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KJ's Projects
Registrace 17. 05. 2014
Projects I am currently working on plus family adventures!
Rough Country JL License relocation bracket and chase light review.
My instalation video of the Rough Country JL license plate relocation bracket and chase light.
Now I don't need to worry about loosing my license plate on the trail.
Now I don't need to worry about loosing my license plate on the trail.
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A Cool Fix-New Holland 75A AC Repair
zhlédnutí 55Před 21 dnem
Join me as a fix the AC on my dad's New Holland 75a tractor.
Release the Heat! Jeep JL Hood Vent Mod
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed měsícem
On this week's video, I modify the stock Hood vents on my Jeep JL to help lower under Hood temperatures. While I didn't see a dramatic difference in under Hood temps during the 5 min cool down time I could feel a lot of heat coming out of the vents. This mod was not necessary because I had over heating issues, but because I am looking to extend the life of the many plastic components under the ...
U Joint has left the chat...
zhlédnutí 86Před měsícem
Join me as I help Keith replace the front axle U joints on his JKU Rubicon named Thor. Honestly not a bad job to do, but I do recommend having an impact gun, breaker bar, ball joint press (you can rent) and a good torque wrench. I hope you learn something and see you on the trail!
Turkey Bay BOH Trail
zhlédnutí 346Před měsícem
Join me and the family along with some good friends as we tackle the Jeep Badge of Honor trail at Turkey Bay OHV.
6.9.24 Wheeling
zhlédnutí 124Před 2 měsíci
Estella's first wheeling trip! We wanted to do a test run locally to see how she would do and ai think we have a jeepers on our hands, she slept most of the time. Can't wait for more adventures!
Sheam Limb Risers for Jeep JL/JT
zhlédnutí 204Před 3 měsíci
My instalation video of the Sheam Rimb Risers for the Jeep Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT). SHEAM Adjustable Limb Risers Kit... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTKLQG2J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
A step up
zhlédnutí 166Před 3 měsíci
Helping Drew install the Rock Slide Engineering rocksliders on his Gladiator. I am really impressed with the kit and the instructions were very nice. Drew did have an issue with the passenger magnets, but got it fixed after a call to the manufacturer. I also helped rewire the overhead lights with his new role bar/roof rack.
Geneva on the Lake Memorial Day Weekend 2024
zhlédnutí 166Před 3 měsíci
Join me and the family along with friends on Geneva on the lake. It's a great little spot to visit right along Lake Erie.
"Where are you?" B Tech GRMS Pro Review
zhlédnutí 262Před 5 měsíci
"Where are you?" B Tech GRMS Pro Review
Do you still have the effect?
The RF blockers work well! I'm actually getting ready to install rocklights and will do an updated video.
NEVER use an impact gun on wheel spacers.
Im not using the impact to set the torque, just to get them on. I always use a torque wrench to get the correct torque. Too many ugga duggas will stretch and break the studs. Never have had any issues the way I do it. YMMV.
How were you running 3.73 gears on a Rubicon model? From my understanding....,all Rubicons from the factory (back to the 2003 model which I have owned for 21 years now) are equipped with 4.10 gears from the factory. How did you end up with 3.73 gears? Confused!! Regearing my TJ here in the near future from 4.10 to 4.88 with new 35-inch tires.
Not all of the JK Rubicons have 4.10s. If memory serves, the standards had 4.10s and the autos came with 3.73s with an option for 4.10s. I still have the gears and can double check.
thanks for sharing info👍
Is this Logan utah?
No, Chillicothe, Ohio
@@KJsProjects it’s right next to utah right ?
@@Safo_00 Yeah, it's only a day away (driving) or like 45 mins in an SR71😅
Xacto knife blade on a soldering iron does a better faster job cutting plastic
@@RichGurska Ooh, that's a good idea! I will have to try that next time.
People underestimate how good 33x12.5x17 tires look on a 2.5" lift.
Yes, it does look good with stock fenders. Also if you do daily drive your lifted Jeep, you will get better gas mileage compared to 35s.
