TrailTreader II Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Well as most of you know the jeep is parted and just a shell left in the yard lol well this is the replacement 99 ram 1500 short wheel base with the 318 I re painted the pealing wheels with dupli color wheel paint in graphite color left the center caps silver and I picked up a rear tool box this morning have a little bit of work I have planed as of now just matenence stuff wheel bearings ball joints and a couple small repairs under the box and cab corners and bottom of the passenger side fender other than that's it's in grest shape and under coated regularly How many cans did it take you to do the wheels? I'm thinking of doing my aluminum wheels in the graphite also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97 cherokee Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 My next post down ;) 2 of paint and 2 of the clear and had some left over and I put quite a few heavy coats on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailTreader II Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 My next post down ;) 2 of paint and 2 of the clear and had some left over and I put quite a few heavy coats on them Oh yes.....hahaha.....remember reading that. That's man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I finally found a thread (actually, a lot of threads) on JeepForum.com with a perfect way to mount a winch on my WK. I have bookmarked so many threads on this site now and have a ton of ideas and 'want to dos'. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/omelets-hidden-winch-build-1225413/ So I called Jason today, at Peck's to order me a winch. They have a Warn VR-10000 in stock but I want it with the synthetic rope, so it'll be early next week before it's ready. Then I have to see when Alan J. can do the fab work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I saw Costco are peddling a Snap-On 10,000 for $399....any good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I remember seeing something about this on the NSJC site, and it turned out the Winches were better than thought. Cant seem to find it though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Yeah, I remember reading that too. Seems like a pretty good deal. Jay, I like your new avatar. Would look good as a decal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I saw Costco are peddling a Snap-On 10,000 for $399....any good ? I've read a bit about that winch. Likely it is a re-badged winch of unknown origin. SAR asked me if they should get one for the vehcile we are up-fitting, as compared to Warn. I told them the the discussions I've found on-line. 1) Costco has a great return policy if it doens't work. 2) And if it doesn't work and you are in sticky situation, Item 1 doesn't help you any. If it deosn't work and you have other options, okay. Funny thing. If you buy somthing you want (Warn, Toyota) and it works fine, great. If it fails you say, well, anything can fail. But if you buy a substitute product, and it doesn't work, you say you should've known better! You got what you paid for! The unanamous decision at SAR is to make keep your risk low, by keeping your training and equipment top-notch. Warn it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks....I also read the winch was a re-badge....does that mean anything these days? IDK. I was hoping somebody had some hands-on experience as at that price I'm tempted as a combined b'day/Christmas present to myself .....or at least that's how I was pitching it to Tracey LOL Derek; thanks....my avatar was made with Gimp - It wasn't intended for anything, I was on a conf. call and bored LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Here's the Snap-on thread: http://nsjc.proboards.com/thread/46315/snap-on-10-000lb-winch#page=1 It might be a decent winch? After all the test comparisons I've read about winches, I'll stick with the Warn due to the overall level of reliability. Besides, the price of the VR series at Peck's is a pretty hard one to pass up. Their everyday price is usually better than the PA sale prices. FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Still there seems to be nothing wrong with that winch, quality components and Snap On is a highly regarded company in my book for quality. Again you get what you pay for as well comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 thanks ..."buy cheap, buy twice" is what I always say....but I never listen to my own advice when trying to justify the cost LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks....I also read the winch was a re-badge....does that mean anything these days? IDK. I was hoping somebody had some hands-on experience as at that price I'm tempted as a combined b'day/Christmas present to myself .....or at least that's how I was pitching it to Tracey LOL Derek; thanks....my avatar was made with Gimp - It wasn't intended for anything, I was on a conf. call and bored LOL Well for being bored, it looks pretty damn good! :D I'd stick that on my Jeep!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSinclair Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Costco usually sells quality products. If you don't like it they will take it back. No questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have to agree Rob, I like the stuff they sell. And their returns policy is awesome. We returned a used gel mattress for cash...no questions asked. I was amazed! Hope they didn't put it back on the sales floor LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I say that winch is worth it to buy and use, then if you don't like it within the time frame return it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97 cherokee Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I hear the stuff branded snap on in costco it's not actually snap on but who knows! Better off buying a rugged ridge winch there about 400$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 i really dont believe the snap-on stuff at costco is not not the real deal. they were selling 20 and 30 gallons compresor for the same price they sell the mastercraft compressors at canadian tire... even on sale the price of a snap -on wrench doesnt come close to a mastercraft wrench so imagine a compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Freak Bill Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Well I re mounted license plate on the TJ put new Plate on the M101 attached the M101 to the TJ.And put this years registration and Wilma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 My first attempt of mounting the Baofeng UV-5R at the bottom of the drivers B-pillar wasn't working for me, so I decided to change it up a little with some heavy duty Velcro. This time I moved the external antenna to the front of the roof, and fitted the battery eliminator. If this configuration works I'll remove the cigar plug and hard-wire the battery eliminator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 What's the other radio in the pic? And did your supplier ever get back to you about a bulk buy? Even if he didn't I might get one, given it's versatility. How fast do they deliver sometimes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 What's the other radio in the pic? And did your supplier ever get back to you about a bulk buy? Even if he didn't I might get one, given it's versatility. How fast do they deliver sometimes? Looks to me like the Bofang, the speaker-mike, and CB mike, with the CB box down in the cubby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I must be on a theme lately, lighting. I put new LED reverse lights in a few days ago and then I picked up new Hella Optilux bulbs to replace my stock headlights. I think they are comparable to 80W and 100W instead of the 55W and 65W that were in it. Nice and white, not blue. And today, I starting replacing my interior lights with LEDs that I got on eBay. I bought the 10 pack for my WK, I think they were around $15 or $20US. The first pic is the map lights overhead, left bulb is standard and a new LED in the right side. Then the interior shot from outside, looking in through the window, earlier tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I think that you'll find lighting laws, albeit antiquated and based on a tungsten filament technology, state 55/65W max......... careful what you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 What's the other radio in the pic? And did your supplier ever get back to you about a bulk buy? Even if he didn't I might get one, given it's versatility. How fast do they deliver sometimes? No they didn't get back to me after chasing them. I'll give them one last chance, but I suspect at the price there's not much wiggle room for them. Delivery for both radios was quick tho. I have the Baofeng + speaker mic, and a Uniden 505XL CB (there's some irony with the XL...this thing is tiny) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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