Jeffro06's 2006 Rubicon
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Jeffro06
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JK turn signal mod:
I did the JK signals tonight.
Things went really well........for the first one.
I think I got them pretty even. I made a template off the first one and taped it in place for the second one.
I didn't have to remove the headlights, but I removed the rings to make sure I could see behind the headlights, so I didn't drill into something. I fed the stock wiring in from behind in a pre-existing opening.
It turned out pretty good. I painted the exposed metal black, to prevent rusting.
The drill kicked back on me on the second one.....causing a few scratches to the grill.....🙁 Oh well, I'll get some touch up paint, it's not a show Jeep.
For the side markers I just used the stock bulb. I pushed it through the holes the MC LED's go into, and they snapped right in.
I don't know if this will be the final set up, but if works out, it'll stay. It was free.
I painted the housing the bulb sits in black. I also painted the yellow bolts black.
The lights look pretty even.
I like it. Well, except for the scratches I caused. 🙁 I've often contemplated painting the grill black, but for now I'll just get some color matched touch up.
The hole thing took less than an hour.
Edit 1/3/14: For the record, I used a 3 1/8" hole saw.
I did the JK signals tonight.
Things went really well........for the first one.
I think I got them pretty even. I made a template off the first one and taped it in place for the second one.
I didn't have to remove the headlights, but I removed the rings to make sure I could see behind the headlights, so I didn't drill into something. I fed the stock wiring in from behind in a pre-existing opening.
It turned out pretty good. I painted the exposed metal black, to prevent rusting.
The drill kicked back on me on the second one.....causing a few scratches to the grill.....🙁 Oh well, I'll get some touch up paint, it's not a show Jeep.
For the side markers I just used the stock bulb. I pushed it through the holes the MC LED's go into, and they snapped right in.
I don't know if this will be the final set up, but if works out, it'll stay. It was free.
I painted the housing the bulb sits in black. I also painted the yellow bolts black.
The lights look pretty even.
I like it. Well, except for the scratches I caused. 🙁 I've often contemplated painting the grill black, but for now I'll just get some color matched touch up.
The hole thing took less than an hour.
Edit 1/3/14: For the record, I used a 3 1/8" hole saw.
Jeffro06
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Rear flares:
This afternoon I was just settling into my recliner to watch some motocross when the FedEx guy showed up and dropped a big box on my porch. I was like wth?
Much to my surprise it was my rear flares! The e-mail I got said they should arrive by the 21st, so I wasn't expecting them, especially on a Saturday.
I jumped up out of my recliner and put them on.
Before:
After:
If you haven't figured it out yet, I went with Xenon 4" flat flares.
Hopefully the sliders will be done next week.
This afternoon I was just settling into my recliner to watch some motocross when the FedEx guy showed up and dropped a big box on my porch. I was like wth?
Much to my surprise it was my rear flares! The e-mail I got said they should arrive by the 21st, so I wasn't expecting them, especially on a Saturday.
I jumped up out of my recliner and put them on.
Before:
After:
If you haven't figured it out yet, I went with Xenon 4" flat flares.
Hopefully the sliders will be done next week.
Jeffro06
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Hood decal:
As seen from the driver seat...
It was a pretty easy install. They have a video that shows you just how to do it. After I washed the hood off (it was kind of muddy, thanks to the muddy road I had just been down :D) I just followed the instructions. The wife helped me. It looks pretty good. I have one little bubble, near the washer that I can't get out, but we'll see if that changes after a bit.
As seen from the driver seat...
It was a pretty easy install. They have a video that shows you just how to do it. After I washed the hood off (it was kind of muddy, thanks to the muddy road I had just been down :D) I just followed the instructions. The wife helped me. It looks pretty good. I have one little bubble, near the washer that I can't get out, but we'll see if that changes after a bit.
Jeffro06
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Tranny cooler:
It's here!
It doesn't wire directly to the battery, it has to be wired to a source that is "keyed" so it doesn't run while the jeep isn't.
