What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

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I love my Alpha HD carrier, I was waiting for the Teraflex hinge. Contacted them twice in the last year, a few weeks ago they told me that thanks to the Corona, it is delayed until next year.

Snip from my email dated 6/25...
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Anyway, the UPS guy is bringing my Rugged Ridge hinge today
Well that certainly sucks!

Thanks for the heads up! The RR Spartacus has been on my back up short list. I look forward to reading your thoughts and seeing some pics.
 

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Well that certainly sucks!

Thanks for the heads up! The RR Spartacus has been on my back up short list. I look forward to reading your thoughts and seeing some pics.
Honestly, from the preview pics I've seen, the Spartacus is far better looking and available now.

That said, my rig came with the MOPAR tailgate support factory installed, so I've left it on and also added the the Alpha HD carrier. The two work beautifully and I have experienced zero squeaks or sagging despite heavy 37x12.50R20s.

Totally agree that the key benefit of the Alpha HD is not so much the up and down adjustments, but the in and out. I've been able to get my -0 offset, 5 in backspaced tire/wheel combo super close to the tailgate to eliminate cantilevering. Has worked like a charm!
 

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installed my tire cover today, still have to tighten it up , tie it down and final straightening up.

should i paint the back up camera housing or leave alone?
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Here's what I did/am doing. Finished my Metalcloak 3.5" gamechanger lift install this weekend. Using Fox 2.5 DSC shocks. And today I'm starting the install of some pixeldecals decals. The red will be covered with matte black next, leaving just a pinstripe of red to match the Rubicon on the hood.
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Finished installing one of my favorite mods. Perfect fitment!
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Didn’t get it all done today but just finished doing a few little adjustments...and I did take it on a small photo shoot today b/c it was too perfect to pass up. Still waiting for my bumpers and winch. And trying to decide if I went to go black on my badges and Jeep logo.

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Sweet !!!! Great job!!!
 

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Here's what I did/am doing. Finished my Metalcloak 3.5" gamechanger lift install this weekend. Using Fox 2.5 DSC shocks. And total I'm starting the install of some pixelxecals decals. The red will be covered with matte black next, leaving just a pinstripe of red to match the Rubicon on the hood.
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Your Jeep looks awesome! I'm upgrading to the same lift. My current 2" lift isn't cutting it with the new 38's.

What size are your Pat's?
 

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Honestly, from the preview pics I've seen, the Spartacus is far better looking and available now.

That said, my rig came with the MOPAR tailgate support factory installed, so I've left it on and also added the the Alpha HD carrier. The two work beautifully and I have experienced zero squeaks or sagging despite heavy 37x12.50R20s.

Totally agree that the key benefit of the Alpha HD is not so much the up and down adjustments, but the in and out. I've been able to get my -0 offset, 5 in backspaced tire/wheel combo super close to the tailgate to eliminate cantilevering. Has worked like a charm!
The fact that the Spartacus hinged reinforcement can be purchased separately from the carrier, is what catches my attention. I don't want to replace the Alpha.
 

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Your Jeep looks awesome! I'm upgrading to the same lift. My current 2" lift isn't cutting it with the new 38's.

What size are your Pat's?
These are 37's, but I think 38's would fit nicely. I might go that route when these wear out.
 

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Picked up some undercarriage armor from the powder coat shop, plan to install tonight.

For the front: Metalcloak's FAD plus diff cover with skid, pretty clean setup that offers protection with maximum clearance.

For the rear: Next Venture's diff cover and RDS-this rear diff skid is a beast made of 1/4" and 3/8" steel.

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These are 37's, but I think 38's would fit nicely. I might go that route when these wear out.
If you stick with the Pats, the 38x13.5's are c-rated. That, along with the extra height, is what drew me to them.
 

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FINALLY fixed the tailgate squeek! I got tired of spraying the bottom rubber seal on the rear glass on the hardtop with silicone spray and lubing it every week to keep it quiet. Simple fix - i put door edge molding along the top edge of the tailgate. Works perfect and keeps the paint from contacting the rubber so it doesn't squeak and also protects the top edge so a win/win!
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FINALLY fixed the tailgate squeek! I got tired of spraying the bottom rubber seal on the rear glass on the hardtop with silicone spray and lubing it every week to keep it quiet. Simple fix - i put door edge molding along the top edge of the tailgate. Works perfect and keeps the paint from contacting the rubber so it doesn't squeak and also protects the top edge so a win/win!
Which did you use ?
 
 
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