ReconJeep's 2016 JKUR build

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Jun 17, 2016 | 07:21 AM

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Ghostjku0910

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Since I had my hardtop off with the hoist, I took advantage to do some mods to the rear Molle roof panel. I drilled and secured a fire extinguisher so that it could be accessed by all the occupants. I have a few more in the rear but I wanted one located so that everyone could access it, in case of an accident where the occupants may be pinned down. I also added some Camelbaks and headlamps that double up as map reading lights for the rear occupants. The new Camlebaks have d-rings that coincide with the headrest posts. It's so easy to pop on and off for either wearing or refilling. The Petzl headlamps can cycle through many intensities and colors depending on need. "Ex Umbris Venimus"

Great build so far!!! Check out the trek armor/bartact covers. They have the Molle on the back of the covers for the camelbacks. Much more secure for "sticky fingers" . I attend the range often as well down here. Do you have future plans for firearm storage? I'm curious to see your idea mainly because I drive a lot with top down and want to see your thoughts for security

Jun 17, 2016 | 07:39 AM

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Thanks. With my setup you can't steal the Camlebaks without knowing how much to remove the headrests. I have the lock box for the center console as well as the under the seat ones. I'm also having a Truck Vault drawer system made like the ones the Police has in the back of their Suburbans/Tahoes. I'm also getting some long gun locks by Santa Cruz gunlocks. They're also like the ones Police use in their cruisers. All are combination or push button locks. I don't do keys or any other form of electronic locks.

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Jun 22, 2016 | 02:06 PM

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Installed the MORE dead pedal for the copilot. Nothing worse than having to white knuckle the Jesus handle on rough terrain.

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Jun 22, 2016 | 02:56 PM

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Dropped off a ton of parts to get color matched to the truck's paint.

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where are you getting the paint color matching done?

Jun 22, 2016 | 04:00 PM

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where are you getting the paint color matching done?

For the small stuff I got spray cans from iMatch Paint. You give them your paint code and they match it quite well. The big parts like bumpers and fenders, is being done by the local Maaco. They do a great job for quite cheap.

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Jun 23, 2016 | 07:41 AM

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ericfine50

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Nice looking setup! Love the Medical Kit break out/breakdown. I have the same Petzel lights and love them. I am also a Princeton Tec Fan. And nice OR Shooting Gloves :-)

Jun 23, 2016 | 09:15 AM

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Nice looking setup! Love the Medical Kit break out/breakdown. I have the same Petzel lights and love them. I am also a Princeton Tec Fan. And nice OR Shooting Gloves :-)

Great minds think alike.

I use Princeton Tec on my helmets. Those OR gloves are the best I have ever used. I've tried so many, but none have the dexterity and resistance of the OR.

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Jun 23, 2016 | 10:31 AM

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I use the SKD/PIG Gloves and Magpul Patrol Gloves. The the ability to use my iPhone with them on. And, I love the PT on my helmet. The Petzel feels heavier after a while.

Jul 27, 2016 | 02:10 AM

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Installed the Teraflex 2.5" LCG kit with Duratracs, Spidertrax 1.5" spacers, and 4.88 gears. I love the look because it nearly looks factory, yet enhances it's capabilities quite a bit!

"Ex Umbris Venimus"