JK: Hunty's Jeep

[dozer]

Lucky it was slow pace when ya found the problem.

Are you sure it's the Tyres? I had a set of km2's in 33 on a 80 series and never had any problem's. Another mate of mine with a tj also runs them and has no problems.

Maybe they balanced them wrong or you have a buckle in a rim?

[hunty]

Originally Posted by dozer

Lucky it was slow pace when ya found the problem.

Are you sure it's the Tyres? I had a set of km2's in 33 on a 80 series and never had any problem's. Another mate of mine with a tj also runs them and has no problems.

Maybe they balanced them wrong or you have a buckle in a rim?

Thanx Dozer
I am hoping your not right LoL..... another mate is suggesting my front drive shaft so I will disco it and do some testing.
I have no vibration in my steering wheel - which im thinking i might have if it were a buckled rim?????
cheers Hunty

[hunty]

I use the bush ranger stick on flare you can get it from most 4x4 suppliers - i notice arb now sell it to

heres why i say its good on a JK;
1. I needed extra coverage to be legal and it does that.
2. When I first did it there was little else available for a jk.
3. Some of the awesome new products available for the JK arnt LoL - ive got mates who have dropped big bux on "Awesome new products" and have broken them on the first occasion they slide into a high sidded rut
4. I have squashed crunched slid on rubbed and bangged my flares so many times I cant count - there still there
5. my heap looks mild not wild with the factory flares and rubber ext and i like that because it doesnt scream out to the boyz in blue look how high im lifted!
6. its cheap!
7. Im waiting to see what will be the best aftermarket alternative and then Ill buy that - and im still waiting
cheers Hunty

[hunty]

I use VMS - GPS mapping

its not free but it is worth every cent.

You can purchase extremely detailed maps for specific areas - I have bought all the maps for the areas I usually wheel in.

I love the large HD display and tactile / intuitive response from the touch screen.

I have also added a ton of free apps to make driving fun from pitch & tilt meters to apps that can find the nearest Petrol station or Pizza joint.

I surf the net on it and get my email - I guarantee you will enjoy it

Lastly - I am still trialing it in various places in my JK and think that my next install will be above the centre mirror
cheers Hunty

[hunty]

Hi Guyz
I am preping my Jeep for multiple water crossings (Cape Trip soon) and have appreciated everyones advice re deep water and the unsealed JK fan, and today at the 4x4 show Eastern creek I grabbed a bargain - actually it was a present from my beautiful wife - a MSA car bra.

My 2c
1. What a well designed and well manufactured product.
2. Great material - thick, strong and supple.
3. Great shape - corners folded around perfectly.
4. Plenty of attachment options inc quick release buckles.
5. Loads of Elastic and bungy cords to really customise the final fit.
6. Handy pocket in the front to store your wed muddy snatch strap.
7. Strategically sewn in water release fly's to allow quick drainage when you get out of the water.

and to think that I was just going to buy a $20 blue tarp! - the MSA Bra is a superbly designed high quality product that I am sure I will use for years and years, a great man once said ("Molly") do yourself a favour and get 1.
cheers Hunty

[hunty]

I just bought a 4 channel remote switch from Ebay (China)
pretty cool piece of kit for $13.00

2 remote fobs with 4 buttons ea
1 Master control unit

The Master control unit contains 4 relays NC, NO & C

It can be programmed as momentary, self lock, and latch

I programmed mine = 1 push on - 1 push off. I think that is latch mode?

I used channel 1 for my Jeep rear storage area - where the seats used to be
Channel 2 draws light
Channel 3 Roof top tent
Channel 4 lighting under my roll out awning


I also upgraded my 1500w / 3000w inverter to a 2500w / 5000w and my second batteryfrom 40amps to 105amps, i added a charger so I can top up at caravan parks etc and a volt meter to keep an eye on the state of charge etc.

Lastly I added some really bright led lights , I still need to paint them black
but WoW they are super bright!

[nitrobrent]

You are bang on the money about the lights being super bright Hunty.I bought the same ones for our horse float.I was going to get two lots,but thought I'd just try one first.I'm glad I did.I mounted them on the top rail running around the float (facing up).Ít looks awesome with the curve of the fibreglass roof.Previously it just had one old car light,that barely lit up the front half,the girls do alot of early starts in the winter,so they are very happy with them.Have a really good time up the cape,can't wait to hear about the trip.
Brent