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  1. MattJ

    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Awesome jscherb - I have been checking daily (ok hourly) for these posts from SEMA from you! Keep 'em coming . . .
  2. MattJ

    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    Cut another 200 pounds. I put the water tank back on to make sure it fits with the side mirror on the half door. I am now 400 pounds under the GAWR (before I get in), so this should be a good configuration for trail runs.
  3. MattJ

    Mr heater buddy heaters in tents overnight

    Sounds like an interesting product - I spent some time on the Eva-Dry website. One question: if I plan to leave some of the side flaps open on the tent when using the Mr. Buddy heater, with the dehumidifier products still work? I understand that they would absorb moisture great for a tent that...
  4. MattJ

    Genesis G-Screen Mounting Location in JKU

    I did the A-pillar, with advice from Shane at Genesis (a GREAT guy). He suggested that this location allows me to walk by the Jeep and check the battery levels easily from outside the vehicle. Perfect for when I am camping with my fridge and external stereo speakers running off the deep-cycle...
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    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    Lots of great perspectives here - and lots to think about. Two questions about the door stickers that I am hoping someone can clarify: 1) Why do the two GAWRs listed for the axles add up to more than the total GAWR? Front is 2,775 pounds and rear is 3,200 pounds, but the total is listed at...
  6. MattJ

    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    Here's a photo of the ball joint kit I carry on trail runs. I've seen them break in the woods, and it's not an easy fix if you don't have a joint press with you. Also - I figured out an obvious way to cut another 175 pounds for upcoming trail runs: switch to the soft top! Since my roof rack is...
  7. MattJ

    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    Good points. I have some moderate/hard trail runs coming up, so I removed the roof top tent and the bazooka cargo tube yesterday. That takes me back down to 5,500 pounds, with 200 pounds to spend on myself and recovery gear before I hit the 5,700 pound GAWR. If I don't eat for two days, I can...
  8. MattJ

    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    Thanks for all of the suggestions and advice! Lots to think about. I wanted to offer a couple clarifications in response to questions: 1) The empty side panels are the jerry can carriers that jscherb designed, but I modified them to include a quick-disconnect feature and a horizontal mounting...
  9. MattJ

    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    The "bazooka cargo tube" for fishing gear was my buddy's idea . . . I decided to steal it! And of course, I had to make mine bigger. It's a great way to carry half a dozen rods with reels attached when you have kids in the back and are heading for fishing spots that the minivans can't reach . . .
  10. MattJ

    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    It's a conduit carrier that I use to carry extra gear when I take my kids fishing and camping. I call it my "bazooka cargo tube". There's usually no room left in the Jeep for my own gear once the kids finish packing the cargo area . . .
  11. MattJ

    Is my Jeep too heavy?

    My 2016 Rubicon weighs 5,800 pounds without any people or cargo in it. The 5,800 pounds includes half a tank of gas, my five 35" tires, AEV bumpers, skid plating, roof rack, roof top tent and other accessories. I have an AEV 3.5-inch DualSport SC suspension system with frequency-tuned...
  12. MattJ

    AEV Bumper Water Tank: Gravity Spigot

    Well, I learned that a 1/2" CTS (copper tube sizing) is 5/8" outside diameter, which is exactly what I was looking for! Here are the photos of the upgraded t-junction. I still have to fill both side tanks separately, but this upgrade looks a lot cleaner and actually wedges inside the bumper...
  13. MattJ

    AEV Bumper Water Tank: Gravity Spigot

    I just ordered these. Looks like I will have four extra to spare. PM me if you want me to send you one!
  14. MattJ

    AEV Bumper Water Tank: Gravity Spigot

    I didn't mention it in my post, but there ARE two separate tanks with my configuration. Due to the t-junction I installed, the fluid pressure isn't strong enough to allow me to fill both tanks from one side. So I had to drill a cap into the other side tank and fill it separately. The spigot...
  15. MattJ

    Pressurize my AEV bumper tanks? Need some advice!

    Closing off this thread. I decided to go with a gravity spigot instead. Photos are here: http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/183787-AEV-Bumper-Water-Tank-Gravity-Spigot
  16. MattJ

    AEV Bumper Water Tank: Gravity Spigot

    I've always wanted to use the water tanks in my AEV rear bumper, but couldn't stand the thought of hassling with the hand-pump dispenser that is required to squirt the water out of the tanks. So I spliced a spigot onto the connector hose at the lowest point. The spigot tucks up inside the...
  17. MattJ

    Request for Ideas: Hanging Pull Out Fridge Slide

    I gotta say, since I hatched this idea this morning, I can't stop thinking about how great this design might be. Think about it: a rock-solid cargo rack with a slide-out mechanism for a fridge that hangs right below it. No need to bolt or anchor anything to the floor or sides of the cargo area...
  18. MattJ

    Request for Ideas: Hanging Pull Out Fridge Slide

    I have a Olympic 4x4 cargo rack in the back of my JK that is supported by horizontal bolts that I drilled into my roll bars. So the rack is extremely solid and can support a LOT of weight with no sag. I want to install a fridge, but have only 20 inches of clearance under the rack. And I have...
  19. MattJ

    Genesis Dual Battery System: Install Photos

    Awesome rig - do you have another thread with more photos from different angles? I REALLY like the style of the build.
  20. MattJ

    Genesis Dual Battery System: Install Photos

    I installed the G Screen into my A pillar today. Took less than an hour:
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