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Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?

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Old 02-17-2013, 11:37 AM
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Mounted it , 2 hose clamps (temporary ), I wanna find Velcro straps or something
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Old 02-17-2013, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tych23
Mounted it , 2 hose clamps (temporary ), I wanna find Velcro straps or something
Try these Velcro Velstrap Cinch Straps, 18 x 1 Inches, Black, 2 Pack (901... http://amzn.com/B000TGX0HK
Old 02-17-2013, 06:44 PM
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Picked up some mag light claps at bass pro then drilled some holes in the frame of the seat then had to use some different bolts and nuts tightened them up and it holds the mag light nice and tight
Old 02-17-2013, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 007 JKX
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huh, that's not a bad idea, might do this too
Old 02-17-2013, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Tych23
Mounted it , 2 hose clamps (temporary ), I wanna find Velcro straps or something
What about a couple of paracord bracelets (extra long but with snap buckles). Then you add to your survival kit and secure the shovel.

If you run a soft top in the summer be sure whatever you do is secure in case of an accident. You (or I) don't want that shovel flying around.

That is a perfect shovel. Does it have a brand name on it-I like the black and gold color too.
Old 02-17-2013, 11:21 PM
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Default front hockey puck bump stops

needed 2" worth of bump stops in the front, $8 worth of hockey pucks and $2 worth of adhesive

1 jack up jeep by frame so you have enough space to slip in puck
2 put adhesive on lower mounting surface (not on puck you will make a mess slipping it through the coil)
3 slide puck in
4 repeat for desired hight

10 min job
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Old 02-18-2013, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by swaite3
needed 2" worth of bump stops in the front, $8 worth of hockey pucks and $2 worth of adhesive

1 jack up jeep by frame so you have enough space to slip in puck
2 put adhesive on lower mounting surface (not on puck you will make a mess slipping it through the coil)
3 slide puck in
4 repeat for desired hight

10 min job
This is prob a dumb question but is the purpose in this to make a better ride when hitting a rough bump? Or is it to give you 2" of lift?
Old 02-18-2013, 04:41 AM
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It's just an easy bump stop extension. Never done it myself with hockey pucks, but if you know what bumpstops are they can be extended from top or bottom. Since the pucks have been put in place, now upon compression the factory bumpstop will make contact with the axle, in this case 2 hockey pucks seated in the coil sooner, in turn stopping the coils from over compressing and stopping his tires from rubbing the fenders. This does not change height at all...
Old 02-18-2013, 05:50 AM
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Default Paracord Grab Handels

Easy and Cheap.... i weigh 170 and they held me feet off the ground and everything
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Old 02-18-2013, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Delux2769
Wish I'd have known that Plasti-Dip stains from mud. I'd have cleaned it off along time ago. Now I have to repaint them, grrr.
Have you guys tried Simple Green on your stained Plasti-dip grills? It worked great on mine, but the mud was only on there for a day or two...not months!


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