What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[jmcdtucson]

Not necessarily to my Jeep, but for my Jeep. Finally finished the cradle and lift for my top. It works great! A 3/4 in socket and a drill speeds the process up quite a bit. All in...I’ve spent less than $100. Even was able to position the lift so that my wife can park under it (just works better with the layout of our garage) and I can still get into the attic with the top on the lift. Finding the center of mass was the hardest part...a lot of forwards and backwards until it lifted level...

Wow, nice job. Looks like a block and tackle and some sort of hand winch?

 

[TA1ton]

Wow, nice job. Looks like a block and tackle and some sort of hand winch?

Yes sir! Here are links to the main parts:

https://m.harborfreight.com/gambrel-and-pulley-hoist-99758.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided

https://m.harborfreight.com/2000-lb-capacity-geared-winch-5798.html

https://m.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-Zinc-Plated-Single-Rigid-Eye-Pulley/999971150

https://m.harborfreight.com/38-in-x-100-ft-diamond-braid-rope-61678.html

Everything else is just a couple 2x4s and a couple of eye bolts.

I also got some steel and made some Topsy style brackets for the back...They work, but they aren’t pretty...

 

[Pic18]

When I took my front doors off, I noticed the door positioner seems like it could scratch the paint very easily with the slightest error. Since I bought a roll of 3m scotch guard film last week for the door sills, I figured I’d try protecting this area too. I cut a strip to cover the area that’s painted. I cut another piece in the shape of the positioner mount and put it on there. So I have 2 layers of the film between the paint and positioner mount. I don’t know if it will work, or how long it will last. I also don’t know if it will look crappy when I take the doors off. But it looks good now and in theory seems like it should help.
Here’s a link to what I bought:

3M Scotchgard Clear Paint Protection... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VG6SWS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I created a thread on this, but figured it put it here too.

 

[jeepnewbie]

Cool, thanks!

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/RT-TCZ-Wrang...ds=jeep+wrangler+JL+grill+inserts+matte+black

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[TTEChris]

Mocked up my new tires... Need some flat fender(and wheels ) ASAP!

 

[JeepJL18]

Mocked up my new tires... Need some flat fender(and wheels ) ASAP!

One of the best looking Rubicons I've seen. Nice job man.

 

[Frogsme]

Mocked up my new tires... Need some flat fender(and wheels ) ASAP!

Very nice, what bumper is that?

 

[TTEChris]

Very nice, what bumper is that?

Thanks, it is a @ROAM front bumper.

 

[Wanderingwheelz]

Peeled off the Wrangler Sport stickers that just don’t look right with the chrome Jeep logo that is new for the JL. I’ve debated whether or not to do it, since I bought it.

 

[JeepJL18]

Added the RC 2.5 Lift kit and also actual black lugs (NOT plastidipped).

I guess 2.5 inches makes a difference after all.:cwl:

 

[TaiMc]

Mocked up my new tires... Need some flat fender(and wheels ) ASAP!

Awwww yeauuhhhh! Things be happeninggg!

Waiting for the unveilinggg!

 

[terebi]

Took advantage of the beautiful weather to install the Spiderweb Shade and GPCA handles.

 

[dragonslayer]

NFAB tubular side steps, 2.5” RC lift, stock badge delete, added Mopar Satin Black grill, Fuel Maverick wheels in 20x9 with Nitto Terra Grappler 2 in 35x12.5 20, stubby antenna, 5% tint all around except for windshield, added Flag decal plus vinyl wrap for front fender cowl. I have the fifth wheel but am waiting on delivery of my Rough Country tailgate / spare tire relocation bracket to mount the tire up. Next up will be aftermarket front and rear bumpers later this year and perhaps intake / exhaust and some LED exterior lights integrated into bumpers. What an absolutely fun vehicle this is. My family loves it as do I, and that’s all that matters!! Thanks to everyone here for their inspiration.

Wheels & vent decal are killer on that color! JEEP-ON!

 

[dragonslayer]

Welll! I took the 2 front top panels off of Lil'Hulk and drove home! Weather was amazing and extremely windy! *giggles* it was FUN! Hair was lookin a mess when I got home tho lol!

I be happeh!!

As the saying goes, "JEEP hair, don't care".

 

[JRekasie]

Nice setup. What are the specs for the wheels sidewalls size?

Wheels are 20x9. Sidewall of tire is 7.51” whereas stock rubicon sidewall is 7.85”.