My Dozer

[JKFlyer]

Other little things I've done are cut the fencing sword antenna and paint it black, Northridge interior lights and rr hood latches. The led lights are a big improvement and the hood latches fixed the hood flutter and look a lot better.

Nice build so far. I also got the north ridge lights....they are awesome

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[olram30]

I see a mini rubicat on our way!!
Bad ass rig brotha

Thanks man. Still got a ways to go.. some day I'll get it the way I want, but I don't think there is a end to having a jeep..

 

[olram30]

Nice build so far. I also got the north ridge lights....they are awesome

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Yeah, 25 bucks or something . I want some for the white jeep, but Northridge said they might not work on 14's.

 

[JKFlyer]

Yeah, 25 bucks or something . I want some for the white jeep, but Northridge said they might not work on 14's.

Yup..25ish. Amazing how such a cheap mod is so noticeable!

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[JKbrick]

Other little things I've done are cut the fencing sword antenna and paint it black, Northridge interior lights and rr hood latches. The led lights are a big improvement and the hood latches fixed the hood flutter and look a lot better.

How did you cut the antenna down and how short is too short? I know that is a loaded question!

 

[olram30]

How did you cut the antenna down and how short is too short? I know that is a loaded question!

You pop the ball on the end off with visegrips and pliers. Then cut some off, I don't remember how much I cut off. I'm out of town right now. Then file down the end so the ball fits and hammer it back on. Then paint. I have the same radio reception and also have satellite radio. I need to do it on the white jeep, I'll take some pictures. Pretty easy.

 

[JKbrick]

Thanks, I was going to do my work truck too since I get free washes

 

[olram30]

Load resistors came in for the tail lights. Doing a little test fit. I'm going to go buy a hole saw to cut out the lights. Looking in there and there is some brace or something. be easier with a 4.5" hole saw.

 

[olram30]

Taped up, and too late to turn back! The astro nutsert tool is a must! Just need to start in the wiring now..

 

[olram30]

Got stuff ready to tackle the wiring. Just going to cut the old pig tail off and solder on to the new light.

 

[olram30]

Not sure if this will help anybody, but the wiring goes
White w/purple= running
White w/green= back up lights
White w/yellow= brake and turn.
Black= ground.
Or so at least I hope.lol.

 

[olram30]

Well, ran out of time. But I got the passenger side done! Guess I gotta drive with one side only.lol

 

[olram30]

Crazy how much you have to cut out!

 

[Sharkey]

Crazy how much you have to cut out!

Lol. Looking good. It feels a bit weird doesn't it (taking a saw to perfectly good sheet metal.)

 

[olram30]

Gonna order evo protek skids and probably rims this month. Trying to debate between slabs or the new chamber rims. Probably go with slabs since they are cheaper. Need to decide on a winch also, thinking of getting a q series from quadratech until I can get a warn power plant.

 

[olram30]

Lol. Looking good. It feels a bit weird doesn't it (taking a saw to perfectly good sheet metal.)

Little bit nerve racking! Hopefully tomorrow I can finish. I'm just glad every nutsert went in ok. Didn't have to drill any out and redo.

 

[hinrichs]

Looks good man, im waiting for it to warm up a little more to start my skin install. Did you paint them yourself? or have them coated? Also once the holes are drilled, are they easy to get back on or do you have to use straps and clamps to re-align them?

I have the quadratec winch with synthetic line that has been perfect for me so far for the ammount it gets used. I was going to get a powerplant but decided the money could go to more things, and ended up just upgrading my compressor instead.

 

[olram30]

Looks good man, im waiting for it to warm up a little more to start my skin install. Did you paint them yourself? or have them coated? Also once the holes are drilled, are they easy to get back on or do you have to use straps and clamps to re-align them?

I have the quadratec winch with synthetic line that has been perfect for me so far for the ammount it gets used. I was going to get a powerplant but decided the money could go to more things, and ended up just upgrading my compressor instead.

I followed mtg's directions. Strap from door latch to tail gate latch. Clamp in the tail light hole and one in the bottom corner. Drilled the holes with the skins on. I used self etching primer, then coat of black paint, then coat of rustolium bed liner. Then put silicone and started from the door end. One bolt at a time and work your way back. Maybe a clamp to nudge the last three bolts.
I live in a little town in Wyoming, no powder coaters here.
I think I may go that route with the winch.

 

[hinrichs]

yeah there arnt any coaters close to me, well that have decent pricing i should say, so im gonna attempt to paint them myself with some color matched paint instead. My guy thats good isnt used to doing larger jeep things and is like and hour and a half away which is annoying.

 

[olram30]

yeah there arnt any coaters close to me, well that have decent pricing i should say, so im gonna attempt to paint them myself with some color matched paint instead. My guy thats good isnt used to doing larger jeep things and is like and hour and a half away which is annoying.

Color matched will look good! I'd wait to paint till after you have them fitted and holes drilled. Those straps will take the paint off. Got to torque down good to get them bastards snug.lol