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I thought it would be great if we could have a fourm where people could discuss and share modification that they have done or want to do to thier Wranglers. It would be great if we could keep this to DIY modification and those that cost under $500 - Can't wait to see all the ideas that are out there.
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Hello all - I was wondering if anyone has built thier own insta-trunk for an Unlimited. If so what materails and was it difficult or easy. Thanks John
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Replying to: jplyman (Aug 28, 2006 11:34 am)
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Replying to: eastcoastdiver (Nov 04, 2006 2:23 pm)  The Rubicon rocker guards really don't help a whole lot and are more cosmetic, IMO. The small plastic flare CAN be removed pretty easily. I did it on my SE and added Toys by Troy rockers. Not less than $50.00, but improve the protection and looks of the Jeep, IMO. You might be able to find some on eBay or some of the Jeep-specific forums from folks who took em off their Rubicon for the heavier duty armor like the TbT, A to Z Fabrication, Shrockworks, or Poison Spyder rocker guards. -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (Nov 06, 2006 7:42 am) i'll take a look for those products you mentioned. will they give me directions to slap them on the jeep? or do i just have to instinctively know how to do it? same with ripping off the small plastic flairs... you're obviously writing to a piss-poor "mechanic" and i need your help. the one project i did was take out the entire interior and have a rhino liner sprayed on. i bolted everything back in but EVERYTHING rattles now, noticeably louder than before. thanks for your help and happy diving, jackson
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Replying to: eastcoastdiver (Nov 06, 2006 2:50 pm) Most come with directions, and pretty good ones. Their sites will usually have the instructions you can download. Probably the only thing you'd want to have to install them is some kind of floor jack that you can use to lift them into place and hold them while you drill the holes in the tub (yes, you have to drill some holes). The small plastic flare extensions are simply bolted on. If you look under them, you'll see what you need to loosen. Once off, take a rubber mallet and tap the sheet metal flat if it is bowed out a bit from around where the bolt was through the body. Many people use some kind of liner between the rockers and tub to prevent metal/metal contact (rust and noise). I used Tough Stuff gasket guard and it works VERY well. Here is my TJ with just the rockers.  You can see the holes I drilled along the top. I also had to do some on the underside. Just be sure to wear goggles. I followed the install process outlined by Stu Olson at his website. I added a few holes when I finished the side armor.  Granted, these both cost more than the $50.00, but they can save you from serious damage, much more so than the Rubicon guards, which are more cosmetic IMO. To address your rattles, what all did you remove? - Seats - Seat belts - Rear seat - Center console Other than that, not much should need to be removed, unless you have amps or other stuff installed in the tub. My guess something in the center console isn't attached properly, as I'm sure your seats and seat belt latches are all secure.  Rhinolining/Line-X is something I REALLY want to do at some point, so any pointers you have on that would be appreciated. -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (Nov 07, 2006 7:14 am) I took out the seats and center console. I think the noise was originally coming from the center console... but now that i put my hard top back on it's a lot louder. i think i need to try putting both of those guys back on again. i will keep looking on jeep websites for the brands you recommended. and the gasket guard will definitely be added into the mix as well. i'll be sure to put up some pictures once i manage to get this done! jackson
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Replying to: eastcoastdiver (Nov 08, 2006 8:24 am) Look for loose change, washers, etc that may be bouncing around in there too. -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (Nov 08, 2006 9:36 am) i can already tell what my next project will be, but it's sort of expensive so it might take a while. my friends jeep has one of those k&n air intakes or filter things and steel exhaust... he says it adds horsepower and you get better miles per gallon. is this true? plus it sounds really good. i think i might want that thanks for your advice paul.
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Replying to: eastcoastdiver (Nov 09, 2006 7:50 am) The exhaust may be freer breathing which may help a bit in the mileage and horsepower gains, but again, I'm not knowledgeable enough to answer better. Some say you'll see gains, some say you won't. Glad he fixed your rattling. I have a soft top only, so don't know much about tightening a hard top down. -Paul
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