5 Functional Modifications Installed on 3 Jeep Wranglers

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • Come hang out in the garage with me as I make a few modifications and functional upgrades to each of our 3 Jeep Wranglers...the JK, the 392, and Regena's 2-door JL.
    I have to replace a broken bump stop, then I'll be installing new Mopar windshield wipers (trust me, these are cool!), installing a Vector Off-Road dash rail (that has a very nice little detail added), adding some rock lights, and installing some hood struts. After all that, I'm going to uninstall a previous modification on Regena's Jeep (something she really, really wanted, until she didn't! 🙄)
    There's lots to do in this episode and I hope you enjoy!
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  • @elizabethl1270
    @elizabethl1270 Рік тому +10

    This feels like if Bob Ross owned a Jeep and did mods. I love it

    • @AStanton1966
      @AStanton1966 6 місяців тому

      It would be a "happy" jeep.

  • @LaddGardner4
    @LaddGardner4 Рік тому +25

    Would've taken me two days without the filming. It's great that you always put Regina's needs at the top of the list, B-man. Excellent video, as always.

  • @robert5712
    @robert5712 Рік тому +8

    Good job Brad giving all of us a fine example of preventive maintenance and keeping an eye out for things that touch and can wear.

  • @lawrencek9748
    @lawrencek9748 Рік тому +4

    That wiper setup is sweet, I really like that. It would be cool if someone other than Mopar offered this, because I can see it being practical on more than just wranglers for sure!

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson Рік тому +3

    Great reminder of things to look for with regard to preventative maintenance. Regina is well taken care of. 👍

  • @daveriley1513
    @daveriley1513 11 місяців тому +1

    Those prop rods are awesome. Airing up on a windy day with the hood up and the compressor connected to the battery. The hood bouncing around pulled the factory rod out of the hole. Fortunately, I was walking by and caught the hood before the rod damaged something in the engine compartment. I liked it so much, I bought some for our other 2 vehicles. Super easy install and worth every penny!

  • @brunnie
    @brunnie Рік тому

    Always fun hangin' in the garage watchin' someone else do all the work. {grin} Nice maintenance/mods reminds me that I need to replace my bumpstops. Sure wish the stock "sliders" for an Xterra were like those on a jeep. And you're right about the hood struts for any vehicle. Those were one of the first mods I did. It gave me an extra 3 inches of lift, and it got that rod outta the way so I can work under the hood easier. Until next time... Travel safe.

  • @JendellOverland
    @JendellOverland Рік тому +5

    Great video Brad. I do all of my own installs as well, and found this very easy to follow along with. Having a steel DV8 hood, I never even thought about struts, until NOW. Thanks for that

  • @Stretch1931
    @Stretch1931 Рік тому +2

    This is exactly why I love the Jeep. You can make it exactly like you like it. There’s no standard anything. You can go completely basic and simple with a 3.6 and stick or go full auto with a 392, or even upgrade to a hellcat. And then you can go with bare-bones and soft-top, or full trim with leather and electric everything and hard-top. You can go with basic 17s and 31, or run with 24s and 40s. There’s no other vehicle other than probably a Harley that has this level of customization.

  • @bryanperkins2017
    @bryanperkins2017 Рік тому +9

    I love your videos of you and Regina out on the trail but I really love these videos even more cause I get to learn how to do these projects!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Рік тому +4

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @bradmiller2464
      @bradmiller2464 Рік тому +3

      Also a good tip is to wrap with spiral cable wrap. To protect it. I use it to protect my brake lines. Because there is no good place to tie down the lines till I make them longer.

  • @ShaunsJeep
    @ShaunsJeep Рік тому

    Always a treat waking up having coffee and seeing an upload up. Thanks for showing us some of these upgrades. Looking to put those hood struts on my JTR. Thanks Brad.

  • @cravenadventures
    @cravenadventures Рік тому +4

    Man that vector mounting setup is awesome. I wish they made something that cool for the ZJ's

  • @domin8ss
    @domin8ss Рік тому +1

    Great video! I think I saw your wife's jeep earlier today at the Miramar Commissary. I was 2 spots away from it in the parking lot. I have the big blue Silverado with offroad lights and radio antennas. You have a nice looking rig. Pointed it out to my boys. I think we passed each other in the commissary, too. I decided to not bother you as I figured you had things you needed to get done. I certainly did, too.