I cut all of the drivers side out and on the passenger side vent took a 1 inch wide strip out of the bottom on the engine side top to bottom. It still directs water away from the battery, I also taped off the factory drain hole because I didn’t bother to put the hood insulation back. I had the Jeep out on a cool rainy day recently and you could really see how much heat they let out by the steam coming out after driving through a puddle just before parking and shutting off the engine. I have considered putting a rubber flap over the battery and completely cutting out the passenger side.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, that's basically what I did and it was crazy how much heat was coming out of the driver side vent. The rubber flap is a good idea, might have to try that in the future.
Opening the vents makes a big difference. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I used waterproof screen on mine so the water still drains off to the sides and out of the hood like the oem configuration. Also noticed your oil pressure seems really low. My '20 JT idles at 30psi.
Thank you! That's a great idea and I did see a write up where someone used that. I wanted to do this a "free" mod, as I only paid for the trim and that was cheap. As for the oil pressure, old school rule is 10 psi for ever 1000 RPMs, so it should be fine. My JL also has the 2.0, so that could be the difference. Anyways, Thanks for the comment and Happy Jeepin!
Yours idles at 30psi warm? Mime is also at 19-20 when idling warmed up
Thanks for the comment! Yeah I don't think the lower oil pressure is an issue but it might be why the 3.6 likes to eat cams.
@@KJsProjects yeh, I don't think it's an issue either. Mine is at 50psi under w.o.t. so I assume that's the normal range between idle and wot
You need a slide hammer to get those crusty hubs off.
@@SPARTAN2842 I do have one, but I have found the bolt method works too.
Are all black turnbuckles hardware available instead?
I'm not sure. You can always paint them to match your preferences or to match the theme of your Jeep. Thanks for the comment!
Awesome video && that's our jeep at the end.!! It was a fun family jeep adventure 😊
Awesome Jeep, glad you enjoyed the video and yes, Jeep Fest is a great time.
Thanks for attending!!
Good info thanks
Nice!
Thank you!
Y does my sound cut out when I turn on my headlights
That's probably a result of the radio frequency interference. I would also check to make sure you have good grounds.
Will these also deflect human limbs? 😂
Probably not, unless you have tiny humans 😀
Thanks for the help Kyle!
You can keep this on with the hard top!
Yep! I wouldn't see why not.
Same guy only shows pics of his wife's elbow when talking about her appearance... Unbelievable...
Do you have a jk or jl?
This was on my JK. I now have a JL.
So you have the same sunshade on your jl?
I haven't put it on the JL because I have the sky one touch top. I don't know if it would fit, but the two are very similar.
Like that you're helping others/giving back with your knowledge and experience! The world needs more community like this.
Thank you! Yes 100% agree.
I was shocked when Dylan showed me that at Windrock.
Yeah, it was a lot of wires and connectors. Like I said in the video, the main issue was the style of connector. They come with a lot of kits because they are cheap and fast to use, but there are a lot of better options out there.
Repo just sitting there like "Am I a joke to you?"
Haha, I need a power washer for Repo, lol.
Great Video . When i clcik on link it shows 2018-2020. I have a 2016 like u did just wanted to make sure they will still be good for mine. Also if i upgraded to the premium. slotted rotor do u think they would work as well
Yes, you want the parts for the 2018 to 2020 Jeep JL. You can definitely add drilled and slotted rotors for better breaking. I didn't use them for cost and I wheel in a lot of mud/water so I didn't want a lot of junk getting between the rotors and pads. That's a whole other debate, but that was my thinking. Thanks for the comment and make sure to subscribe for more Jeep videos!
@@KJsProjects do u think if i purchased the brake dust shield for jl for jk that would also be inter changable?
@tonynevarez3836 I'm not sure, but it would make sense if they are. The Dana 30/44s still use a 3 bolt pattern for the hubs, so that part should line up. If you find out let me know! I'm kind of curious now.
Well all done only did the the fronts and had new stock calipers and lines for the back. The jl dust cover didnt fit so trimmed stock cover .thanks again for the tips and vidoe 30:52
@tonynevarez3836 Glad it worked out well for you!
love seeing some other mojo memebers doing videos, especially in something other than a wrangler, i have an XJ myself
Thanks for the comment! I know the ZJs , XJs, and WJs are definitely in the minority, but they can be very capable rigs. My issue right now is the trails I want to do are too difficult for my tire size. So it's a list of upgrades I need to do and no money to do them with, lol.
