Figuring out all ze upgrades ...
Semi-finalized list of upgrades & parts. Work in progress.
| Upgrade | Parts | Price | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxillary Switches | |||
| Air Compressor | MORE ARB CKMTA12 Mounting Kit | $730 | ✗ |
| ARB Tire Inflation Kit | $35 | ✗ | |
| Body Upgrades | Maximus-3 Stringer Bar | $320 | ✗ |
| Xprite Eagle Eye Mesh Grille | $160 | ✗ | |
| Rugged Ridge Body Armor Kit | $240 | ✗ | |
| Camera | GoPro HERO4 BLACK | $500 | ✗ |
| GoPro RAM Claw Mount | $50 | ✗ | |
| GoPro Handlebar/Seatpost Mount | $20 | ✗ | |
| Carryovers | Pioneer AVH-4000NEX | $600 | ✓ |
| Escort Passport 9500IX | $500 | ✓ | |
| Escort 9500ix Mirror Mount | $35 | ✓ | |
| Escort Direct Wire SmartCord | $30 | ✓ | |
| Communications | |||
| Grab Handles | Surprise Straps | $100 | ✓ |
| Lift & Suspension | ✗ | ||
| Lighting | |||
| Winching Gear | Warn ZEON 10-S Winch | $1250 | ✗ |
| Maximus-3 Zeon Winch Setup | ✗ | ||
| Factor55 Hawse 1.5 Fairlead | $100 | ✗ | |
| Factor55 Prolink | $150 | ✗ | |
| Window Tint | 15% LLumar CTX (matched to factory tinting) | $140 | ✓ |
We've got lots of local 4x4/offroad shops. It's a big thing here.
| Shop | Contact | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Touch of Shade |
|
3609-12 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | M-F: 9AM - 6PM Sat: 9AM - 3PM Sun: Closed |
| Drive-In Audio Sound |
|
4335 Integrity Center Point Colorado Springs, CO 80917 | M-F: 9AM-7PM Sat: 9AM-6PM Sun: Closed |
| Predator 4WD | (719) 528-5790 [email protected] | 4260 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80907 | M-F: 8AM-5PM Sat: Closed Sun: Closed |
| 4Wheel Parts |
|
1749 S. Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80916 | M-F: 9AM-6PM Sat: 9AM-3PM Sun: Closed |
| Tanner 4-Wheel Drive | (719) 475-8057 [email protected] | 1920 East Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | M-F: 8AM - 6PM Sat: 8AM - 2PM Sun: Closed |
| R & R Off Road |
|
3721 E. Pikes Peak Colorado Springs, CO 80909 |
Online 4x4/offroad shops.
| Products | Shop | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OEM | Mopar | |
| * | ExtremeTerrain | great prices, premium parts |
| Amazon | the f'n wild west | |
| Teraflex | highend parts, expensive prices | |
| GoRecon | N/A | |
| CarID | various parts | |
| ARB | highend manufacturer parts & kits | |
| Mountain Offroad | jku arb twin compressor onboard mounting kit | |
| Rugged Ridge | ||
| Roof Racks | BajaRack | |
| Lights | Hella Lights | |
| JWSpeaker | ||
| KC Hilites | ||
| Headlight Upgrade | ||
| Winching Gear | Warn | highend winches |
| Factor55 | highend synthetic winching components | |
| Surprise Straps | highend, handmade paracord grab handles | |
| Tents | TepuiTents | expensive roof-top tents |
| Coolers | Yeti Coolers |
Some sites & guides I've found helpful.
- Project JK
- WayaLife JK FAQ
- Stock to Rock
- RubiTrux 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock Build
- Rubicon 2015 Hard Rock Loaded
- Toxic Crush Build
- Operation OverlanderZ Lysol
Per-subject notes on various components and upgrades.
- Parts
- Guides
Need AUX switches for lights & such.
- Rugged Ridge JK Aux Pillar
- SPOD SE
- http://www.otrattw.net/
- http://www.morris4x4center.com/spod-6-switch-panel-without-air-gauge-spod-600-0915.html
Stinger bar notes:
- safety (primary purpose)
- primary purpose is to prevent the jeep from tipping forward during a roll over
- a front rollover is the most hazardous type of rollover, commonly results in head injuries
- if jeep rolls frontward down a steep slope, weight of vehicle is thrown forward while it pivots on front bumper
- stinger bar causes jeep to roll to the side instead, resulting in a slower, less dangerous rollover
- protection
- prevents damage to the frontend due to collision, especially when being pushed or pulled
- protects the grill, winch, and lights
- utility
- can also be used as a ramp when traversing large obstacles
- can be used as a winch or toe strap anchor point in some situations
Stuff I already had from the truck.
I turned down the factory touchscreen/nav cause I had the Pioneer AVH-4000NEX. In retrospect, I shouldn't have - the 'reinstall cost' from Drive-In Audio Sound ended at $1100, after we had to install a second subwoofer under the driver seat (which limits how far down it can go), due to the proprietary factory wiring - and even after that, I still don't have an offline gps/maps solution (currently using apple maps, which requires celluar data).
On the first two trails I've been on, we've gone in and out of cellular service, making phones not a great option for reliable communications on the trail. Instead, I've been messing around comms over two-way radios. I've currently got a set of handheld BaoFeng GF-F8HP radios, but I'd like to mount something a little more permanent and reliable - specifically the TYT TH-9800 two-way radio.
- Simple CB Setup
- HAM HT Setup
- Misc
- http://www.quadratec.com/products/96080_213.htm
- http://www.quadratec.com/products/96080_1202.htm
- http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/ham-cb-antenna-mounting-on-jku-what-works-471433.html#post11579010
- http://hamworldinc.com/products/diamond-cr8900a-quad-band-mobile-antenna
- http://www.k0bg.com/images/pdf/mobile_vhf_ant.pdf
- https://www.rightchannelradios.com/
- http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=91472.0
- http://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-cb-ham-radios-128/here-where-you-should-mount-your-cb-ham-antennas-your-jeep-227276/
- https://www.rightchannelradios.com/blogs/selection-guides/18542243-cb-radios-for-jeeps
- http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/11684-Antenna-location-for-Jeep-Wrangler-with-roof-rack
- http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/9466-Communications-Antennas-mounted-on-front-bumper
- http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=73861.0
- L-Bracket 1255-B 3/4 Hole NMO Mount
- Browning WSPBR1015 Enclosed Nmo 3/4 Hole Mount
Still looking at stuff ...
All the lights.
| Light | Type | Size | Pattern | Lumens | Temp | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARB ARF32F Intensity | LED | Flood | 8200 | 6500K | 90W | |
| ARB AR21F Intensity | LED | Flood | 6950 | 6500K | 74W | |
| KC HiLITES | LED |
- Lantsun 7" 55w HID Xenon Angel Eye Headlights
- http://store.arbusa.com/Lights-C12.aspx
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNOklmB3TPE
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lri0DRh2V0U
- SmittyBilt Recovery Utility Tool
- Hi-Lift X-TREME Jack
- SmittyBilt Element Ramps
- The MAX Multipurpose Tool
- Recovery Gear Basics
- X-Jack Recovery of my FJ
- LROTV High Lift Jack Vs Air Jack
- Popular Mechanics Essential Offroad Gear
- technically not street legal
- A Touch Of Shade
- synthetic cable
- lighter than steel cable
- more expensive (about 2.5x) than steel cable
- synthetic cable doesn't stretch and recoil - it'll just break and fall
- generally 2.5X more expensive than
- requires more care than steel cable
- parts