Gear's Baja JK Thread

[Gear]

CaliCruiser wrote "I might have missed it but what are you using for rock lights?"

On the Jeep I am using lights purchased from Walmart. They are called Burners and cost $15.00 for a pair. On the trailer I am using two lights on the driver side facing the passenger side. These are some cheep rectangular 55 watt lights that I picked up at the local AutoZone.

Rock lights on the BajaJK and the Chaser #15

Light tucked inside bumper

Close up of the light

 

[jwhutch]

Cool Jeep. Do you have any closeups of the antennas you have on the back? I would be interested. Thanks

 

[gprubicon]

Nice rig how do you like the trailer after a few days out

 

[Gear]

Ventura911 wrote "That rack looks great! If you don't mind, what's it costing you to build it?"

So far the rack has cost me $1000.00 to build and another $300.00 for the powdercoat. I still need to do the center cross bars and add a piece of Aluminum tread plate on top. Not bad considering the pricing for off the self racks.

 

[Gear]

jwhutch wrote "Do you have any closeups of the antennas you have on the back?"

The back of the Jeep has a Firestick on the passenger side for my CB. The driver side has a Diamond 2 meter antenna. Both work well in the open terrain, but to be honest I have already bent the Diamond on some branches. I think I will be moving them forward and down to the hood.

 

[jwhutch]

I saw the coolest JK at one of the dealerships here. Jeep Green, lifted with the new BFG MT's. I was wondering how to mount my antennas. Teraflex makes a JK mount which bolts to the spare tire carrier. You might want to check it out. Thanks for the update.

 

[Gear]

My problem with antennas is the garage. I just hate having to pull them on and off. Very troublesome with two sleeping boys in the back seat. I either need to keep them below the 7' garage or put them on some sort of 90 degree pivot point. Diamond Antenna makes a motorized unit that I am looking at trying.

 

[Gear]

gprubicon wrote "Nice rig how do you like the trailer after a few days out"

My trailer is one of the best purchases I have made. It use to take me days to get ready for a trip with just the Rubicon. Removing the rear seats, installing the false floor, adding the Engle and gear. Now I just keep the trailer ready to go. I add my clothing and food. Hook it up and down the road I go. Just for reference I have had this trailer for over a year now. I use to tow it behind a 2003 Rubicon. Kids grow, Jeep got two more doors!

 

[Dave Bennett]

:lurk:

Simply awesome Justin, Nori and I both love your new ride! :bigbossHL:

Thing is... since she saw the JK... I think she likes Jeeps better than Toyotas :exclaim:

 

[goodtimes]

I think she likes Jeeps better than Toyotas :exclaim:

Smart girl. You aught to hold on to that one.

 

[Willman]

Looking good Justin!

Rock lights are on my list to do.....LEDs mostly.

 

[Redline]

Just found your build thread here Justin, great installs and fab work. Obviously I didn't look closely enough at your fine Jeep at the ExPo Trophy (actually needed more time for lots of things ☺. I look forward to checking out some details in Death Valley.

 

[Bayou Boy]

This is the mount that I use on my JK.
http://www.cooltechllc.com/servlet/Detail?no=1

It mounts in the license plate bracket extremely securely. You can bend the antenna lower than the roof line and it just bounces back.
Comes with the antenna and cable.

 

[Scott Brady]

What is the wheel lug pattern on the JK?

 

[1leg]

5x5