Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?
10-04-2012, 06:43 AM
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1.) Remove all the damn carpet was the very first mod I did to my JK, $0.
Deep rubber floor mats, $12 on sale at Schmucks.
2.) Remove the spring in the center of the hood so it doesn't flap at 75 on the highway,$0.
3.) Gently bent the hard brake lines AWAY from the shocks so they didn't eventually rub through,$0.
4.) Silicone glued all the hard top threaded inserts in place so they would be there next fall when I went to put the hard top back on,$6. Lesson learned the hard way after owning other hard top 4x4s.
5.) Copper antiseize on all the spark plug threads. $4. Better safe than sorry, aluminum heads are notorious for seizing plugs and cross-threading.
While not free or even the "cheapest" of mods I have to reccomend a CB to everyone.
it's been a very useful tool in my Jeep. Even the NOAA weather forcast has gotten me out of what could have been a bad spot. Quote " Winter storm warning !!! 24" to 30" forcast in the lower Snoqualmie foothills over the next 3 hours" .
We were above that area snow wheeling and got out just in time.
Deep rubber floor mats, $12 on sale at Schmucks.
2.) Remove the spring in the center of the hood so it doesn't flap at 75 on the highway,$0.
3.) Gently bent the hard brake lines AWAY from the shocks so they didn't eventually rub through,$0.
4.) Silicone glued all the hard top threaded inserts in place so they would be there next fall when I went to put the hard top back on,$6. Lesson learned the hard way after owning other hard top 4x4s.
5.) Copper antiseize on all the spark plug threads. $4. Better safe than sorry, aluminum heads are notorious for seizing plugs and cross-threading.
While not free or even the "cheapest" of mods I have to reccomend a CB to everyone.
it's been a very useful tool in my Jeep. Even the NOAA weather forcast has gotten me out of what could have been a bad spot. Quote " Winter storm warning !!! 24" to 30" forcast in the lower Snoqualmie foothills over the next 3 hours" .
We were above that area snow wheeling and got out just in time.
where is Schmucks and can I order these mats?
10-04-2012, 09:24 AM
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I used hockey pucks for mine!
10-04-2012, 12:58 PM
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Magnetic Flag
In a time of a divided country, every American patriot should add one of these to their Jeep. Show Pride in our Great Nations colors and the Standard they actually stand for. If we do not unite ourselves we will fall.
Oh, not to mention it's one of the cheapest MoDs I've done. ($4 on Amazon)
In a time of a divided country, every American patriot should add one of these to their Jeep. Show Pride in our Great Nations colors and the Standard they actually stand for. If we do not unite ourselves we will fall.
Oh, not to mention it's one of the cheapest MoDs I've done. ($4 on Amazon)
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
10-04-2012, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by eumel789
This does not hurt either...
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
10-04-2012, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by eumel789
This does not hurt either...
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
10-04-2012, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dpowell5523
Heavy tone on the "under god" portion. My nephew said the teacher makes them say "under the flag." Sgt Powell went up there, in uniform, and had a talk with said teacher after he got in trouble for saying "under god." No more problems after that.
Tell the teacher to forfeit all the money that refers to god too....
Just sayin.
10-06-2012, 09:45 PM
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Did my grill inserts and repainted the Jeep emblem today. Yay! I attempted to plasti dip my wheels, but after doing the spare, I just didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I instead went and picked out the tire/wheel set I shall be saving for.
Next week I will be relocating mirrors, hooking up the tail gate peg boards try to figure out how the hell im going to get by big ol dog into my Jeep, I have to lift his entire hind quarters to even get him in the back seat. Once I get this thing lifted I may have to mount a damn wheelchair ramp to get him in.
Anyone have any ideas for a low cost way to make my current and future ride more pooch accessible?
Next week I will be relocating mirrors, hooking up the tail gate peg boards try to figure out how the hell im going to get by big ol dog into my Jeep, I have to lift his entire hind quarters to even get him in the back seat. Once I get this thing lifted I may have to mount a damn wheelchair ramp to get him in.
Anyone have any ideas for a low cost way to make my current and future ride more pooch accessible?