What have you done to your KK lately

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:47 am

Gageraid wrote:

Bmxer524 wrote:

I washed it yesterday. First time in a while actually... She's due for a detailing, but I don't want to do it before winter :banghead:

This is a critical time to do it. You want to have the paint waxed before the salt comes.
I've been trying to find time this week to do mine as well.

I know. I don't have the patience nor the time to do it myself. I might see what it'll cost to have someone do it for me. Like clay bar, wash, wax, and do the interior etc.

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:21 am

I think the gf and I will be doing our vehicles on Sunday. I have a wax that works pretty well and you can apply it while the vehicle is still wet. A quick hand buff and you're good to go. I'm sure it's not as good as others but it works well enough for me.

dcbelcher26 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:33 am

Is it that quick wax stuff, that comes in a spray bottle?

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12KK SFD · **Posted:** Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:17 pm

I believe so. It's in the back of the Jeep right now so I'll take a look after work.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:08 am

Bmxer524 wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

Bmxer524 wrote:

I washed it yesterday. First time in a while actually... She's due for a detailing, but I don't want to do it before winter :banghead:

This is a critical time to do it. You want to have the paint waxed before the salt comes.
I've been trying to find time this week to do mine as well.

I know. I don't have the patience nor the time to do it myself. I might see what it'll cost to have someone do it for me. Like clay bar, wash, wax, and do the interior etc.

Local prices near me are around $100 for a full detail.
I would never trust someone to detail my black Jeep.

SKIdooracer0 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:32 am

Mine gets a full wax before and after every winter. Being in the salt for 4-5 months doesn't help any car around here!! I've been able to keep the rust to a min. on the cars and trucks keeping them clean and waxed.. Spend a little now or alot latter is how I look at it..

lfhoward · **Posted:** Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:12 pm

I rotated the tires today because it was time (3000 miles). I want to keep my Duratracs at least as long as Tommudd! :-)r

I have 20K on them now. Tire rotations aren't as fun with the stock jack as they are with a floor jack, but the floor jack is in storage back in Philly! Can't complain though, because it was a beautiful day to be out working on the Jeep in Michigan. :JEEPIN:

Just in case anyone is wondering, if you're lifted you'll need to carry a 2-3 inch thick block of wood to put under your stock jack if you want to use it on the "frame" rail, which is the safest jacking location. The extra height is needed to get the front tires off the ground. I no longer jack under the lower control arms, as I had the KK slip off the jack once in that location. Bad news bears when that happens. :grim:

The rear end is still ok without the block of wood under the jack if you place it under the axle.

Oh, and I found out I have a smidge more than 1/8 inch of brake pad left in the rear. At what point should the pads be changed? They do not yet squeal, but they are looking mighty thin. And another question: is it better to get the rotors resurfaced or just go for the kit that includes new rotors? I'm planning on getting parts from Napa. Thanks, --LFH

LKWJeeper · **Posted:** Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:37 am

With how easy it is to change the pads I'd go ahead and have it done.

lfhoward · **Posted:** Tue Sep 30, 2014 3:46 pm

I picked up rear pads and rotors today at Napa. I also got a brake line flaring kit so I can finally install JBA's extended brake lines. Here is a good how-to for flaring brake lines from over on CherokeeForum: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/flaring-new-brake-lines-142951/ I practiced several times on a scrap piece of 3/8 steel brake line and I'm not too bad at it! I'm sure it will be more challenging to do on the Jeep. Should be an interesting project later this week.

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

Got the ATH bumpers and just started to work on the front one...
This is how I want my jeep to look like when everything is done... :jester:

Real world: :banghead:

Reoved the front bumper

removed the tow hooks...I am selling them too PM me if you want it...

Remove headlights for other projects...and grill to install the PA speaker

Test fit 20" light bar on the bumper

Added LED lights into the headlight

Prime the bumper

and finish it with Stain Black

converted side signal to LED

Got the JBL A-arm...

Also working on builting a water tank in the spare tire space too...Got everything I need. Just waiting for my Bumper to be done so I can start working on it.

silverkk · **Joined:** Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:27 pm **Posts:** 637

lammarco wrote:

Got the ATH bumpers and just started to work on the front one...
This is how I want my jeep to look like when everything is done... :jester:

Real world: :banghead:

Reoved the front bumper

removed the tow hooks...I am selling them too PM me if you want it...

Remove headlights for other projects...and grill to install the PA speaker

Test fit 20" light bar on the bumper

Added LED lights into the headlight

Prime the bumper

and finish it with Stain Black

converted side signal to LED

Got the JBL A-arm...

Also working on builting a water tank in the spare tire space too...Got everything I need. Just waiting for my Bumper to be done so I can start working on it.

I'm starting to do my head lights as soon as I get I get the extra cash doing the pod like you have and doing bars as the main headlight in the housing and can you send me the link for the led you use for the blinker

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

lammarco wrote:

Real world: :banghead:

Reoved the front bumper

Also working on builting a water tank in the spare tire space too...Got everything I need. Just waiting for my Bumper to be done so I can start working on it.

What is that inside the grille?...I don't have that...

LKWJeeper · **Posted:** Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:32 pm

I recognize those headlights lammarco. Glad to see that's what the project was!

Looking good!

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:04 pm

Looks good. Hope you do a how to on those lights!

NAMoulton1, looks like a PA speaker to me.

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

LKWJeeper wrote:

I recognize those headlights lammarco. Glad to see that's what the project was!

Looking good!

Thanks for the lights...its good that your lights doesn't have the fog light which make it easier for me to install the led in the headlight.

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

Bmxer524 wrote:

Looks good. Hope you do a how to on those lights!

NAMoulton1, looks like a PA speaker to me.

I will try to make one :goink:

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

My half finished project

Thank Morgan for doing such a great job.

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:08 am

Looks good. I'm really interested in those LED fogs and turn signals, too. I'm especially curious about the wiring of a resistor for the LEDs.

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

12KK SFD wrote:

Looks good. I'm really interested in those LED fogs and turn signals, too. I'm especially curious about the wiring of a resistor for the LEDs.

The resistor is easy to install just tag both + and - wires and that's it. I did the same for the rear signal lights as well.

silverkk · **Joined:** Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:27 pm **Posts:** 637

What size led pods did you use

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