Recent content by Jeep4Life

Hey everyone, I have my Smittybilt XRC Gen2 rear bumper coming in next week and I thought I'd get ahead of the game and build my wiring harness for the rear bumper backup lights. I've researched how to build a wiring harness, but as I'm new to wiring (and soldering.......OMG I had to practice...

I just upgraded my 2019 JLU Sahara halogen turn signal and drl's to LEDs from Diode Dynamics. What a difference!!! I thought i'd have to use the resistors to prevent hyperflashing and errors but there were none! The install was super easy as well. Done in less than 20 minutes.

I missed topless Tuesday, but does undressed friday work lol? First time taking the doors and top off of my jeep. What a rush driving like that!

I just picked up rugged ridge's spartacus hd tailgate hinge and spare tire carrier kit, so I can mount my new wheels and 33/1250/17 tires. It was an easy, clean install that took a few hours - this is coming from someone who has never previously so much as unscrewed a lug nut in his life...

Started with the Quake LED 9 Headlights and 4" Fog Lights about 3 weeks taking the Jeep home. Then came the Smittybilt SRC Gen2 Front Bumper - yes I know Smitty bulit has quality issues on some products but I couldn't help myself...I really liked the style of them. 2 months later I'm jonesing...

I just picked up new wheels and tires (kmc holeshot 17x9" and 33/1250/17 nitto mud grapplers). The combined weight per wheel and tire is approximately 100lbs. Does anyone have any input on whether the DV8 or Aries brand spare tire carrier's will do the job and whether one brand is better than...

I've wanted a jeep since I was the driving age. I finally bought one 20-some years later and now I keep thinking two things. 1 - all the fun i'm going to have with my Jeep, for years to come. 2 - why did I wait so long to pull the trigger on buying a Jeep!