What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Heimkehr]

As much as I like having the soft top on my Jeep, I'll be the first to concede that the hardtop owners have considerably more ability to carry stuff in the interior, via specialized mounting solutions that aren't fouled by the soft top's folding frame hardware.

Anyway, I too liking having a recovery shovel on board. This is what I've stowed in my Winter Preps bag, which sits behind the driver's seat.

 

[Fast-n-Furious]

As much as I like having the soft top on my Jeep, I'll be the first to concede that the hardtop owners have considerably more ability to carry stuff in the interior, via specialized mounting solutions that aren't fouled by the soft top's folding frame hardware.

Anyway, I too liking having a recovery shovel on board. This is what I've stowed in my Winter Preps bag, which sits behind the driver's seat.

I like the folding shovel you linked, the wooden handle is nice and can be replaced if broken. The main reason I chose this cold steel long shovel (30”) is for the multipurpose of the blades. They have a shorter version more compact, I think this long one works better for recovery. I also use it for some yard work.

 

[Heimkehr]

I like the folding shovel you linked, the wooden handle is nice and can be replaced if broken. The main reason I chose this cold steel long shovel (30”) is for the multipurpose of the blades. They have a shorter version more compact, I think this long one works better for recovery. I also use it for some yard work.

Understood. I'm all about the milsurp.

Depending on where you are in PA, we could arrange a field trip to Coleman's. Bring your wallet. And maybe a letter of credit from the bank, depending on how big you want to go.

 

[swampflyer]

I actually did that on my own and still to this day have no idea where it went. Ended up ordering a new set at a ridiculous price per screw. Kind of a dumb set-up, actually, but oh well!

Don’t feel like the lone Ranger. There are many who have done this and haven’t admitted it. I think I lost 2 or 3 before I figured it out. Slow learner. Lol. The trick is only back them out until you feel the screw release and stop. It’s about half way and leave them in the upper half of the filter box. I never found any that fell down no matter how hard I tried. I carry an extra one just in case. Expensive sob screw. ?

 

[SadRobot]

I decided to paint my Maxtrax. Now I'll never lose them under the sand.

Before:

After:

 

[OminousSkitter]

I decided to paint my Maxtrax. Now I'll never lose them under the sand.

Before:

After:

I know you wanted to trade yours for the mini version, but damn

 

[SadRobot]

I know you wanted to trade yours for the mini version, but damn

Once I mount my Hi Lift jack to the front I'll be ready for all recoveries.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Got my 2018 JL's Xmas ornament out today.... It's almost that time of the year... Ho, Ho Ho..

 

[Ratbert]

Got my 2018 JL's Xmas ornament out today.... It's almost that time of the year... Ho, Ho Ho..

Literally the next image I saw after yours:

 

[Rhinebeck01]

@Ratbert

At least I do not post corny animated Gifs like some here take joy in doing..

I send an Xmas ornament pic like this, to Joe @ Zautomotive each and every year just before Xmas. Will be sending him this one the day after Thanksgiving.. He gets a kick out of them..

 

[amoebadrop]

Winch install from Northridge 4x4 Warn deal

 

[Ratbert]

@Ratbert

At least I do not post corny animated Gifs like some here take joy in doing..

I'm not sure who that was directed at. Not me, right?

 

[TJDave]

Mm. It would be interesting to know how well, or not, the average owner manages to handle these massive spare tire/wheel combos when they have a flat on the road or trail, and there's no one else around to help.

My Jeep is lifted with 37s. I turn my drop hitch upside down and lift the tire in 2 stages/lifts. Lift it on the hitch, reposition my grip, and lift it to the carrier. I'm a little over 60 years old. If I can do it, you young bucks can!

 

[longfiredragon]

Hello all.

So a two day thing. I'm in a RV going around the country. Currently we are in tombstone AZ. This is only the second RV park that allows you to wash your tow vehicle we have stayed at.

So I figured cool, I will do a good hand washing on the Willys. Now my jeep is not perfect, and I made peace with any scratches, dirt, mud, and rock chips before I even got my jeep cause I knew I was going to off road with it.

But, I forgot about how hard the water is out here. I washed it in the shade, and tried to dry it pretty quick, but. Anyway my fault, it left the worst water spotting I have ever seen. It almost looked worse after I washed it.

I just couldn't have it. I love my jeep dirty, but I also like to clean and wax it and try to take care of the paint.

The auto parts place only had one spot remover. (Can't do a good buffing yet) it's not the remover I wanted. It's basically acid based and you can't leave it on long or let it dry. Then you have to wipe it off with a damp towel. Of course it takes some wax off, and leaves water marks from the damp towel. So then you have to put some wax on it.

Anyway, came out pretty good all things considered.

 

[20-Willys]

Put on a coat of Fluid Film today in preparation for the Winter Season.