10 things I hate about my Jeep JK (and how to fix them)
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
- re-upload due to learning that not having Bluetooth turns out to be an issue with just my receiver not working as it should so it wouldn't be fair to but that as an issue for all jks
build: @soflo_jk
stickers: @crawlstickers
I did the same with my speakers in my 2017 JKU, bought 4 of the 6 inch Kickers. It definitely makes a difference. If you really want to make them loud, do yourself a favor, buy a 8 or 10 inch powered sub with high gain inputs. They fit under the seat and is literally a power, ground and signal wire. For the signal, you tap the signal off of one of your kicker speakers in the sound bar (let's say the passanger side) and it looos back around into the other Kicker speaker (driver side). The great part about it is the sub gets the signal from your kicker speakers, the amp then powers the sub and your kicker speakers at the same time. They sound SO MUCH better
I replaced my 07 JKU with a Center force clutch Kit. I watched Ben from JK Gear and Gadgets and he had the same set up. He suggested the Universal Brand TOB instead of the center force TOB. I went that route and It doesn't tick nearly as much as it did. If you're driving all day you might hear it a little, but it goes away after you press in the clutch a few times. I never hear a tick on a cold start, Im really happy with it. It will be a year since I installed it in December.
So funny your vid just popped on my feed . Congrats on all your endeavors
I am 52 in May 2024, and I bought a secondhand 2009 Jeep Jk Wrangler Sport 2 Door Hardtop in Sunburst Orange in Australi and I am at least the 3rd owner and still has low mileage. Sadly she does not have any of the cool Easter Egg pictures. I had a touchscreen for iPhone CarPlay and iTunes and phone calls and gps maps etc with reversing camera installed also. First ever Jeep and she runs like a dream and she is my daily drive and starts instantly every time and even in the winter. I will ALWAYS be a Jeep owner °|||||||° ❤❤
Thanks for all the tips but wish you had some links to reference all these upgrades
Just picked up a 2012 jk, already upgraded stereo and speakers, headlights, grill and front bumper. Also got the upgrade metal door storage!!
Love the build, going Jeep☆West 3 link front long arm with Barnes cross member, rear geometry correction kit combined with my x factor. Fox shocks 3.5 metal kloaks springs. 38.5x13.50r17 on fuel zephyrs
The ticking from the throw out bearing is the clutch fork spring. The spring wears out and won’t keep the fork tight so it rattles
Yes, fork spring!
you're a legend dude ! great vid
Thanks!
The spacer for the exhaust is hard to do when you got a skid plate you’d have to do spacers on the skid plate too. And you know obviously less clearance
Sweet jeep dawg!
Thanks!
I just watched you walk right up the biggest obstacle on the advanced course at JWJ Saturday. You really have that jeep set up and working great. I was at the top of the hill watching and talked to your buddy with the black JK's mother for a couple minutes. I'm considering stretching my 2 dr a few inches, do you have any tips on the best way to do it? Also do you think it's even worth it if I plan on staying with 37s because I'm not sure I want to go 40s on my DD.
Thanks! Absolutely worth it. I loved how my jeep handled with the stretch and 37s. Rock krawler kit is a fantastic option if you are looking to stretch it
I recently replaced my throw out bearing for the third time haha because of that same problem. It’s finally been solved tho! Use a heavy duty clutch by duralast that will do the trick
Awesome thanks!
@@SoFloJeepingwhat about reability. People says the engine sucks and is very bad penestar engine .. how many miles do you have now ?
@@Guatemaya1 the pentastar is fine as long as you take care of it. Mine only has about 80k miles on it, but I had a jk with the 3.8 and 200k prior and it ran great
I don’t bother with little dents or scratches. It’s a Jeep, adds character. I like your Jeep. I had a 97 tj, now I have a 2005 rubicon. Fun
Awesome video, i agree i hate the plastic bumpers and fenders idk what to replace them with though because I’m not going for a lifted/trail look. I also hate how easily that interior plastic gets scratched. Can we get 10 things you love about your jeep next?
Absolutely! If you want an oem look but to get rid of the plastic look into the aev or mopar bumpers that came on the special edition jeeps
You can have any plastic items Line-X. I had my Gladiator bumpers and rear bumper done almost immediately after buying in new…I also have a 2017 JKU with bumpers, metal fenders and my hardtop all Line -X. Looks great no more faded plastic crap….
I have the factory alpine audio option and it is a great sound system
I have the alpine option as well. It does pretty good in my opinion with the Jeep in full convertible top off rag top down at 120kmh I can turn it up to max and it’s pretty clear not much distortion as long as your playing a good audio file!
