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I appreciate the kind words. Red River has been a regular getaway of ours since the trip documented here.

I have to change it every time I drop the top; our area’s high winds end up shifting the pieces around. Still, a roll or two of the material at $4 a year (was $2.xx prior to the current inflation), it’s a cheap, easy fix!

I’m glad it worked for you! I’ve found you have to replace the material every so often, especially if I’ve been going topless. I’d like to find a sturdier adhesive, but this gets the job done!

The foam is along the leading edge of the soft top, where the soft top meets the windshield.

And it goes down the top of the door

Isaiah Reb Spiderweb Shade. I forget what they call the model, but it’s the longer of their two JK designs. Thanks for checking out the video!

Smokey the Jeep I thought that looks familiar. I am a new Jeep owner and installed that a couple weeks ago. Thanks for putting up this video!

Isaiah Reb Congrats on your purchase, and welcome to the most fun, maddening, thrilling, frustrating, addicting hobby/lifestyle you could ever want!

Smokey the Jeep Thanks! So far I have enjoyed working through all the joys of Jeeping! I have subscribed and will keep tuning in.

Isaiah Reb I appreciate it. Reach out if you ever have any questions!

BrianScott2112 It really is beautiful. There’s not really any technical wheeling, but it’s a great place to take in the mountain air and enjoy the scenery. We’re hoping to go back next summer.

@@SmokeytheJeep any good places to camp on that trail?

@@goldenbanjo197 I honestly don’t recall. I know there’s plenty of camping locations around the area, but I don’t recall there being anything on/along the trails themselves.

Yes, that's correct. I've since added a contrasting blue module in each fender well and four behind the grill. The blues behind the grille don't serve much purpose, but they all look cool. In all seriousness, the light output is quite sufficient for night-wheeling. A few of my friends run Lux lights. And, while there's are a little brighter, the difference isn't as much as you might think. Considering they paid anywhere from $100 to $400 for their lights, and the white units here were less than $50, including a cheap wireless switch, I'm happy with the outcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Well, my purposes are for underglow on a sedan that rides much, much lower to the ground. Do you think the light output from three sets of these will be enough for that purpose?

@@phyrexiannewborn7104 Three sets, so six modules? That should be enough for the sides, yes. I'd add another couple of sets for the front and rear, depending on the overall size of your vehicle. (If the car is short, you might get away with two per side and have one each for the front and rear.)

Naw, the product I got was this: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IB03C1K/ There are actually four pods per set, so a total of 12. Are these the same style as the ones you have?

Phyrexian Newborn Looks like it

Joel Lopez No problem. Let me refresh my own memory, and I’ll get back to you ASAP. 👍🏻

Awesome thank you man ,Hope to hear from you soon ,

Joel Lopez it’s on one of his write ups

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tidoscv6611 Thanks for stepping in here! I’m afraid I’ve been too busy between work and home to check into this. Joel, if my blog write-up doesn’t give you what you need, post back here and I’ll make time to pull the switch for a quick check.

I suspect you were in the right place. It did seem like the start of the trail was paved for quite a ways. I wouldn't have described it as for experienced wheelers only, though. There was nothing technical or beyond a stock rig's capabilities. At the time I filmed this, I was running a 1.5-inch leveling kit and OEM 32" BFGs. We also had a stock TJ with us that was lower than I. Other than the water hole you see in the video, there was nothing to pose any obstacle to a stock Jeep.

Going to have to give it another shot after winter.... That tril I took was just a tad wider than the vehicle and all rocks.... did fine crawling over 24" rocks :) only others on the trail were a couple ATVs. Will stay longer and do Goose as well.

Bubbas Garage Vlogs It’s well worth the time. I’ve since seen them hold similar events other times of the year.

Heartland Dual Sport I’m sure it will work out, but I know how it is to wait on parts! I’m not a fan of sPod, but there are lots of good companies out there. I’m fond of the Painless Trail Rocker and the Switch Pros, but those can be pricey. The Rough Country MLC-6 has a price point that’s REALLY tempting. Thanks for watching!

Thank you, Dale. I appreciate your kind words and sub! See you on the trails!

Dash 1 That may be, but with the Jeep’s low weight, I’d be in the market for new kidneys. 😄 Thanks for watching/commenting!

cpotter1565 Agreed, they’re great! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Evan McCausland Thanks, I’m glad this helps you. I’ve posted an install video, and there’s a more detailed install write-up at my blog. (The link is on my channel page.) I’ve only tested them once. That video should be up tonight. Put simply, I love the light output, just have to get the aiming right. Thanks again for watching!

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m still very fond of mine. I anticipate getting at least another two years out of mine.

Rocky X TV Thanks. I looked hard at the round KC LZRs, but I didn’t get all the info I wanted from KC, and I found these for essentially HALF PRICE from Rigid. I figured that was a great use of the money I was gifted for lights!

