Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-27-2014, 09:13 AM
  #4241  
JK Junkie
 
GreenJK07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Covington, LA
Posts: 3,817
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Wrangeler X
How did u get In there???
You take out 4 screws, unplug and the entire cluster comes out. Then remove plastic cover and bezel from inside and paint. Super easy except for taping everything off.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-3235865652.jpg
Views:	1344
Size:	59.7 KB
ID:	581781   Click image for larger version

Name:	image-1877208760.jpg
Views:	1328
Size:	53.5 KB
ID:	581782  
Old 11-14-2014, 01:03 PM
  #4242  
JK Freak
 
mds22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

As a newbie I really appreciate threads like this! Thanks guys
Old 11-18-2014, 06:29 PM
  #4243  
JK Enthusiast
 
htm7765's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Bluffton SC
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by probo0421
Today I made foot pegs for my Wrangler. I bought 2 3/8x5lx4h square u bolts from my local hardware store ($2 each.) I put one side of the bolt in the hinge used the nuts it came with to tighten it down and cut the other side to make it a L shape. Works great
Awesome on my way to HD
Old 11-24-2014, 03:35 PM
  #4244  
JK Newbie
 
billandneo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Drilled Out Door/Tailgate handles

Originally Posted by Mschneid
I know this has been done but I just did mine. Used steel angle from Home Depot (stuff used to mount electric garage door openers) for the template. Make sure you put metal behind the handle so you don't scuff or drill through the door behind the handle. Don't forget to do the tailgate as well.


I did mine (2010 JK Sport 2-door) today and it took less than 30 minutes, including getting out the tools and putting everything away. Purchased the angled steel from Home Depot with 3/8" holes in it predrilled. I put a piece of wood behind each handle while drilling to keep from scratching the Jeep. Very easy mod and looks cool.

Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1479.jpg
Views:	1413
Size:	40.7 KB
ID:	585553Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1482.jpg
Views:	1371
Size:	74.1 KB
ID:	585554Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1484.jpg
Views:	1321
Size:	58.5 KB
ID:	585555Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1483.jpg
Views:	1280
Size:	37.6 KB
ID:	585556Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1486.jpg
Views:	1404
Size:	50.0 KB
ID:	585557
Old 11-25-2014, 09:13 AM
  #4245  
JK Newbie
 
GabrlJeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ACLeeJK
Another cheap mod.........purchased polypropylene rope (100ft) for $6 and used 24ft of it to make these two handles. Normally this technique is done using paracord, but its a little more expensive and you usually have to order it. I wanted to try it immediately, but couldn't find any paracord, so I tried the rope and it worked.
I love these. Need some for the headrests. Would you sell me a pair?
Old 11-25-2014, 12:32 PM
  #4246  
JK Newbie
 
buckeyedolfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Geneva, Ohio
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Awesome thread. Great ideas.

Sent from my Jeep or RZR
Old 11-25-2014, 04:26 PM
  #4247  
JK Junkie
 
GreenJK07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Covington, LA
Posts: 3,817
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Drill a 7/16 hole into gopro case to allow constant charging. I also bought a 10' usb extension to use the camera on multiple mounts around the jeep while charging. Warning: camera case will no longer be waterproof!
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-1281899051.jpg
Views:	659
Size:	20.6 KB
ID:	585701   Click image for larger version

Name:	image-3645498289.jpg
Views:	793
Size:	93.0 KB
ID:	585702  
Old 11-30-2014, 01:04 PM
  #4248  
JK Freak
 
countrydude1992's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by GreenJK07
Drill a 7/16 hole into gopro case to allow constant charging. I also bought a 10' usb extension to use the camera on multiple mounts around the jeep while charging. Warning: camera case will no longer be waterproof!
You could also buy The Frame for it which has openings for all the ports. That way you can save your waterproof housing
Old 11-30-2014, 02:44 PM
  #4249  
JK Junkie
 
GreenJK07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Covington, LA
Posts: 3,817
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by countrydude1992
You could also buy The Frame for it which has openings for all the ports. That way you can save your waterproof housing
I searched and couldn't find one before I drilled. It's ok, I have another case in the event I would ever need the water proof one.
Old 12-01-2014, 08:40 AM
  #4250  
JK Freak
 
mds22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Painted pinch seam and muffler flat black with left over high heat paint =free
Little things makes a big difference in appearance.


Quick Reply: Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:34 AM.