Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?
07-23-2013, 03:51 AM
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Anybody do this ???
Turning ure rear stock bumper into a water storage ?
YouTube Link: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k5DBpzoKIMo&desktop_uri=%252Fwatch%253Fv%2 53Dk5DBpzoKIMo
Turning ure rear stock bumper into a water storage ?
YouTube Link: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k5DBpzoKIMo&desktop_uri=%252Fwatch%253Fv%2 53Dk5DBpzoKIMo
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07-23-2013, 06:42 AM
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07-23-2013, 06:44 AM
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Material question?
Here are my measurements I can decipher if someone wants because I'm sure it just makes since to me. All along the edge I folded an inch then sewed then folded an inch one more time and sewed. A little hint with the grommets: when you are using the hole puncher it comes with put it in a drill. Makes going through 4 layers pretty easy.
07-23-2013, 09:25 AM
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Simple add for reverse light, self tapping screw in to the tow hitch
Removed the left brake light and spliced in with to the reverse. Ran the wire through the left wheel well and along the bumper.
Drilled the tow hitch and snaked the wire through from the back side of the bumper.
Total cost = $15 with lights from Harbor freight. (Sold as a pair, so I have a replacement)
Installed the light with self tapping screws through the light housing.
Took all of an hour. Best cheap mod I have done yet.
Removed the left brake light and spliced in with to the reverse. Ran the wire through the left wheel well and along the bumper.
Drilled the tow hitch and snaked the wire through from the back side of the bumper.
Total cost = $15 with lights from Harbor freight. (Sold as a pair, so I have a replacement)
Installed the light with self tapping screws through the light housing.
Took all of an hour. Best cheap mod I have done yet.
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07-23-2013, 05:44 PM
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07-24-2013, 05:55 AM
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---Hardtop lift. ---You can buy the kit out of mags for 100s of dollars or you can go cheap like I did.
Measured hardtop
Found studs in ceiling
Installed 4 $1 I bolts bought from HD
I already had the tie down straps, but they will set you back 20 or so dollars.
I just back my 4 dr in the garage. Remove torx bolts, hook up the straps to the I bolts. It doesn't work quiet like a pulley. I do have to stand on the bumper and lift w one hand and pull the strap w the other hand.
4 dollars. Works like a champ. Been up there over a month now.
Measured hardtop
Found studs in ceiling
Installed 4 $1 I bolts bought from HD
I already had the tie down straps, but they will set you back 20 or so dollars.
I just back my 4 dr in the garage. Remove torx bolts, hook up the straps to the I bolts. It doesn't work quiet like a pulley. I do have to stand on the bumper and lift w one hand and pull the strap w the other hand.
4 dollars. Works like a champ. Been up there over a month now.
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07-24-2013, 10:49 AM
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---Hardtop lift. ---You can buy the kit out of mags for 100s of dollars or you can go cheap like I did.
Measured hardtop
Found studs in ceiling
Installed 4 $1 I bolts bought from HD
I already had the tie down straps, but they will set you back 20 or so dollars.
I just back my 4 dr in the garage. Remove torx bolts, hook up the straps to the I bolts. It doesn't work quiet like a pulley. I do have to stand on the bumper and lift w one hand and pull the strap w the other hand.
4 dollars. Works like a champ. Been up there over a month now.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481417"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481419"/>
Measured hardtop
Found studs in ceiling
Installed 4 $1 I bolts bought from HD
I already had the tie down straps, but they will set you back 20 or so dollars.
I just back my 4 dr in the garage. Remove torx bolts, hook up the straps to the I bolts. It doesn't work quiet like a pulley. I do have to stand on the bumper and lift w one hand and pull the strap w the other hand.
4 dollars. Works like a champ. Been up there over a month now.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481417"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481419"/>
07-24-2013, 11:07 AM
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---Hardtop lift. ---You can buy the kit out of mags for 100s of dollars or you can go cheap like I did.
Measured hardtop
Found studs in ceiling
Installed 4 $1 I bolts bought from HD
I already had the tie down straps, but they will set you back 20 or so dollars.
I just back my 4 dr in the garage. Remove torx bolts, hook up the straps to the I bolts. It doesn't work quiet like a pulley. I do have to stand on the bumper and lift w one hand and pull the strap w the other hand.
4 dollars. Works like a champ. Been up there over a month now.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481417"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481419"/>
Measured hardtop
Found studs in ceiling
Installed 4 $1 I bolts bought from HD
I already had the tie down straps, but they will set you back 20 or so dollars.
I just back my 4 dr in the garage. Remove torx bolts, hook up the straps to the I bolts. It doesn't work quiet like a pulley. I do have to stand on the bumper and lift w one hand and pull the strap w the other hand.
4 dollars. Works like a champ. Been up there over a month now.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481417"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=481419"/>
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