I just saw the price of these Rigids, that is a great deal on a set of Hi/Lo D2's. Great buy man!

Baa Baa Black Jeep We had a blast! Can’t make the expo in March (Gonna be there earlier that week - so close!), but look forward to getting down there for more Jeeping fun soon.

March is the Expo - We'll probably do our regular laps again around July 15th as in years past.

Sounds good. We’re in the area every few months for other business, and it’s hard to make time for extra visits. Hopefully, something will work out this year. You guys have a larger and more active Jeep community than we do in the Panhandle. It’s fun to join in on events when we can.

James Bonanno I'm sorry it didn't work for you. Keep trying variations on this, as everything I've read suggests all these frontal leaks are the result of a poor seal along the windshield. Good luck!

Smokey the Jeep no problem my friend I'll figure it out. Just another minor life challenge. By the way I've subscribed to your Channel. Stay safe on the trails

James Bonanno I appreciate it; keep it shiny-side up, my friend!

James Bonanno As time has gone on, I've realized two important takeaways: First, the adhesive on the foam won't withstand prolonged top-down driving, so be prepared to replace it if you drop the top often. Second, I've experimented with different lengths and additional pieces. Less is definitely more. Adding much more than is shown here will actually increase the leakage. I look forward to hearing your results!

Smokey the Jeep that was some good advice and one point you brought up is something I will need to heed. I understand that I will have to replace the campers tape from just normal weather wear and the like. The top down it's something I do often, but I found myself adding more strips than you actually had in place thinking that would tighten the seal even more. After reading what you said I think I'm going to pull one of those strips off. Thanks again for the timely response and the genuine concern that a fellow jeepers will be able to deal with this situation.

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

Sorry, I'd no idea this was going to be so difficult for folks to discern. The foam is applied to the leading inside edge of the soft top where it makes contact with the rubber windshield seal. One piece goes along each side and one in the middle.

mitch jones Yes, it's still going strong.

thanks. I just recently got my first jeep and am new to offroading. looking at trying to join a club.

I'm guessing Facebook to learn about get togethers?

Yes. It's a secret group on Facebook. We had some drama with another group, and they decided that was the easiest way to end it. Reach out to Don Hibbs on Facebook; he can add you. PJC is probably the most family-friendly group in the area. It doesn't wheel as often as some others, but it's all good people. Black Sheep Off-Road is another good one, albeit a bit more salty. 😉 Jeeps Exclusive is the most organized group here, but it's a little hard to justify paying to wheel (private land) when the river is free.

thanks Smokey.

It's no problem at all. We're in Amarillo. The folks we wheel with usually wheel at either the Canadian River, about 25 to 30 miles north of town; Buzzard Canyon near Sayre, Oklahoma; or around Red River, N.M., about 4 hours northwest of us. What about you?

Smokey the Jeep I live in weatherford Texas, I'm just trying to see if there was any trails around here but seems you're a little to far out for me to ask. I loved those red river trails you posted.

Thanks. Red River is a fun place to wheel. There's nothing technical there, but it's a good place for some relaxing and scenic trail rides. You might also look into Hidden Falls Adventure Park, as I think it's closer to you. I've not been there yet, but I have a friend from that area who loves it. They have good wheeling and some camping options as well.

jesse77wilson Thanks for sharing this. Frankly, I think the junction between the soft top and the windshield is a poor design. But, even if this is only a temporary fix, it's cheap enough to be worth it! Thanks again!

That's true,

Rocky X TV Yeah, he's got an amazing amount of suspension travel. Of course, the driver is pretty fearless, too, LOL!

They're 17 x 8.5" Level 8 Trackers. The offset is -6 mm, with 4.5 inches of backspacing.

Sorry for the delay in response, Destiny. The trailhead is behind the Auslander/Black Diamond grill. If you turn onto Pioneer Road from West Main Street, you'll come to a gravel parking lot to the right just after the Black Diamond. Turn right into this parking lot to stage, and the trail is basically in front of you past the dumpsters!

Rocky X TV Thanks. I agree. I'm planning to add the front big-rotor kit, likely early this summer. Thanks for watching! I'm enjoying watching your build videos. The one on the KC Gravity Pros was enlightening! 👍🏻

Smokey the Jeep Thanks! I just got a set of the regular KC Gravity headlights today, should have a video of them soon!

Rocky X TV Cool, I look forward to it!

The light brow does partially cover the headlights, but you'd have to remove the grille to access the headlights even without the light brow. There are four screws holding in the headlight retaining rings. At best, I think you'd only be able to access one of them without at least partially removing the grille. I have seen people running winches remove just the six plastic clips on the top of the grille and then lean it out to access the headlights. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching/commenting!

Sure. The seller lists them as several different things, and at different prices, but it's the same part number. m.ebay.com/itm/251548428332