@@KJsProjects I'm rocking 255/75/17s or 32"s and won't be upgrading till I can get long arms and go up to a 6.5" from my current 4.5 I just don't want to cut any more fender than I already have cuz I did the flat flares on my XJ already
@tke1006 Yeah, I'm on a 4.5 inch lift as well. I want to run 35s and long arms, so I will probably need 5.5 inch springs. I'm worried my axles won't take it, so I need to upgrade those as well.
@@KJsProjects So I'm going to end up trusting mine. I've got a high pinion 30 in the front and I'm going to be putting a buddy's y's eight and a quarter in the rear. Pat, I'm running ZJ CVS up front ain my d30 one because they're really cheap and if I break anything on the trail I can just pull it out and I don't have to worry about it busting my knuckles
Love it! Good times!
Thanks for the comment! Yes it's always a good day if you are on the trails.
I should’ve brought the Flatty
YES! I would love to get some video of it.
At 9:56 you said that the radios wouldn’t talk to other GMRS models, I know what to meant as far as GPS map sharing. For others, the radio will talk to any GMRS or FRS radio. Thanks for the video. I hope you do a future one with a friend showing your friends location on a downloaded map.
Correct! I was referring to the extra features this radio has regarding mapping and text messaging. The actual GMRS radio will talk to other GMRS radios. I can't wait for someone to get one so we can try it out.
Got to get a date set to replace the crossmember and straighten out the skid plate!
Oh we will and I will make a video, 😆
Hoping it doesn’t turn into us being there past midnight again.
@@SPARTAN2842 Haha, you never know.
Can't keep my eyes off that Enterprise in the back. 🤣
Thanks! It's another project of mine. When it's done I will do a video on it.
What about the abs scanner to auto bleed????
I used the J Scan app and an OBD2 bluetooth connector. J Scan has an ABS bleed function in it. I just ran the program, it tells you what to do and which wheels to bleed.
The vehicle noise at stairstep won me over hahaha!
Haha, thanks. It was kind of a bummer the audio didn't work, so I made the best of it. Also it is 100% accurate to Drew's new exhaust, 😆
@@KJsProjects haha havent heard it yet. We went to Rush only reason we missed this time.
I need to make the trip down there, never been. How was it?
@@KJsProjects i posted a crappy video on yt, it was a good time!
Thanks for the video. Just a couple notes from my experience- The screws loosened at the 2:20 mark hold a bracket that has tabs that lock it into the frame. The brackets need to slide out, towards the outside of the Jeep to remove the bumper. I fought for 30 minutes. I'd have new screws on hand to hold the lights. Both of the reflector screws I reused sheared off. Cheap screws from the factory. One of my lights needed some trimming but I suspect it's the bumper not the light.
Thanks for the comment. I will say it was frustrating that one side needed trimmed to fit, but they are still working great. The one side with the cracked lens has no condensation so I am guessing it just cracked and didn't break completely.
wondering if youre still running the Volvo locker in your Dana 30?
Yep! Still going strong although I haven't wheeled it much last year.
i have one im gonna run in my 96 2 dr with 33s. thats good to hear that it has lasted👍
i have one im gonna run in my 96 2 dr with 33s. thats good to hear that it has lasted👍
@motownXJdad9565 Awesome, I have always loved the 2 door XJs. I'm on 33s as well and have loved how it preformed. I wasn't able to get up a hill with open front diff and was able to get up it with the volvo locker in. The best part is you can't even tell you have it on the road. I don't daily my ZJ, but it's about 20 miles on road to get to the trails. Setup was also very easy with the gear install, check out my video on it if you haven't. Thanks for Watching!
Can you add new cats and exhaust system for Warthog to your list? 😂 If we’re doing a truss kit, you’ll need new ball joints as well as the heat will toast them. I thought Artec also made a diff skid but I can’t find it. I’d also recommend control arm skids axle side and frame side. They’re sub $200 and those are the lower points I see people get stuck on all the time. Saved me a lot of damage on Caboose. I can’t wait! Now just to keep Warthog road worthy that long 😅
I think we can work the exhaust into the video schedule.
@@KJsProjects let’s just get a Magnaflow sponsorship lol
@@SPARTAN2842 on it!
Did you have trouble installing the second upper arm? ( holes not lining up)
I don't think we did. Make sure your arms are the same length. It is also possible your axle is bent. You are installing everything loose, correct?
