What was done to your JK this week?
JK Enthusiast
Hello all. It’s been a while since I last posted. Actually it’s been a while since I did anything to my Jeep but the mood hit me so I installed Bushwacker flat fenders, a Rugged Ridge HD tire carrier, 35 x 12.50 Goodyear Duratracs and KMC XD Series wheels. Loving it.
JK Enthusiast
Finally got around to replacing all of the beadlock bolts on my KTM Machete wheels. They came with 3/8-16x1 1/2” bolts which stuck almost 1/2” through the backs of the mounting holes. Cleaning the wheels was a nightmare because you’d have to clean around each of the 24 bolts on each wheel. I sourced some stainless 3/8-16x1 1/8” bolts. They grab plenty deep enough, but are only slightly visible from the back sides, so cleaning the wheels is an easy chore now. I did some measuring and the threaded inserts will have a full grab with a 1” bolt.
And, yes.... I have all of the original bolts, as I’m sure that trying to get a good start on the rings with less than the 1 1/2” length will be quite impossible. So next time I need to change tires it’ll be more work, but we’ll worth it for regular maintenance.
Last edited by any4xx; 05-20-2018 at 12:51 PM.
JK Enthusiast
Just installed the Star Fabricating Smart Door stops.
Easy install and they really work great. I had a bit of confusion though, as the instructions said that there was a short strap extension which needed to be added to the existing strap, but none were in the box. I shot a message to Star Fabricating and they got back to me pretty quickly. (On a Saturday, no less.). They no longer include the strap extension, as it is unnecessary. Apparently I had an older set of instructions in my kit.
Bottom line is that this is a really great product. The door half of the system attaches to the door frame with a specialty T-50 nut. That’s the same size which holds the door hinges on. So if you want to remove your doors the same wrench unfastens everything. Good thinking on their part.
Easy install and they really work great. I had a bit of confusion though, as the instructions said that there was a short strap extension which needed to be added to the existing strap, but none were in the box. I shot a message to Star Fabricating and they got back to me pretty quickly. (On a Saturday, no less.). They no longer include the strap extension, as it is unnecessary. Apparently I had an older set of instructions in my kit.
Bottom line is that this is a really great product. The door half of the system attaches to the door frame with a specialty T-50 nut. That’s the same size which holds the door hinges on. So if you want to remove your doors the same wrench unfastens everything. Good thinking on their part.
Ace Engineering Bumper, LED's and Patriot Edition Hi-Lift
Jeep season is here and the UPS man is your best friend hiding those packages! Finally got my DV8 hood painted and installed, Also installed my Ace engineering rear bumper which finally came. Well......... It was worth the wait! You def get what you pay for, completely satisfied with with the great quality! LED's hooked up to reverse lights and switch on a-pillar. Also added the HiLift Patriot Edition High lift. LED Rock lights (Multicolor) installed, along with Blue LED's under the hood. Rear Camera in the Trailer Hitch Cover.
Ace Engineering w/ Led's Rear Bumper w/ Patriot Hi-Lifft Jack
DV-8 hood Install w/ Paint
LED Rock Lights, (8). Hood Screen Lights
Ace Engineering w/ Led's Rear Bumper w/ Patriot Hi-Lifft Jack
DV-8 hood Install w/ Paint
LED Rock Lights, (8). Hood Screen Lights
JK Enthusiast
Off with the plastic On with the metal!
Bought it in Oct of 2007. Finally ditched the plastic.
New Falkens
Warn bumper. Needs a winch! Black mountain fenders.
Auxmart inner fender liners painted by me.
New DV 8 rear bumper
New Falkens
Warn bumper. Needs a winch! Black mountain fenders.
Auxmart inner fender liners painted by me.
New DV 8 rear bumper