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Wrangler TJ Barricade Front Bumper Install

Of course we needed to replace the stock front bumper on the jeepfan.com 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited.  The selections are plentiful but we wanted one that could accommodate a winch as well as keep the TJ styling and why not add some lighting capacity and tow points too. The Barricade Trail Force HD Front Bumper …

Jeep CJ Winch Swap Warn VR10-S to VR8-S

Soon after we installed a Warn VR10-S winch on the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ we installed some bumper modifications to the jeepfan.com 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock that included the installation of a winch.  In reviewing the options the VR10-S seemed like a perfect fit for the JK and thinking further the VR10-S seemed a bit excessive …

KC HiLiTES 6″ Pro-Sport Gravity LED Lights Model 644

With the Maximus-3 bumper modifications we added a set of 6″ round lights to fill in the space, look good, and provide some extra light.  The installed KC HiLites lights feature 20W LED lights the provide a significant amount of light with low power usage. Some specifications and details from KC: KC HiLiTES 6″ Pro-Sport …

KC HiLiTES 20 Watt LED Lights Model 653

KC HiLiTES all new 6” LED Daylighter® Systems are a performance off road LED light in an all metal housing. Pair Pack System comes with two 6” Gravity LED lights (20W each, 40W Total), switch kit and wire harness. Features KC’s patented Gravity Reflective Diode (GRD) Technology for a more controlled and farther reaching light …

Warn VR10-S Winch Installation on a Wrangler JK

Recently we installed a Warn VR10-S winch on the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5.  We liked the winch so much we decided to put one on the jeepfan.com 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock as part of a bumper upgrade with some Maximus-3 components. If your Jeep is equipped with a 10A style bumper, found on the 2013 10th …

Maximus-3 Wrangler 10A-RubiconX-HardRock Bumper Mods Page 3

Continuing from page 2 the winch is installed and wired up and the bumper is nearing the point of being reinstalled.  According to the directions a small part of the front of the bumper needs to be trimmed away.  The amount will depend on the age of the bumper.  Luckily this area is covered by …

Maximus-3 Wrangler 10A-RubiconX-HardRock Bumper Mods Page 2

Continuing from page 1.  Leading up to this point the bumper was removed and some small details need to be taken care of.  Starting from here the winch mount and winch will get fit up and installed.   Depending on your type of winch will determine if the factory vacuum pump will need relocation.  Test fitting will …

Maximus-3 Wrangler 10A-RubiconX-HardRock Bumper Mods

In 2013 Jeep released a special model Rubicon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the model.  This model had extra features including steel front and rear bumpers, a first for the JK. If you own a JK Wrangler that is a 10th Anniversary (2013), Rubicon X (2014), or Rubicon Hard Rock (2015-2017) running the stock …

Warn VR10s Winch Wiring on a CJ

In Part 1 we installed a Warn VR10-S Winch onto the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 and are now in need of some wiring. Wiring Getting the wiring from the winch to the battery on a CJ is pretty straight forward.  We ran the wire inside the grill and exited behind the passenger side headlight through the …

Warn VR10-S Winch Installation on a CJ

As part of the return from retirement of the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was outfitted with several new items to improve its off road prowess.  A winch on the front of a Jeep is as useful as it looks good, our Jeep spent several years with a naked bumper and it was time for a change. Over …

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