03-11-2019, 11:13 AM | #21 |
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I'm trying to quiet down and block some heat in my hotrod, the exhaust resonates a bit inside, looking to make it quieter since the kids ride in it more now. I don't expect it to get rid of all of it, but covering the firewall with something has to be better than the nothing that is currently there.
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03-26-2019, 12:59 AM | #23 |
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How think of kilmat did you use?
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03-26-2019, 10:18 AM | #24 |
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Speaking of doing Jeep stuff...did a few light projects myself -
Replaced the spindle in my AEV tire carrier - hoping that solves the small wobble it had, kept breaking the saddle blocks, we'll see. Feels more firm now, that tire looks HUGE back there now that it's back on Made a rear license plate light bracket - got pulled over in Moab last year cuz it wasn't lit Installed my Trektop NX - turns out I love it Packed up another Plano box for gear storage. I can fit two of them plus my RTIC cooler back there, under the Tuffy security box and still have room for other small items. Used to have all my tools in a backpack, now I fit my tools, both straps, plug kit, fluid recovery kit, and small odds and ends in a box, love it! Other box has camping gear and odds n ends for general anytime use. The box fits nicely on my tailgate table as well, love that thing! Hmm...also got my ATP handles and some Molle rear door extensions installed several weeks ago. With the hard top off (if you have a hardtop and don't have a Harken Hoister, GET ONE) I'll have to get the holes drilled and Rhino Rack mounted...but I have time for that. Moab is right around the corner Anyone w/ a 4 door JK absolutely NEEDS these...especially if you have kids!! Before and after, the door opening is amazing!! Before: After: Factory vs. Molle For years I never installed the soft top cuz I had this, an easy on and off deal...but I'm running half doors and soft top for the trek out west, so this is such a great storage spot as well! Especially cuz I have very limited room otherwise Here's to working on some little things, finally!!
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03-26-2019, 12:43 PM | #25 |
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hauling a full-size 40 as a spare seams kind of ridiculous ... only reason i have a full-size 37 is because it was free. if going out over-landing for an expedition i could see it, like in racing, it'll be needed for extended use (i guess you kind of do that stuff). but when off-road, just keep one on the trailer ... or if you really want one around town just use a 35. it'll get you home that ONE time you use it, and be soooooo much less intrusive every day.
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03-26-2019, 12:56 PM | #26 |
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I like the rear door hinge extensions! I think Ill have to pick up a pair. Even with my small kids getting them in can be a pain.
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I've talked to a lot of peeps about the spare...and they all say to take one when overlanding, period. So I will, I do. I'm not going to store it inside either, that's valuable space waste! Quote:
Putting gear back there is what I do mostly now...and they are AWESOME!
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03-26-2019, 07:34 PM | #28 |
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Hopefully I can start doing Jeep things when I get back from Moab. Supposed to be leaving Thursday morning, but my truck is torn apart at the moment. Going to be down to the wire as to whether or not I can leave on time. High pressure fuel pump sh!t the bed and sent metal shavings through the fuel system....needs new pump, injectors, fuel lines, regulators, filters, etc etc etc.....
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03-26-2019, 09:26 PM | #29 |
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Ha...my buddy Pat (SRT8) has his JK axles town out, doing a 1 ton swap, half doors...let’s just say, half doors came in yesterday from paint and he’ll be lucky to drive the Jeep next week. May even need to toss the 44’s back in if he can’t get it done
Ambitious efforts, I think he’ll make it. Ran into some snags, but when don’t you?!
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03-27-2019, 09:04 AM | #30 |
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Just out of curiosity...what did all the parts run you for cost (if you don't mind)? I've heard it can be in the 20k+ repair range if done at a dealer.
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03-27-2019, 01:56 PM | #32 |
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WTF, how did that happen...and wow, that's pricey I'd have to consider a Hemi swap at that point
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They do sell a "catastrophe prevention kit" that is supposed to take those metal pieces directly back to the tank and bypass everything else. So you would just need to replace the pump instead of what Im having to do. XDP catastrophe prevention kit Unfortunately, thats what I was originally having my buddy install, but when he got in there to do the work, found it was too late. A $500 job before my trip turned into an $8,000 jobs real quick, and the truck is still not done, and Im supposed to be leaving in 20 hours. |
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03-27-2019, 02:10 PM | #34 |
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Ah, your truck...read that as your Jeep. Damn, that so blows! Especially considering the timing, not just you were going to do the damn upgrade but you're leaving.
Why would that be an upgrade anyway, it should be included w/ the factory purchase, that's terrible!
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03-27-2019, 05:02 PM | #35 |
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That sucks! This isn't the same pump that is in the 6.7 Cummins trucks? Its surprising that I don't read of issues nearly as much...if it has the same pump. I have also heard water intrusion into the fuel on the Ford trucks is a major reason why warranty claims for these failures were being denied years ago.
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03-28-2019, 08:40 AM | #38 | |
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Also, see the term stealership.
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Our labor rate is like 150 a hour. Dealerships around here are 160-190. |
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03-28-2019, 10:09 AM | #40 |
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I know it was talked about in another thread, but those labor rates just blow my mind. Dealers around here are $130, which I still think is astronomical. With what new vehicles cost, the dealer should get a larger cut, so they can maintain operations and not have to gouge customers when they are fixing the $hitty overpriced vehicles that shouldn't need to be fixed in the first place.
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