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Bought this 2nd light bar to replace the one that was stolen a few weeks ago.











Reinforced the wiring with metal flex conduit.
Also Epoxy-coated the light bar mounting bolt this time.
Essentially gluing the bolt to the light bar, semi-permanently.

Bought this one here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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7" LED lights bought them here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252126019913?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT




Installation coming soon

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Mounted my ext idle switch and winch control switch with kill switch.

(Didn't get the winch switch straight at all, but who cares as long as it works.)

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Used a 6" piece of weld-on receiver tube and some square u-bolts.
Not the most permanent installation, but that was the point, easily removable.

On a side note, looks like I will need to repaint my roof rack soon.

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Ran the wiring for the rear rack lights along the roof rack framework with quick disconnects. So if the roof rack needs to be removed for any reason the lights can simply be unplugged and they go with the rack.

I used 2-wire trailer harness quick connects and 4-wire trailer harness quick connects at all the needed points.



All the wiring going into the cab is neatly tucked above the headliner and down the passenger a-pillar. Out of sight, out of mind!

Just need to add another switch to control these new lights, at the moment all of my switches are being used. Don't worry I have plans to correct this issue.
(HINT: overhead console, or custom overhead switch panel, IDEAS?)

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I bought this rebuilt 150 amp alternator on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151269816364?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It utilizes the same case size as stock, but with 150 amp output instead of 90 amps.





90 amp vs. 150 amp







Better/faster battery recovery times.

JandDGreens

You will have to up-date how well the alternator does for you. I am interested in dong one.

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So far so good, everything is working as expected.
Will update after further use.

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new parts on order include:
replace all 4 lower control arm bushings
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...315943&jsn=379
(bolts are seized in the old bushing sleeves - so they need to be cut out and replaced)
both axle hubs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
swapping the 6 OEM 12-pt 13mm bolts to 6-pt 10.9 hardness bolts
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140851299555?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITreplacing the driver's side axle u-joint (previously replaced the passenger side)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
both front
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
& rear pinion seals
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181343086838?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITfront outer axle seals - AFTERMARKET
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182040622063?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITreplace the rear outer axle seals
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131684078005?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITchange both diff fluids - I use Mobil 1 Full Synthetic gear lube oil
*what weight GLO do you guys use? - any recommendations?*

UPGRADE the front pads & rotors (I previously did the brakes, but went with the lower quality parts - you get what you pay for, I guess)

Front Black Slotted Drilled Rotors Metallic Pads Cherokee COMANCHE Wrangler | eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311419586254?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITor
Front Black Slotted Drilled Rotors Ceramic Pads Cherokee COMANCHE Wrangler | eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371407357912?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Everything except the brakes will be delivered by Thursday(my birthday).
(Still need to make a decision on brakes)
So Dat Jeep's tear-down/rebuild begins Friday evening-Sunday evening.
I need to have it back up and running by Sunday night since it is my DD.

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Planning on ordering some Dat Jeep stickers.
Here's the design I came up with - thoughts?

JandDGreens

I'm liken that!!!

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Cone filter I bought via Amazon.com
The old filter has been installed for close to 2 years.







It's a snug fit, but that's what I wanted.

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Thanks!

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Bought the gauges here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231956900864?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT