u/2017_JKU

I am trying to find a way to get some shade on my back patio area. I don't necessarily need the entire width shaded.

I have seen the shades from Amazon/Home Depot but not sure how to approach this. If there is a DIY method, I'm all ears. I don't want it to look terrible but I want to do this budget friendly.

The way the width goes is there's a 30" wide gap and then an 8" wide column. Then another 183" (15.25 ft) gap. The post is right in the way and it's 8". One problem is the post isn't flush wit the back of the house. It protrudes an inch or more. So I either need to figure out a way to buy a wider one and somehow attach or get one that's 30" wide just for that spot. Either way, i also want a good bit of the 183" shaded as well. I don't need it entirely shaded.

I can't post a pic unfortunately. Just looking for some ideas.

THanks

I am trying to find a way to get some shade on my back patio area. I don't necessarily need the entire width shaded.

I have seen the shades from Amazon/Home Depot but not sure how to approach this. If there is a DIY method, I'm all ears. I don't want it to look terrible but I want to do this budget friendly.

The orange arrow is 30" width. The blue is 183" (15.25 ft). The post is right in the way and it's 8". One problem is the post isn't flush wit the back of the house. It protrudes an inch or more. So I either need to figure out a way to buy a wider one and somehow attach or get one that's 30" wide just for that spot. Either way, i also want a good bit of the 183" shaded as well. I don't need it entirely shaded.

Here's a pic if it works. Pardon the junk.

https://preview.redd.it/82b67rm9j62h1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d2518b8fbf9e681fc143f86a67998a92fb55f03

I'm not sure why my drivers' side freedom top is more forward than the passenger. I want to remove the guide pin so I can adjust it some and see if it helps with my leak.

BTW 2017 JKU.

I've pondered over this for quite some time now. I am looking to build or buy something (cheap) to help me line up and mount my spare when I rotate. The weight isn't terrible but I am getting older and I also have a rear camera mounted in the center so I want to be careful not to damage it.

Anyway, i came across this Low-Lift Transmission Jack

I need to measure and make sure it can go high enough. Not sure if I could build something that would function this well either.

Any other thoughts or ideas?

I've pondered over this for quite some time now. I am looking to build or buy something (cheap) to help me line up and mount my spare when I rotate. The weight isn't terrible but I am getting older and I also have a rear camera mounted in the center so I want to be careful not to damage it.

Anyway, i came across this Low-Lift Transmission Jack

I need to measure and make sure it can go high enough. Not sure if I could build something that would function this well either.

Any other thoughts or ideas?

Never cooked a tri tip before. We have a 2.5 lb tri tip I need to cook in the next few days. I'll do it on the kettle.

I have youtubed some info and I think I have a good handle on it mostly (but I'll listen to any tips you all have).

The main issue is my wife will not eat it if it's pink. I know, I know. But it's not negotiable.

So, do I just shoot for ~150 in the center so the ends are above that and hopefully not pink?

Or is there some other way?

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Chatgpt says it should automatically clear after a few cycles and miles. No CEL and it runs smooth.

Anyway, #1 was a little difficult but not as bad as I thought it might be.

Just looking for some thoughts on 2-5. And honestly hoping to hear they aren't any more challenging than #1.

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