GATORB8 LJ Build

[GATORB8]

To procrastinate on running the mic, GPS antenna, and the reverse camera, I went down the speaker rabbit hole last night, lol.

It's got what looks like kicker CS's in the roll bar, guessing the stock sub, and stock front "components".

I went ahead and ordered the Select Increments Dash Pods and the Kicker DS 5.25s (43DSC504). I went down to the DS's vs the CS or KS due to the higher 90 db sensitivity and not wanting to amplify if it's not necessary. As long as it turns out OK, I'll be good with it. I'll leave the stock "sub" for now.

Got a USB and RG45 bulkhead to dashmount for the MXT275 pass through and a USB port for one of the head unit leads. I don't love the Rubigrid, but went ahead and ordered a Bulletpoint setup with Rubigrid, Universal Phone Mount, and radio handset mount.

Ordered a Warn VR Evo 8-S for the front bumper. Decided on CavFab Predators F/R, ordered those last week.

 

[Rickstar321]

I'll update after I get all the little accessories installed and have some seat time with it running carplay. I think the biggest issue people have is weird carplay issues (although I have similar issues on all my newer OEM vehicles).

I went with the Boss marine radio, I wanted something pretty water proof (I have no idea why).

 

[GATORB8]

I went with the Boss marine radio, I wanted something pretty water proof (I have no idea why).

If I wasn't running carplay I actually would consider deleting the head unit and running something like this that I run in the golf cart: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CUMQU50?tag=wranglerorg-20.

 

[Rickstar321]

If I wasn't running carplay I actually would consider deleting the head unit and running something like this that I run in the golf cart: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CUMQU50?tag=wranglerorg-20.

Guess I don't have a pic of my dash all "on"... but here is my set up... The Boss is bluetooth car play but I find it simpler to just plug it in... and that way it's getting charged as well.

 

[GATORB8]

Night of Meh minor things so far. Except the mirror, happy with that.

 

[taylormade73]

I went with the Boss marine radio, I wanted something pretty water proof (I have no idea why).

What model is this?

 

[GATORB8]

I was going to prep and paint these, but as much Bondo as they’d need, I may Raptor them.

 

[GATORB8]

Got a little creative with the routing for the GMRS antenna, bye bye FM/AM. I think I like this arm setup better for the Bulletpoint. And the factory wheel is actually in pretty good shape under the dry rotted cover I pulled off.

 

[Rickstar321]

What model is this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HCVT6DL?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[GATORB8]

Wish I had picked out new seats already, but the Armorlite is in.

 

[GATORB8]

Recoloring the half door cards

 

[FarFire70]

Recoloring the half door cards

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Look great!!

Please share a link for that tent you have there - That's very handy for these type sensitive parts where you want max minimization of contaminant.

 

[GATORB8]

Look great!!

Please share a link for that tent you have there - That's very handy for these type sensitive parts where you want max minimization of contaminant.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HZZW73?tag=wranglerorg-20

You may be able to save a couple bucks on the same thing if you wait a few days for shipping, there were like 50 of the same thing available.

 

[GATORB8]

Is it wrong that I kind of want to paint these orange, lol

 

[Rickstar321]

Wish I had picked out new seats already, but the Armorlite is in.

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Lookin' good!!! that stuff is a bear to wrestle in but worth it!

 

[Rickstar321]

Is it wrong that I kind of want to paint these orange, lol

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Looks like you need to take them to a sand blaster first! lol...

 

[GATORB8]

Looks like you need to take them to a sand blaster first! lol...

Isn’t that what POR is for?

JK, yeah I need to call around for a price. I do have a HF media blaster from an old project I could use.

 

[GATORB8]

In case anyone is looking, I found replacement door panel clips for the half doors (like half of them were broken: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1LN2SL4?tag=wranglerorg-20

Anyone know a good spot to source replacement trim screws? Seems like it'd be good to have a big set. I saw Omix wanted $4 a screw.

 

[GATORB8]

Surprised it took me this long, first “slow down dumbass” of the project, stripped the last two hinge bolts.

 

[Rickstar321]

Surprised it took me this long, first “slow down dumbass” of the project, stripped the last two hinge bolts.

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Yup, part of working on TJ's is becoming a stripped/broken bolt extractor expert!