Santa decided I wasn't too bad this year, allowed both set of OME springs to arrive on time! (Sorry for the potato quality picture)
What did you do to your TJ today?
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I Finally I smartened up and replaced the 2” square tubing with a heavy wall 2” tubing on my custom built winch mount
- now I only have to pull the 5/8” locking pin , flip the winch 180 degrees for Hwy/off road travel
- lifting the 110 pound 8274 on and off got old pretty quick
- Engine overheating has never been a issue north of 55
, since wearing longjohns feels comfy 10 months out of 12DETOUR overnout
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Installed the heated seat kit and new Bartact seat covers. Used the passenger bag for my hairspray. 
Also found a spot for my hats hooked to one of the hoops on the passenger seat.
Also found a spot to stash my TP. LOL
I didn't hook the passenger heaters up to power yet, and just did a temp. hook up for the driver side. I will run wiring and drill holes when I can take the seat out and get to the center console easier this summer.
Also found a spot for my hats hooked to one of the hoops on the passenger seat. Also found a spot to stash my TP. LOL
I didn't hook the passenger heaters up to power yet, and just did a temp. hook up for the driver side. I will run wiring and drill holes when I can take the seat out and get to the center console easier this summer.
How do the heating pads stay put without sliding around? I'm assuming they are just between the seat and the Bartact covers.Installed the heated seat kit and new Bartact seat covers. Used the passenger bag for my hairspray.
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Also found a spot to stash my TP. LOL
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I didn't hook the passenger heaters up to power yet, and just did a temp. hook up for the driver side. I will run wiring and drill holes when I can take the seat out and get to the center console easier this summer.
Nothing! its 105 here 2pm on Christmas eve and one of my air cons have given up the goat
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Last camping trip I was needing something like this. With my swag and gazebo on the rear cargo carriage my lights were borderline blocked out.
Your gonna love those Bartact covers. Funny the things we can use the molle and pouches for. I carry a subcompact in the same spot you have TP. Is the hair spray for you potato gun launcher??Installed the heated seat kit and new Bartact seat covers. Used the passenger bag for my hairspray.
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Also found a spot to stash my TP. LOL
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I didn't hook the passenger heaters up to power yet, and just did a temp. hook up for the driver side. I will run wiring and drill holes when I can take the seat out and get to the center console easier this summer.
We should start a Bartact thread with the uses and pics........
I wish I would have thought to take pics, but I was too into trying to figure it all out. LOL The heating pads have sticky tape on both sides of them. Just take the peel and stick basically. I just stuck them to the original seat covers and put the Bartact ones over top. To do it like their instructions say is to take the original seat covers off and stick them to the actual foam of the seat, then put the original seat covers back on. I figured since I don't plan on ever using the original seat cover again, I would do it the easy way. LOL If I ever do have to replace the Bartacts, I will either replace them with Bartacts again, or have the seat reupholstered and have them put the seat heaters in then.
At least the way I did it, if the seat heaters fail, it won't be hard to replace them.
LOL no the hairspray is a necessity for my hair in the summer. When running no top and no uppers, I put my hair in a ponytail but it is so fine that with out the hairspray, it will still just fly all over. I actually have to respray every so often to keep it tamed. LOL I just can't stand those little pieces of hair flying into my mouth and nose. LOLYour gonna love those Bartact covers. Funny the things we can use the molle and pouches for. I carry a subcompact in the same spot you have TP. Is the hair spray for you potato gun launcher??
We should start a Bartact thread with the uses and pics........
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That is a great idea about starting a thread on the seat covers. I will do it, if you haven't already! So far all I have on mine is the bag it came with and I put a black marker I had in the Jeep, in one of the slots on bottom driver side. I'm sure I will be adding more as I go.
Finally taking care of the surface rust on the rear bumper. Had the remove the rear LoD bumper tire carrier.
I love the "tested on animals" sticker on the ARB.View attachment 213435Winch mount convenienceView attachment 213434
I Finally I smartened up and replaced the 2” square tubing with a heavy wall 2” tubing on my custom built winch mount
- now I only have to pull the 5/8” locking pin , flip the winch 180 degrees for Hwy/off road travel
- lifting the 110 pound 8274 on and off got old pretty quick
- Engine overheating has never been a issue north of 55
DETOUR overnout
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Back to the basics for me...my 06 was driving weird. Dry test. Needed a drag link end and track bar. Fantastic. When you eliminate issues you can zero in on others ...hate my e range tires...dropped the psi to 24.... another basic. I can stand them a while now.
I'm really going to try to work on the basics this year more...like an oral surgeon I once went to ..I wanted a miracle, fast. He said ...I want to get the right tooth. I agreed.
I'm really going to try to work on the basics this year more...like an oral surgeon I once went to ..I wanted a miracle, fast. He said ...I want to get the right tooth. I agreed.
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Messed around with Dealer fitted Garmin Jeep Trail Guide GPS, it updates maps at source and volume is very loud if you turn it up full so you could hear it easily with the top off/down! its fairly basic as Modern GPS units go and my only Neg is small screen and not touch screen. I am still quite Impressed though.
This unit is not on my build sheet so must have been a dealer Carrot&Stick? voice commands are loud and clear so I really have no need to update this unit as it works just fine for us older map reader types
This unit is not on my build sheet so must have been a dealer Carrot&Stick? voice commands are loud and clear so I really have no need to update this unit as it works just fine for us older map reader types
80 odd bucks from ebay saves a much bigger fine or "SS" Nazi work order! its pretty light as its meant to strap on/off to a bike carrier. ARB do a similar rear light bar about $10 more, I should have bought the ARB because this one comes with 7 flat pin male so had to buy an adaptor to 5 small pin
Worth the bucks though for peace of mind given thecops are looking for overtime justification
80 odd bucks from ebay saves a much bigger fine or "SS" Nazi work order! its pretty light as its meant to strap on/off to a bike carrier. ARB do a similar rear trailer light bar about $10 more, I should have bought the ARB because the Thule comes with 7 flat pin and had to buy an adaptor to 5 small
You're not wrong, I'll be purchasing one before I get a fine. I've got a 7 pin connector anyway so works out well.
Take a look at the ARB unit but I think it will be a bit heavier? Re rear hitch carrier in OZ its best keep cops away from finding anything non compliant when they are tailing you as it could compound
Take a look at the ARB unit but I think it will be a bit heavier? Re rear hitch carrier in OZ its best keep cops away from finding anything non compliant when they are tailing you as it could compound
Exactly once they have an eye on you it'll be lift kit, tyres etc. I'll take a look thanks!
Take a look at the ARB unit but I think it will be a bit heavier? Re rear hitch carrier in OZ its best keep cops away from finding anything non compliant when they are tailing you as it could compound
Do you have a link to the ARB unit. I'm struggling to find it to compare lol.
Sorry I deleted it once I bought the Yakima lol I only have Rhino rack saved if its any help?
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I'll keep searching, I'm thinking the lighter Yakima would suit better anyway. Appreciate the assistance
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