What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[m3reno]

Waxed him (wasn't the finishing results tho lol).

You should ad the xr extended guards to your fenders. They are easy and cheap to install while preventing rock chips.

 

[m3reno]

Long overdue wash...

I hope your not using the hand brush! I used it once on my Ram and it left scratches in the paint.

 

[Jtaugner]

There are now just enough forum photos of Jeeps with the Oracle flush mount LEDs installed that they're starting to look correct on our Wranglers. This has the effect of making the OEM tail lights appear more bloated than they already are.

You're right, James. I'm holding out for now, but dang, rarely does an aftermarket product come out in Gen 1 fashion that hits the OEM look right out of the gate. Oracle did a fantastic job on these. I will probably cave soon, especially since I don't have the Safety Group sensors that the bulky parts of the taillights are for. I will say, the OEM lights are distinctive from the rear from all others out there, so that is part of the reason I've held off. Sigh...First World issues...

I only had the halogen's, and even they looked extremely bulbous. I couldn't stand how far they stood out. I definitely understand it's the nostalgia of the older Jeeps, but I feel they went a little excessive on the taillights.

I wish I would of paid more attention to the directions, I assumed the plastic covers inside the Jeep had to come off, as most manufacturers do. Of course in doing so I broke a plastic retaining clip that didn't have to come off as there's just a giant long plastic screw that holds that taillights in-place.

 

[TaiMc]

You should ad the xr extended guards to your fenders. They are easy and cheap to install while preventing rock chips.

Oh ye?

 

[TaiMc]

I’ll meet you halfway - here some poorly made phone pics (sorry about the garbage in the background!)

Those tow hooks are fire!

 

[Ponce]

Pulled the top back stuck the tube doors on & CMM mirrors on weather is getting better in Texas.

What doors are those?

 

[JLTruman]

What doors are those?

looks like mopar tube doors

 

[Slippery Pete]

I hope your not using the hand brush! I used it once on my Ram and it left scratches in the paint.

Nooo! Just the spray gun. I air dry on the way home. Then use Turtle Wax ceramic spray coating with a microfiber towel.

 

[Daffydnbugs]

Well I added some pre runner lights today. Wired to turn on all the time the car is on. Next mod won’t be for a week.

Where did you tap in for power?

 

[EXPFDR]

I have the same lights but without the halo. How do you like the cut off for the lights?

It took some time to get use to the blue cut off line. After a year it doesn't bother me. Only thing I dont like is if you are going down a short steep hill. Cant see that far in front of you. But with highbeams on, lookout! Can see a country mile.

 

[tk1700]

If oncoming motorists flash their headlights at you due to incorrect aim of the pax-side headlight, there is a possible fix here in the absence of the adjuster:

-Aim your headlights at a wall that you're parked maybe 20' away from, and place a piece of masking tape on the top of the beam cutoff of the driver's side light. Mark the center of the beam with a vertical line on the tape.
-Remove the grille again. (I know )
-Loosen and/or adjust the three 10mm bolts that secure the right headlight in place on the vehicle. Have a few washers on hand to use as shims so that when the centered cutoff of the right headlight now matches the correct cutoff of the left light, the bolts may be tightened (with any necessary washer shims already installed) to secure the DIY adjustment in place.

I know the foregoing sounds a bit busy, but it's straightforward and should work. More to the point, we do have a responsibility to other drivers to not blind them with maladjusted headlights.

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I make occasional visits to a local U-Pull-It yard. If or when I find a JL that I want to cherry pick, and if I remember, I'll determine if I can snag an adjuster fitting for you.

Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't driven it at night yet, but the lights are at about 39 inches, so not too much over spec. I'll see how they work on the road and if I get flashed. Eventually I will get them adjusted. Thanks for looking for an adjuster!

Update: I called my dealer today about the missing adjuster. They were absolutely no help. I found a set of almost new headlights taken off a JT on Craigslist. I ended up paying $50 for the pair and am waiting for dark so I can adjust them.

 

[Caliguy]

Where did you tap in for power?

My voswitch taps into a fuse (I think #57h that only powers on my switches when the car is on. I tapped into that wire

 

[1Evil55]

My voswitch taps into a fuse (I think #57h that only powers on my switches when the car is on. I tapped into that wire

I believe their suggestion is to use #52 fuse under the hood, passenger side. They will turn on any time the Jeep is on.

 

[Twisted Patriot]

Added the Teraflex HD Alpha hinge reinforcement to the already installed HD Alpha carrier.. I was getting too much tailgate flex with these heavy ass wheels and tires.. now it's rock solid.. doesn't even move.. im happy with it.

 

[Caliguy]

I believe their suggestion is to use #52 fuse under the hood, passenger side. They will turn on any time the Jeep is on.

I think you’re right. #57 is the heated seats i think? I ended up tapping into both since I have two voswitches in my rig