hey Chris , I found the under hood thread , but i dont know how to link it. its by member - ScottB "Upgrading the underhood light" i think the cord can even reach to the back of the Jeep. Could ya help to link that please sir.
Free, cheap, & low cost mods for your Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Cheap switch panel.
Grab a chunk of scrap sheet metal, bend it into a box shape. About 1.5-2" deep and about 3" tall (scrap rectangular tube will probably work as well. But I perfer the sheet metal as you can angle the top face towards you)
Drill holes in the top for the toggle switches
Pull the defrost grill off the dash and you will see 2 screws that hold the back of the dash center on. Measure the location of those 2 screws and drill matching holes in the bottom of the switch panel.
Make a nice clean wireing harness from the switches with spade connector, if they are all going to trigger relays you can tie all the feed sides into one wire with short jumpers between the switches. Wires can run down into the dash beside the defrost vent.
Paint it if you want and use the 2 dash screws to secure it. Depending on the size you made it and the tools you have access to holes may need to be drilled in the top as well to access the dash screws.
If you want to get really fancy you could put small ubolts between the switches like a ww2 bomber.
Cost: scrap metal you may have around.
Wireing and terminal ends you probably have around.
Switches (about $5 bucks each up here for ones with lights on the tip)
Did this setup as a temporary way to mount my switches... 6 years ago.
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.
Grab a chunk of scrap sheet metal, bend it into a box shape. About 1.5-2" deep and about 3" tall (scrap rectangular tube will probably work as well. But I perfer the sheet metal as you can angle the top face towards you)
Drill holes in the top for the toggle switches
Pull the defrost grill off the dash and you will see 2 screws that hold the back of the dash center on. Measure the location of those 2 screws and drill matching holes in the bottom of the switch panel.
Make a nice clean wireing harness from the switches with spade connector, if they are all going to trigger relays you can tie all the feed sides into one wire with short jumpers between the switches. Wires can run down into the dash beside the defrost vent.
Paint it if you want and use the 2 dash screws to secure it. Depending on the size you made it and the tools you have access to holes may need to be drilled in the top as well to access the dash screws.
If you want to get really fancy you could put small ubolts between the switches like a ww2 bomber.
Cost: scrap metal you may have around.
Wireing and terminal ends you probably have around.
Switches (about $5 bucks each up here for ones with lights on the tip)
Did this setup as a temporary way to mount my switches... 6 years ago.
—
There must have been a time
when we could have said no.
This is the light that is used, they are readily available on ebay and elsewhere.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=263491632224
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and you can even get a LED replacement bulb for it .
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Blaine 06LJR
New Member
For Rubicons my cheapest most effective mod to date is a bypass switch for the 4low locker permissive. I can now use my factory lockers in 4 hi or even 2wd. <$20
This is how you do it:
http://www.wanderingtrail.com/Mods/TJLJmods/Locker_Defeat.htm
This is how you do it:
http://www.wanderingtrail.com/Mods/TJLJmods/Locker_Defeat.htm
Add some spare MOLLE bags with spare spiderweb shade ball thingies:
Fun with paracord:
Phone mount from an old garage bracket and a scotchie magnet mount:
Throttle return spring. Springs came in a pack from Autozone, Dorman throttle springs, enough for my Jeep and a few friends:
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Fun with paracord:
Phone mount from an old garage bracket and a scotchie magnet mount:
Throttle return spring. Springs came in a pack from Autozone, Dorman throttle springs, enough for my Jeep and a few friends:
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ohiopatriot
TJ Enthusiast
Grabars, top 10 mod
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015440O34/?tag=wranglerorg-20
They also make a Chinese knock off for half the price but I can't speak to the quality compared to these.
They also make a Chinese knock off for half the price but I can't speak to the quality compared to these.
NickTJ
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Jay P
TJ Enthusiast
Does the cruise control still play nice?
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Before the extra throttle spring my gas pedal was extremely touchy. Hit one little bump off-road and i felt like I was always giving it too much pedal. Extra spring stiffened it up like my accelerator pedal on my 04.
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Yes, no change at all in the cruise control functionality.
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Do they mount to existing holes or require drilling?
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NickTJ
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NickTJ
New Member
Yes I have the same feeling on my throttle. What we call ‘Stiction’ in aviation; friction then release, then a little too much gas. I’ll find a correct spring..
KrisGarner
New Member
They mount to the existing holes, but may require longer bolts. I love mine. They are much better than those Velcro straps because it gets your hand out of your way while climbing in.
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ohiopatriot
TJ Enthusiast
They mount to existing bolt holes. No drilling, except 04-06 you have to drill holes in plastic trim for access to said bolt holes, easy.
Thanks Kris and Ohio, time to add these to the list.
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Perfect way to describe it! Spring kit I bought had a few different weight springs so I was able to experiment some till I could find what I liked.
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