I'm trying to keep things under control since it's the wife's daily driver, but brakes would be nice... I am currently planning on the lift/level, fenders, wheels and tires and replacing the headlights with some new LED projectors.
Do the projectors bolt in ? And are they any good ?
Also what brakes are you planning ? What are the best options?
If I get a JKU, I'd like to do brakes/projectors and stereo (i'm shopping non alpines) and call it a day.
I hate modding but those things need to be addressed.
I haven't looked into the brakes yet, but they would be appreciated for sure.
As for the lights, yes... they are bolt in replacements and the reviews are really good. There are a million of them as they use a standard 7" round light and China knocks everything off. If you go to youtube there are a lot of reviews and head to heads, but I still think the JW Speaker kit is attractive and it doesn't need any stupid harnesses or anti-flicker devices..
This goes over the install, very simple:
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:36 pm
by Apex
What wheels/tires are you looking at? Terraflex would be fine for a mild lift, don't think you need anything more than 2-3" for some additional Mall Krawler points. If you wanted to be more I'd grab an AEV kit.
JW Speaker headlights are 5/7 and a simple bolt-in. Lighting upgrades for these are super easy and not terribly expensive.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:45 pm
by CorvetteWaxer
Apex wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:36 pm
What wheels/tires are you looking at? Terraflex would be fine for a mild lift, don't think you need anything more than 2-3" for some additional Mall Krawler points. If you wanted to be more I'd grab an AEV kit.
JW Speaker headlights are 5/7 and a simple bolt-in. Lighting upgrades for these are super easy and not terribly expensive.
It's gotta be mild since the wife drives it. She likes the whole 4X4 aspect and all, but doesn't want a rope ladder to get in.
Also, I'm not going to spend a ton on it until I am the driver. She'll still find a way to curb a wheel that as 8 inches of tire protecting it.
Apex wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:36 pm
What wheels/tires are you looking at? Terraflex would be fine for a mild lift, don't think you need anything more than 2-3" for some additional Mall Krawler points. If you wanted to be more I'd grab an AEV kit.
JW Speaker headlights are 5/7 and a simple bolt-in. Lighting upgrades for these are super easy and not terribly expensive.
It's gotta be mild since the wife drives it. She likes the whole 4X4 aspect and all, but doesn't want a rope ladder to get in.
Also, I'm not going to spend a ton on it until I am the driver. She'll still find a way to curb a wheel that as 8 inches of tire protecting it.
Do the projectors bolt in ? And are they any good ?
Also what brakes are you planning ? What are the best options?
If I get a JKU, I'd like to do brakes/projectors and stereo (i'm shopping non alpines) and call it a day.
I hate modding but those things need to be addressed.
I haven't looked into the brakes yet, but they would be appreciated for sure.
As for the lights, yes... they are bolt in replacements and the reviews are really good. There are a million of them as they use a standard 7" round light and China knocks everything off. If you go to youtube there are a lot of reviews and head to heads, but I still think the JW Speaker kit is attractive and it doesn't need any stupid harnesses or anti-flicker devices..
This goes over the install, very simple:
Believe it or not but I actually spent some time researching the options... It seems that a lot of guys complain about Chinese lights, sporadic complaints with no clear consensus on whats best. There are tons of aftermarket options as I have mentioned. Some of the nicer ones are closer to 1k a set for Chinese shit how much is the OEM solution? How about regular LED/HID bulbs?
I haven't looked into the brakes yet, but they would be appreciated for sure.
As for the lights, yes... they are bolt in replacements and the reviews are really good. There are a million of them as they use a standard 7" round light and China knocks everything off. If you go to youtube there are a lot of reviews and head to heads, but I still think the JW Speaker kit is attractive and it doesn't need any stupid harnesses or anti-flicker devices..
This goes over the install, very simple:
Believe it or not but I actually spent some time researching the options... It seems that a lot of guys complain about Chinese lights, sporadic complaints with no clear consensus on whats best. There are tons of aftermarket options as I have mentioned. Some of the nicer ones are closer to 1k a set for Chinese shit how much is the OEM solution? How about regular LED/HID bulbs?
I haven't looked into the brakes yet, but they would be appreciated for sure.
As for the lights, yes... they are bolt in replacements and the reviews are really good. There are a million of them as they use a standard 7" round light and China knocks everything off. If you go to youtube there are a lot of reviews and head to heads, but I still think the JW Speaker kit is attractive and it doesn't need any stupid harnesses or anti-flicker devices..
This goes over the install, very simple:
Believe it or not but I actually spent some time researching the options... It seems that a lot of guys complain about Chinese lights, sporadic complaints with no clear consensus on whats best. There are tons of aftermarket options as I have mentioned. Some of the nicer ones are closer to 1k a set for Chinese shit how much is the OEM solution? How about regular LED/HID bulbs?
I have had really bad luck with chinese lights.
Yeah, that's why I think I'm going with JW Speaker, made in the USA by a well established company.
Believe it or not but I actually spent some time researching the options... It seems that a lot of guys complain about Chinese lights, sporadic complaints with no clear consensus on whats best. There are tons of aftermarket options as I have mentioned. Some of the nicer ones are closer to 1k a set for Chinese shit how much is the OEM solution? How about regular LED/HID bulbs?
I have had really bad luck with chinese lights.
Yeah, that's why I think I'm going with JW Speaker, made in the USA by a well established company.
OEM Mopar LED retrofit is somewhere between $750-1000 I think??
