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Old 09-21-2014, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JJoosshh
How deep is the box with the muffler removed? Thanks.
Mine is about 12" deep. I split it into multiple compartments so I have a section for tools and a section for quart sized fluids. makes a world of difference.
Old 09-21-2014, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by casamtb
will do
Here are the close ups. Bought 4 4.5 watt 120 deg eagle eye LEDs. About 800 lumens each. Directly tapped soldered and liquid taped them to reverse wires in light housing. The lights are attached to Jeep by inside two screws on fixture. The outside two screws only hold on the piece that mold around the edge of jeep. I bored out and tapped the holes to same size of LED lights threads and screwed them in. I believe it was 3/8. Regardless there is more then enough plastic to bore out and directly thread into light fixture. I also tapped the holes so they actually screw into the plastic. I then used outdoor flexible window chalk to affix and seal the outside light mold since screw are gone. They throw plenty of light to see out the back and through the smoked glass (which is really why I did them) however they are more than enough for trail applications. I was originally going to put the four in the bumper but when it took the light out to map wires decided it was way too easy to bore out the screw holes. Particularly since they were not being used to attach lights to body. Plus since they are in the stock light themselves, they look stock-ish so I am not worried about Johnny law hassling me for using aftermarket reverse lights. They are bright enough that people look and get the heck out of the way when I'm backing up in a crowded parking lot.
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Old 09-25-2014, 06:22 AM
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How do you do the "hot wiper fluid mod"?
Thanks!
Old 09-25-2014, 06:28 AM
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1: Toss the back seat (sold right after driving the jeep off the lot)
2: Toss the Top (sold the soft top, got a bikini instead)
3: Toss the doors (didn't toss the doors, in storage, Replaced with soft doors)
Old 09-27-2014, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by n3tfury
He means this:



Also, how many of you that fly one at home do this?



I'm betting almost zero.
Totally off topic, but is your avatar a picture of Chris Costa?
Old 09-30-2014, 03:36 PM
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A couple of cheap straps turn the factory soft top into a nice sun top with no blind spots or windows.
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Old 09-30-2014, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 4X4NDAD
A couple of cheap straps turn the factory soft top into a nice sun top with no blind spots or windows.
Details on length and how they connect to the tailgate/tub? I think you should make a write up ! I have been thinking about doing this for years....
Old 10-02-2014, 11:15 AM
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Old 10-02-2014, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TreyJK
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Perfect! Thank you very much!!!
Old 10-13-2014, 03:08 PM
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Default Drill Door Handles

I know this has been done but I just did mine. Used steel angle from Home Depot (stuff used to mount electric garage door openers) for the template. Make sure you put metal behind the handle so you don't scuff or drill through the door behind the handle. Don't forget to do the tailgate as well.



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