Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?
02-13-2014, 07:18 AM
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02-13-2014, 07:22 AM
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02-13-2014, 11:00 AM
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I just saw this one while doing a search...
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02-13-2014, 11:02 AM
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02-13-2014, 07:01 PM
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After reading nearly 4,000 posts in this thread alone, I have learned enough that I have decided this summer is the summer my JK transitions from the stock pavement rider to a real rig. Sunday, I'm installing my 2.5" BB (my most expensive portion so far), plasti-dipping my rubi rims black, plasti-dipping the shocks and dif covers red, chopping my front bumper, installing my custom made paracord grab handles, wiring in the side marker blinker mod and, if delivered on time, installing red LED floorboard lights on a dimmer switch. If it weren't for this thread, I wouldn't have began my project for years. Much easier to convince the wife when I show her how cheap everyone else has made it! 
Thanks for the posts! I will be posting some of my own ideas as soon as I have them!
Thanks for the posts! I will be posting some of my own ideas as soon as I have them!
02-13-2014, 09:39 PM
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After reading nearly 4,000 posts in this thread alone, I have learned enough that I have decided this summer is the summer my JK transitions from the stock pavement rider to a real rig. Sunday, I'm installing my 2.5" BB (my most expensive portion so far), plasti-dipping my rubi rims black, plasti-dipping the shocks and dif covers red, chopping my front bumper, installing my custom made paracord grab handles, wiring in the side marker blinker mod and, if delivered on time, installing red LED floorboard lights on a dimmer switch. If it weren't for this thread, I wouldn't have began my project for years. Much easier to convince the wife when I show her how cheap everyone else has made it! Thanks for the posts! I will be posting some of my own ideas as soon as I have them!
Thanks for the posts! I will be posting some of my own ideas as soon as I have them!Welcome to the forum!
02-13-2014, 10:29 PM
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replying to post the list of items further down the thread
Here you go - this list is from the OP on page one - this thread started quite some time ago, so not all of the pictures show up nor do all of the links work anymore. it would be awesome to have someone go through this and filter the wheat from the chaff so to speak, but with so many, many posts it would be a time consuming chore indeed! Big Props to Master G who started this and everyone who has contributed from then on -
OK i know that theres a lot of low-cost mod like the "drilled mirror mod" in here.. Can't find a dedicated thread yet. Can we start a thread about those "free-mod" here ?
Go ahead guys... Thats gonna be very usefull for every new JK owner.
UPDATED LIST:
- Easy Bulb Replacement
- Adding heat shrink wrapping the stock antenna or painting it flat black
- Drilled Mirror mod
- Toss the backseat (2dr)
- evap relocation
- Smoked tail lights
- Grill mod, with gutter guard mesh wire and black paint...
- Zip tie mod for hood flutter
- Center mirror - Flip it upside down for a better view
- Zip tie the transfer case shifter cable.
- Side markers turned into blinkers mod.
- Tucking the front seat belt straps into the plastic molding to stop the flapping noise when the doors are off mod.
- Remove the torx bolts from the door hinges and "toss" them.
- Freedom Top Rubber Boot screw mod
- Cut the cup holder insert in half
- Rear window screen
- Muffler Delete
- HID Conversion $55
- Superior Axle Tube Seals $70
- Extending axle breather tubes
- Tailgate gas strut to hold it open
- Fender chop (LINK ? )
- stock stubby front bumper (LINK ? )
- E-disco flip
- Drill out the stock plastic bolts that hold the shifter boot assembly and replace with stainless steel fasteners
- Pull the carpet and drain plugs- no instructions needed
- Put weater stripping around the rear "storage" area under the hatch in the trunk to keep water out.*
- Remove lower air dam
- Extend rear axle breather- write up on project-jk
- Extend brake line brackets
- 1" rear extended bumpstop with $1 used hocky puck on each side
- Trim pinch seam in rear fender well
- Re-locate rear bumper up 1" or paint rear edge pinch seam flat black
- Remove the spring under the hood to eliminate the hood flutter
- Painting the inside of the top with black bedliner was another great mod for around $20- $30.
