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The first major upgrade to the jeepfan.com 2016 JKU Rubicon Hard Rock is the installation of a lift. Like we described in our introduction article we indicated that we would use the Teraflex 2.5″ Budget Boost system. This system is simple but yet very comprehensive and provides all you need to get your Jeep some …
We get many questions from Jeepers..many new Jeep owners ask us what they should do to get their Jeep on the trail and keep their budget under control. At jeepfan.com we represent the “everybody” Jeep – the ones that get driven every day to the ole’ grind but also have some weekend fun on the …
After installing the Barricade Trail Force HD Front bumper on the jeepfan.com JK we knew the rear would be in the Jeep’s future. We chose the Barricade Trail Force HD Rear Bumper to match and the bumper didn’t disappoint. The bumper comes in two versions one with a tire carrier and one without. Since we have …
If you visit the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s website, it will inform you that the only way to safely repair a tire is with a plug-patch combination. If you talk with fellow Jeep owners, however, most will tell you a plug alone is just fine in most situations. So which is it? Use a plug with …
From page 1. We are installing a Barricade 9500lb winch on a Wrangler JK equipped with a Barricade Trail Force HD Bumper. With the winch installed the final steps are wiring it all up. Wiring The biggest challenge sometimes when installing a winch is figuring out how to get the wiring to the battery. Winches should …
After installing the Barricade Trail Force HD Bumper on the jeepfan.com JK we knew a winch needed to go on to fill the spot in the center of the bumper. We knew we wanted a 9500lb winch but didn’t want to break the bank, after some research and comparing we decided to go with the …
Continuing on from part 2 – Completing the Installation and Pictures. With the wiring complete and the driving lights mounted mount the bumper to the front of the frame. Re-use the factory rear mount plates along with the washers, nuts, and bolts from Barricade. Note: The pics are from the 1st installation of the bumper..this is where …
Continuing on from part 1 – Wiring. We are now at the point of (probably) needing to extend the factory driving light wiring to reach the new light location. We cut the tape and pulled the wires from the wire wrap. Then cut the wires a few inches from the plug and crimped on a …
We decided that the jeepfan.com 2012 Rubicon needed a new bumper. The search was on for something that met the following criteria. looked good, some huge and hideous JK bumpers are out there – not on this Jeep lightweight wasn’t going to cost a fortune can mount a winch provide tow points retain factory driving …
Have you ever tried to stick nicer seats in a tiny CJ-5? Often only simple non-reclining seats fit and even then if you are taller than 6′ you will have to squeeze yourself in. A solution for the not-so-novice is to cut a chunk out of the inner rear fender to allow the seats to …
