels and tires. Duh.

Dangit... I hate not being first.