What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Rhinebeck01]

Many here will remember the ongoing discussions in regard to the iffy, windshield defrosting on a JL.

Myself and many others over the last few years have been using square plastic plugs placed strategically to improve hot air direction in order to improve on the JL's windshield defrosting.

Well, I can report that the strategically placed plugs did the deed for me... but recently a fellow forum member sent me the 3D printed diverters seen in the picture below to try out.

Can tell you the guy that printed these diverters did a terrific print job on them. They look factory and once placed they stay put.. inside each diverter there is a angled channel that takes the forced hot air coming out of the diverter and directs it forward, directly toward the windshield.

Anyway, I can report the diverters are a positive addition to my strategically placed plugs.

 

[Medsker]

So @Rhinebeck01 where can I get a set. I made something similar by screwing some angle on a couple of my plugs but that looks a lot better than mine.

 

[Glamisfan]

I added a fire extinguisher mount and an ammo box to my custom bumper mounted tire carrie. I’ll keep a quart of power steering fluid in the box.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

So @Rhinebeck01 where can I get a set. I made something similar by screwing some angle on a couple of my plugs but that looks a lot better than mine.

@Medsker

I'm not sure if the forum member that sent me the diverter's is willing to share the 3D print file for the diverters or has any interest in printing and selling them.

He sent me a set to try and get my take on them.. Perhaps he will chime in on one of my posts about the diverters.

I don't feel it would be right for me to post his forum ID. My post about the diverter's was more aimed at getting guys/gals with 3D home printers give such a diverter a looksee..

 

[Medsker]

I guss we'll have to see what he decides. I'd love a set and have yet to purchase a 3D Printer. It's on my Christmas List but I don't think Santa is bringing it this year

 

[elf883]

I guss we'll have to see what he decides. I'd love a set and have yet to purchase a 3D Printer. It's on my Christmas List but I don't think Santa is bringing it this year

there is another maker i know of that has the files online to print , which is here
https://www.printables.com/model/164254-jeep-jl-wranger-front-windshield-air-diverter

they are very similar to the ones i sent to rhinebeck01 . i dont really upload my makes to the sites, they are more specific to stuff i need .
i could print a set if you know your not getting a printer , no big deal , i dont have loads of time to print/sell /ship stuff , this is why i dont sell my makes .

and if you need any pointers on printers or anything let me know . there are alot of cheap printers that print good for new makers

 

[MacombRoger]

there is another maker i know of that has the files online to print , which is here
https://www.printables.com/model/164254-jeep-jl-wranger-front-windshield-air-diverter

they are very similar to the ones i sent to rhinebeck01 . i dont really upload my makes to the sites, they are more specific to stuff i need .
i could print a set if you know your not getting a printer , no big deal , i dont have loads of time to print/sell /ship stuff , this is why i dont sell my makes .

and if you need any pointers on printers or anything let me know . there are alot of cheap printers that print good for new makers

Any chance you want to share your make with @Threedom ? I don't have a 3-d printer either, but if they work, I would be interested in a set too.

 

[elf883]

Any chance you want to share your make with @Threedom ? I don't have a 3-d printer either, but if they work, I would be interested in a set too.

the link i posted can be used to download the file and can be used to have it printed .
if i have time i will print a few more sets and let you all know how many i have to offer , if i have time , iv been suuuuper busy this past week

 

[blk2doorjl]

I added a fire extinguisher mount and an ammo box to my custom bumper mounted tire carrie. I’ll keep a quart of power steering fluid in the box.

Are those OEM LED taillights or aftermarket? If aftermarket, what brand?

 

[Roky]

Yesterday I installed the new Rock Krawler Pro-X aluminum tie rod/drag link…….my yeti drag link wore out with only 15K miles on it. Not gonna bash Steersmarts here but I going in a different direction and decided to go with something rebuildable…….

 

[Medsker]

i could print a set if you know your not getting a printer , no big deal , i dont have loads of time to print/sell /ship stuff , this is why i dont sell my makes .

and if you need any pointers on printers or anything let me know . there are alot of cheap printers that print good for new makers

I ve been looking at this one: Printer I will probably be getting a printer in March when my wife gets her yearly bonus. I downloaded the designs and will hang on to them until I get one. Thanks for the info.

 

[elf883]

I ve been looking at this one: Printer I will probably be getting a printer in March when my wife gets her yearly bonus. I downloaded the designs and will hang on to them until I get one. Thanks for the info.

its an ok printer does nice prints - but if it was me i would get the prusa mini + instead for a little less money you get a far better printer - a smaller printing area but waaaaay better ..
i have enders, prusas, crealitys, and loads more pritners
the larger printers i dont use so much , it just takes hours if not days to print large items.
my smaller printers are used more often and i alllllways use the minis first. they print high quality without any tinkering.

 

[yarmo]

Swapped out my steering wheel for a 392 one with paddle shifters!

 

[Nitehawk92]

@Medsker

I'm not sure if the forum member that sent me the diverter's is willing to share the 3D print file for the diverters or has any interest in printing and selling them.

He sent me a set to try and get my take on them.. Perhaps he will chime in on one of my posts about the diverters.

I don't feel it would be right for me to post his forum ID. My post about the diverter's was more aimed at getting guys/gals with 3D home printers give such a diverter a looksee..

If the maker is interested he can PM me as I would be interested in buying it. I can understand not releasing their name without their consent, or bombarding him with requests. I do not have a 3D printer, so I would want to buy a completed product...

 

[Ospreyfe55]

Swapped out my steering wheel for a 392 one with paddle shifters!

Why not just add the paddles? Why replace the whole thing?