IPerkWVU's Shale Green 04 Rubicon Build
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I put a 3/4" tube on the shop vac and got mine nice and clean with that and a screwdriver then painted before new Currie bumps went in. They were chock full of rocks and dirt before. Luckily bolts came out. Just tapped.
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Mine were packed full of sand. After cleaning them out I stuffed these in the top to keep crap out of there.
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I'm at Ace at least once a weekend, will keep an eye out.
I almost snapped a pic of all the dirt I got out, it was completely packed and the bolt had rusted away. Retapped and used a slightly larger bolt with a new Bumpstop holder.
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Few odds and ends done. After I installed led tail lights I realized my reverse lights weren't working, not sure when they stopped before then. Dropped the skid and replaced the reverse switch, fixed the problem.
While the skid is off gave it a fresh coat of rust inhibitor and paint after I cleaned it up.
Also wrapped up the onboard air set up, now just need to get a cap for it or one of those expensive plugs.
While the skid is off gave it a fresh coat of rust inhibitor and paint after I cleaned it up.
Also wrapped up the onboard air set up, now just need to get a cap for it or one of those expensive plugs.
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Added a little low end to the stereo, the polks definitely needed it.
Amp - JBL factory remanufactured amp for $55. Pushes 170watts rms at 4ohms bridged. Wired it to a mount I made using a old cutting board and a corner brace. It mounted under the steering wheel.
https://www.jbl.com/car-amplifiers/...wvar_GX-A602___color=Black-GLOBAL-Refurbished
Sub: kicker 6.75 sub, dual 2ohm voice coils. Had to clearance quite a bit of the factory box to make it fit. Also removed the inner amp components to create a little more space.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_206CWRT672/Kicker-CompRT-43CWRT672.html?omnews=11743031
Wiring: Boss 8guage kit
Stereo already installed - Alpine HU and Polk speakers
Sounds great, super happy with the final result
Amp - JBL factory remanufactured amp for $55. Pushes 170watts rms at 4ohms bridged. Wired it to a mount I made using a old cutting board and a corner brace. It mounted under the steering wheel.
https://www.jbl.com/car-amplifiers/...wvar_GX-A602___color=Black-GLOBAL-Refurbished
Sub: kicker 6.75 sub, dual 2ohm voice coils. Had to clearance quite a bit of the factory box to make it fit. Also removed the inner amp components to create a little more space.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_206CWRT672/Kicker-CompRT-43CWRT672.html?omnews=11743031
Wiring: Boss 8guage kit
Stereo already installed - Alpine HU and Polk speakers
Sounds great, super happy with the final result
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Finally got a set of full half doors, these had been on my list for awhile. Found an insanely clean set on Facebook marketplace for a decent price.
I'll be selling the a lower soft door set and set of green non matching half doors to clean out the garage.
Also got the winshield bolts out to mount a set of mirrors. Heat, hand impact and quality t40 got 2 of them out, two needed drilling due to a rusty winshield frame. One needed a new nutsert when it was all said and done
I'll be selling the a lower soft door set and set of green non matching half doors to clean out the garage.
Also got the winshield bolts out to mount a set of mirrors. Heat, hand impact and quality t40 got 2 of them out, two needed drilling due to a rusty winshield frame. One needed a new nutsert when it was all said and done
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Got to do some wheeling yesterday, great to get back on the trails with the new MTRs, after airing down to the same PSI around 13 they had more sidewall flex, generally smoother on the trail. It was nice to have the additional pumpkin clearance.
Half doors did their job too. Got me 2 hours to the trail and back with AC (though with a good amount of air blown in) and got to run the lowers to keep the mud at bay.
No pics this time
Half doors did their job too. Got me 2 hours to the trail and back with AC (though with a good amount of air blown in) and got to run the lowers to keep the mud at bay.
No pics this time
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The Jeep made it to Alaska, was about a 4 week shipping process. Was able to ship up two vehicles (Jeep and wife’s Toyota) with the relo.
Ended up selling my daily GMC 1500 and buying a used 3.5 ecoboost F150 when I got up here a few months ago so. Love the torque!
1st two car garage (we’ve always had old homes with ‘sheds’), this one has heated floors and is well insulated
Enjoying the winter here so far? We are getting our first pineapple of the winter tomorrow. Would rather we did not.View attachment 212248
The Jeep made it to Alaska, was about a 4 week shipping process. Was able to ship up two vehicles (Jeep and wife’s Toyota) with the relo.
Ended up selling my daily GMC 1500 and buying a used 3.5 ecoboost F150 when I got up here a few months ago so. Love the torque!
1st two car garage (we’ve always had old homes with ‘sheds’), this one has heated floors and is well insulated
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I am, the cold doesn’t bother me and ended up finding a nice place in Kenai.
Unfortunately I have to drive to Anchorage tomorrow to catch a 10pm flight, figure I’ll leave after lunch to try and let at least a plow or two through the pass before I make the drive in daylight.
Not ideal but need the truck to bring the family and dogs back after Christmas... I have studded winter tires so with 4wd and slow speeds I figure I can get there taking my time. Didn’t realize the storm was coming until this afternoon
Giving yourself time and making the trip during the day is a good plan.I am, the cold doesn’t bother me and ended up finding a nice place in Kenai.
Unfortunately I have to drive to Anchorage tomorrow to catch a 10pm flight, figure I’ll leave after lunch to try and let at least a plow or two through the pass before I make the drive in daylight.
Not ideal but need the truck to bring the family and dogs back after Christmas... I have studded winter tires so with 4wd and slow speeds I figure I can get there taking my time. Didn’t realize the storm was coming until this afternoon
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Job transfer, good opportunity. I’ll be up here for a few years
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The Jeep made it out of the driveway for the first time this morning since winter. I missed driving this thing! Now I need to find some dirt, or more realistically mud due to all the snow melt...
The frame also needs a good wire brush and por15 coat, not sure if it was the trip up or living near a coast but saw an increase in surface rust in a few places this winter.
The frame also needs a good wire brush and por15 coat, not sure if it was the trip up or living near a coast but saw an increase in surface rust in a few places this winter.
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I need to connect with @Blackjack sometime, he’s in the area and gave me some good advice as we were moving up here. Compared to other parts of AK like north of Anchorage there are limited trails in the area. There are a few folks I work with that also have JKs I need to check in with and a state rec area with some trails.
I plan to get it out, but with a 11month old my jeep time is definitely more limited at the moment.
Most people’s summer hobby up here is fishing on the rivers and bays. There are some NICE boats around.
You are correct there is a limited amount of areas to play in on the Kpen but I can help you with what we do have. I can also connect you with people up north if you want to check up some of the trails up there.