It appears to have everything it needs with it....except tranny fluid of course.
Making sure I hook up the hoses correctly and getting it wired are the two biggest things that scare me, getting it attached to the jeep is the easy part. I also wonder just how much fluid is going to pour out on me when I unhook the hose at the radiator.
BRay said:
It's here!
It doesn't wire directly to the battery, it has to be wired to a source that is "keyed" so it doesn't run while the jeep isn't.
It appears to have everything it needs with it....except tranny fluid of course.
Making sure I hook up the hoses correctly and getting it wired are the two biggest things that scare me, getting it attached to the jeep is the easy part. I also wonder just how much fluid is going to pour out on me when I unhook the hose at the radiator.
Jeffro06
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Kevin building the tire carrier:
It's been a year in the planning, and it was finally a day in the making, of my new tire carrier. ksliovich designed and built it, with a little grunt work help from me. 🙂
Here's how it came together.
Kev setting up the plasma table to cut out the pieces.
Let the cutting begin.
My Jeep, ready for a long day in the shop.
Puzzle pieces.
The welding begins.
I cleaned up the parts for welding.
Getting the bumper prepped for the carrier.
Some said it couldn't be done.
To that, Kev says.....
More welding.
I decided to remove the stock license plate holder.
Welding parts to the Jeep.
It's starting to look like a tire carrier.
Welding to the backside of the the bumper was fun for Kev. (The bumper is welded to the Jeep)
It's starting to look like something.
The day turned into night.
The welding continued.
It's a tire carrier!
There's always some fine tuning, in the custom world.
Done...well, except for the painting.
Kev taking some photos for his scrapbook.
I arrived at Kevin's shop at 9AM, I left for home at about 2:45AM....and arrived home an hour later.
We stopped once to eat lunch, run to Farm and Fleet, and stop buy Kevin's house. I made one trip to Fastenal, and at one point we talked about dinner.
For the record, not one alcoholic beverage was consumed during the build.
Thank again Kevin......if the carrier falls off on the way to Colorado, you'll never hear the end of it. :D
All the pics I took.
It's been a year in the planning, and it was finally a day in the making, of my new tire carrier. ksliovich designed and built it, with a little grunt work help from me. 🙂
Here's how it came together.
Kev setting up the plasma table to cut out the pieces.
Let the cutting begin.
My Jeep, ready for a long day in the shop.
Puzzle pieces.
The welding begins.
I cleaned up the parts for welding.
Getting the bumper prepped for the carrier.
Some said it couldn't be done.
To that, Kev says.....
More welding.
I decided to remove the stock license plate holder.
Welding parts to the Jeep.
It's starting to look like a tire carrier.
Welding to the backside of the the bumper was fun for Kev. (The bumper is welded to the Jeep)
It's starting to look like something.
The day turned into night.
The welding continued.
It's a tire carrier!
There's always some fine tuning, in the custom world.
Done...well, except for the painting.
Kev taking some photos for his scrapbook.
I arrived at Kevin's shop at 9AM, I left for home at about 2:45AM....and arrived home an hour later.
We stopped once to eat lunch, run to Farm and Fleet, and stop buy Kevin's house. I made one trip to Fastenal, and at one point we talked about dinner.
For the record, not one alcoholic beverage was consumed during the build.
Thank again Kevin......if the carrier falls off on the way to Colorado, you'll never hear the end of it. :D
All the pics I took.
Jeffro06
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Carrier cont:
It works pretty good.
The red ball is a pull up pin, that keeps the latch from opening, accidentally.
There is another safety latch on the hinge side, that keep the carrier from closing on you, when you open it all the way, which is good on hills.
AngryTJ;23161273 said:
It works pretty good.
The red ball is a pull up pin, that keeps the latch from opening, accidentally.
There is another safety latch on the hinge side, that keep the carrier from closing on you, when you open it all the way, which is good on hills.
