Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Wheeling or wrenching? I'd rather wheel! :beer:
Hope the trip is epic. :victory:
Hope the trip is epic. :victory:
"Bruce" the 2014 Jeep JKUR Build Thread
- Thread starter KlausVanWinkle
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KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
I was supposed to go to Anza Borrego this weekend, but everyone in my 4x4 group (formerly a Land Cruiser group) bailed except for the two local guys. So I too bailed to stay home and finish up all these half finished Jeep projects.
I use Socal Tear Drops 5lb propane tank bracket and some Powertank clamps to mount my propane tank to the Ps rear rollbar.
I reinstalled my cross member skid plate. Still makes a grinding noise when accelerating but at least I know it's just the exhaust hitting the skid.
Since I installed the rear bumper, one extra piece has been haunting me. Today, I finally found its home. It's a reinforcing plate for the rear PS corner. I noticed the DS one today. I assume they're to strengthen the corners where you're most likely to hit.
I installed the Maximus 3 winch mount and fairlead centering plate, as well as a winch-line stopper. The mount was harder to install than I expected. In Jeep's infinite wisdom, the fairlead mount on the RubiconX bumper is offset. I had to cut it larger to center my winch. The Warn XD9000i winch just barely fits between the OEM vacuum pump mount, the PS frame rail, and the front of the grill. The winch controller cap strap actually scratches the grill, so I put a piece of tape there. I'd like to figure out a way to cut the stock gap filler panel to cover up the vacuum pump and wiring some.
I finished repainting my winch last weekend. The previous owner also had it mounted to their front bumper. Years of living next to the ocean had taken its toll on the winch's aluminum body. So I wire wheeled everything down, and repainted it with self etching primer, wheel paint, clear coat, and 500-degree engine enamel for the drum. It turned out okay. Like all of my builds, I'm sure I could have done a better job if I had a better space to work on it. Painting on the roof is not ideal. I'll have to order a some new decals for it in the coming weeks.
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I use Socal Tear Drops 5lb propane tank bracket and some Powertank clamps to mount my propane tank to the Ps rear rollbar.
I reinstalled my cross member skid plate. Still makes a grinding noise when accelerating but at least I know it's just the exhaust hitting the skid.
Since I installed the rear bumper, one extra piece has been haunting me. Today, I finally found its home. It's a reinforcing plate for the rear PS corner. I noticed the DS one today. I assume they're to strengthen the corners where you're most likely to hit.
I installed the Maximus 3 winch mount and fairlead centering plate, as well as a winch-line stopper. The mount was harder to install than I expected. In Jeep's infinite wisdom, the fairlead mount on the RubiconX bumper is offset. I had to cut it larger to center my winch. The Warn XD9000i winch just barely fits between the OEM vacuum pump mount, the PS frame rail, and the front of the grill. The winch controller cap strap actually scratches the grill, so I put a piece of tape there. I'd like to figure out a way to cut the stock gap filler panel to cover up the vacuum pump and wiring some.
I finished repainting my winch last weekend. The previous owner also had it mounted to their front bumper. Years of living next to the ocean had taken its toll on the winch's aluminum body. So I wire wheeled everything down, and repainted it with self etching primer, wheel paint, clear coat, and 500-degree engine enamel for the drum. It turned out okay. Like all of my builds, I'm sure I could have done a better job if I had a better space to work on it. Painting on the roof is not ideal. I'll have to order a some new decals for it in the coming weeks.
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KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Anyone been to Death Valley recently? I'm considering getting out there to check out these wild flowers.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Hey, the pictures showed up! Yesterday when I checked the thread, they weren't there.
Great work! Came out looking awesome. :victory:
From what I've *read*, somewhere in 2015, the bumper was changed so it would fit a center mounted winch.
So the fairlead slot would be center mounted on the new bumpers.
I haven't been out to Death Valley, but after going through the Mojave Desert and seeing the amazing color, one thing I'd highly recommend is a good camera.
Man, the colors just blow out.
Great work! Came out looking awesome. :victory:
From what I've *read*, somewhere in 2015, the bumper was changed so it would fit a center mounted winch.
