r/JeepJK

Recently installed on my non-lifted Jeep. Is this how it’s supposed to look?

Trail therapy on the icon rubicon trail.

Got a few things checked off the todo list this weekend. I installed the Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 steering stabilizer. I’ve tried out the 3 settings and have been leaving in on medium for around town driving, firm really does stiffen it up, will be useful in longer highway trips. I tried out soft on a short trip, and when they say that it lets you feel more input they are not kidding. I was feeling things through my steering that had me wondering if something was wrong, lol. Also removed the paracord roll bar grab handles for some A-Pillar ones. The roll bar ones were annoying me as they were in my field of view and I found myself trying to look around them. Also they were not very helpful getting into the lofted Jeep. I like these a lot, they are textured, not smooth aluminum and they blend into the A-Pillar so they don’t obstruct my field of view when driving.

I bought my Jeep a few years ago from friend. They had a tow hitch installed but no trailer light harness/adapter (they just used it for a bike rack). Yesterday I'm driving and message comes up that the bulb is bad on driver rear. I have a few spares and tried those-- no luck. Running lights work, but no turn signal. Tried on the other side and they work. Even tested them with a 12v source. Bought new ones thinking maybe they're wonky and neither of those work.

I thought maybe the trailer harness has gone bad or something. Hooked up an analog volt meter to the 4 pin trailer connector so I can see the needle swing if the turn signals work on that. Yep, see it swing to 12v then off with the blinker.

So I'm thinking maybe the pigtail/harness is bad going to that light. The first picture/connector looks like the factory harness b/c it goes up into the body (not underneath). The 2nd picture shows black taps going to the light sockets and then underneath the body. I took off the passenger side and same thing on that side. I follow the wiring down and they connect along with a ground connection with an after market spade crimped on. Then it goes up over some cross member and I can't tell were it goes (yet-- it's 110F outside and I gave up for now). I asked the previous owner and he wasn't aware of any wing mods in the back (I have a blue ox towing setup as well in the front).

I was looking to just replace the pig tail/harness from the factory connector to the light socket- everything I see shows a factory style connector right to the sockets. No wiring/taps needed.

So the question is-- are the tail light just connected to the factory harness via something that goes in picture 1?

Edit. I think I figured out what that wiring is. The jeep has a flat tow setup with blue ox etc. there’s a connector up front under the bumper. The tow vehicle powers the tail lights when you’re flat towing it. When the previous owner had that system installed they added the harness and spliced onto the wires going to the sockets. Yuck. Now I have to figure out which wire(s) have a bad connection.

Installed the Nilight bumper on my 2009 JK unlimited . The factory one looked goofy with the Barricade fenders and it was all faded. Install was a breeze and it’s a 1 person install because it’s not that heavy. I’m pretty pleased with the look of it.

More steering & suspension upgrades! Going to add the Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 steering stabilizer and while I’m under the jeep goin to replace the the from and rear track bar bolts with these upgraded 14mm from the frame side front bracket and 9/16 for the rear track bar (the Falcon steering stabilizer uses a special bolt/stud that replaced the front axle side bolt). Got this kit from Ohio Diesel Parts that includes bolts for the front and rear track bars for all JK years. $25 is some pretty cheap insurance against an issue that cause like 80% to 90% of death wobble.

Slightly modded

Any suggestions how to get this out? I was replacing the liners/bushings and now the tool is stuck

Was at a red light and someone did not see my brake lights. Other than the spare tire mount being bent, no other damages done to my jeep… can’t say the same for the other car. If you’re considering steel bumpers, this is your sign.

2012 JKUR as you can see heavily modded with brand new 37s Nittos 87K miles zero rust. Bartact seat covers since 5K miles. 25K takes it.

When I bought my jeep it came with the oem premium soft fop, but it didn’t come with any of the ancillary parts to properly seal it. From the condition of the top and the amount of dust/dirt and sun fading of the cargo area trim I’m certain the previous own left the top off all the time, and so the door surrounds, tail gate bar, and C-pillar mucket seals were all missing. Some of the first parts I bought off eBay were a set of OEM door surrounds from a 2017 and a tail gate bar in great condition. I got these for a great price too, only $260 for both, and the cheapest aftermarket set was close to $400-$500.

It was only after the door surrounds and the tailgate bar arrived that I realized I was missing the mucket seals and had to source those. Well after 2 1/2 weeks the last mucket finally arrived today! I did a quick interiors clean since we had a few bad dust storms roll in the last few days. I cleaned and lubricated the rear window zipper with Bestop cleaner/lubricant and then went about installing the mucket seals and door surrounds. (The tailgate bar was delivered last Friday and I installed it the same day)

I love having the soft top sealed now, much more comfortable in the AZ desert, don’t have to keep the A/C on max all the time. Thankfully the AZ Monsoon was in a bit of a lull, but it looks to be picking up again and now I don’t have to worry about the rain and dust.

Anyone have a factory steel bumper, such as the hard rock, recon or 10th anniversary, with a winch installed? Purchased a warn evo and the warn JL winch plate thinking it would fit since I have the steel bumper. Definitely not the right option... luckily I found out AFTER assembling everything haha. Just bought the Rugged Ridge 11543.15 winch plate which is apparently the right option. I guess some cutting is involved but cant find any videos of it being done. Im sure the instructions will be sufficient but was hoping for some feedback prior to it showing up! In the meantime... im rolling bumperless like a 🤡. Much appreciated!