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Jersey Shore 2016 JK Build

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK Builds (2007-2017)' started by JKBob 25, Mar 26, 2017.

  1. Oct 9, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    Good thing were only talking about coupling with Fernco otherwise it's NSFW. No matter which one you choose some pressure never hurts to make sure it stays in nice and tight. For best results it's better to have a tight fit rather than have it slip out. You may need some lube to get the rubber into the OEM rubber hole .
     
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  2. Oct 9, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    Me thinks i was tired and missed some sarcasm
     
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  3. Oct 9, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    Not even going to go there aggrex. LMFAO. :rofl:

    Sorry Chris4x4. What my brain was thinking. Was not what my fingers typed. Tired too. :pout:
     
  4. Oct 10, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    That is one very nice ride JKBob. Really, much to nice to go driving around in the sewers. You could get a chevy for that. That ought to get something started!! LATER
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  5. Oct 10, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    Thank you ziggy. It gets me around. Yeah, I could get a Chevy. But it wouldn't be a Jeep. :jeep:.
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    So back on subject. And I will post upgrade to rubber bumpers. Owe ya one aggrex.

    Next upgrade. Flat fender flares. Painted. Going to check around with a couple Body Shops. If I can rattle can them cheaper. I'm very confident in my rattling skills. They'll look great. Unfortunately, final product probably not till later winter, early spring.....Here on the East Coast. We have a winter.....sometimes. lolll. And it's best to paint in warmer temps.

    I'll be back....
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2017 at 12:15 AM
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    Nice looking JK.
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    Forgot to take a pic. I will asap. But, thanks to aggrex and his suggestion. Picked up the Ferncos and slipped them over the OEM bumpers. Had to cut'em down a bit. But I picked up longer than I thought I needed intentionally. After installation when I closed the tail gate. It sounded much more solid. Thanks aggrex for the suggestion. :hattip:

    This is an easy and cheap DIY upgrade if your running larger tires on a stock spare tire carrier. It seemed to take some pressure off the tail gate. Just my observation at this point. Will still keep an eye on the tail gate. Again. Aggrex. Thank you.

    I'm a mechanic by no stretch of the imagination. I'm a weekend DIY yourselfer. Always looked at it this way. If I don't know how to do it. There's a book out there that will tell me how to. And thats how i learned. Ive had a bunch of Chevys, a Ford, a Fiat, and an XJ Jeep Cherokee. And always picked their Hanes Manuals. And read them. No...seriously. I read them. These days...we have the Internet. And thanks to that. And this site...I'm still learning. And I'm sure I will continue to learn. Gotta love it. Anyway......aggrex.....Thank you.
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    Don't recall you mentioned what triggered replacing the OEM soft top. Just because there was a stain or was there a defect or did the QT had better features or you just had some spare coin?
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2017 at 6:19 PM
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    Spare coin....Yeah right. Took like 3 weeks to save up the cash for the top. And no, no questionable stains on the OEM Top. Loll. Its in excellent condition. Because the Jeep was a loaner, im sure it wasnt pampered. And the windows arent excatly perfect. But, with 3 new tinted windows. And what i would take for it from a member here. Its still very cheap. Before you ask. I have it listed in this site for 500. And CL for 550. It take 300 from a member. Im never going to use it again. And if i can help out a member. Its a win win. And, its an upgrade I've wanted to do for some time.
    I like the fastback style. The fact that it's frameless also appealed to me. And I like the sunrider feature with this top. My OEM has it too. But that top I had to climb up on the jeep and "s" folds it under. The Adventure Top opens sitting in the drivers seat, just push it open. And it "s" folds on its own. Now with the Adventure Top, I can't go 100% topless. What it takes to take the deck completely off, isn't worth it. But with the sunrider open. It's like 95% topless. A small issue I can deal with.
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    Stay tuned. Looking forward to this upgrade. Had the kit for almost 3 weeks now. But, it came without the mounting hardware.:annoyed: Just my luck. Have it now, and looking to install this weekend. Prepping for 2 weeks .:stirthepot:. Hope I get the look I want. Ahh...It's only money right......
    :popcorn:
     
  12. Nov 21, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    Something in this pic?

    jk-jeep.jpg
     
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  13. Nov 21, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Humm. Could be. I'm impressed aggrex. Your memory is very impressive. :hattip:.
    Check back. Same Bat station.....same bat channel......
     
  14. Dec 3, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Not going into all the details. But between not receiving all the mounting hardware, unfinished product, and having to redrill almost all the predrilled mounting holes. Took 2 weeks to finally get these mounted. Not a perfect bolt up. But the best i could do considering I had to push, pull, and contort these and redrill mounting holes to get them mounted. I've been in contact with the manufacture and Quadratec. Both want pics before during and after.
    It was my bad. I had them painted without looking at them. Took them right to a local body shop that gave me a great price to have them painted. So i left them. Bottom line. Yeah, my bad. Should have test fit them. But to do that. I'd have to run Flareless for like 2 weeks or more risking tickets. Anyway. Heres the end result.20171203_144202.jpg 20171203_144229.jpg
     
  15. Dec 3, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    I see 35s in my future. Need to fill in the wheel wells. :curls:.
     
  16. Dec 3, 2017 at 8:47 PM
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    Looks like a great job with the flat fenders. There's so much room in them wheel wells why stop at 35s?
     
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  17. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:12 AM
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    Looks great! I don't think the 33's look too small at all.
     
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  18. Dec 4, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    I did consider 37s.....for a second or two. Reason for going with 35s. I'm getting 20 mpg with the 33s. 35s, I might drop to 19.5 mpg.. 37s I think is pushing it. Although a regearing is in my future. Not looking to at this point. 35s will fill in the wheel wells nicely and keep the 33s stance. And keep my 25 mile drive to work. Affordable, gas wise.

    Just a :thumbsup: to @OFFGRID. He suggested these fender flares. I love 'em dude. Look great painted.
     
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  19. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    First pic is of the Jeep with 33s.
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    This is with the newly installed 35s. Big difference.
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    Next on the list. HD spare carrier and hinge.
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    You ride looks great. I love seeing the fenders match the body. It is a much cleaner look.
     
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