So the fairlead slot would be center mounted on the new bumpers.
I haven't been out to Death Valley, but after going through the Mojave Desert and seeing the amazing color, one thing I'd highly recommend is a good camera.
Man, the colors just blow out.
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Thanks!. If the foglights are any indication, my bumpers are from 2014. It had the updated cut out per Maximus-3's instructions. But it still required a good deal of cutting. Honestly I'd rather if have been the earlier version that you can cut out with a 1.75" hole saw. My cut is terrible. Luckily the filler plate hides it.
We went to Mojave road around late April last year and were amazed at the colors. Might be time to check out Death Valley's.
Yeah google photos has turned into a nightmare. Sharing the image URL doesn't seem to work anymore. And they removed all their editting tools. And the auto backup from my phone doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm going to have to migrate to another service, AGAIN.
We went to Mojave road around late April last year and were amazed at the colors. Might be time to check out Death Valley's.
Yeah google photos has turned into a nightmare. Sharing the image URL doesn't seem to work anymore. And they removed all their editting tools. And the auto backup from my phone doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm going to have to migrate to another service, AGAIN.
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Just ran into the same thing too
Took me about 30 minutes to figure it out the other night. I ended up finding a back door via my Picassa albums (which is going away for good in May) to upload and edit, then publish/share to myself in google photos. What a PITA.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
I've been using Photobucket for WF, but it really drags down the system with all the ads and pop-up windows. I've *read* most of that goes away for paying members.
The cool part of this forum is the direct picture upload, making it real easy, and they stay with the posts no matter what happens to the other servers.
Many thanks to the kind owners of this forum. :beer:
The cool part of this forum is the direct picture upload, making it real easy, and they stay with the posts no matter what happens to the other servers.
Many thanks to the kind owners of this forum. :beer:
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Just ran into the same thing too
My album is shared. I don't understand what it's doing. If I go into the editor and inspect source and find the file url, that works.
I can never get the direct upload to work. And I used the Google editting tools a lot. Really bummed they're gone. The issue was that they only worked with Chrome browser. But who cares? Let us Chrome users continue to enjoy them while you figure it out for other browsers. I'm sick of Google and Apple simplifying-away features that more hardcore users rely on.
locrwln
Expedition Leader
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Finally got these new lights mounted and wired up. I forgot what a pain wiring is. Made me rethink my OBA plans. I should probably go with something plug and play. We're heading to Death Valley this weekend to check out the #SuperBloom. First trip out with the new sleeping pads/bags, FauxTrax, Bumpers, Partner Stove and Lights.
*Let me know if these images are working. I can't get the photo uploader or the retrieve remote file for local reference to work. After selecting a photo to upload, there's no button or anything to finish the process. And when checking the retrieve option, nothing gets posted.
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*Let me know if these images are working. I can't get the photo uploader or the retrieve remote file for local reference to work. After selecting a photo to upload, there's no button or anything to finish the process. And when checking the retrieve option, nothing gets posted.
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Finally got these new lights mounted and wired up. I forgot what a pain wiring is. Made me rethink my OBA plans. I should probably go with something plug and play. We're heading to Death Valley this weekend to check out the #SuperBloom. First trip out with the new sleeping pads/bags, FauxTrax, Bumpers, Partner Stove and Lights.
*Let me know if these images are working. I can't get the photo uploader or the retrieve remote file for local reference to work. After selecting a photo to upload, there's no button or anything to finish the process. And when checking the retrieve option, nothing gets posted.
Can't wait to hear what you think about those lights. I'd like to add some aux lighting for distance off road, but I'm not looking to spend a small fortune considering I will likely use them 3-4x per year. Did you pick them up off ebay or Amazon? The Amazon seller I saw with those had some weird customer photos that made it look very different than the ones you have which are the ones I prefer.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Aaaaack! Me neither!
Man, we're missing out on all the good stuff! :elkgrin:
Hmmm maybe because Klaus and I use the same photo hosting I'm the only other one who can see the pics? Man you guys are missing out - Kate Upton never looked so good!! :Wow1: