Show your 35's!!!
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
3.5" AEV. 17" quadratec moabs. 35" Goodyear duratracs. JKS rear uppers and swaybar disconnects. Synergy trackbar, tierod, drag link. Coast 1310s. 4.88 gears and eaton e lockers. 3.8 auto. Quadratec Q9000s mounted inside the stock bumper. Too much else to list
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JK Freak
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Nokesville, Va
Thanks!! No regrets at all, so far. I did shatter a U-Joint on my first trip out, but that was my fault as I went to Autozone and they gave me a "D44" u joint that exploded on me. I am now upgrading my axle shafts to Chromoly to address the added weight. I think once that is done I will be loving life.
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Jeep jk angry eye project for 7 bucks!
I'm still learning this thread, quote and posting thing on here so I apologize if this is in the wrong area.
I have been a jeeper for over 6 years now and I can safely say I will not own another make for the rest of my life. Owning a 2009 JK 2 Door I really put it through some hell. Almost every modification to my rig was done by me. The chopped fenders, grill guards, suspension mods and wiring was almost all fabricated through DIY threads. I decided to get a 4 door and it has come pretty far and fast.
I have a 3 inch procomp suspension with 33 inch tires. I notice on several occasions even after adjusting my head lights that people on the highway tend to high beam me thinking I'm initially doing the same to them. I think possibly the jeep angry eye upgrade could help.
So I look online at several places and see that the jeep angry eyes range from 25 to even 50 bucks for the pair of "mostly plastic " covers. I had a bright idea to save money and just do it myself with the basic tools I had lying around. I used a can of rustoleum high temp engine enamle from Home Depot for like 7 bucks.
After removing the front grill and lights I measured 1,3/4 " from the widest point to be painted and marked it on both sides. I use tin foil quite a bit when I paint things because it's cheap (Dollar General) and you can conform and re use it several times over not having to worry about it bleeding through. Tape foil to the bulb and make sure its smooth with no errors to reduce the risk of paint runs. I did 15 light mist coats with about 10 min intervals to let dry inbetween (This is key to it coming out smooth and without paint runs) once complete I simply re assembled everything and BAM! Works and looks sweet. I don't think my lights will get to 500 degrees so overall I'm pretty satisfied all for a little over 7 bucks. It takes a full 7 days to cure but I waited overnight and put them in. Lil dust accumulated on the lense and it simply wiped right off and it's a solid coat. Enjoy!
Here are some pictures of the process.
I have more pictures from start to finish so let me know if you have a question.
I'm still learning this thread, quote and posting thing on here so I apologize if this is in the wrong area.
I have been a jeeper for over 6 years now and I can safely say I will not own another make for the rest of my life. Owning a 2009 JK 2 Door I really put it through some hell. Almost every modification to my rig was done by me. The chopped fenders, grill guards, suspension mods and wiring was almost all fabricated through DIY threads. I decided to get a 4 door and it has come pretty far and fast.
I have a 3 inch procomp suspension with 33 inch tires. I notice on several occasions even after adjusting my head lights that people on the highway tend to high beam me thinking I'm initially doing the same to them. I think possibly the jeep angry eye upgrade could help.
So I look online at several places and see that the jeep angry eyes range from 25 to even 50 bucks for the pair of "mostly plastic " covers. I had a bright idea to save money and just do it myself with the basic tools I had lying around. I used a can of rustoleum high temp engine enamle from Home Depot for like 7 bucks.
After removing the front grill and lights I measured 1,3/4 " from the widest point to be painted and marked it on both sides. I use tin foil quite a bit when I paint things because it's cheap (Dollar General) and you can conform and re use it several times over not having to worry about it bleeding through. Tape foil to the bulb and make sure its smooth with no errors to reduce the risk of paint runs. I did 15 light mist coats with about 10 min intervals to let dry inbetween (This is key to it coming out smooth and without paint runs) once complete I simply re assembled everything and BAM! Works and looks sweet. I don't think my lights will get to 500 degrees so overall I'm pretty satisfied all for a little over 7 bucks. It takes a full 7 days to cure but I waited overnight and put them in. Lil dust accumulated on the lense and it simply wiped right off and it's a solid coat. Enjoy!
Here are some pictures of the process.
I have more pictures from start to finish so let me know if you have a question.
Last edited by ASC-THEANVILJK; Mar 18, 2015 at 07:52 PM.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,114
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From: North Hampton, NH
Jeep jk angry eye project for 7 bucks! I'm still learning this thread, quote and posting thing on here so I apologize if this is in the wrong area. I have been a jeeper for over 6 years now and I can safely say I will not own another make for the rest of my life. Owning a 2009 JK 2 Door I really put it through some hell. Almost every modification to my rig was done by me. The chopped fenders, grill guards, suspension mods and wiring was almost all fabricated through DIY threads. I decided to get a 4 door and it has come pretty far and fast. I have a 3 inch procomp suspension with 33 inch tires. I notice on several occasions even after adjusting my head lights that people on the highway tend to high beam me thinking I'm initially doing the same to them. I think possibly the jeep angry eye upgrade could help. So I look online at several places and see that the jeep angry eyes range from 25 to even 50 bucks for the pair of "mostly plastic " covers. I had a bright idea to save money and just do it myself with the basic tools I had lying around. I used a can of rustoleum high temp engine enamle from Home Depot for like 7 bucks. After removing the front grill and lights I measured 1,3/4 " from the widest point to be painted and marked it on both sides. I use tin foil quite a bit when I paint things because it's cheap (Dollar General) and you can conform and re use it several times over not having to worry about it bleeding through. Tape foil to the bulb and make sure its smooth with no errors to reduce the risk of paint runs. I did 15 light mist coats with about 10 min intervals to let dry inbetween (This is key to it coming out smooth and without paint runs) once complete I simply re assembled everything and BAM! Works and looks sweet. I don't think my lights will get to 500 degrees so overall I'm pretty satisfied all for a little over 7 bucks. It takes a full 7 days to cure but I waited overnight and put them in. Lil dust accumulated on the lense and it simply wiped right off and it's a solid coat. Enjoy! Here are some pictures of the process. I have more pictures from start to finish so let me know if you have a question.
