The Rebuilding of Smokin's 2014 JKUR Build
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SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
A 5/8 pin won't work. 9/16 is the max. And what evo/ore supplies. I am using a 1/2" which would likely be the minimum.
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
They have different sizes including 1/2", I just threw up the first size I saw
SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
When I was limiting my freeway speeds to 70mph I was getting 13.8 average. Now that I can romp on it, 12.6 is my new average....and I REALLY want a Hemi.
JAGS
Hooked
You're not supposed to drill right there...voids the warranty. :crazyeyes::cheesy: I'm totally OCD, so having the silver clip on the black painted corner would drive me nuts. But cool idea if you're worried about losing pins. I created custom pins using some 5/16 (I think that was size:thinking
grade 8 bolts I had trimmed and hole pressed. No place to attach a lanyard.
SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
I'm totally OCD, so having the silver clip on the black painted corner would drive me nuts. But cool idea if you're worried about losing pins. I created custom pins using some 5/16 (I think that was size:thinking
Dammit. Now Im staring at the silver tabs. Gonna have to get the rattle can out and paint some tabs. :doh:
SaddleTramp
Member
With as strong and awesome as that EVO tire carrier is, you know if you catch those lanyards on a tree it's gonna rip that JK in half at the B-pillars,
, haha. Looks great!
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Oregonjeeper
New member
That's an amazing jeep brother!!!!
SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
Tinkered on the jeep today to update some creature comforts.
When I first got the jeep I installed Nav TV for the mygig unit. The primary functions I was looking for was a reverse camera and disabling the data entry while moving. Well when I sold my AEV rear bumper, I bought a lackluster backup camera that I mounted next to the tow hitch under the rear bumper support. Well it was annoying since you could always see the tow hitch and it ended up crapping out on the drive home from ORE. I played with a few options on where to mount the new camera including cutting a hole above the bumper support in the EVO bumper. The problem is that half the view was obstructed by the 40" spare. Decided on ordering a steel hitch cover from Amazon for $6 and drilling a 22mm hole for the camera. If I need to attach an eye for a D ring or toe, I can unplug the camera in 2 min and insert whatever attachment is needed.
I also started to upgrade the stereo with a "budget" upgrade. I ditched the factory sound bar speakers and front speakers in favor of the Mopar Kicker OEM replacements. Stuffed the bar and the front speaker pods with polyfill and it has been a HUGE difference. Amazing upgrade for $140. In actuality I'm not done yet since I have to do the drivers side but that should be done tonight (but the sound difference from a simple replacement of 3 of 4 speakers has already been amazing.
Factory left, Mopar upgrade right:
Polyfill
When I first got the jeep I installed Nav TV for the mygig unit. The primary functions I was looking for was a reverse camera and disabling the data entry while moving. Well when I sold my AEV rear bumper, I bought a lackluster backup camera that I mounted next to the tow hitch under the rear bumper support. Well it was annoying since you could always see the tow hitch and it ended up crapping out on the drive home from ORE. I played with a few options on where to mount the new camera including cutting a hole above the bumper support in the EVO bumper. The problem is that half the view was obstructed by the 40" spare. Decided on ordering a steel hitch cover from Amazon for $6 and drilling a 22mm hole for the camera. If I need to attach an eye for a D ring or toe, I can unplug the camera in 2 min and insert whatever attachment is needed.
I also started to upgrade the stereo with a "budget" upgrade. I ditched the factory sound bar speakers and front speakers in favor of the Mopar Kicker OEM replacements. Stuffed the bar and the front speaker pods with polyfill and it has been a HUGE difference. Amazing upgrade for $140. In actuality I'm not done yet since I have to do the drivers side but that should be done tonight (but the sound difference from a simple replacement of 3 of 4 speakers has already been amazing.
Factory left, Mopar upgrade right:
Polyfill
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SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
Amazon. Search for Mopar Jeep JK kicker.
2013CGJKU
Member
I've been meaning to do this. I don't want to go nuts with the sound on a vehicle that doesn't have doors or a top a lot of the time, and when it does, it's never locked. Glad to hear that it will be worth it when I pull the trigger on them.
Levi
2013 CG JKU 6-speed
SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
I was in the same mindset. I didn't want to deal with electrical problems with amplifier whine, bad connections on something I just dont care about that much. At the same time I didn't want to encourage theft with an aftermarket head unit. Still might buy the Mopar/kicker sub though...
2013CGJKU
Member
Exactly. Another thing that deters me from doing a full blown system is, where the hell can I mount amps that they will be out of the way but not be a inch under water when the inevitable happens and the Jeep gets rained in? Nowhere. Something has to give. Storage or risk of frying everything.
Levi
2013 CG JKU 6-speed
SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
It's just a $15 made in China camera from Amazon. They seem to last pretty long. Had one on my aev bumper and it lasted as long as I had the bumper without issue. They are a bit grainy in night vision mode at night. You ca pick it with or without "backup lines". I opted to go with the lines so I have sown guage how close I am to things.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2ZD7OS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_2W5hub03H57CQ