Bought my led headlights AND a set of fog lights off of Amazon for $100. Couldn't be happier with them.
If it works it works!
@Aryan Adhikary I've built my JK how I want it and there's no reason to start from scratch when all I'd do is take off all the stock JL parts. Priority right now is a tow pig
First time watching one of your videos and really enjoyed it. And do you happen to know why my jk will randomly flash all of the warning lights on, make the seatbelt noise, and my front windshield wipers go back and forth. It is a 2013 and you mentioned them having problems so figured I’d ask
Check your battery terminals and make sure they are tight
@@SoFloJeeping unfortunately I’ve done that multiple times now
@@J_catching I have seen and solved exactly this a few times. It's super common on the '07-09s, but my '13 had it too.. Do the Big 3 (or Big 5, unnecessary imo) cable upgrade. Your problem, I'll bet money, is a ground problem. Hopefully you've solved it by now though!
@SoFloJeeping Great videos! And sweet Jeep! If I could add one to your list, it would be the SUPER subpar electrical backbone. The alternator and ground wires are trash. Sorry! Two! The stupid O2 sensors that WILL fail, and require specialty tools (that don't work) or wizardry to remove, because some engineer made the electrical connector 2mm bigger than the wrench required.
Hallelujah that my Rubicon came with the steel, winch ready bumper with the steel skid plate protecting my sway bar disconnect, and my warn winch did not need to relocate my vacuum pump. Looks like 1 important upgrade you missed was a hood lock. To keep the midnight shoppers out of my engine bay
Luckily I haven't had any midnight shoppers try to mess with mine but probably wouldn't be a bad idea now that I live in daytona and there's a healthy amount of then
I had my jk 1week before a thief jerked my battery ...locking hood latches would be nice chrysler
I did aftermarket locking hood latches for theft and highway flutter....they look good too.
Can’t remember what company makes it buy there’s a kit to flip the electronic sway bar to get it out of the way. Only thing is that the sway bar motor will eventually go out. TeraFlex has a sway bar kit like the anti rock but it is adjustable with a knob and I think it can be hooked up to a air compressor actuator for push button in cab on /off ability.
Nice video man, do you happen to have a link to those upgraded mopar kicker speakers?
Thanks! Yeah let me find it real quick
www.amazon.com/dp/B01F91A6WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_GnJnXMM4hRxsH
great look jeep
Thanks!
Good video.
If your exhaust flanges getting loose and rattle, try put spring on each bolt between flange and nut. It should fix issue.
Good video!
Thanks!
Center force clutches for your throughout bearing. Put mine one 30k miles ago not a sound plus it has a 5 year warranty
Awesome! Thanks!
For someone that lives up in the north east do you recommend keeping the plastic bumper? Or what would you recommend first time Jeep owner
I'd get a steel bumper and just powder coat it
You can powder coat it, but if you do go off-road rocks will eventually chip away at it. You just have to keep up on it and maintain it. If you're not the type to stay on top of things like that I'd stick with the plastic one.
I have a 2014 wrangler unlimited. I go to turn into traffic and it seems like the steering pump stops working along with the brakes losing power along with the e brake idiot light coming on with the engine still running. Does it intermittently, any clues?
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Hey man, do those drag link heims bind up when flexed out?
Hasn't caused me an issue so far and it drops far enough to unseat the coils lol
Where did you get your fender flares? Please reply:)
Jcr offroad mauler narrows. I try to reply to all I can!
I did my throw-out bearing twice. Still ticks.
How do I fix a tailgate that was weighed down by heavy spare
What brand are the tweeter speakers?
look at those welds on the dana 60
I keep getting an ABS and traction light come up on my jk dash every now and then when i hit the brakes. how do i get this fixed
Mid summer made jk sport is doing well despite being a early model 3.6.
What mpg did you get with 4.10’s and 37’s?
I averaged about 15 if I kept my highway driving below 75. If I started doing 80-85 it would tank
LINK TO JL HOOD LATCHES ?
Agree 100% the radio sounds like crap!!
You know what I saw in a full wheel shop a shirt that said build it break it and fix it and fix it so if you build it you will have to fix it
Do you have the link for the trucklite headlights?
www.rigidindustries.com/truck-lite-landing-page
@@SoFloJeeping Where did you get your headlights for $350? Also Which model did you get?
