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Jan 22
Back Shooting!
It’s good to be back shooting. I took a look and my last time out to practice shooting was August of 2014. Except for getting out to the range for a short while in 2016 for a sighting check on my game rifles and a couple of shots at game, I haven’t fired a rifle …
Jun 06
Modification #21 (trektop rear window hold)
I was looking for an easy way to roll up and hold the rear window of my TrekTop NX up while driving. I thought about using Velcro, but that meant stitching and or gluing to the top. Then I thought of what’s shown in the pictures. It works great. The ‘hook’ just passes through the …
Jun 01
Modification #20 (mirrors on tube doors)
I finally finished the finish 🙂 for the tube door mirrors. They came in chrome, but I sprayed them with the black ‘hammered finish’ Rust-Oleum. Since only one bold was used to affix the mirror to the door, I used QuikSteel Steel Reinforced Epoxy Putty to reinforce the attachment. I also cut the excess bolt …
May 28
Modification #19 (front grill inserts)
I’ve been wanting to add some mesh behind the front grill, but there just aren’t enough hours in the day for the DIY project. Since I had a discount I could apply I purchased the “Perforated Mesh Grille” (sku 11401.32) from Morris 4×4 Center. It was easy to install and looks great.
May 13
Modification #18 (tube doors)
I ended up getting the “Steinjager Front and Rear Tube Doors“, Gloss Black, Set of 4, from Morris 4×4 Center. These are inexpensive doors and for the most part serve me well. Following are some notes and observations you may find helpful if you are looking for tube doors for your Wrangler. They are inexpensive, …
Oct 15
Safe Running (phone app’s)
Four Apps for Running Safety (link to Runners World article) I use the Road ID application as earlier I had purchased the Road ID bracelet and full service subscription that will give first responders access to all my contact, health history, and insurance information. The application is easy to use and flexible. I use Road …
Sep 22
Modification #17 (locking fuel door cover)
I finally got on the “Rugged Ridge Locking Fuel Door Cover, Steel – Black” (SKU 11229.03) from Morris 4X4 Center. The steel is hard. They supply four self tapping screws (not enough) with which you are to simply screw the cover over and onto the existing ring. I don’t see how the self tapping screws …