Recent content by DirtDawg

Even without "adult beverages" or excessive speeds for conditions, a reminder that overhead mounted comm radios or steel grab bars protruding can quickly result in becoming an organ donor. Crazy stuff people (almost always young men) do. Mine came with a steel Tuffy steel radio console with hard...

Depends whether a cracked windshield or a cracked skull is the biggest concern... 🤔

OK, I'll go first but think you'll already know my opinion... Mounting those grab bars that far beyond the intended position is a head-knocker safety issue. Using a large enough hole saw for adequate clearance is a once 'n done solution as I showed in your other related topic. With the cut...

Agreed on thick stall mats from T-S. I bought (3) there in 2022 as an inside garage "parking mat" to isolate a sports car with summer tires from overnight winter temps but now use those in my 10x14 lofted shed as a central working area between Gladiator HD storage racks. For @Zorba's stated...

Just now watched, aligned with my earlier comment on water wicking underneath. No clue what might have been breeding under that on my former garage but no need to watch the entire video to agree...

"Rinican" Dana 44 axles are truly unobtainium! Consider buying a complete Rubicon instead.

IMO, that type of flooring works best for a collector vehicle garage or dealer showroom to enhance visual appeal of what's parked on top. Never again for me but then, I'm an old guy now with less opportunities for "never again". :unsure:

I DIY installed that type of flooring tiles in a former house's 2-car garage 12 yrs ago. Checkerboard light/dark grey pattern looked cool but some aspects didn't appeal over time. That garage was west-facing, so even with floating edge margin, areas exposed to hot sun caused those areas to...

My buddy and I both bought Wranglerfix PCMs for ours soon after buying those 16 months ago. Did so for different reasons. His being 2003 Rubicon 42RLE acquired with a single chipped Sentry key and mine being a 2005 Rubicon 42RLE with the failure prone integrated TCM. He wanted to ditch SKIM...

With my 05 on 5.5" lift and no step, even with 33" tires I needed a sturdy grab bar (in addition to a paracord loop) to haul my old bones up into the seat. So, I installed the Crown RT Bars shown which do require cutting clearance holes in the plastic a-pillar trim. After a bit of measuring and...

Arm rest? You mean console lid/cover? I suggest looking at eBay used part listings like these to see what your 1998 console lid looks like underneath before drilling or cutting anything...

What model year? Later TJs (like my 2005) had a mostly plastic lock assembly with exception of the locking cylinder and tumblers. The lid on mine was attached at rear to a piano hinge with 2 screws into metal speed nut fasteners (IIRC). If you force that end open, cost to repair would likely...

@NashvilleTJ, With smartphone BT turned on, OBDLink MX+ typically connects on the first try with the app, although occaisionally requires a 2nd attempt. Once connected, I haven't experienced any drops whether during ignition on / engine off diagnostics for reading and clearing codes nor with...

Easy to make things "look good" with a rattle can but how long does that method hold up to UV and trail rash exposure?

I'd planned to paint mine (05 Rubi) with SEM 39143 Trim Black (still in Amazon cart from months ago) but my own thinking as a dedicated trail rig is that time and cost of paint wouldn't be worthwhile for longevity. Since OEM flares were just unpainted plastic, seems better instead to slowly...