    • @regenakowitz
      @regenakowitz Рік тому +2

      I was there yesterday! You totally should have said hello...it would not have bothered me at all. ☺

  • @DoomsdayHomeDefense
    @DoomsdayHomeDefense Рік тому

    Thanks! I just did the hood struts, what an easy, functional upgrade. Love it.

  • @wardperozuk2288
    @wardperozuk2288 Рік тому

    Great to see you back in the garage doing a few projects!!

  • @scottcroberts
    @scottcroberts Рік тому

    I learn something new with every video Brad. Thanks again!

  • @wandering_armadillo
    @wandering_armadillo Рік тому

    This video is living proof of WHY I subscribed! Many thanks!

  • @Dany_enduroADV
    @Dany_enduroADV Рік тому

    I just bought my first jeep and I want to thank you for all your videos! I'm watching all of them! Grazie Brad 😁 ciao da Bologna 🇮🇹

  • @sandralutz-rodriguez2864
    @sandralutz-rodriguez2864 Рік тому +2

    what awesome upgrades. Looks like I am overdue for new rear lower bump stops on our JKU. I had been eyeing the hood struts before. So handy and seems to be easy enough for even me to install. Still a tad intimated with he rock lights to install myself, but we shall see. what a great video! Can't wait to see your Death Valley adventure Brad!

  • @shanenorwell8580
    @shanenorwell8580 Рік тому +1

    Great video as always mate. I nearly had a heart attack when you threw the tools on the bonnet of the 392 though😂😂

  • @RyanRij
    @RyanRij Рік тому

    These Jeep build videos are my favorite

  • @nonayerbidnet6974
    @nonayerbidnet6974 Рік тому +1

    Good job, master chief.

  • @justinlangenberg1704
    @justinlangenberg1704 Рік тому

    Great video Brad, super helpful and I'm getting all of these added to the 2020 JLUR!!

  • @williamkmathison3739
    @williamkmathison3739 Рік тому

    I have seen that accessory switch panel. I will have to look under the hood to see the other end. Thanks!

  • @efrainsalasjr.6583
    @efrainsalasjr.6583 7 місяців тому

    I purchased this Mopar performance wiper kit. The nicest part is the Jeep logo on the wipers. In my opinion don't waste your hard earned cash, I went back to the OEM squirters. They work better. I also got the hood struts, those I love.! 👍

  • @jimmycagle9142
    @jimmycagle9142 Рік тому

    Fun add on only for JK's is the ICEBOX bottle opener. Cool and functional!

  • @CritFail4x4
    @CritFail4x4 Рік тому +1

    All great mods. If you haven't seen it, BadgeGlow makes a simple aux for the auxiliary switches on the JL that makes connecting to those switches much easier and is much cleaner than the loose wire ends that Jeep sent them out with.

  • @AndyMehalick
    @AndyMehalick Рік тому

    FWIW, love these upgrade videos so much. Trip videos are great, but I can't always keep up and always watch these first when they post.

  • @andysolorzano4126
    @andysolorzano4126 Рік тому +1

    Love the hood struts, wiper blades and rock lights. I thought I was done with my JL ... obviously NOT! LOL

  • @jjmellooldscool7649
    @jjmellooldscool7649 Рік тому

    Brad, I just received your T-Shirt, sticker, and patch. GREAT quality, everyone needs to buy these! Thank you

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Рік тому +1

      Awesome, thank you for the support!

  • @GunNut37086
    @GunNut37086 Рік тому +2

    I love my Vector Offroad bar on my JKU...great upgrade. I had some horrible luck with the hood struts though. They were so strong that closing the hood bent my hood hinge brackets. The bent enough to increase the gap between the cowl and the hood by around 3/8". It's very noticeable.

  • @jeffcombs8237
    @jeffcombs8237 Рік тому

    Great add-ons. Kool-aid video. All a great aid. Rock on Trail Recon

  • @iamblaineful
    @iamblaineful Рік тому

    Headed to one of my favorite places, Death Valley. My family just loves it and if we don't go Jeepin in DV during Spring Break for 9-10 days, they are all bummed out. Great mods, we haven't put rock lights on the Jeep yet, I've really got to get to that project.

  • @Hailde_phoraw
    @Hailde_phoraw Рік тому

    Another add to my jeep today. Those struts were easy to install. Just like yours the driver side gave me some trouble. Thanks

  • @texastackycal7979
    @texastackycal7979 Рік тому

    I like that you do a lot of your own work !

