What was done to your JK this week?
09-03-2011, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Issaquah, WA
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Installed Front and rear RR XHD bumpers and RR sway bar Skid. In the process:
1) Modified the rear bumper D-ring holes, because they didn't line up to get the bumper centered correctly. (Looks like the right frame rail mounting bracket might have gotten sucked in 1/4" when they welded the spare tire bracket to it because it was bowed in and the crossmember bolt was off, too.)
2) Modified the front frame to mount the sway bar skid.
3) Scored a Dewalt 1/2 inch hammer drill, Drill bits, Dewalt 4.5" grinder with disc's, because my husband was impressed that I would actually install this stuff myself.
4) Attached front passenger side grab handle on the roll bar.
5) Zip tied front license plate where fairlead should have mounted. (still working toward a winch)
It's dark out now, but will attach pictures tomorrow.
1) Modified the rear bumper D-ring holes, because they didn't line up to get the bumper centered correctly. (Looks like the right frame rail mounting bracket might have gotten sucked in 1/4" when they welded the spare tire bracket to it because it was bowed in and the crossmember bolt was off, too.)
2) Modified the front frame to mount the sway bar skid.
3) Scored a Dewalt 1/2 inch hammer drill, Drill bits, Dewalt 4.5" grinder with disc's, because my husband was impressed that I would actually install this stuff myself.
4) Attached front passenger side grab handle on the roll bar.
5) Zip tied front license plate where fairlead should have mounted. (still working toward a winch)
It's dark out now, but will attach pictures tomorrow.
Last edited by Deb; 09-03-2011 at 09:55 PM.
09-04-2011, 09:37 AM
JK Super Freak
Just finished a Cobra 75 install... About the easiest mod I've done. Easier than the Side Marker Light Mod!!
Painted the stock dif covers as a test... Red crinkle finish paint.
Washed last weeks mud off.
Painted the stock dif covers as a test... Red crinkle finish paint.
Washed last weeks mud off.
Last edited by MikekiM; 09-06-2011 at 04:38 AM.
09-04-2011, 11:22 AM
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New Winch
Got this in the mail on Friday and put it on today. Only problem the bolts that it came with were a bit too short. 
Went out get some new ones with the same ratings and is good to go! 
Went out get some new ones with the same ratings and is good to go! 
09-04-2011, 01:16 PM
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Smittybilt XRC10 winch, KC Slimlites long range on windshield, KC Slimlites driving beam on bumper. Got her looking Jeepish at Turkey Bay.
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