I was on that thread but those actually fastened to the body mounts. OPs are frame mounted which could be a different brand.
What do they attach to on the frame or how for the matter? Utilize the OEM step mounts?
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I was on that thread but those actually fastened to the body mounts. OPs are frame mounted which could be a different brand.
What do they attach to on the frame or how for the matter? Utilize the OEM step mounts?
Oh you’re right, I didn’t look too deep into them. The frame is definitely better. Though I’d still prefer the body nutserts given the choice, of course that depends on what you’re doing with the Jeep on what terrain!
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Unfortunately the are fastened directly to the side of the frame. I guess that is better than body mounts but I wanted to remove the factory rocker guards for general cleaning and maintenance and they won't come off without removing the tubular steps. The PO said they are self tapping bolts into the frame so I dont want to weaken that connection by removing the bolts temporarily.
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Got my audio upgrade finished this weekend. I already had a Sony double DIN touchscreen radio with Apple Car Play that I moved from the TJ. I installed all new kicker speakers in stock locations including subwoofer.
Of course Crutchfield said only 5 1/4 inch speakers would fit in the sound bar. I fit 6 3/4 Kickers in. They rest on the lip of the pod rather than on the recessed mounting flange. They make 6 1/2 in the same line of speakers that may have actually fit into the recess area but the grill would not have.
A pic of the 5 1/4 inch speakers that were actually installed in the dash sitting in the stock location. I did not go this route, just showing that 5 1/4 will fit without mods.
The 6 3/4 in the speaker pod.
Front speakers, one is mounted on the adapter supplied by crutchfield. I added baffles after I took this picture.
Front 5 1/4 installed in dash with baffle.
My 6 3/4 Kickers for sound bar next to the factory 5 1/4
Kicker 5 1/4 next to factory front pod.
Here are the factory subwoofer, the Quadratec replacement, and the Kicker sub. The Quadratec is a direct fit but I went with the Kicker and had to trim some plastic inside the factory sub enclosure
Of course Crutchfield said only 5 1/4 inch speakers would fit in the sound bar. I fit 6 3/4 Kickers in. They rest on the lip of the pod rather than on the recessed mounting flange. They make 6 1/2 in the same line of speakers that may have actually fit into the recess area but the grill would not have.
A pic of the 5 1/4 inch speakers that were actually installed in the dash sitting in the stock location. I did not go this route, just showing that 5 1/4 will fit without mods.
The 6 3/4 in the speaker pod.
Front speakers, one is mounted on the adapter supplied by crutchfield. I added baffles after I took this picture.
Front 5 1/4 installed in dash with baffle.
My 6 3/4 Kickers for sound bar next to the factory 5 1/4
Kicker 5 1/4 next to factory front pod.
Here are the factory subwoofer, the Quadratec replacement, and the Kicker sub. The Quadratec is a direct fit but I went with the Kicker and had to trim some plastic inside the factory sub enclosure
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I finally pulled the trigger on tire/wheels. Fuel wheels with 315/70R17 BFG KO2.
Not sure how I feel about those wheels, but the rig looks great! Probably sweating your ass off in Florida about now 
Fuel Anza? I was between those and the ones I have now when deciding last year. Look good!
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Also got my JKS rear sway bar links and Savvy lower control arms in before the trip to the beach yesterday. Still need to install the uppers.
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Got my phone holder, GPS mount, garage door opener, and Sony stereo with Apple Car Play installed.
Is the opener hooked up via ignition power, or does it always work? I’ve been curious to do this myself but never researched enough to know if I could park outside on rare occasion.
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The TJ will be gone in a couple of weeks so I needed to snap some pictures of the two together.
I was going to ask about your rock sliders too, but read that they came with the Jeep.
I think they are these. https://white-knuckleoffroad.com/product/jeep-wrangler-lj-2004-2006-rock-sliders/
There are not many options out there for LJs unless you want to drill into the body. These run from ~$450 bare metal and $610 powder coated depending on the tube you choose.
If you're worried about the drill and tap, take them off an run the long drill bit through the holes to the other side of the frame, then put a grade 8 bolt through the frame and fasten it to both sides with large and lock washers If you have plate laying around you could even put a reinforcing plate on it if you plan on hard bashing. Though the more you reinforce the frame, the more force gets transferred to it and the more likely it is to bend under extreme load. I learned in pipe support design that sometimes more rigid structures aren't necessary better than more flexible structures. Loads go to the most rigid point unless something breaks before the load gets there.
I think they are these. https://white-knuckleoffroad.com/product/jeep-wrangler-lj-2004-2006-rock-sliders/
There are not many options out there for LJs unless you want to drill into the body. These run from ~$450 bare metal and $610 powder coated depending on the tube you choose.
If you're worried about the drill and tap, take them off an run the long drill bit through the holes to the other side of the frame, then put a grade 8 bolt through the frame and fasten it to both sides with large and lock washers If you have plate laying around you could even put a reinforcing plate on it if you plan on hard bashing. Though the more you reinforce the frame, the more force gets transferred to it and the more likely it is to bend under extreme load. I learned in pipe support design that sometimes more rigid structures aren't necessary better than more flexible structures. Loads go to the most rigid point unless something breaks before the load gets there.
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Those certainly look like it. One difference I think I see in the pictures is that mine have three round supports along the length of the round tube to square tube plus the ends. The ones pictured have four.
My only thought on the self tapping bolts was that if I take them off and put them back on a few times it could loosen the tapped hole. I'll leave them on as long as I can, I do like them.
And it's not this one because it has 2 connections and I think it bolts to the 3 body mounts on each side using their bolts. That's why I kept looking. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NOZMCE/?tag=wranglerorg-20
They weigh 20lbs a piece less than the ones I linked to before so they are much lighter material.
I may ask around at a custom weld shop. I have a set I of heavy rock rails found for really cheap. I cleaned and painted them, but they are for a regular TJ. I might see if a shop could modify them to add the extra length or build new using them as a template. I should be able to flip what I found.
By the way, nice LJR. I'll stop derailing.
Good idea. I did it too! My avatar is of my silver '03 TJ and silver '04 LJ.
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Moved over from the other thread..... Yeah, here's my rock sliders that attach to frame.....I really would like to know who made them...
Like you, I wanted to removed the diamond plate body rocker guards, but can't get them off without taking the sliders off. I too don't want to loosen up the mounting as they are "ROCK" solid. Not sure if there are nutserts in frame or just self tappers.
Like you, I wanted to removed the diamond plate body rocker guards, but can't get them off without taking the sliders off. I too don't want to loosen up the mounting as they are "ROCK" solid. Not sure if there are nutserts in frame or just self tappers.