What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Brew211]

Got the tube doors put on. Pulled the top off with the TLP and it started pouring so no pics with Tube doors on and top off (Grabbed a pic in garage). You can see in pics the UTV mirrors from Amazon I’m trying out. Like the mounting option and how they look but jury’s out on visibility.

How is the visibility backing up? I have the CMM ones and there is such a fish-eye its near impossible.

Can you send the link to those you got on Amazon?

Thanks

 

[Brew211]

Test installed my American Adventure Lab M.A.S.S. Cargo Shelf. It /just/ fits with the Powertank rollbar mount. It's sitting on top of my Slipstream, which I'm going to remove.

How did you get yours to fit with your power tank? Is the tank resting on the shelf or on the PT mount? Also did you have to remove the PT handle?

Thanks for the help.

 

[melendez69]

Understand.... but it was one of those no option kinda things..... I just can't leave someone stranded....

 

[melendez69]

Last night I blew out the front end..... @JeepCares it is sitting at Dutch Miller in Charleston WV waiting on a new front end...

 

[melendez69]

I like how you can get to the jam nut compared to it being on the other side lol.

Hooked up my Oracles to my Switch-Pros!

.....and another Jeep blows right by you towards the end... just the way you planned it.

 

[melendez69]

Installed my track bar

Awwww... they're spooning....

 

[Centurion07]

Well, the Fedex guy ended my procrastination.

 

[MARSHMELLA]

Finally some new shoes! Just in time for trails to finally open!

35" Nexen Roadian MTX
Fast HD Summit wheels 17x9
Teraflex Transit mud flaps

Good lookin tires!!

 

[hoag4147]

How is the visibility backing up? I have the CMM ones and there is such a fish-eye its near impossible.

Can you send the link to those you got on Amazon?

Thanks

Backing up is not great. Definitely would be better if they stuck out a couple more inches. Also, the visibility is decent while driving but not great, okay for a quick glance to make sure no one next to you. Can’t really see anything directly behind you in these or rear view with big spare

there is quite a few different ones on Amazon but here is one I purchased.

Bevel Engineering Rear View Side Mirror Kit for UTV (2 Pack) Fits 1.6" - 2" Roll Cage Bar Break Away and Adjustable - High Impact Shatter Proof Tempered Glass (Driver and Passenger Side) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4R1TH...abc_WZR1JGF8KS1NXJVZX57X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Brew211]

Backing up is not great. Definitely would be better if they stuck out a couple more inches. Also, the visibility is decent while driving but not great, okay for a quick glance to make sure no one next to you. Can’t really see anything directly behind you in these or rear view with big spare

there is quite a few different ones on Amazon but here is one I purchased.

Bevel Engineering Rear View Side Mirror Kit for UTV (2 Pack) Fits 1.6" - 2" Roll Cage Bar Break Away and Adjustable - High Impact Shatter Proof Tempered Glass (Driver and Passenger Side) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4R1TH...abc_WZR1JGF8KS1NXJVZX57X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you for your detailed response!

 

[XJfanatic]

Awwww... they're spooning....

 

[mikej]

How did you get yours to fit with your power tank? Is the tank resting on the shelf or on the PT mount? Also did you have to remove the PT handle?

Thanks for the help.

I had thought about removing the handle, but decided against it for now. It’s still an option, as I leave the tank in its cradle when I’m bringing it along.

The tank does sit on the shelf somewhat. There’s a rubber boot on the tank which has a ridge along it. Without the shelf, that ridge rests flush with the bottom of the PT cradle. With the shelf, it’s about a quarter of an inch above the bottom half circle of the cradle. It‘s still secure in the mount.

I’ll try and grab a closeup of what I’m talking about this weekend.

 

[alksion]

Yup exactly that. You pulling someone with your Jeep going in reverse puts a lot of stress on things. The drivetrain can't really handle it and things can nuke

Moving while winching puts a ton of stress on the winch and can break the gearing inside of the winch. They're not really meant for snatching / quick jerks. Just hook the winch up and let it do its thing

And if you snatch (like a quick jerk), use a snatch strap. They're intentionally stretchy to reduce the hard instant load on your rig. If you use a tow strap or a winch line, they're very rigid and put a ton of force on your stuff, which can break things

But hey! It's part of the fun. You break shit, you learn, you fix it, you move on and break the next thing haha

Sweet. I just used the jeep straps to pull someone out a few weeks ago but it was just a quick tug and I was in reverse.

 

[Brew211]

I had thought about removing the handle, but decided against it for now. It’s still an option, as I leave the tank in its cradle when I’m bringing it along.

The tank does sit on the shelf somewhat. There’s a rubber boot on the tank which has a ridge along it. Without the shelf, that ridge rests flush with the bottom of the PT cradle. With the shelf, it’s about a quarter of an inch above the bottom half circle of the cradle. It‘s still secure in the mount.

I’ll try and grab a closeup of what I’m talking about this weekend.

Thanks @mikej ! I understand exactly what you are talking about. I installed my shelf last week and had the same problem but I too thought it would be secure enough to rest on the shelf above the PT cradle. My top is currently off so I wasn't able to test it with the top on and assumed it wouldn't fit without removing the PT handle. If you have time, can you shoot me a couple photos of how it rests on your shelf and the clearance to the roof?

Thank you so much!

 

[Spearmin]

Finally completed the lift a tire/rim change out. Total transformation in my opinion. Below are the before and afters:

Forget to mention the Rubicon take-offs which I did at the same time.