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BUMPERS & WINCHES

DRIVETRAIN

ELECTRCAL, LIGHTING & SOUND

EXTERIOR

HARD & SOFT TOPS

INTERIOR

PERFORMANCE

SKIDPLATES & ARMOR

SUSPENSION & STEERING

WHEELS & TIRES

OTHER ACCESSORIES

MAINTENANCE & OPERATION

TROUBLESHOOTING & FIXES



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BUMPERS & WINCHES

PROJECT-JK.COM WRITE-UPS
Hanson Stubby Front Stinger Bumper Installation Write-Up
PUREJEEP Crawler Stubby Front Bumper Installation Write-Up
Shrockworks Jeep JK Wrangler Stubby Front Bumper Installation Write-Up
Shrockworks Jeep JK Wrangler Mid-Width Front Bumper Installation Write-Up
LoD Front Winch Bumper Installation Write-Up
LoD Signature Series Shorty Front Winch Bumper Installation Write-Up
LoD Signature Series Rear Bumper Tire Carrier Installation Write-Up
Mile Marker V10 Winch Installation Write-Up
JK Factory Homemade Stubby Front Bumper Write-Up
EVO MFG 2012 JK Vacuum Pump Relocation Bracket Write-Up


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BUMPERS
Factory bumper removal
Sahara Silver Bumper Trim Removal
Stock Stubby Front and Rear Bumpers with covered ends
Stock Bumper "Mid-width" chop job with winch plate
Stubbie bumper 101
Rock Hard Rear Bumper Install
Expedition One Basic DX Install
LOD Signature Series Bumper Install
LOD signature series rear bumper install
Fab Fours Front Winch Bumper Install
New Winch and Bumper install - Bulldog

BUMPER ACCESSORIES / WINCHES
D-Ring Silencers (Stop The Clank)
Pro Comp Light Bar Install
Blue Ox baseplate install, Tow wiring ideas
Rough Country Trailer Hitch
Winch mount With factory bumper
In Dash Winch Control
Stock Bumper Winch Mount

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DRIVETRAIN

PROJECT-JK.COM WRITE-UPS
Off Road Evolution Jeep JK Wrangler C2 Front Axle Reinforcement Gussets
Coast Jeep JK Wrangler Front 1310 Drive Shaft Installation Write-Up


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AXLES
Dana 44 Front Axle and Seal Replacement

DRIVESHAFTS
Installing JE REEL 1350 Rear Driveshaft
Driveshaft Boot Repair

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ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING & SOUND

PROJECT-JK.COM WRITE-UPS
Truck-Lites Jeep JK Wrangler LED Headlights Installation Write-Up & Testing
Cobra 29 LTD BT CB Radio Installation Write-Up
IPF 900XS Off Road Driving/Spot Lights Installation Write-Up
IPF 920H4 Jeep JK Wrangler Headlights Installation Write-Up & Testing
Affordable CB Radio Solution: Midland Model-1001Z
Walmart Platinum Burner Rock Lights Installation Write-Up
Jeep JK Wrangler Headlight Adjustment Write-Up


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MOUNTS & SWITCHES
Installing Bullfrog's CB mic mount
iPod installed in center console Step-by- Step
iPod Center Console Box Mod
Electronics Mount
Another switch mount option - Above rear view mirror
Custom switch panel with winch control

ELECTRICAL
Aux Fuse Block with Terminal Strip
In Dash Winch Control
Quick & Easy Power Distribution Project
Installing MOPAR Cruise Control
Dash Garage Door Opener
Another REALLY Easy Garage Door Opener Install
Adding Aftermarket Door lock Actuators

LIGHTING
Hella Rallye 4000 Modified Install
Cibie Euro-code headlamp install
Yellow Fog Light Mod with X-Pel Film
My light solution
One Minute 3rd Brake Light mod for larger tires

SOUND & VIDEO
Moved AUX port to rear of Radio HU
Front Speaker Install Write-Up
Replaced stock sub with JL Audio and Amp
Subwoofer Relocation
Relocated Sub Box
DVD Monitor Write Up
Video monitor install - stock DVD player
Rear Camera Mount Project Finished

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EXTERIOR

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Bushwacker JK Flat Fender Installation Write-Up
Rancho Rock Gear Tube Door Installation Write-Up
TeraFlex Quick Disconnect JK Mud Flaps Installation Write-Up
M.O.R.E. 1" Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited Body Lift Installation Write-Up
Project-JK Decal Application Write-Up

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MIRRORS
Drilled the side view mirrors
Mirror from AutoZone for under $16.00
My FREE mirror mover mod
My sub-$20 mirror "relocation" solution
Mikes Mirror Mod - for doors off (cheap)
No-Door Mirrors
Relocating mirror, Covering Hole (cheap)
Modified towing mirrors

MISC
JK Factory Fender Chop Write-Up
Grill Mod
Hella Superton Horn Set
Hood lift fix
KC rockguards painted
Woods hood shock kit install
Woods Evap Canister Relocation Kit (illustrated)
ToughStuff Hi-lift Hood Mount
Fender removal/Changing-marker lights
WeatherTech Side Window Deflector Write-Up
Fuel Door Installation
Shorty Antenna Install
Removing decals
Roof Rack Write up on Hard Top
Roof Rack Write-Up with Proline Tracks
1" Bodylift Rear Gap Elimination
Bodylift (Body Mount) Locations Schematic
Rock Hard License Plate Relocation Bracket & ORO PlateLITE
Cheap tag relocation method
Jerry Can mounted on Spare Tire
$6.00 Hi-Lift mount