  • @jimnewman1870
    @jimnewman1870 Рік тому

    Great video, just ordered those hood struts. You're right, they should be factory.

  • @davidcooper3957
    @davidcooper3957 Рік тому

    It took me 3 days to install pro rocks on my JKU and it took 3 days to run my 2 sets 12 total kc rock lights. I ended up running all the wiring in the frame and the bus bar I put under the seat belt reel and used the drain plugs as a grommet in the floor then up the frame to the switch pod. I have had zero issues and a very nice product. I will say took a lot longer then I thought it would

  • @robmclaughlin420
    @robmclaughlin420 Рік тому +1

    Hey Brad, I just got my Outback Adventures Tailgate Table, Maxx Traxx with the mount and the guy ropes delivered from your site today while watching your video. I ordered on Nov 10th and got it all today on the 16th. That's pretty quick when you consider that Veterans Day was in there. Its all just in time for our Jeep camping trip starting in Roswell NM after Thanksgiving. Were going places we have not been before and some that we have been at.

  • @marcvandenbergh1851
    @marcvandenbergh1851 Рік тому

    Those Jeeps looks as just coming out of the factory...👍👊

  • @carlosnsosa99
    @carlosnsosa99 Рік тому

    I would love those rock lights

  • @GT_KREW
    @GT_KREW Рік тому

    Great upgrades

  • @davehudson4607
    @davehudson4607 11 місяців тому

    We live with plenty of winter, I really like the factory steps in the JK & the JL, just to keep the sand/salt/slush off the Jeep!

  • @gtpjon
    @gtpjon Рік тому

    Just ordered the Visios .... had 8.5" of snow (first real snow with the Rubi4xe) Defrost & wipers were worthless! Thanks for all the great videos!

  • @geraldkarl642
    @geraldkarl642 Рік тому

    Lota fun.... more of these videos, thanks.

  • @royfreitas7583
    @royfreitas7583 Рік тому +1

    Good to see your video! Love those rock lights.
    Will be curious how Death Valley is doing after the floods.

  • @bwofficial1776
    @bwofficial1776 Рік тому

    GM used to have its windshield washer nozzles on the wiper arms. They absolutely flooded the windshield and got it clean. Every car should be like that.

  • @Vodafone16v
    @Vodafone16v Рік тому +1

    Ey Brad! I am seeing a lot of changes in Regina's JLR!!! Reservoir shocks, Xtreme Recon wheels (those look SO GOOD with the yellow!)... We need a walk-around with the story on the upgrades and components on that Jeep! Looking NICE! Oh, and also, that silver in the JKUR still shines! Mint!

    • @regenakowitz
      @regenakowitz Рік тому +1

      We actually did a video last month, ua-cam.com/video/2E787XeZpHg/v-deo.html.

  • @jonnyc4320
    @jonnyc4320 Рік тому

    Another great video, be careful you don’t block airbags. Don’t want a iPad in the face if you ever got unlucky.

  • @supay6537
    @supay6537 Рік тому

    Smart mods and hard work 👍🏼👏🏼

  • @ultrapip7345
    @ultrapip7345 Рік тому

    Nice video mate, i will steal your idea on that vector bar and wipers😏💪

  • @travisparcsi4267
    @travisparcsi4267 Рік тому

    Nice video mate.

  • @josephjporcellijr4508
    @josephjporcellijr4508 Рік тому

    I think your videos are great !!!
    I enjoy watching your channel

  • @afjeep3325
    @afjeep3325 Рік тому

    Excellent video!

  • @LOVE-62
    @LOVE-62 Рік тому +6

    Interesting that the KC Cyclones were the old version. Not the V2’s. Great video Brad, I think I am going to do those hood struts on my 392.

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Рік тому

      I said they had been sitting on my shelf for a while! LOL!

    • @LOVE-62
      @LOVE-62 Рік тому

      @@TrailRecon lol, ya you did say that. Take care man

  • @billylemire5469
    @billylemire5469 Рік тому +14

    Cool upgrade. One thing I wonder is whether you’ll find yourself going through washer fluid faster? Or will it even out because you’ll get more coverage quicker? Be interested to see if you notice a difference

    • @joetarlos
      @joetarlos Рік тому +6

      You have a great point but I'd rather have my windows cleaned quicker and just carry extra solvent and refill the tank up with solvent...

