Installed a pro rock 44 this weekend.

 

Ordered a factory softop today.

It lists for $1500, so I am thinking the $1250 they charged me is reasonable.

Now if they can just come off backlog a bit faster

 

NOOOOOOOOOO!

Find one used on here or Craigslist for much cheaper man.

 

Been checking both locations and no dice so far.

Even when I saw them from back when people wanted $800-$1000+ for them plus shipping.

I almost went Trektop, but the whole have to undo it all to get the header back on sunk the deal for me. It's not just me who drives the Jeep.

Anyhow the top is on backlog, so if something comes up between now and then i'll check it out.

 

This week i changed the transmission and transfer-case fluids. I also finally did the rear-gap elimination for my rear bumper which makes a huge difference To top it all off i washed my Jeep for the first time in a while and used 303 on the soft top.

Sorry for the poser pick and the crazy photoshopping, thought i should take some pics and have fun with them since my jeep hasn't been this clean in a while, normally just hose her down

 

Bought some 303 Aerospace Protectant and used it on my soft top, vinyl windows, fenders and bumpers.

Looking good!

She enjoyed me washing behind her ears

 

installed stock Cruise Control!!! What a Pain in the arse! thanks to you guys on here with your write ups on it, mopars instructions are sub-par at best! but- either way, it works great!

Also installed 20% tint on the glass windows

And changed the oil to Valvoline Full Synthetic and a K&N oil Filter

 

Installed JKS adjustable control arms!!! man are these things nice!!!!!! They replaced the BDS flex arms, I was over flexing those arms so I went with the JKS....

 

I have found that when I am out offroading that the body mounts seem to vulnerable. So I decide to make some some skid plates. I made the drawings in Visio and then converted to AutoCad for the plasma cutter. Here are the results:

 

At first I was not too excited about needing steps. My stock Rubicon rock rails had fended off a few boulders and served me well. I did not want to sacrifice armor for egress. However at 100 lbs each I can assure you no rocks (or small cars for that matter) will be denting up the 4-door body with these things on!
The rocker panel gaurds/mounting plate is solid steel 3/16" thick.
The 'pipe' steps are also quite heavy.
If there are any weak points in this design, it is the 2 slider stems that retract into the base - should be a 3rd one at the back. Also, I was surprised to find a bungee cord (good heavy-duty but bungee nontheless) is the spring-loaded retracting mechanism.
Hey I shouldn't bust on these things too bad, I DO feel that these are an improvement over the OEM Rubicon rock rails
My only concern is that I may clip something while driving fully extended and down (cone, curb, errrhh...stuff).
Overall I am pleased with the construction and function of this product. Just pay attention to reversing the instructions for body-mounting holes - lest you have to remove the drivers side and reinstall the center bracket = like I did.