2023 Jeep Wranger JL

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Purchased Nov 2023.

jeep_001_ladder.JPEG

Accessories

Item Date Price Notes
Grab Handle Switch Panel Aug 8, 2024 270  
Door hanger June 9, 2024 38 Father's Day from Sam
Hard top lift June 9, 2024 138 Father's Day from Sam
Radio May 19, 2024 62  
Mattress May 19, 2024 100 Less than one night in a hotel
Cheap roof rack May 19, 2024 170 Added 20 tax on May 19 here
Rough Country 2.5in Spacer Lift Kit Apr 01, 2024 212  
Hat Mar 18, 2024 25  
Winch Jan 10, 2024 300  
Winch cover Jan 10, 2024 15  
Jack cover Dec 31, 2023 19  
Quadratec QRC Front Winch Ready Bumper Dec 31, 2023 645 570 + 75 shipping
Quadratec Offroad Winching Accessory Kit Dec 31, 2023 150  
Quadratec Heavy Duty Folding Utility Shovel with Storage Pouch Dec 31, 2023 15  
Quadratec Tow Hitch Wiring Harness for 18-24 Jeep Wrangler JL Dec 31, 2023 75  
3-gang rocker from nilight Dec 31, 2023 46  
2 pods from nilight Dec 31, 2023 13  
Hitch Dec 31, 2023 51  
2 x hi-lift jack mounts Dec 31, 2023 120 60 each, now 70
Fire extinguisher mount Dec 31, 2023 22 Total for these 5 things: 215
Tailgate Dec 7, 2023 160 170 with tax
Visor lights Jul 6, 2023 85 Had these before the jeep
Hi-lift jack Jun 5, 2023 108 Not counting it, I had that
Total   2569  

Once it's finished, I'll try attaching the light bar: Whelen Light Bar Rebuild

Maintainence log

Date Mileage Service Notes
2024-07-18 10,500 Oil change 0-5W
2024-11-10 16,000 Jeep oil change 0W-20
  • DONE Remove GPS tracking from jeep   jeep
    • State "DONE" from "WAITING" [2024-08-16 Fri 13:40]
    • State "IN-PROGRESS" from "TODO" [2024-08-16 Fri 13:40]

    Writeup at Remove Jeep Wrangler JL Location Tracking.

  • DONE Change oil in jeep 10k miles   jeep

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    WAITING: [2024-07-08 Mon 09:13]

    bought oil at home depot two weeks ago (jul 6 - 14 day) got an oil filter on amazon but it was the wrong kind. hit return for that (still need to take it back), bought the right filter from rockauto and it should get here this week.

  • DONE Connect existing jeep lights   jeep
    • State "DONE" from "WAITING" [2024-09-03 Tue 21:18]
    • State "WAITING" from "IN-PROGRESS" [2024-09-03 Tue 21:18]

    Have the 3-gang rocker from nilight ($46) and 2 pods from them ($13) (also the hitch from them ($51)). Same order, bought 2 hi-lift jack mounts ($60 each, now $70) and a fire extinguisher mount ($22). Total: $215. Added all of that into the table below.

    [2024-08-05 Mon]

    I don't think that the 3-gang rocker that I have is going to work. I'd have to find a place to cut in for it…or a mounting box for it.

    Bought the grab handle switch.

  • DONE Sell 2nd hi-lift jack mount   jeep
    • State "DONE" from "WAITING" [2024-11-18 Mon 13:51]
    • State "WAITING" from "IN-PROGRESS" [2024-09-13 Fri 09:08]
      Listed on eBay
    • State "IN-PROGRESS" from "TODO" [2024-09-13 Fri 09:08]

    Sold it a few months ago maybe, just getting to updating here.

  • DONE Connect towing wiring in jeep   jeep

    https://www.quadratec.com/sites/default/files/installation_instructions/quadratec-92015.8004-tow-hitch-wiring-harness-jeep-wrangler-jl-install-instructions.pdf

    Less than hour, so it says.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y8q8lg6O-A&t=2s

  • DONE Attach jeep door hangers in garage   jeep
    • State "DONE" from "WAITING" [2024-09-12 Thu 23:43]
    • State "IN-PROGRESS" from "TODO" [2024-09-12 Thu 23:43]
  • DONE Install 2.5 Inch Lift

    At the very far edge of my mechanical ability, installed a 2.5in lift. This involved lowering both axles enough to slide out the coil springs! On the front, had to disconnect the drive shaft to get the axle low enough. Big DOY moment was realizing that to get the drive shaft to stop spinning, all I had to do was shift into 4H (in place!).

    It's a subtle difference, but it really does look more off-road ready.

    Before:

    jeep_003_before_lift.JPEG

    During:

    jeep_004_lifting.JPEG

    After:

    jeep_002_after_lift.JPEG

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