My Overland Project, the RME JKU
08-15-2017, 06:49 PM
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08-20-2017, 04:54 AM
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I also just read through the thread. Thanks for the thorough detailed reviews/Installs, it will likely help me make some choices with my upcoming mods. Nice work! Ill continue to follow.
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08-22-2017, 07:48 AM
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12-02-2017, 01:42 PM
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My updates have been falling behind.... there haven't been a lot, but in order to catch up....
I've been using the stock radio with an external Garmin GPS and Sirius Satellite Radio receiver for quite sometime... it worked, but by dash was crowded. I love having my satellite radio for my music and having a GPS for navigating on road and off, but wanted something that could do it all. I've wanted to upgrade for a lone time, decided to get the Kenwood DNX573S at BestBuy and had them install it. - DNX573S | Navigation and Multimedia | CAR ENTERTAINMENT | KENWOOD USA
Bluetooth for hands free calls, Garmin GPS, Sirius satellite radio, as well as all kinds of other neat features. I've been very happy with the radio/GPS/Sirius/handsfree upgrade!
This is one of those items that you say, 'Why didn't I think of that?!' After lifting your JK, you see how vulnerable your ABS and Brake Line are to getting damaged. There is a lot going on behind the tires on the front of your JK and the ABS line and Brake line are both very vulnerable and important pieces to keeping your Jeep moving.
Before -
Enter the TeraFlex Brake Line Anchor, your ABS and Brake Lines now have a mount that holds them away from harm, but is still flexible for movement when the axle is under droop and compression. Bolting them on is super simple, they mount to the lower shock bolt and the other end secures the Brake line inside a molded rubber mount with a recessed channel for the ABS line, with provided zip ties to keep them in place. You can angle the Brake Line Anchor Kit based on your Jeeps suspension and lift height. This is a great way to keep your important lines from getting smashed in the shock, grabbed by a tire or getting hooked by trail debris and keeps them out of harms way.
Seriously.... why didn't I think of that. Great product from the brilliant minds at Teraflex!
I do have some upcoming maintenance, my front rotors are starting to pulse under braking. Thinking I may as well upgrade rather than go back to stock. We will see what upgrades end up on my JKU. Also, my unit bearings have gone bad.... again. I think it has something to do with my Jeep getting jumped at speed during a recent trip to Moab. My stock tie rod and TRE's are getting a little loose too...
And a quick vid from the last Moab trip -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohZ3cZJxxn4
I've been using the stock radio with an external Garmin GPS and Sirius Satellite Radio receiver for quite sometime... it worked, but by dash was crowded. I love having my satellite radio for my music and having a GPS for navigating on road and off, but wanted something that could do it all. I've wanted to upgrade for a lone time, decided to get the Kenwood DNX573S at BestBuy and had them install it. - DNX573S | Navigation and Multimedia | CAR ENTERTAINMENT | KENWOOD USA
Bluetooth for hands free calls, Garmin GPS, Sirius satellite radio, as well as all kinds of other neat features. I've been very happy with the radio/GPS/Sirius/handsfree upgrade!
This is one of those items that you say, 'Why didn't I think of that?!' After lifting your JK, you see how vulnerable your ABS and Brake Line are to getting damaged. There is a lot going on behind the tires on the front of your JK and the ABS line and Brake line are both very vulnerable and important pieces to keeping your Jeep moving.
Before -
Enter the TeraFlex Brake Line Anchor, your ABS and Brake Lines now have a mount that holds them away from harm, but is still flexible for movement when the axle is under droop and compression. Bolting them on is super simple, they mount to the lower shock bolt and the other end secures the Brake line inside a molded rubber mount with a recessed channel for the ABS line, with provided zip ties to keep them in place. You can angle the Brake Line Anchor Kit based on your Jeeps suspension and lift height. This is a great way to keep your important lines from getting smashed in the shock, grabbed by a tire or getting hooked by trail debris and keeps them out of harms way.
Seriously.... why didn't I think of that. Great product from the brilliant minds at Teraflex!
I do have some upcoming maintenance, my front rotors are starting to pulse under braking. Thinking I may as well upgrade rather than go back to stock. We will see what upgrades end up on my JKU. Also, my unit bearings have gone bad.... again. I think it has something to do with my Jeep getting jumped at speed during a recent trip to Moab. My stock tie rod and TRE's are getting a little loose too...
And a quick vid from the last Moab trip -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohZ3cZJxxn4
Last edited by Greg@RME; 12-03-2017 at 06:46 AM.
