What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Twmcneilly]

That cover is just too big. I removed it myself. Its just a velcro closure. I put the sheath in my recovery bag in case I need it. I don't believe its needed except to protect the rope when the rope is attached to another vehicle/structure and rubbing against the other vehicle in some "rope damaging" way. But for most trips I have been on, Winch goes directly to a direct access point (bumper mount) where the rope/cable never is bound up against anything.

I think that is sort of why its loose on the rope, so you can position where its needed along the "pull" to protect from rope abrasion. By locking it to the "end" (granted with just a zip tie) you lose that flexibility.

This is just my uneducated assessment. Anyone, please tell me why I am crazy and need to put the sheath back on?

Good points. I am a bit unclear on it's purpose as well.. At first I thought maybe it was to help shield the rope from direct sunlight, to prevent UV from causing sun damage. I suspect it may get removed once I start using it. I have not used a winch very many times, and when I did it was always a straight pull

And I'm hard pressed to imagine scenarios where I'd want to let the rope come in contact with anything (except a snatch block) while actually making a pull.

Is that working out for ya? I got the same Winch as you, and I think the 90 foot rope is just too much for it with the rope sheath on there. I took mine off because it got caught up in there and was a PITA to get it all back out. I am keeping it in my gear bag should I ever need it.

I’m having the same realization. I think I’ll take it off and stow it with the other winch accessories. In my recovery kit.

 

[RTJ]

Came up with a way to incorporate my dualsport mirrors onto my jeep. Great option for doorless mirrors!

Great idea!

 

[Brmbll007]

Ive done a few upgrades.

Last week i did the front smittybilt xrc bumper and x20 winch.

This weekend i did....

1. XRC rear bumper
2. DIY license plate relocation and LEDs
- Wired the rear bumper LEDs to the license plate connection
3. Red shackles - front and rear
4. Rubber mat (might have mentioned this one already)
5. Pro Comp 17x9s

What didid you use to make the license plate holder. I'm looking for ideas. It's currently on the rear wheel and I dont like it.

 

[noloc45]

What didid you use to make the license plate holder. I'm looking for ideas. It's currently on the rear wheel and I dont like it.

I bought the license plate mount kit in the photo. And used some L brackets from home depot. I had to drill the holes on the L bracket just slightly bigger than they came to fit the XRC bolt.

I also had to cut out the top mounting holes to fit the LED lights because the license plate holder is thick and the LED bolt isnt long enough. Works for now until i can find a thinner license plate mount. Or an LED with longer bolt.

https://www.amazon.com/VPWare-Unive...942&s=gateway&sprefix=license+plate+m&sr=8-11

Since the mount has long slots you can place the L brackets wherever you like to position the frame while using the 2 outer screws on the XRC plate.

Im still playing with it though. I think Ill try and modify the L brackets and shorten them to the license plate sits back closer to the body.

I then took the old license plate light connect and cut the end with the plug still intact and about 6in of wire. Spliced the License Plate LEDs and the bumper LEDs (had to cut the connection on those as well) together and plugged it all back into the OE license plate plug. So everything turns on as normal, at night when auto lights turn on.

 

[Brmbll007]

I bought the license plate mount kit in the photo. And used some L brackets from home depot. I had to drill the holes on the L bracket just slightly bigger than they came to fit the XRC bolt.

I also had to cut out the top mounting holes to fit the LED lights because the license plate holder is thick and the LED bolt isnt long enough. Works for not until i can find a thinner license plate mount. Or an LED with longer bolt.

https://www.amazon.com/VPWare-Unive...942&s=gateway&sprefix=license+plate+m&sr=8-11

Since the mount has long slots you can place the L brackets wherever you like to position the frame while using the 2 outer screws on the XRC plate.

I still playing with it though. I think Ill try and modify the L brackets and shorten them to the license plate sits back closer to the body.

I then took the old license plate light connect and cut the end with the plug still intact and about 6in of wire. Spliced the License Plate LEDs and the bumper LEDs (had to cut the connection on those as well) together and plugged it all back into the OE license plate plug. So everything turns on as normal, at night when auto lights turn on.

Genius man!!! Thabk you

 

[noloc45]

Genius man!!! Thabk you

You could probably easily use the license plate light that comes with the bumper without any modification (cutting of the LP mount) but I thought it was a bulky and ugly light, so I went with the small LED screw ones.

 

[Gengispecan]

I christined it today!

 

[imthatguy]

Added Baja Designs Squadron Sport R Fogs.

 

[Meatwad]

Put on a new Barricade tire carrier with backup camera. Fun "Get to Know Your Jeep" project that took 300-400% longer than the prescribed 2 hours due to the need for some customization. Overall super happy with the result though.

 

[JLRoachicon]

Ive done a few upgrades.

Last week i did the front smittybilt xrc bumper and x20 winch.

This weekend i did....

1. XRC rear bumper
2. DIY license plate relocation and LEDs
- Wired the rear bumper LEDs to the license plate connection
3. Red shackles - front and rear
4. Rubber mat (might have mentioned this one already)
5. Pro Comp 17x9s

Looks great! Quick question, how did you connect the rear XRC lights? I was going to connect to the reverse lights but was thinking otherwise.

 

[noloc45]

Looks great! Quick question, how did you connect the rear XRC lights? I was going to connect to the reverse lights but was thinking otherwise.

I tied them right into the license plate light.

Technically not suppose to but discussed with 2 LEO gym buddies and they told me its fine. Nobody is gonna stop me unless they really wanna be a dick. As long as its not flashing red and blue

The lights have a Y connection that connects to the extension run to the battery. I cut it half way to have just in case. Then spliced right into the LP light

 

[PunknU]

Ive done a few upgrades.

Last week i did the front smittybilt xrc bumper and x20 winch.

This weekend i did....

1. XRC rear bumper
2. DIY license plate relocation and LEDs
- Wired the rear bumper LEDs to the license plate connection
3. Red shackles - front and rear
4. Rubber mat (might have mentioned this one already)
5. Pro Comp 17x9s

Where did you get that cargo liner?

 

[JLRoachicon]

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I tied them right into the license plate light.

Technically not suppose to but discussed with 2 LEO gym buddies and they told me its fine. Nobody is gonna stop me unless they really wanna be a dick. As long as its not flashing red and blue

The lights have a Y connection that connects to the extension run to the battery. I cut it half way to have just in case. Then spliced right into the LP light

Thanks for the info! I’m not sure I’m brave enough to do that in SoCal but your rig is looking good!

 

[noloc45]

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Thanks for the info! I’m not sure I’m brave enough to do that in SoCal but your rig is looking good!

Haha yea, I think FL might be cooler about it. Worst case scenario its a simple unplug from the lights themselves and as i stated, i kept the cable and can just connect it with the switch or maybe to the reverse. I just like how they look on at night

 

[noloc45]

Where did you get that cargo liner?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07KZR9GK3/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Highly recommend. Fits perfectly, heavy rubber. Has a little jeep logo sort of like the front windshield