What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

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Rubi got new shoes today! 35x12.5x18 K02s on 18 Pro Comp Rockwells. Had the Mopar 2" lift installed at the dealer yesterday.
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How much did dealer charge you for the lift? My local dealer said $3,000
 

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What antenna model is that...and where did you get it?
It is a Firestick, 2’ model that I had laying around. Got it from a local CB shop. Not tall enough for use with my Jeep, but the the 3’ footer I’ll use for trail work, won’t clear my garage door opening. Threw the short one on to keep water and crud from getting in the antenna base.
 

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Finished the Smitty / @Artec plate install today, freezing outside! It was 5 outside, maybe 28 in the garage. It was worth it though. What are you winch owners doing with the hook as far as not bouncing and rattling all over the road? Also, I have no idea what those weld washers were for that came with artec plate.
I installed a Factor 55 link to replace that hook but initially I ran the hook over to either of the red bumper hooks and tightened the winch. That’s what I had seen online. The Factor 55 looks so much better. The problem I had was cutting off the stock hook. I nicked a couple strands of the synthetic line, so I’ll have to fix it at some point.

I have a recommendation. You removed a spacer plate where the winch sits. Now you have a few empty holes. On that spacer plate there are clips that the screws go into. You can use those to fill those holes. Just put the clip entirely underneath the hold and use the original screws to attach. It’s a pain with the winch already installed but gives it a clean look. I think Warn actually provides nuts to re-use the original screws but Smitty doesn’t.

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Before I got the Factor 55:

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I installed a Factor 55 link to replace that hook but initially I ran the hook over to either of the red bumper hooks and tightened the winch. That’s what I had seen online. The Factor 55 looks so much better. The problem I had was cutting off the stock hook. I nicked a couple strands of the synthetic line, so I’ll have to fix it at some point.

I have a recommendation. You removed a spacer plate where the winch sits. Now you have a few empty holes. On that spacer plate there are clips that the screws go into. You can use those to fill those holes. Just put the clip entirely underneath the hold and use the original screws to attach. It’s a pain with the winch already installed but gives it a clean look. I think Warn actually provides nuts to re-use the original screws but Smitty doesn’t.

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Before I got the Factor 55:

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Awesome thanks, I'd love a flatlink but all in due time.
 

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Went to 4wheelparts to get spacers for my 37s ended up getting new pro comp wheels instead :facepalm: ! Now gotta stock up on Raman till next check

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Thank you... they don't affect lighting. Splashed up against a closer surface I couldn't see any traces.

@Tritonman has these if he'd like to share his experience.

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I like the lights and your pics. Also a nod to your sig, Although I also like: "That's not fair. That's not fair at all. There was time now. There was—was all the time I needed…!
 

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I like the lights and your pics. Also a nod to your sig, Although I also like: "That's not fair. That's not fair at all. There was time now. There was—was all the time I needed…!
Many thank-yous… I'm always there for a good Twilight Zone reference.
 
 
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