Matt Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 As I've had the jeep for over a year now and desperate to get it off the road more, want to share the changes I'm making and get a bit of help along the way from the more experienced among you. Started today. First time in 6 months that I've had any time to myself, so fitted rugged ridge hood latches that I've had since Xmas and took off my side steps. A few photos included. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted September 3, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 3, 2017 Nice! I love the warship grey colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Tony Posted September 3, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yes what a great colour matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted September 3, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 3, 2017 Very nice Matt ... the bonnet shut line looks perfect :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Patrick Posted September 3, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just pointing out the bleeding obvious, but that is one hot looking JK. Love the grey. x2 :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Thanks for the compliments, I do love the colour. But agree, needs some more brown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member simon.meadows Posted September 4, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 4, 2017 HI Matt, love the colour like everyone else. I am on the hunt for a great front bumper but cannot find one that I like yet - yours looks like just what I am after, without the winch - what is it? Look forward to seeing more brown at Aldermaston. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 HI Matt, love the colour like everyone else. I am on the hunt for a great front bumper but cannot find one that I like yet - yours looks like just what I am after, without the winch - what is it? Look forward to seeing more brown at Aldermaston. Simon Simon, front bumper is the AEV bumper without the hoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Yep, its the AEV one, with a 'delete plate" where the winch can fit if you want to plumb one in subsequently. It looks quite stock as its flush with the fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member simon.meadows Posted September 7, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks for confirming that. It is my favourite so far. Simon, front bumper is the AEV bumper without the hoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member simon.meadows Posted September 7, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks Matt, I do like it without the winch, it looks more original. I am also keen to maintain the fender line. Simon Yep, its the AEV one, with a 'delete plate" where the winch can fit if you want to plumb one in subsequently. It looks quite stock as its flush with the fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Got the rubicon rock sliders on today (thanks Alex and Kerry). Whilst doing noticed a drip (water) coming from a hose underneath the engine near the drive shaft. Not really sure what it is - presume something to do with radiator. Picture also attached, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member Buzz Posted September 9, 2017 Trade Member Share Posted September 9, 2017 Sliders look good... glad you got them on okay! The pipe will be your aircon condensation drip pipe... dont worry you don't have a "water leak"... if you have a water leak it will be very distinctive due to the coolant content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RossM Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I had a mysterious water drip around the bellhousing, turned out to be the drain pipe from the bulkhead grille! Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Yellow Posted September 10, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 10, 2017 They look great Matt, good job with the sliders - much nicer than the steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted September 10, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted September 10, 2017 Rock rails look good Matt :great: Glad Alex was able to help you out ... and the next mod is .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Finally got round to restoring my JK to being a "Jeep" not a "Wild" and harken hoist installed, thanks Harry and Megan - few extra hours today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member fen01 Posted May 19, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted May 19, 2018 Finally got round to restoring my JK to being a "Jeep" not a "Wild" and harken hoist installed, thanks Harry and Megan - few extra hours today! Just remember the roof is hanging for the ceiling.... The number of times I have walked into my hard top whilst it’s been hanging in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member TimC Posted May 19, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted May 19, 2018 Just remember the roof is hanging for the ceiling.... The number of times I have walked into my hard top whilst it’s been hanging in the garage :rofl: .....I know that feeling Fen! :icon_redface: Soft top has gone on Today, but the hard top is on the floor now. Jeep looks much better now Matt :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Soft top on tonight. Prefer it with no roof at all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Right. Looking for a bit of advice: my head unit is the one with the double din screen, bluetooth, hdd, but not sat nav. Its been alright, but I would like android play, better sound and dab+. The Pioneer AVH 9100 looks pretty cool. Any one got any experience of fitting / getting one fitted and tips, suggestions or things to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt said: Right. Looking for a bit of advice: my head unit is the one with the double din screen, bluetooth, hdd, but not sat nav. Its been alright, but I would like android play, better sound and dab+. The Pioneer AVH 9100 looks pretty cool. Any one got any experience of fitting / getting one fitted and tips, suggestions or things to avoid? Matt, there are are a couple of threads on the forum of JK’s with KENWOOD head units, DAB and sat nav, do a search on some of mine. Dont know the Pioneer unit, but I currently have dab and Apple Car play, which works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member TimC Posted September 5, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted September 5, 2018 Matt, Oddball installed a Pioneer head unit in his JK a while back. Have a look at his build thread It's a really interesting and well written up build to read through even if it doesn't specifically help with your particular Pioneer unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Thanks Guys. I did search the forums, but nothing came up? Seems like Oddballs' experience is similar to what I want to achieve - although sounds challengingly difficult. Can anyone recommend an audio centre to do this kind of install? as this is has built in Wi-Fi rather than relying on Bluetooth; is there wireless kit that can communicate - i.e. reversing cameras and the like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member KelvinJ Posted September 7, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 04/09/2018 at 22:22, neal said: Matt, there are are a couple of threads on the forum of JK’s with KENWOOD head units, DAB and sat nav, do a search on some of mine. Dont know the Pioneer unit, but I currently have dab and Apple Car play, which works great. What did you choose in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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