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  1. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Well, my LED bulbs are in now too! Hoping to get them installed tonight or tomorrow possibly! I will post comparison pics, as well as a few tips on the install, as I don't think I need to write much up about it, because it is pretty straight forward! Stay tuned for more to come! These are the...
  2. WxNerd2015

    2000 TJ Tailgate Seal Question

    My fiance has a 2000 TJ with a hard top and a soft top. As winter is coming here in Michigan, the hard top has gone back on! However, along the bottom edge of the back window barely touches the top of the tailgate in some spots and does not even touch the top of the tailgate in others. And the...
  3. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Winter Storm Bella Winter Storm Bella is currently moving across the midwest, and today, SE Michigan is getting their first accumulation of snow for the season! Being the storm chaser that I am, and having a Jeep that I love enjoying, I have been out and about enjoying the winter wonderland...
  4. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Well, look what's been showing up the last week, Jeep parts galore! The Christmas list is getting pretty long now!
  5. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Gentex Homelink Mirror Well, the wiring harness has now arrived for the mirror too! So I am hoping I get some time tonight to get it all installed and functioning, as swapping the mirrors should only take like 15 minutes at most, and then the rest of the time is running the harness wires and...
  6. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Bestop Trektop NX Install (Not Black Twill Version)(Continued) 49. Now, go around the top edge of all the side and rear panels and attach all the Velcro to the top panel securely as this is what prevents a lots of precipitation from getting in as well as an extra seal for the top to cover...
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    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Bestop Trektop NX Install (Not Black Twill Version)(Continued) 35. Go ahead and attach the J hooks under the lip on the inside of the tube. And once attached, tighten the straps the rest of the way so they are tight and the top is secured. And now you have a Safari top! And that is one of the...
  8. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Bestop Trektop NX Install (Not Black Twill Version)(Continued) 25. Pull the pin connector out (towards the inside of the Jeep and slide the bar over the bracket and release the pin so that the bars are locked to the door surrounds, and the Sunrider portion of the Trektop and rotate. 26...
  9. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Bestop Trektop NX Install (Not Black Twill Version)(Continued) 15. Once to have the mounts lined up, go ahead and push the upper part of the door surround “C” appendages so they are around the roll bar and lined up with the holes. And one will then go ahead and insert the screws with the quick...
  10. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Bestop Trektop NX Install (Not Black Twill Version) Well, as promised, here is a write-up for the installation of the Bestop Trektop NX on the 2 door JK. I purchased and received this top once I got back from Oklahoma and installed it in June, so I have been enjoying it this past summer, but I...
  11. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Gentex Homelink Mirror Well, thank you postal service! My mirror was just delivered yesterday evening, and my expected date was not until the 13th! WAAAAY ahead of schedule, but I'm not complaining! Now I just am waiting on the harness to be able to power the functions on the mirror and I will...
  12. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Time To Get The Winter Clothes Out! Well, didn't get my Trektop NX write-up done this weekend, but it is still coming and will be posted soon! This weekend, I removed the Trektop and switched back to hardtop for the winter months as I don't wanna damage the soft top with snow and ice...
  13. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Cool Jeep Stuff My mother was at a craft show this weekend and came across these coasters and thought they would be cool! Hey, it's Jeep! Of coarse it is! Just thought I would share em!
  14. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Gentex Homelink Mirror Well, next upgrade it on it's way! As you know, I like to keep as close to the OEM look as I can, and the next mod is so I can ditch that bulky, old garage door opener which I can never seem to find a good place to keep! It doesn't stay on the visor, plus when the top off...
  15. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Jeep 2011 Wrangler Stone & Bug Deflector Part #: 50169 Install (continued) 9. Now, the deflector did come with a few screws and washers to be able to further secure the deflector down, but these required some mild drilling into the underside of the hood, which I would much rather not do...
  16. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Jeep 2011 Wrangler Stone & Bug Deflector Part #: 50169 Install Well, ExtremeTerrain and UPS came through pretty fast yesterday! I got home from work and my WeatherTech Bug Guard/Rock Deflector was sitting on the porch! First off, I opened up the box to see what all I got, and found just a...
  17. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Just another little tidbit to add to my Jeep collection here! My fiance, for my birthday last March, got me a nice Jeep hat! She actually searched and found one the same colors as my Jeep! Since I am going with the whole black and tan look, she found my a Jeep hat with the exact matching colors...
  18. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Bestop Trektop NX Just wanted to show you a quick couple looks as what is coming next on my forum! Back in June I got a Bestop Trektop NX which I paid about $600 for, but I wanted to be able to have the top go on and off easier in the summer so I could actually enjoy my Jeep how it was meant to...
  19. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Windshield LED Light Install (continued) And here are some pictures of the lights at work at night! They are way way waaaaaaaaay brighter than the stock lights on the Jeep, and to be honest, I can’t even tell my high beams are on when I am running the LEDs on! :rock: The first two pics are...
  20. WxNerd2015

    WxNerd2015's Never Ending Build

    Windshield LED Light Install (continued) 11. With all of the proper connection made, the last part was to get the connector to power the switch into the cabin of the Jeep! a. The first step was finding where to run the connector that attaches to the switch, into the Jeep. I first located where...
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