Put it on the power in . Like right before the resistor
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to redo this video with my new Jeep. I thought I didn't have this issue with the new jeep and higher quality lights, but I was wrong. I guess that's one con to using satellite radio.
What bumper do you have on?
Thanks for comment. It is the factory steel bumper from Jeep. If you can find one, I recommend them for light to moderate wheeling. If you are going to do tougher stuff, I would suggest a quality aftermarket one.
We were going to go, but it was a last min notice when we seen it posted
You should have come, it was a great day!
Great spot for filming powerline hill. Liked that angle for watching the Jeeps climb it.
Thank you! My goal is eventually to get a drone and do some shots there. Just have to watch out for power lines of course.
Man, you are great at getting good shots of the rides! Don’t think I’m ready for a mod ride, lol.
@kungpowlarrydadzilla7959 Thank you! Honestly if you are on 35s you can do the mod pretty easily, especially if it's dry. I run 33s STT Pro (great tire btw) and am locked front and rear on my 97 Grand Cherokee and can do mod without too many issues. Eventually I will step up to 35s on the ZJ and then it will be no problem at all.
@@KJsProjectsI’m still on 275/70/18’s All Terrain with a 3.25” lift. Looking at some MOJO stock rides until I get tires
@kungpowlarrydadzilla7959 Cool cool! I started out on 30s and no lift. The stock rides are fun and they are typically the same trails just down hill as opposed to up. Just be warned, once you get the bug, you're almost never satisfied. See you in the trails!
Hey, it's me! Easily the muddiest my Gladiator has gotten.
Sad it happened! I don't use the disconnect but rather have the relay positive cable wired to my MicTuning Switch Panel through which I have to turn on so that the winch is live. This is a good option for you!
YEP! I actually did something similar with my Rough Country Spod. Made it super nice. I need to do this on my JL.
New subscriber and nice looking JL! I am still rocking the JK Rubi. What brand antenna and mount brand did you do with? I am using a cheap amazon fully adj hood mount with a Tram dual band NMO style 20". It works pretty well up here in MT but am also interested in going with something like you have for "out of town" ventures. 73! KK7IXH
This is the antenna I am using. NR770HBNMO Mobile antenna 2m/70cm, NMO, 40in a.co/d/iD7698N It seems to work really well. Thanks for the comment about and subscription! KE8RGS 73
@@KJsProjects Thank you Brother!
how come yours in the front above the light have that ugly weld across ? if you look at the ones now that people install that ugly weld across the front light isn't there now ?
Not sure. Could be a different batch or a different person made them. Personally I don't notice and they are really nice fenders. 10 out of 10 recommend. Thanks for the comment!
Did you paint the calipers ? Or did they come red? I couldn’t find the red ones
I painted them. I recommend using a brush over spray as it's more durable and they have special hi temp paint for calipers at the Austin parts store. Plus red paint gives you 5 extra HP or something.
It’s amazing how far we’ve come over the years. I ran 37s on my JT non Rubi with just a 2” spacer in the front before going to a 4.5” lift. My wife’s JLU sport has been on 35s since 2018 on just a 2.5” spacer lift all the way around.
Agreed! It used to be 33s took a decent lift to run correctly.
Would RF blockers work on LED pot lights? I found that when I installed new LED potlights lights in the kitchen my wifi in the BR above the kitchen and old radio we use in the adjacent dining room dont seem to work too well anymore.
I believe they would. LEDs tend to make a lot of RF interference (not sure of the scientificreason). The local gas station has so many that my FM radio almost completely cuts out whenever I pull up to the building. I would do some tests to make sure it is the LED lights and then try the RF blockers. Thanks for the comment!
All the upgrades to fit the 35s, why not just lift it? 2.5” lift is cheaper than those fenders 🤷🏻
Actually the EAG fenders were about $200 for the front new and I found the rears (never installed) for $100 on Marketplace. This was more of a, can I do it and wheel. The short answer is yes, the long answer is a lift will wheel better, but sometimes it's not in the budget or someone's skill set. Thanks for the comment!
I hear ya, I have 2.5” lift and installed 35s on stock wheels and now need wheel spacers myself
could a person wire an indicator light to the factory winch control switch wire and install it in the cabin so you would know when the remote power was on.
Yeah, you could easily do that. The wiring in the control box for the badlands is pretty simplistic. Thanks for the comment!