- Maglite mount to side of driver side seat mod was another great one for around $5 or so.
- The garage door opener in upper A-Pilar cover
- Copper antiseize on all the spark plug threads.
- Hot wiper fluid mod for de-icing windshield
- Headrest Spring Removal to allow rear headrests to lay back
- Hose Clamped Front & Rear Differential Breather
---------------------------------------------- JeepSWAG Mod's----------------------------------------------
I'd like to welcome everybody to my sandbox. I have tried to develop kits that are in the sub $100 range and I've got a few to offer:
JeepSWAG mods, under $100
- Hi-Lift Jack Mount Kit behind 4-Door rear roll bar $80
- Compressor mount in engine bay $50 LINK
- Hawk Brake Pads under $65 per axle
- Evap Canister Relocation Kit $80
- Hard Top Saver Kit $30
- Hood Strut Kit $80
- Steering Stabilizer Relocation Kit $45
- Tailgate Strut Kit $80
- 2 Gallon Engine Bay mount kit $45
- Anti-Hood Flutter Kit $9
Go ahead guys... Thats gonna be very usefull for every new JK owner.
UPDATED LIST:
- Easy Bulb Replacement
- Adding heat shrink wrapping the stock antenna or painting it flat black
- Drilled Mirror mod
- Toss the backseat (2dr)
- evap relocation
- Smoked tail lights
- Grill mod, with gutter guard mesh wire and black paint...
- Zip tie mod for hood flutter
- Center mirror - Flip it upside down for a better view
- Zip tie the transfer case shifter cable.
- Side markers turned into blinkers mod.
- Tucking the front seat belt straps into the plastic molding to stop the flapping noise when the doors are off mod.
- Remove the torx bolts from the door hinges and "toss" them.
- Freedom Top Rubber Boot screw mod
- Cut the cup holder insert in half
- Rear window screen
- Muffler Delete
- HID Conversion $55
- Superior Axle Tube Seals $70
- Extending axle breather tubes
- Tailgate gas strut to hold it open
- Fender chop (LINK ? )
- stock stubby front bumper (LINK ? )
- E-disco flip
- Drill out the stock plastic bolts that hold the shifter boot assembly and replace with stainless steel fasteners
- Pull the carpet and drain plugs- no instructions needed
- Put weater stripping around the rear "storage" area under the hatch in the trunk to keep water out.*
- Remove lower air dam
- Extend rear axle breather- write up on project-jk
- Extend brake line brackets
- 1" rear extended bumpstop with $1 used hocky puck on each side
- Trim pinch seam in rear fender well
- Re-locate rear bumper up 1" or paint rear edge pinch seam flat black
- Remove the spring under the hood to eliminate the hood flutter
- Painting the inside of the top with black bedliner was another great mod for around $20- $30.
- Maglite mount to side of driver side seat mod was another great one for around $5 or so.
- The garage door opener in upper A-Pilar cover
- Copper antiseize on all the spark plug threads.
- Hot wiper fluid mod for de-icing windshield
- Headrest Spring Removal to allow rear headrests to lay back
- Hose Clamped Front & Rear Differential Breather
---------------------------------------------- JeepSWAG Mod's----------------------------------------------
I'd like to welcome everybody to my sandbox. I have tried to develop kits that are in the sub $100 range and I've got a few to offer:
JeepSWAG mods, under $100
- Hi-Lift Jack Mount Kit behind 4-Door rear roll bar $80
- Compressor mount in engine bay $50 LINK
- Hawk Brake Pads under $65 per axle
- Evap Canister Relocation Kit $80
- Hard Top Saver Kit $30
- Hood Strut Kit $80
- Steering Stabilizer Relocation Kit $45
- Tailgate Strut Kit $80
- 2 Gallon Engine Bay mount kit $45
- Anti-Hood Flutter Kit $9