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HARD & SOFT TOPS

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Freedom Top Removal - 4 Door Unlimited
Opening Up the Sunrider Soft Top Sun Roof - 4 Door Unlimited
Lowering the Sunrider Soft Top - 4 Door Unlimited


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HARD TOPS
Hardtop removal write up
Hard Top removal - ALONE!
Yet Another Manual 1 Person Top Hoist Write Up
Hardtop hoist/storage write-up
Cheap, Easy Hardtop Hanger / Storage Solution
My sub-$20 hard top storage solution
15 Dollar Hardtop Hoist w/pic
Low cost hard top storage
Homemade Freedom Panel Bags
Roof Rack Write up on Hard Top

SOFT TOPS
Break out those soft tops
Security Measure for Soft Top
window storage option

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INTERIOR

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OR-FAB JK Sport Cage Installation Write-Up
Tuffy Security Deck Enclosure Installation Write-Up
Mastercraft Baja RS Suspension Seats
Affordable Jeep JK Wrangler Grab Handles
M.O.R.E. Jeep JK Wrangler Dead Pedal Installation Write-Up
MagLite Flashlight Seat Mount Write-Up
Rock Hard JK Sport Cage Installation Write-Up

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GRAB HANDLES
Grab handle solution
An Improved Grab Handle Solution

CARGO & NETS
Cheap Dog Net Mod
Home made dog / pet net
Rear cargo tiedown anchors
CUSTOM cargo tie downs
Homegrown Cargo Net Tiedown
Homemade Rear Cargo Trunk for $48!!!!
Another Cargo box
Carabiner clip for rear cargo
Inexpensive cargo liner
Rear Mat Hold Downs for no doors and top
My JK Saddle Bags

DASH
Six-dollar dash upgrade
DayStar dash panel mod
My light solution
Extra Center Storage

SEATS
Mopar Heated Seat Install
My Heated Seats- Toasty Buns
Rear Heated Seats Toasty Buns
Wet Okole Front Seat Covers
Seatbelt flapping fix
Rear headrest removal
Removing Backseat (2dr)

MISC
Mopar Door Entry Guards (Sill Protectors)
Decramping the footwell
Herculining gotchas for JK Unlimited
Fire Extinguisher Install
Tailgate shock project
Rock Hard 4x4 JK Sports Cage Installation

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PERFORMANCE

PROJECT-JK.COM WRITE-UPS
Hypertech Max Energy Jeep JK Wrangler Engine Tuner & Calibrator
Sprint Booster Installation Write-Up & Review
AEM Brute Force Cold Air Intake System Installation Write-Up


MEMBER WRITE-UPS
Hypertech Review, Install, Write-Up
Home Brew CAI (Cold Air Intake)
$30 Air Intake Filter and Box
Volant CAI
$68 Summit Racing exhaust install
Magnaflow exaust
Muffler relocation
Trans cooler
Transmission Cooler

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SKIDPLATES & ARMOR

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LoD JK Wrangler Unlimited Signature Series Rock Sliders Installation Write-Up
Rock Krawler Heavy Duty Deep Sump Automatic Transmission Pan Installation Write-Up
Benchmark Designs 3.8L Rockcrawler Oil Pan Installation Write-Up
Rancho Rock Gear Oil Pan Skid Plate Installation Write-Up
PUREJEEP Rocker Guard Install - 2 Door
Shrockworks Rock Sliders Install - 4 Door Unlimited
SOLID Differential Cover Installation
Off Road Evolution Jeep JK Wrangler EVO Front Lower Control Arm Skids
Fab Fours Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited Body Mounted Rock Sliders
EVO MFG 2012 JK ProTeK Skid System Installation Write-Up

MEMBER WRITE-UPS
Rancho Oil Pan Skid Installation
Smittybilt Nerf Bars - 4 Door
Mopar OEM Skid Plate Install / Write Up
Rock Rail Trimming
Making enhanced Rubi rails 4DR and 2DR
EVO JK Rock Stars

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SUSPENSION & STEERING

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LIFT KITS
Northridge4x4 Old Man Emu Jeep JK Wrangler Long Travel Lift Installation Write-Up
Currie Enterprises Jeep JK Wrangler Rock Jock Suspension Lift Installation Write-Up
Full Traction 3" Economy Lift Installation Write-Up
Full Traction 3" Ultimate Lift Installation Write-Up
Old Man Emu Jeep JK Wrangler 2" Lift Installation Write-Up
TeraFlex 2.5" Budget Boost Installation Write-Up
TeraFlex 4″ Flex Arm Lift Installation Write-Up
TeraFlex JK Speed Bumps Installation Write-Up

COMPONENTS
TeraFlex Elka Suspension Reservoir Shocks Installation Write-Up & Review
TeraFlex MONSTER JK Rear Track Bar Installation Write-Up
Full Traction Adjustable Front Track Bar Installation Write-Up
TeraFlex Sway Bar Link Quick Disconnects Installation
Rancho RS 9000X Pro Series Remote Reservoir Shocks
JKS Sway Bar Link Quick Disconnects Installation
AIR LIFT 1000 Air Springs Installation Write-Up
Basic Do-it-Yourself Jeep JK Wrangler Front End Alignment
Rock Krawler Heavy Duty Chromoly Tie Rod Installation Write-Up


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LIFT KITS
2.5 Teraflex Install w/ Spidertrax
Rough Country 2 1/2" lift w/RCX 2.2 shocks install
SkyJacker 2.5 lift with Nitro Shocks - Install tips and tricks

COMPONENTS
Dynatrac Prosteer Ball Joint Install
Tereflex Quick Disconnect Install
Manual Swaybar Disconnect (non-Rubicon models)
$5 brake line braket extenders!
Cheap home brew quick disco's
Another disco option (10 bucks)

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