    • @rubiconadventurewithscotty3258
      @rubiconadventurewithscotty3258 Рік тому +2

      This wiper spray mod is for Heavy Duty soiling, leading he accumulated with washer spray and is not normal moderation at all.
      I like it.
      Also I put ppf film on all my cars windshields then ceramic coat the film so that any dirt or debris glide off with just a light oem spray.

  • @jwindes1
    @jwindes1 Рік тому

    Factory JL/JT aux switches are the best value of any option Jeep has ever offered.

  • @nicholasbaldwin1674
    @nicholasbaldwin1674 Рік тому

    3/8" drive Allen wrenches and a 3/8 low torque wrench. I would recommend that for the bead locks over just hand tightening

  • @dixiemae5042
    @dixiemae5042 Рік тому

    Now that wiper upgrade I could use that on the ram trucks 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @robmclaughlin420
    @robmclaughlin420 Рік тому

    I've been thinking about a dash mount, Not sure about the wiper fluid thing. I like the rock lights. Always good videos.

  • @alessandroconcas
    @alessandroconcas Рік тому

    Nice features the bumpstop with "indentation"... I'd like to have in my JK "Mopar Visio Wiper Blades"!

  • @211Gus
    @211Gus Рік тому +1

    Anybody ever watch Trucks! With Stacey David? This reminded me of it.

  • @RocklanderUSA
    @RocklanderUSA Рік тому +1

    You are going to need some gallons of windshield washer fluid to carry out with you because that new mod looks like it works great but squirts out a lot of fluid. Congrats!

  • @debbieparry9267
    @debbieparry9267 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video! I’m going to order those hood struts for my JK right now! Being a fairly short girl, getting the hood propped up can be a challenge 😂

  • @Labyrnthdom
    @Labyrnthdom 11 місяців тому

    That hood struit mod is excellent !
    I smashed my wrist with the Woman's hood. All my fault. I just simply let go of the hood and it clocked me 😅

  • @m.t.mobile
    @m.t.mobile Рік тому

    Love hanging out in the garage with you, Brad! Really like those hood struts. Where'd you get them?

  • @gregcrocker5560
    @gregcrocker5560 Місяць тому

    Really enjoy your content. Maybe you did, but when you jacked up the JKU to install the bump stops... you didn't mention putting a jack stand in place so that you weren't just relying on the jack to hold up the vehicle. Jack stands are totally necessary when working under the vehicle.
    Can't assume people watching know this. It appeared that only the jack was in use.
    Again, love the channel, been following for years and have found your content extremely helpful. Cheers

  • @Free_Time424
    @Free_Time424 Рік тому

    That is insane how heavy the aftermarket rails were.

  • @Donnut123
    @Donnut123 Рік тому

    Interesting that you need a puller to remove the JL's wipers. When I last removed the cowl off my '16 JK, I just removed the nut and they popped right off.

  • @timflaherty2731
    @timflaherty2731 Рік тому

    Great video as always! Are you going to do an update on wiring those rock lights? Thanks!

  • @Montana_Outdoor_Adventures
    @Montana_Outdoor_Adventures Рік тому

    That Vector rail is the Bee's Knee's!!!

  • @mdntblu
    @mdntblu Рік тому

    @11:50 it rains a lot in SoCal in 2023!!! Lol

  • @johngrant1337
    @johngrant1337 Рік тому

    nice up grades

  • @petersantulli2337
    @petersantulli2337 Рік тому

    Great video as always. Curious why using hood struts when you can just open the hood all the up by resting on the windshield. I've done thus starting with my 03 TJ and continued on my 16 JK. Gives can lot more room to work and saved cash to put towards another project.

  • @overlandready
    @overlandready Рік тому

    might do rock lights on the Landy, although I don't lane at night often, it's handy if I do, that is if they don't just get mudded up and covered... 😛

  • @939forbidden
    @939forbidden Рік тому +1

    Hey Brad, please make a video of you having your windshield replaced on your 392!!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Рік тому

      Honestly, it's just a phone call and have the mobile guys come out, I don't do windshields.

  • @jones_edition
    @jones_edition Рік тому

    I love little projects! I just picked up a jk. After years of TJs. Haha

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Рік тому +1

      Thanks and congrats no the new JK!

    • @jones_edition
      @jones_edition Рік тому

      @@TrailRecon love your channel! Hopefully I have half the channel as you down the road!

