What was done to your JK this week?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 455
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From: Bluffton SC
I installed my LOD Rear Shorty w/ linked tailgate this weekend. Waiting on an AEV 3rd brake light since the tire moved up quite a bit. Now my back matches the front 
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 478
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From: Memphis,TN
I took advantage of the sale at Northridge 4x4 for some Trucklite headlights. What a huge difference they have made while driving down the highway. I want to thank everyone on here for posting the difference it makes, and how easy they were to install. I will post some pics soon. If you are looking for a Mod that truly makes a difference this is the one to make.
Which ones did u get? And what was the install process?
Thanks
Welocome.
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 56
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From: El Paso, TX
RK 2.5 Stock Mod with RRD 2.0 resi shocks
Installed my first lift today with the help of some friends at the auto shop here on the base. Install went pretty smooth, taking around 5 hours. Installed the RK 2.5 Stock Mod with RK RRD 2.0 resi shocks all around and RK 3in bump stops front and rear. Also installed RK rear trac bar and rear sway bar links.
Went with some Method Race Wheels, Mesh 17x9 4.5 backspacing wrapped with some Kumho Road Venture MTs(35x12.5x17).
I am very happy with the way the install went and the ride of the lift shock combo.
Went with some Method Race Wheels, Mesh 17x9 4.5 backspacing wrapped with some Kumho Road Venture MTs(35x12.5x17).
I am very happy with the way the install went and the ride of the lift shock combo.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 543
Likes: 2
From: Jersey Shore
Installed my JW Speaker Evo 2 that I ordered DECEMBER 1st, but just received yesterday.
First the install. I removed the stock headlights and installed the SMS harness. The SMS harness length is sized perfectly. The only issue I had was the connector that plugs into the passenger stock headlight harness needed its locking tab trimmed about 0.050". otherwise it works perfectly. I installed the horizontal adjustment screws. That part was actually pretty easy. I used a small adjustable wrench to unscrew the studs. The trickey part is getting the stud out of the housing. After I installed the headlights losing one of the screws so right now there is a white one in there lol. Drove to a really dark roadway (actually a park entrance) and aligned them. They made me really nervous before aligning them horizontally as there were rectangular blocks and weird aberrations, but after alignment and merging the blocks the light looks much more uniform.
The light output is so much better than stock. I have inspired engineering fog lights in flood pattern and the JWs wash them out except for higher up. I really like the spread of the lights and with my fogs there is no real area unlight. Lastly the highbeams are friggin bright.
Stock headlights
JW Speaker Evo2
Stock headlights with inspired engineering 4cube fogs (flood pattern)
JW Speaker Evo2 with inspired engineering 4cube fogs (flood pattern)
First the install. I removed the stock headlights and installed the SMS harness. The SMS harness length is sized perfectly. The only issue I had was the connector that plugs into the passenger stock headlight harness needed its locking tab trimmed about 0.050". otherwise it works perfectly. I installed the horizontal adjustment screws. That part was actually pretty easy. I used a small adjustable wrench to unscrew the studs. The trickey part is getting the stud out of the housing. After I installed the headlights losing one of the screws so right now there is a white one in there lol. Drove to a really dark roadway (actually a park entrance) and aligned them. They made me really nervous before aligning them horizontally as there were rectangular blocks and weird aberrations, but after alignment and merging the blocks the light looks much more uniform.
The light output is so much better than stock. I have inspired engineering fog lights in flood pattern and the JWs wash them out except for higher up. I really like the spread of the lights and with my fogs there is no real area unlight. Lastly the highbeams are friggin bright.
Stock headlights
JW Speaker Evo2
Stock headlights with inspired engineering 4cube fogs (flood pattern)
JW Speaker Evo2 with inspired engineering 4cube fogs (flood pattern)
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 666
Likes: 8
From: Charlotte NC
I copied someone on here by making a switch plate for my spot lights. This is the second time I made it. The first was with aluminum that was too flexible. This time I used an aluminum bar that I bought from home depot and made it long enough to add future switches if needed. I cut it with a metal blade hack saw and drilled it with a step drill bit from Harbor Freight. Then I filed and sanded it. I attached it with screws and nuts behind the dash. I like how it turned out for the most part but don't like the screw heads sticking out. I tried countersinking them but they are too close to the outside edge. Maybe I'll buy some rounded head screws. I also had a hell of a time pushing the switches into the faceplate. If you look close you can see the plastic tabs sticking out a bit on the tops of the switches. Is there a trick to them not sticking out? <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=592084"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=592085"/>