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 …
Tag: mod’s
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, …
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 …
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 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.
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