What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Jeepney18]

Added these GPCA quick release thumb screws.

 

[Izzy901]

Got my grill back from paint today. So much better painted. My next upgrade will be fenders in about two months then after that, I’m done upgrading for a while because this damn Jeep has been sucking too much money out of me.

 

[fightingmajor]

Link??

Here you go.

https://www.harborfreight.com/self-adhesive-rubber-safety-step-tread-98856.html

 

[brazos]

I took out the back seat. Camped and wheeled for 5 days in Big Bend NP last week, and decided it had to go. I’m going to build a 6” platform for my gear storage, cut a 4” memory foam mattress topper to fit, get it upholstered, and be ready to go camping at the drop of a hat.

I may still build a raised platform, but I may not.
This was a piece of cake, took all of a half-hour, and gives me a flat floor from the front seats to the tailgate.
50cal ammo cans are the perfect height to support the front of the platform, and it’s held down by two of the seat attachment points.
All of my tools and recovery gear fit underneath, in the floorboards.
I’m going to paint it black.
Btw, I made NO alterations to the Jeep. I could have the seat back in in a half hour, with no sign that it had ever been removed.

 

[jedisrus]

Did the same thing today! Then put the soft top on for the summer. I hate that damn thing.

I'm not really digging my soft top either. What is it that you hate about your's?

 

[lightsout]

Installed Quadratec door sill guards, Genesis dual battery kit.

Why would you not use Deep Cycle 6V batteries, since the Wrangler does not require high cranking amps whereas the 6v would provide considerable more amp hours over all and run your accessories mush longer. Golf carts, boats, RV dual 6v trumps dual 12v every time.

Nice clean looking installation though

 

[Kmutschler]

Did to my Jeep and my garage...

Installed the Racor Hoist with Topsy straps and gears and took the hard top off for the first time.

This hoist looks legit. I am in the market and looking at making my own vs pre fab hoists. Do you have the link to this one?

 

[10mmauto]

I made a couple of cosmetic additions today...

 

[brazos]

Why would you not use Deep Cycle 6V batteries, since the Wrangler does not require high cranking amps whereas the 6v would provide considerable more amp hours over all and run your accessories mush longer. Golf carts, boats, RV dual 6v trumps dual 12v every time.

Nice clean looking installation though

Yes. If you are counting on extended battery power, 2 AGM 6vs are the way to go. They are neither light nor inexpensive, though.
In conjunction with a Honda 2kw genset and a 5 gallon fuel tank, a month off-grid is easy, without ever starting the vehicle.
Overkill for many though.

 

[Crusifix]

I noticed that Trip B has not been reset yet. Not a bad overall MPG over nearly 4k miles. This includes quite a bit of offroad trails.

 

[MTKMAN]

I'm not really digging my soft top either. What is it that you hate about your's?

@jedisrus I’m not a huge fan of the back and how everything fits together. The bottom tabs on the back window do not stay up under the lip. I love riding around with just the back window out (yes, I’m aware it’s not recommend for exhaust fumes ect), but I’m hesitant to do so. It’s not convenient to put things in the back cargo area. Having to undo both sides, then flip the thing up isn’t as easy as zipping the zippers to the corners on either side. I was not overly impressed with the instructions and the ease of the install. I used to always remove the black plastic trim on my older TJs and JKs because I liked the “plainer” look. I am just going to have to get used to seeing the “hardware” when the top is down.

There are some positives... I do like the “safari” option this top offers. The fact you don’t need to undo the sun visors to latch or unlatch the front is convenient. You can flip the top back in about 2 seconds. I also understand the JL was designed for the average consumer, which I am not. I’m sure most guys and gals love the functionality.

Some people would die to have the problems we have. All first world problems, I know.

 

[Buzz11]

Installed Quadratec door sill guards, Genesis dual battery kit.

Does the second battery replace the stupid 1/2 battery or just double up the normal battery?

 

[seanjonesSUPERTRAMP]

Finally got around to getting the bump stops in place. I've been admittedly too lazy to cut the plastic tubes to size... pain in the ass getting them to fit just right. Still, one of the best "mods" for < $10, even though I cut the tubes too short the first time & had to make another Home Depot run for extras.

what product is that at Home Depot sir?

 

[DanW]

@jedisrus I’m not a huge fan of the back and how everything fits together. The bottom tabs on the back window do not stay up under the lip. I love riding around with just the back window out (yes, I’m aware it’s not recommend for exhaust fumes ect), but I’m hesitant to do so. It’s not convenient to put things in the back cargo area. Having to undo both sides, then flip the thing up isn’t as easy as zipping the zippers to the corners on either side. I was not overly impressed with the instructions and the ease of the install. I used to always remove the black plastic trim on my older TJs and JKs because I liked the “plainer” look. I am just going to have to get used to seeing the “hardware” when the top is down.

There are some positives... I do like the “safari” option this top offers. The fact you don’t need to undo the sun visors to latch or unlatch the front is convenient. You can flip the top back in about 2 seconds. I also understand the JL was designed for the average consumer, which I am not. I’m sure most guys and gals love the functionality.

Some people would die to have the problems we have. All first world problems, I know.

YJ, JK, and now with the JL, those silly tabs all behave the same way, Lol! I think it wouldn't be a real Jeep if they stayed put.

 

[LLRubylady]

Installed atlas door steps and removed Teraflex rear trackbar relocation bracket.
rustyshakelford informed me bracket's purpose is to allow lifted vehicles to use factory trackbar. Since I'm using an adjustable trackbar the bracket isn't needed. I was thinking the bracket's purpose was to make trackbar more horizontal.

I haven’t got my atlas steps put on yet. I really have to get to the auto body shop and get them done. Looks good.