Best DIY jk mods??

GraniteCrystal · Nov 13, 2016

Leatherman mount - http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?32769-GraniteCrystal-build-thread&p=621404&viewfull=1#post621404

Gobi wind noise dampener - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=663904

Fishing pole mounts - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=665190

Tie-down storage - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=690302

3rd brake light relocation - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=731398

Hammock hanging system - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=735653

Driver's seat storage - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=738283

notnalc68 · Nov 13, 2016

There are some good DIY ways to isolate larger tires on the stock tire carrier...

35 on stock tire carrier
Another spare tire bump stop solution. Rubber stoppers from Lowes to extend the factory ones. By Clark Collins. See link below pics

http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=433660

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tiecka533 · Nov 15, 2016

NecessaryEvil said:
Pretty good idea. Nice and simple.

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Thanks

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World Traveler 76 · Jan 5, 2017

rockredjk02 said:
Any ideas? I've already painted the wheels and chopped the stock bumper

I've done allot to my 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock, still haven't joined the lifted crowd yet as I am debating rim/tire choices first. In the meantime I have tackled the electronics.

Yesterday, I spent about one hour installing a third brake light in the removable hard top. After about $25 worth of parts (LED brake lights from Amazon, wire, quick trailer disconnects, and connectors), I'm amazed that Jeep wouldn't offer this as a option.

Once I installed the light bar, I then moved to creating an 3rd brake light out of a string of LEDs and an old plastic oil catch tray (clean) which mounts behind the 5th wheel. All in all I probably spent $30 on the LED string lights from my local auto parts store. Since this set of lights are wired directly to the stock light wires, the disconnect inside the rear door allows me to use or not use when I chose.

Over all the 3rd brake light above the rear glass is a very easy project, once you get over the nerves of drilling into your top. Of everything I have done so far (sPod, windshield lights, bumper lights, rock lights, on board Air compressor, grab bars, rear view camera), this mod seems to be what should have come from the factory.

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GraniteCrystal · Jan 5, 2017

Emergency pull cord for cargo area
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?p=816212

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Mike_JK_Houston_711 · Jan 5, 2017

Just a fun one. But one I love nonetheless.

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GraniteCrystal · Jan 5, 2017

Mike_JK_Houston_711 said:
Just a fun one. But one I love nonetheless.
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I like that. Want to do something similar for my license plate delete.

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AllAmericanInfidel · Jan 5, 2017

GraniteCrystal said:
Emergency pull cord for cargo area
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?p=816212

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That's an awesome idea! Going to have to use that one, especially handy when running a rear jump seat! Excellent mod brother!

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GraniteCrystal · Jan 5, 2017

AllAmericanInfidel said:
That's an awesome idea! Going to have to use that one, especially handy when running a rear jump seat! Excellent mod brother!

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Thanks!

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BananaJeep · Jan 5, 2017

GraniteCrystal said:
Leatherman mount - http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?32769-GraniteCrystal-build-thread&p=621404&viewfull=1#post621404

Gobi wind noise dampener - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=663904

Fishing pole mounts - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=665190

Tie-down storage - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=690302

3rd brake light relocation - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=731398

Hammock hanging system - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=735653

Driver's seat storage - http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=738283

That leatherman mount is cool. Great idea. Will be doing that later tonight! Thanks :thumb:

GraniteCrystal · Jan 5, 2017

BananaJeep said:
That leatherman mount is cool. Great idea. Will be doing that later tonight! Thanks :thumb:

Thanks! I really like having it in the Jeep at all times, tucked out of the way.

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ajeepthing · Apr 28, 2017

Mirrors on the vents for going doorless.

Led backup light.

Axe mounted to hood and diy limb risers.

Paint the interior trim.

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Frydaddy · Apr 28, 2017

Are we doing good, or cheap? Here's a nice mix of both.

Center console Switch Mod. 3/4" amazon switches, and cut the metal tabs to fit over the circuit board.

RAM Ball mount phone holder. The faux allen head screw comes right out, easy to replace.

Cargo bay power. Lets face it, the best work comes from behind!

Extending light platform. great for antennas and brake lights. Light all around, not just ahead.

Real onboard air. Tank underneath, and compressor in LR quarter panel. Quiet and hidden.

Conduit Grab bars. Easy to build, and cheap on the wallet.

Diff cover guards. Protects the cover, and good welding practice.

elgordomucho · Apr 28, 2017

Frydaddy said:
Are we doing good, or cheap? Here's a nice mix of both.

Cargo bay power. Lets face it, the best work comes from behind!
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Is there a write up for this somewhere? I really want to do it!

Frydaddy · Apr 28, 2017

elgordomuch said:
Is there a write up for this somewhere? I really want to do it!

I dont have any pictures, but i can add a few details.

The Inverter has been replaced with a 750W/1000W inverter. I got power to the rear by using some 4 gauge jumper cable wire and a 150A breaker near the battery. (If you run the numbers, it doesnt add up, but i'm not running the inverter full bore.) The cable was routed through a sealed hole above the battery on the firewall, then under the paneling along the passengers side.

The outlets are in odd positions to get around the roll bar and seat belt hardware. I have them on a 20A fuse, fed from the inverter source.

I plan on building a modular Power system, with Anderson plugs front and rear, and a secondary battery in the cargo area. It can disconnect easily to become a jump box. Obviously that will require a relay contactor on the jumper cable power line.

SilverBack775 · Apr 28, 2017

Fenders for sure, I just cut up my fenders and used a jigsaw. My jeep is silver so I bought a couple cans of silver paint for plastic. And they look pretty good actually! Oh and another thing. Not really a diy so much. But they have cabin filters for jeep Jk's a pack of 2. Just take out your glovebox and turn your ac recurculation on and it will open up the top plastic piece and drop both filters in. Kinda cool!

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Tylersilverjku · Apr 29, 2017

SilverBack775 said:
Fenders for sure, I just cut up my fenders and used a jigsaw. My jeep is silver so I bought a couple cans of silver paint for plastic. And they look pretty good actually! Oh and another thing. Not really a diy so much. But they have cabin filters for jeep Jk's a pack of 2. Just take out your glovebox and turn your ac recurculation on and it will open up the top plastic piece and drop both filters in. Kinda cool!

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I have a silver jeep too and have been considering the same thing, would you post a couple pictures? I'd love to see them!

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