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Sep 19
Modification #15 (trek top)
Today I installed the “Bestop Trektop NX Soft Top with Tinted Side & Rear Windows – Black Diamond (SKU 56823-35)” that I obtained, as usual, from Morris 4X4 Center. The installation took me longer than the quoted 2 hours. It took me more like 4. And then it really isn’t complete, as the fabric is …
Sep 15
Modification #14 (tailgate organizer)
Today I also got the Bestop RoughRider Tailgate Organizer (Black, #54136-35) installed. As with much of my purchases I ordered through Morris 4X4 Center. I absolutely love these bags. The installation was simple and straight forward. No drilling on the Jeep was required, the assembly simply replaces the plastic access panel on the tailgate. The …
Sep 15
Modification #13 (hi-lift jack)
The 36″ Hi-Lift Jack (HL364), with the Hi-Lift Handle Keeper (HL-HKB), was installed using Rugged Ridge Off Road Jack Mounting Bracket (Textured Black, #11586.01) from Morris 4X4 Center. The jack is, obviously, the high quality you would expect from Hi-Lift. The Rugged Ridge (RR) mounting bracket is likewise the high quality you would expect from …
Sep 14
Savage Race Results, Dallas 2015 (Grandview, TX)
Simply an excellent race. The linked Excel file contains the race results scraped from the source PDF provided by Savage. You can now sort the standings however you wish. Link to Excel file: 2015-09-12 Savage Race Results
Sep 06
Modification #12 (blind spot mirror)
A simple stick-on mirror from Auto Zone, but it works and gives easy visibility. I’ve had the smaller mirror before and while it worked you had to look closely, which took more time and effort than just turning your head. This larger mirror works with just a glance. I like it.
Sep 05
Modification #11 (rear head rest spring removal)
Short story: The rear head rests will lay back and out of sight unless needed. The modification provides a tremendous increase in rearward visibility. When there are passengers in the back seat then simply raise the head rests into position where they will lock in place and work as normal. Details: The video (see link …
Sep 05
Modification #10 (trailer hitch)
It’s nice that Jeep has a steel framework right behind the bumper. It makes installing a hitch simple. The hitch from Rugged Ridge came with the wiring harness that tapped into the nearby tail light. Can’t beat easy.
Sep 05
Modification #9 (floor mats)
Okay, so not really a “modification”, but an addition nevertheless. The cloth floor mats were nice, but plain. Being black they also showed everything. I’m not sure these will be any better, but at least I can easily take them out and spray them off after getting in all muddy. They were about 4 inches …
Sep 05
Modification #8 (door guards)
Today I placed on the edge trim on the doors. Now if/when the doors blow or swing open into another vehicle then hopefully this will prevent any damage. Plus, it looks nice. I purchased the strips at Auto Zone. It took two packages to get all four doors and the rear gate.