What's the best cheap Amazon accessory you've bought?

[jthoms1]

I have those. They're great. It's one of those things that should have come OEM.

About 80% of the time I come cruise threads on this site I wind up spending money on stuff I had no idea I wanted.

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[jthoms1]

I've had my eye on these. Anyone have them?

https://a.co/d/4HQKMe6

I want these to work.

 

[DaltonGang]

@flyer92

5/8 hose clamp .... You need a good grip and say a high leverage combination pliers to get it off, so you can move the Fumoto release lever.

Defeats the convenience of the Fumoto Valve. But, if someone is Paranoid, this might be the ticket.
Or, just Zip Tie the lever. Zip Ties are cheap, and just clip it off, when you are ready to drain the.oil.

 

[uawho]

I purchased this RAM-compatible dashboard tray as a placeholder, until such time that I was willing to invest in one of the pricier, made-in-USA alternatives.

That said, I've maintained this one in the Jeep simply because it's unobtrusive and works quite well for its intended purpose.

I did voluntarily pay an extra $32 for three la carte RAM diamond-base balls and a matching double socket arm. The reviews for the dash tray suggested that the ChiCom cheapies included with the tray wouldn't work very well...and they didn't.

I have this as well. It works well in general.
I learned not to leave the arms attached on the mounts all the time. During summer time, the sun softened the ball mounting and the pressure from the mounts attached distorted the ball out of round and destroyed them.

 

[DaltonGang]

I want these to work.

Nice idea, if you live.in a very rainy area. But, to me, the goofy look outweighs the benefits where I live.

 

[jthoms1]

Worth every penny IMHO if you change your own oil:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HP5V092/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use these on all of my vehicles and do change my own oil. On the Jeeps you just need to be sure you have a skid plate that covers it. You don’t want it torn off on the trail.

 

[jthoms1]

how does this work, exactly? It looks like it would replace your drain plug, and instead offer somewhat like a spigot - you just turn that little silver handle to allow oil to flow out? Any risk of that inadvertently getting opened on a trail or something?

yes and you can buy a plastic tube that attaches to the nipple and drain the oil through it. They sell small plastic guards that have to be removed before you can slide the lever to open the spigot. In addition it has a safety built in like a pistol. You have to push the lever down and to the side to open it. Its not foolproof by it self but must be manipulated more than just sliding it.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Defeats the convenience of the Fumoto Valve. But, if someone is Paranoid, this might be the ticket.
Or, just Zip Tie the lever. Zip Ties are cheap, and just clip it off, when you are ready to drain the.oil.

@DaltonGang

I have used Fumoto's over the years on airplanes, helicopters, construction equip, generators, Harley's, tractors, Jeeps and more..

With the Jeep and equipment that would be going through high grass, woods, reeded areas and in areas where there were lots of mischievous kids or asshat adults, I always kept a 5/8 hose clamp on the Fumoto valve.

Yes, you do need a good grip and a quality plier to get the 5/8 hose clamp off, but with the correct tool and know how it takes about 15 sec. to get the clamp off.

Yes, a zip tie will lock the lever in position.... but the zip-tie is more easily removed by a kid or asshat adult..

Anyway, it really is prudent/a very wise move to use a hose clamp or zip tie to secure the lever on a Fumoto.
The lever will not change position easily, but again, cheap insurance to use a zip tie or hose clamp to double secure it in place.

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[flyer92]

@flyer92

5/8 hose clamp .... You need a good grip and say a high leverage combination pliers to get it off, so you can move the Fumoto release lever.

Love it...thanks!

 

[Heimkehr]

Obviously, a valve like this makes it easy for pranksters to drain your oil.

Is there some way to lock the mechanism to prevent a-holes from doing this?

No.

I do have a skid plate awaiting installation, but the thought of it acting as a deterrent for ne'er-do-wells didn't come to mind.

I have this as well. It works well in general.
I learned not to leave the arms attached on the mounts all the time. During summer time, the sun softened the ball mounting and the pressure from the mounts attached distorted the ball out of round and destroyed them.

Same.

RAM balls should be thought of as consumables. I've several of them (the real thing) on my motorcycles, and I just noticed that at least one has aged out and is due for replacement.

 

[west tex]

Just curious...do you find that your leg rubs against the driver's side pocket often? I'm not a big guy, but photos of the installed organizer make it look like it could be a little annoying.

I'm 6 ft and 225lbs, so not small. I haven't had any issues with rubbing.

 

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[MayThe4x4BWU]

I bought something similar to these keyfob covers for my GC and already ordered a set to add to the pile of parts waiting for my JL to arrive.

Cheap and shiney

https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-C...1-2--635-&vehicleName=2022+Jeep+Wrangler&th=1

 

[TEAMSLO]

I bought something similar to these keyfob covers for my GC and already ordered a set to add to the pile of parts waiting for my JL to arrive.

Cheap and shiney

https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Chrysler-Challenger-Cherokee-Renegade/dp/B09Q8B8W5Q/ref=sr_1_3?content-id=amzn1.sym.5dfba980-229f-416b-a787-ff627e8ff43e:amzn1.sym.5dfba980-229f-416b-a787-ff627e8ff43e&crid=3RYC0TJ4PWIT3&keywords=key+fob+cover&pd_rd_r=95f5f8d1-aef8-4959-8727-200d36733f5c&pd_rd_w=mUDO9&pd_rd_wg=spUoP&pf_rd_p=5dfba980-229f-416b-a787-ff627e8ff43e&pf_rd_r=G30G0DY4KHXF4MPVZBWS&qid=1660977784&s=automotive&sprefix=key,automotive,79&sr=1-3&vehicle=2022-42-356-1388--9-6-8--4236-1-2--635-&vehicleName=2022+Jeep+Wrangler&th=1

Forgot about this.... I have a blue n red one that I transferred over when going to the new jeep. Keeps the side key from popping out randomly while in my pocket.

 

[TeeHaGA]

I noticed a lot of you guys mentioned extra storage. I got these tactical sun visor storage covers that I really like. I found them on Amazon, but they can be purchased cheaper on eBay or Ali Express. I paid $16 vs $25.
https://www.amazon.com/Organizer-Co...ler+jl+sun+visor+storage,aps,104&sr=8-10&th=1

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