@@osceolaseminole5596 I got them at jeep beach on sale in 2017 so not msrp and before everything went up. They were the ones for the jk with pwm
My 2014 start ticking as soon as I start it! It’s an automatic 5speed and it’s the roller rocker bearings are gone and the rocker arm is now rubbing on the outer edges of the cam lobes and all those worn steel filings from that metal on metal wear is going directly into the engine!! I put a big speaker magnet on my oil pan by the drain plug and when I change my oil I pull the magnet off to let the majority of the steel particles from the cam and rocker arms out of the engine!
I want to buy a jeep jk 3.8 with a manual maybe around 120k miles on jeep are these reliable as a daily
That depends entirely on the condition of the jeep and how it's been treated
My 2010 is great.... After I put a new rear end, front end, and fuel system, so far. It has 117k now. 😂
Do you have a link for the speaker upgrade?
Mopar Jeep Wrangler JK Kicker Speaker Upgrade www.amazon.com/dp/B004SUO5QS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_WV5Z6244K7F4SRN52P2D
@@SoFloJeeping thank you. I just bought my first Jeep. So I’m looking to start customizing it!
@@93jcesar thats the best part about them!
What does Florida's law's say about tires sticking out? I know up here in the Northeast, you have to have fender flares cover the tires. If I didn't drive my Jeep on public roads, they wouldn't give two shits, but I'm not having a trailer queen.
In Florida they don't care at all thankfully
They put all that plastic at the fenders because all the TJs rusted to shit in those locations...
Luckily we don't have to worry about that in Florida man land lol
Hey man where are some good trails in South Florida
Unfortunately in South Florida there isn't much. The closest we have is lazy springs in ft myers
@@SoFloJeeping is that lazy springs in the thumb nail
@@SoFloJeeping I wanted to go to big cypress but I don’t know if it’s that good
@@gabrielbarriga535 the thumbnail is ocala national forest about 5 hours away. Big cypress is okay. It's just mud and you need a permit
Hey man. I have a jk too. Where’d you get that bumper?
It's a vks fab prerunner. I believe they have a labor day sale going on right now!
I have an 07. I think my speakers are great...
You might have had the alpine speakers
Ya I have an 08 and this sound system cranks. Good sub bass too. 08 Sahara wrangler x
Anyone know how to fix the limp mode issue???
I have a manual so I've never had to deal with it
I also hate the plastic lmao
10 things equals how many dollars?
Can't please everyone🤷♂️
Get a hood lock. No hood wiggle and why the heck don't Jeeps come with a hood lock anyway?
What’s a jk
Model change
Can you please help me? What could cause my wheel shake in the video below. Tires are balanced, steering stabilizer is brand new, toe in is 1/8 inch, no death wobble on highway, not found any lose ball joint. BFG KM3 315/70/17
czcams.com/video/ahhMZritCZI/video.html
and at really slow speed also:
czcams.com/video/o144dRXcA-Y/video.html
Thanks for help in advance.
Sorry for the late response. Does it only do it offroad or on road as well?
@@SoFloJeeping No problem.
I only noticed it during OFF ROAD. But in the meantime, I also tried it with the car lifted into the air. It produces a very interesting thing. Please watch this video, I suspect dry (dried) u-joints both sides. What do you think? /// Or maybe something more serious? Differential?
czcams.com/video/3iWjAu-J6Yg/video.html
@@AdditionalLosses honestly I wouldn't worry about it. An open diff won't sent power to both wheels at the same rate. As long as it's not wobbling on the street you should be hood
OK you didn't like the plastic, I 'm sure there are a few reason why they use plastic, you don't like it but why would you add a plastic snorkel, don't they make them out of steel
Think of buying a jeep jk probably any a 3.8
It seems you don’t like jk Jeep’s haha
Love them. Just a few small things about them I don't like lol
hardly any of these was under 150....
That'd make sense considering there's been record high inflation since this video was made 3 years aho
Jeeps are very unreliable. Designed to fail. I have 07.
Unreliable 😂 is that an oxymoron or what? If you don't know what an oxymoron is, I recommend you Google it!
This video would have so much better if you had washed the Jeep first. It gives the impression that you actually care about the vehicle.
There's enough squeaky clean jeeps to watch on CZcams 🤷♂️
@@SoFloJeeping So make that # 11 on the list. If you're going to showcase your car....wash it first.
@@SoFloJeeping I don’t think you said it was a sema build😂
@@salcigar Its a jeep.... IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE DIRTY!!! Dumb@$$
I just brought a 2013 jeep wangler unlimited sport 4 dr. Can you tell me what kind of problems I’m going to have. My stomach is turning cause I paid a lot of money that jeep. It took my life savings just to buy my daughter that jeep.