What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Marman]

just got the same lift on the "same" JL. I am running 35s on the Stock rims though. what tires / rims are you running? they look great. i am surprised how much lift i ended up with.

Thanks... I am running 35" Toyo OC R/Ts on Dirty Life 17" wheels. I agree with the amount of lift. Right after install I was showing a 4" lift. Letting it settle in to see what I end up with.

 

[JJSix]

After tracking all sorts of mess in when snow wheeling, pulled the trigger on some Husky X-act slush mats and an very pleased with them.

 

[jeepoch]

Just changed both front and rear differential fluids on my 2019 Sport S. Had never done it before (ever) on any type of vehicle. Turned out to be easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy.

I did this after the 20K Recommended Maintenance Inspection noted the fluid was in 'fair' condition. Fair my ass, it turned out to be gooey slush as compared to the clean new stuff.

I ended up doing it myself basically because the extortionists at the Stealership quoted me $500.

Total cost to do it myself was just shy of $50 (3 quarts Mobil 1 75W90) and about 30 minutes of my time. Did I mention it was kindergarten simple!

No wonder the dealership charges so much, it's way beyond their competence and abilities. They need the extra cash to learn how to read.

Diff fluid change will now also happen everytime I no longer let those idiots put 6 quarts of oil in my rig either. DIY from now on, every 5K.

Wow, I can't believe I didn't attempt this sooner. If you too are wondering about your diff fluid, don't question it... Just change it.

Two plugs both 3/8" square holes on each diff. A standard socket wrench is the only tool required.

1. Place drain pan under differential.
2. Remove top fill plug first.
3. Remove bottom drain plug.
4. Clean sludge off magnet in bottom plug.
5. Reinsert bottom plug.
6. Fill with new fluid until it just starts flowing out of top fill hole.
7. Reinsert top fill plug.
Done.

Repeat for other differential. Couldn't be any simpler.

Of course there are a few details. They recommend 75W140 in the rear diff if you tow anything with regularity. If you have an LSD, it's also recommended to add a clutch additive. However both the Royal Purple and Mobil 1 Full Synthetic fluids already include the LSD additive. It's completely harmless to use it in non-LSD Differentials.

Please refer to the following thread. Everything you ever wanted to know about changing diff fluid:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/differential-oil.28127/

Jay

 

[aham23]

Thanks... I am running 35" Toyo OC R/Ts on Dirty Life 17" wheels. I agree with the amount of lift. Right after install I was showing a 4" lift. Letting it settle in to see what I end up with.

Yeah I’m 6’3” and it’s a step! I was a bit shocked. Ha ha.

 

[Stormin’ Moorman]

Love seeing so many people doing so many different things to their Jeep's!

Are you the SOB that keeps calling and telling me my factory warranty is about to expire?

 

[WhereRU_A-A-Ron]

Finished installing Weathertech mud flaps. The front pair I did a few days ago was super simple. The back was less fun. Partially broke one of the clips provided. The holes don’t line up nearly as well on the back.

I’ll probably just see if I can get a replacement clip from them and give it another shot.

 

[Fastmover]

Just changed both front and rear differential fluids on my 2019 Sport S. Had never done it before (ever) on any type of vehicle. Turned out to be easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy.

I did this after the 20K Recommended Maintenance Inspection noted the fluid was in 'fair' condition. Fair my ass, it turned out to be gooey slush as compared to the clean new stuff.

I ended up doing it myself basically because the extortionists at the Stealership quoted me $500.

Total cost to do it myself was just shy of $50 (3 quarts Mobil 1 75W90) and about 30 minutes of my time. Did I mention it was kindergarten simple!

No wonder the dealership charges so much, it's way beyond their competence and abilities. They need the extra cash to learn how to read.

Diff fluid change will now also happen everytime I no longer let those idiots put 6 quarts of oil in my rig either. DIY from now on, every 5K.

Wow, I can't believe I didn't attempt this sooner. If you too are wondering about your diff fluid, don't question it... Just change it.

Two plugs both 3/8" square holes on each diff. A standard socket wrench is the only tool required.

1. Place drain pan under differential.
2. Remove top fill plug first.
3. Remove bottom drain plug.
4. Clean sludge off magnet in bottom plug.
5. Reinsert bottom plug.
6. Fill with new fluid until it just starts flowing out of top fill hole.
7. Reinsert top fill plug.
Done.

Repeat for other differential. Couldn't be any simpler.

Of course there are a few details. They recommend 75W140 in the rear diff if you tow anything with regularity. If you have an LSD, it's also recommended to add a clutch additive. However both the Royal Purple and Mobil 1 Full Synthetic fluids already include the LSD additive. It's completely harmless to use it in non-LSD Differentials.

Please refer to the following thread. Everything you ever wanted to know about changing diff fluid:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/differential-oil.28127/

Jay

Congrats! Now do the transfer case. Apparently just as easy. I'm going to do my diffs and T-case in the spring when it warms up. Here's to DIY.

 

[thecritter]

New shoes for 3 springs!

 

[thecritter]

Awesome. I wanted the same rail mount but was sold out last I checked and am considering the tuffy tailgate lockbox. Any sagging of the tailgate since install?

I have one as well and a 37" tire. The box is pretty loaded no sagging at all. Love it, just be aware the picture on mfgr web page makes it look much shallower it eats into rear storage. Also get the combination locks so not always looking for a key.

 

[Hound Dog]

Are you the SOB that keeps calling and telling me my factory warranty is about to expire?

I used to ask them "Yea, what vehicle?". But I have five now so the odds of picking the right random answer are too great. I just get them on the line now, put them on speaker and ask random policy questions while I work. They get pissed and hang up.

 

[MadDog27]

Spent some time chasing a rattle. I have a hollow sounding rattle when hitting bumps. Sounds very loose and knocks against the body of the jeep. Or at least sounds like it is. Pulled all the stuff in my trunk box to see if there’s something in there rattling.

 

[Hound Dog]

Spent some time chasing a rattle. I have a hollow sounding rattle when hitting bumps. Sounds very loose and knocks against the body of the jeep. Or at least sounds like it is. Pulled all the stuff in my trunk box to see if there’s something in there rattling.

Don't worry. Eventually it will either break or fall off. Then it will stop.

 

[Centurion07]

I built myself up quite a list of mods for @STORM 's buggy. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Here's tonight's progress - grab handles from Carolina Metal Masters!

 

[MadDog27]

Don't worry. Eventually it will either break or fall off. Then it will stop.

Haha, yeah that’s what I said to my wife. It’ll eventually work it’s way off/out and then I’ll know exactly what it was.

 

[Headbarcode]

I did just as much nonsense to my camaro before the jeep. lol. Some of us just cant leave well enough alone.

You rang?