SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
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SSF556
SE Expedition Society
Thanks Bob....I have an external mount and antenna on the way as well.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Really digging this build! :beer:
My buddy has the same CB. He matched it to a magnetic mount antenna, and keeps the whole thing bundled with the cigarette lighter plug. He can toss it in any vehicle.
We talked to each other from about 6 miles apart in a very electrically noisy, and CB crowded environment.
Looking forward to checking out your awning install.
My buddy has the same CB. He matched it to a magnetic mount antenna, and keeps the whole thing bundled with the cigarette lighter plug. He can toss it in any vehicle.
We talked to each other from about 6 miles apart in a very electrically noisy, and CB crowded environment.
Looking forward to checking out your awning install.
SSF556
SE Expedition Society
Ok got the awning installed and just in time for the American Adventurists weekend at Uwharrie...it was a total soaker and the awning worked out great...once I got everything together it was a quick install....used some L brackets from Home Depot and some bolts and locking nuts. You will need some Thule cross bars to get a good strong platform. The side rails WILL NOT support the awning...the are junk.
Awning installed and in use....very little if any wind noise on the highway.
This issue I have had is trying to get a non damaged awning from the Amazon affiliated company...both awnings I have ordered have been damaged. I have gotten a refund and have ordered from another company...fingers crossed the 3rd awning shows up undamaged. On both of the awnings I have ordered the rear aluminum tracks have been dented and you are unable to slide the head of the bolt down the track....
Anyway I am confident I will get an undamaged awning eventually and it will be all good.
Awning installed and in use....very little if any wind noise on the highway.
This issue I have had is trying to get a non damaged awning from the Amazon affiliated company...both awnings I have ordered have been damaged. I have gotten a refund and have ordered from another company...fingers crossed the 3rd awning shows up undamaged. On both of the awnings I have ordered the rear aluminum tracks have been dented and you are unable to slide the head of the bolt down the track....
Anyway I am confident I will get an undamaged awning eventually and it will be all good.
SSF556
SE Expedition Society
One of the final things I wanted to get done was a rear locker....baby steps.
Air compressor is ready to be installed....need to do some welding on the bracket but it will eventually sit behind the coolant tank on the passenger side.
New switch panel from Steel Armadillo
Will get the wiring run next week and then take to a local 4x4 shop for the rear locker install....:elkgrin:
Once the rear locker is installed, there is really not much else I want to get done at this time...
Air compressor is ready to be installed....need to do some welding on the bracket but it will eventually sit behind the coolant tank on the passenger side.
New switch panel from Steel Armadillo
Will get the wiring run next week and then take to a local 4x4 shop for the rear locker install....:elkgrin:
Once the rear locker is installed, there is really not much else I want to get done at this time...
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Very clean mods! Glad to see more and more folks making stuff for the WJ and WK. They are very competent vehicles, with awesome tow ratings. :beer:
WKexpedition
Built, not bought!
Wk is looking great like always. Love the switches.
SSF556
SE Expedition Society
It is the 4xGuard Matrix system...in regards to a winch...I am not sure I need one and to be honest not sure I want the added weight up front. Also I have some doubts about the monocoque and mounting a winch. Not sure we can get a proper winch mount on the WK...some have mounted a winch, but again I am skeptical on how secure it may be...I personally would not pull my WK out without 2 points attached plus a bridle or equalizer strap.....
SSF556
SE Expedition Society
took the CRD to a local offroad guy to get the ARB compressor and locker installed....hopefully it will be complete this time next week. They are building me a bracket in the engine bay behind the surge tank for the air compressor to sit on and installing the locker....plus received my ruffstuff diff cover....I like the no logo look of their cover...I installed the ARB wiring loom and switches last weekend...
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VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Nice!
I really like the Ruff Stuff covers. I have 2 on my XJ and they are stellar. Strong as hell and simple. Stoked on the ARB, that will be a nice addition.
I really like the Ruff Stuff covers. I have 2 on my XJ and they are stellar. Strong as hell and simple. Stoked on the ARB, that will be a nice addition.