12-02-2017, 01:50 PM
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Lower, Lighter and Longer.... that sums up my next round of mods for the JKU.
Lower- I want to lower the GOC when loaded up for long trips; water down low, additional gas too. Currently my shower/camp water ends up on the roof rack in a 12 gallon FrontRunner tank. My 2, 5 gallon NATO gas cans sit in another FrontRunner mount on the roof rack as well. That's 100#'s of water and 60#'s of gas.... all up high! Planning to add a Titan Fuel Transfer Tank, which sits behind the spare tire. Thankfully I have the Teraflex spare tire carrier, so I know it's up to the challenge of carrying the weight. The Titan can hold up to 12 gallons, I'll probably just keep 4-5 gallons in it most of the time just in case, then fill for longer trips as needed.
Lighter- Lighter and smaller method of airing up, CO2 tank is great, but heavy and bulky even with an aluminum tank. I've been carrying it around in the footwell of the 2nd row and it takes up so much room! I plan to upgrade to a ARB Dual Air Compressor, from Kurt and the guys @ Cruiser Outfitters.
Longer- More time away from civilization with improved electrical management system. I plan to install a dual battery kit from Genesis, so that I can have a 2nd dedicated battery for the fridge, compressor, additional lights, etc. Then still have a battery that can start the Jeep, after using the fridge and other accessories while at camp.
ARB Dual Air Compressor - ARB On-Board High Performance 12 Volt Twin Air Compressor (CKMTA12)
ARB Dual Compressor mount - https://www.mountainoffroad.com/arb-...-07-14-jk.html
Titan Fuel Transfer Tank - TITAN Trail Trekker II? Tank for Jeep Wrangler (4040287)
Front Runner Footwell 10 gallon water tank - https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.co...ater-tank.html
Genesis Dual Battery kit - https://www.genesisoffroad.com/JKDua.../131-jkdbk.htm
sPOD relay, switches and air pressure gauge - 2009 - 2017 JK 6 Switch w/ Air Gauge sPOD & Source System
TeraFlex JK Dual Rate Anti-Sway bar - https://teraflex.com/shop_items/528f...d962f416e72e1e
I've started gathering some of these parts, hoping to pick up the others over the next several months. Jeep upgrades aren't cheap...
Lower- I want to lower the GOC when loaded up for long trips; water down low, additional gas too. Currently my shower/camp water ends up on the roof rack in a 12 gallon FrontRunner tank. My 2, 5 gallon NATO gas cans sit in another FrontRunner mount on the roof rack as well. That's 100#'s of water and 60#'s of gas.... all up high! Planning to add a Titan Fuel Transfer Tank, which sits behind the spare tire. Thankfully I have the Teraflex spare tire carrier, so I know it's up to the challenge of carrying the weight. The Titan can hold up to 12 gallons, I'll probably just keep 4-5 gallons in it most of the time just in case, then fill for longer trips as needed.
Lighter- Lighter and smaller method of airing up, CO2 tank is great, but heavy and bulky even with an aluminum tank. I've been carrying it around in the footwell of the 2nd row and it takes up so much room! I plan to upgrade to a ARB Dual Air Compressor, from Kurt and the guys @ Cruiser Outfitters.
Longer- More time away from civilization with improved electrical management system. I plan to install a dual battery kit from Genesis, so that I can have a 2nd dedicated battery for the fridge, compressor, additional lights, etc. Then still have a battery that can start the Jeep, after using the fridge and other accessories while at camp.
ARB Dual Air Compressor - ARB On-Board High Performance 12 Volt Twin Air Compressor (CKMTA12)
ARB Dual Compressor mount - https://www.mountainoffroad.com/arb-...-07-14-jk.html
Titan Fuel Transfer Tank - TITAN Trail Trekker II? Tank for Jeep Wrangler (4040287)
Front Runner Footwell 10 gallon water tank - https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.co...ater-tank.html
Genesis Dual Battery kit - https://www.genesisoffroad.com/JKDua.../131-jkdbk.htm
sPOD relay, switches and air pressure gauge - 2009 - 2017 JK 6 Switch w/ Air Gauge sPOD & Source System
TeraFlex JK Dual Rate Anti-Sway bar - https://teraflex.com/shop_items/528f...d962f416e72e1e
I've started gathering some of these parts, hoping to pick up the others over the next several months. Jeep upgrades aren't cheap...
Last edited by Greg@RME; 12-02-2017 at 02:26 PM.
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12-02-2018, 04:22 PM
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