  • @pnwoverland3126
    @pnwoverland3126 Рік тому

    Flipping that track bar bolt around should keep it from rubbing on the bump stops

  • @ingelri2
    @ingelri2 Рік тому

    That windshield though....🤣

  • @HillyBillyWoodworks
    @HillyBillyWoodworks Рік тому

    Rey nice

  • @1fsttoy
    @1fsttoy Рік тому

    I love my hood struts! Except for the times that I want to lift the hood all the way back onto the roof for better access. It’s not hard to disconnect the struts but just inconvenient for this application.

  • @williamwelch4459
    @williamwelch4459 Рік тому

    I’ve been dying to know. How wide is the stance on your jk? I absolutely love the way it looks!

  • @editandoparaelmundo4582
    @editandoparaelmundo4582 4 місяці тому

    I can't wait to buy my jeep, is my dream car; I'll follow you

  • @davesnotheretv
    @davesnotheretv Рік тому

    Love the vector mounts but it sure would be nice if the bolts and washers that go into the posts were black I hate the way they reflect in the windshield.

  • @GriffinConway
    @GriffinConway Рік тому

    Nice video Brad! Enjoyed the installs and preventative maintenance. Did you sell the Bronco?

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, more on the Bronco in a future video.

  • @ryanhampson673
    @ryanhampson673 6 місяців тому

    You already have them but I think a necessary and easy modification is front and rear differential covers. I’ve smacked my diffs coming off ledges before and that’s definitely something where you want to keep the spinny parts from touching the non spinny parts 🤣.

  • @edlobos5
    @edlobos5 Рік тому

    The infomous Crack on the 392 windshield

  • @Johnathan8499
    @Johnathan8499 Рік тому

    Great video brotha. Do you still have the Power wagon?

  • @HillyBillyWoodworks
    @HillyBillyWoodworks Рік тому

    I ent very nice 👍👍

  • @danielcurtis5860
    @danielcurtis5860 Рік тому

    Noticed the 7th comm flag. I was there in 1998

  • @kennethwegener2129
    @kennethwegener2129 Рік тому

    Was looking at the wippers for my JKU, just wondering how easy it is to replace and how is the proformace of them and the cost of replacement blades.

  • @jamesbone4646
    @jamesbone4646 Рік тому

    I dol I like all your jeep am Thailand

  • @1vegasdood
    @1vegasdood Рік тому

    those are MONSTER sized wheels dude. hahahahah

  • @furious7515
    @furious7515 Рік тому

    Another great video! Do you have a link for the hood struts?

  • @michaellenheiser3157
    @michaellenheiser3157 Рік тому

    Brad, do you have a link for the hood strut kit that was installed on Regina’s two door?
    Thank you.
    Enjoyed the tips video

  • @flatliner556
    @flatliner556 Рік тому

    Brad, how do you like the mount that bolts under the bottom of the driver grab handle?

  • @fscottgray9784
    @fscottgray9784 Рік тому

    Brad, a quick tip on putting those big tires and wheels back on from a former tire dealer. Grab a long crow bar and use it to lift and position the tire by placing it on the bottom edge of tire on bar and lifting with the bar. It will save your back i promise.

    • @isldtime
      @isldtime Рік тому

      Another tip I learned years on a D600 Dodge truck. Round nose shovel works well. And you might just need it for something else too!!

  • @livinMOPAR
    @livinMOPAR Рік тому

    You should of used the other vector off road bar. I mounted 2 tablets, a phone, and my gmrs radio to it no problem

  • @archiemccall622
    @archiemccall622 Рік тому

    Do you have any suggestions for a wench? Been combing through your videos and haven't found it yet if you do have one! Love your content and suggestions on just about everything JEEP. Thank you for all the videos

  • @Maxbps88
    @Maxbps88 Рік тому

    The windshield wipers look cool. Though, I wonder if the fluid-hose for it shouldn't be tucked up under or with the arm. And the holes on the underside.
    It looks like the wipers fluid will be sprayed on the window while the wipers are going down leaving fluid on the windshield?? Does that make sense? Curious to see those in-action out on the road or off-road, as it were.
    Love your videos. I will own another Jeep or Bronco sooner than later (3rd Jeep if I go that route = 1978 CJ-7 304 v8 Renegade Levi Edition and 2005 Rocky Mountain Edition.)
    God Bless & Godspeed.

  • @Dennis-zr3fb
    @Dennis-zr3fb Рік тому

    Mate I'm far from being a Jeep person but fairdinkum I love the way they have 10000 attachments and upgrades that just bolt on, pity Toyota don't take a page out of Jeeps hand book.