I am thinking about it next along with a small lift & level as well as bigger tires and wheels.
I really like the FF's. I have no love for the stock ramz and slight lift looks good. I think I'd look into some brake improvements if I did that though. Or maybe just period.
I really like the FF's. I have no love for the stock ramz and slight lift looks good. I think I'd look into some brake improvements if I did that though. Or maybe just period.
So, all of the SwissTrax has been sitting in my workout room for the last 10 days, waiting on the remaining edges that were out of stock (and not communicated to me until I pinged them after doing inventory). Also have the friggen expensive sheer cutter on the right bottom in there. Hoping to install it next weekend.
365 tiles total.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 4:58 pm
by wap
CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:27 pm
So, all of the SwissTrax has been sitting in my workout room for the last 10 days, waiting on the remaining edges that were out of stock (and not communicated to me until I pinged them after doing inventory). Also have the friggen expensive sheer cutter on the right bottom in there. Hoping to install it next weekend.
Was going to do the install on Saturday... woke up, assembled the cutting shear and was ready to get to work.... Tested the Shear.... and the tiles did not fit.
The specs online said it would cut .75" material. Tiles are .75" high. Tiles do not fit under the blade. Look at the spec sheet in the box, "cuts material up to 5/8" thick".
Worst part? I bought the shear on Amazon and I waited for the edges from Swisstrax, so I am now out of the return window and the shear was almost $400.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:31 am
by Melon
Put a dick sticker, and a NEEK face sticker on it, and sell it here.
Someone will buy it.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:50 am
by CorvetteWaxer
Melon wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:31 am
Put a dick sticker, and a NEEK face sticker on it, and sell it here.
Someone will buy it.
Genius!!
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:55 am
by Acid666
Melon wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:31 am
Put a dick sticker, and a NEEK face sticker on it, and sell it here.
Someone will buy it.
Was going to do the install on Saturday... woke up, assembled the cutting shear and was ready to get to work.... Tested the Shear.... and the tiles did not fit.
The specs online said it would cut .75" material. Tiles are .75" high. Tiles do not fit under the blade. Look at the spec sheet in the box, "cuts material up to 5/8" thick".
Worst part? I bought the shear on Amazon and I waited for the edges from Swisstrax, so I am now out of the return window and the shear was almost $400.
Fuuuuuuck!!
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:39 am
by wap
Melon wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:31 am
Put a dick sticker, and a NEEK face sticker on it, and sell it here.
Someone will buy it.
Was going to do the install on Saturday... woke up, assembled the cutting shear and was ready to get to work.... Tested the Shear.... and the tiles did not fit.
The specs online said it would cut .75" material. Tiles are .75" high. Tiles do not fit under the blade. Look at the spec sheet in the box, "cuts material up to 5/8" thick".
Worst part? I bought the shear on Amazon and I waited for the edges from Swisstrax, so I am now out of the return window and the shear was almost $400.
Sounds like a case can be made for a return. 5/8" is only 0.625"
CorvetteWaxer wrote:
Was going to do the install on Saturday... woke up, assembled the cutting shear and was ready to get to work.... Tested the Shear.... and the tiles did not fit.
The specs online said it would cut .75" material. Tiles are .75" high. Tiles do not fit under the blade. Look at the spec sheet in the box, "cuts material up to 5/8" thick".
Worst part? I bought the shear on Amazon and I waited for the edges from Swisstrax, so I am now out of the return window and the shear was almost $400.
Sounds like a case can be made for a return. 5/8" is only 0.625"
Y'all need to go metric already.
Pfft, we tried that in the 70's and it didn't stick.
Problem is, this is one of those things that even if I could return it, it would now be a box of loose parts shipping back after I disassemble it.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:40 pm
by Tar
CorvetteWaxer wrote:
Tarspin wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:05 pm
Sounds like a case can be made for a return. 5/8" is only 0.625"
Y'all need to go metric already.
Pfft, we tried that in the 70's and it didn't stick.
Problem is, this is one of those things that even if I could return it, it would now be a box of loose parts shipping back after I disassemble it.
I'd ship it ZFG. Amazon would and I'd have $400 worth of kitten soft microfiber towels barreling towards my house in a delivery truck right now.... be set till December.
I have faith in the current work force, the SI system has already creeped up on almost every line of work. Besides, you guys should , people can come to work and say "I got er up to 320 this weekend"!
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:24 am
by CorvetteWaxer
Yesterday I did the garage floor.
I didn't feel like using my table saw and ended up using my skill saw to trim the tiles for the edges and they turned out pretty good.
Snapped this near the end of the evening last night when I just started to pile stuff on the benches so I could wrap up before it got too late. Friggen tired. Moving the benches, air compressor and the mini-mill was a real pain in the ass and I am sore all over today.
Next up after cleaning up everything: new lighting fixtures that are properly wired and removing the bulb. Thinking about going to a bunch of 6" recessed cans with LEDs
Oh, anyone need a stock LS3 throttle body I pulled off my 2011 Grand Sport? It's sitting on the top of the cabinet in the right.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:05 pm
by CorvetteWaxer
Bought this yesterday:
52" wide, will be delivered next Saturday morning.
I'd grab an AEV kit.
IMO.
how much is the OEM solution? How about regular LED/HID bulbs?
and I'd have $400 worth of kitten soft microfiber towels barreling towards my house in a delivery truck right now.... be set till December.
, people can come to work and say "I got er up to 320 this weekend"!