CJ Classic to "Overland" + build (stereo, sound insulation, headlights, etc)
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I was just checking out your thread. Awesome. I am doing something similar. Turning my Sport into a Limited/Country/Up Country/ European Orvis Clone of sorts. Mine is just a DD though. Of all the options, overhead console, cruise. etc that I have added most proud of the louvers and factory running boards. I do have some Icons for her but not sure if I am going to use them.
I bought the CLD tiles from them, but I sourced the foam and mass loaded vinyl from amazon + prime shipping. That roll must have weighed 120 lbs. I used about 1/2 in the Jeep. If you look at new vehicles and the A-pillar wind seals and between the doors, you can buy similar off ebay for cheap. Sticks right on and makes a big difference. It all adds weight, sure, but it makes the Jeep feel very solid. Pales in comparison to the weight of the frame stiffeners, tow hooks, side armor, quarter armor, rear bumper, skid plate, etc anyway.
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Michigan UP just west of Drummond
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Back in 2009 I started with FatMat - which is no good, don't use it. Live and learn. I use the concept from this site: https://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
I bought the CLD tiles from them, but I sourced the foam and mass loaded vinyl from amazon + prime shipping. That roll must have weighed 120 lbs. I used about 1/2 in the Jeep. If you look at new vehicles and the A-pillar wind seals and between the doors, you can buy similar off ebay for cheap. Sticks right on and makes a big difference. It all adds weight, sure, but it makes the Jeep feel very solid. Pales in comparison to the weight of the frame stiffeners, tow hooks, side armor, quarter armor, rear bumper, skid plate, etc anyway.
Bonus pics from a month ago:
Michigan UP just west of Drummond
On Drummond 2018
I bought the CLD tiles from them, but I sourced the foam and mass loaded vinyl from amazon + prime shipping. That roll must have weighed 120 lbs. I used about 1/2 in the Jeep. If you look at new vehicles and the A-pillar wind seals and between the doors, you can buy similar off ebay for cheap. Sticks right on and makes a big difference. It all adds weight, sure, but it makes the Jeep feel very solid. Pales in comparison to the weight of the frame stiffeners, tow hooks, side armor, quarter armor, rear bumper, skid plate, etc anyway.
Bonus pics from a month ago:
Michigan UP just west of Drummond
On Drummond 2018
https://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177...sport-4086497/
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I looked at that spoiler in the past. Would likely do it if I found one for a decent price. I don't think I'd do fog lights just because people here aren't used to them and might think they are brake lights. I'd likely just add redundant brake lights there if the fog light socket is on both sides - maybe to only light up when the brakes are applied (versus the dual filament aspect of the existing lights).
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I looked at that spoiler in the past. Would likely do it if I found one for a decent price. I don't think I'd do fog lights just because people here aren't used to them and might think they are brake lights. I'd likely just add redundant brake lights there if the fog light socket is on both sides - maybe to only light up when the brakes are applied (versus the dual filament aspect of the existing lights).
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Yup, that they are. And so far they're great tires. Not as good in a hydroplane situation as the bridgestone dualer H/Ls I had on there but almost as quiet and I'm sure they'll be better off road. The dualers would mud load.
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