5 IMPORTANT Jeep JL Upgrades
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Now that my wife has had her 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL for a couple weeks no, it was time to finally add a few upgrades. Now while we are not starting off with a lift kit, big tires or a light bar, we are adding some very important upgrades that everyone should considers. Safety items and convince are a priority for my wife and I.
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Just recently became a proud Jeep owner (got an LJ) and found your channel. I really like it! This is a great video exactly what I was looking for thank you!
Welcome to the channel and congrats on the new Jeep!
@@kg2995 You must mean the JL, not LJ?
@@kg2995 sorry my bad, I forgot that the TJ has an LJ edition!
Ok I own my mistakes, I should have properly woven the first aid kit into the seat, then back into the bag and then back into the seat, that is the proper way to secure the Molle system.
I'm glad you said that
Some of the amazon item on your list say unavailable when you click on them, just an FYI.
Oof, from a veteran too! ;)
Don't know if you realized it or not, but that loop on the base of the IFAK is actually supposed to buckle around the kit itself. Then you just unbuckle and rip it away. It's not really meant to just be tucked behind the base like that.
I would put the fire extinguishers near passenger feet if there is a fire you have to do a lot of running to the back
Hey brother, you have to weave MOLLE through the seat and the red backing itself, the weave is what makes it strong and reliable.
dude that was killing me the whole time when he didn't weave it lol
haha it was bugging me too. Through a single loop on the seat, then through one loop on the medic backing. Rinse & Repeat
I know, I know... it would have taken me 20 minutes to do it on camera.
@@TrailRecon Ok haha, i figured you would have known. Just looking out! Love the video
Just watched the video and felt the same way.
Everyone should have a fire extinguisher in any vehicle. I had someone toss a cigarette butt into the back of my truck as they passed me & it started a fire. Luckily it was a company truck and there was a fire extinguisher.
Great video again, my wife enjoys off-roading probably even more than I do. Next year we’re planning on picking up the 2020 JL rubicon it’s going to be hers, while I get our current family car 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trail hawk. That’s in addition to my heavily modified 2000 XJ. I think we might need an intervention at some point!
You are a lucky man!!!!
Whew! She approved. It would be pretty bad if she would give you the “Are you Kidding?” look.
LOL! Thankfully I told her what I was going to do.
Thank you sooo much I'm not in a jeep, but I really like your channel for all the good ideas, driving etc. I was wondering about HAM- answered and how to hold the ipad- got it. Nice Job- ordering today!
Slowly making the jeep yours...
Ever notice that jeep guys have hot wives? Probably because they don’t sit on their couches and eat chips all day.
I have my fire extinguisher in exactly the same spot on the rear of the sport/roll bar. Easy to get to when you need it.
My TJ unfortunately caught fire on the highway once going along at 65mph, when the rear oil seal on the T-case came off, spitting oil all over the muffler and catching fire. I immediately pulled over when I saw the white cloud of smoke, and I was the only one on the highway. I pulled the fire extinguisher out, and with the adrenaline flowing, ripped the whole top of the fire extinguisher off! There I was holding a full fire extinguisher on one hand, and the top handle/pin mechanism in the other. Luckily there was a gas station where I pulled in and I used their extinguisher. It was still burning when I hit it with the extinguisher. I now carry a better quality fire extinguisher with Metal pin/handle mechanism. Also, make sure they're the serviceable type AND full. lol
Thanks for sharing! Another great example of why to carry a god quality fire extinguisher.
Love my 67 Designs rail system. Expensive but worth it! I didn’t drop the window during install.
Tom Hollisjr what locks in the balls in the rails??
There is an Allen bolt at the top of the ball that you tighten down to set it in place.
If anyone questions putting a fire extinguisher in a vehicle, direct them to coyote works video when his JK went up in 🔥.
Point taken but I have to point out that dude had a fire extinguisher which didn't help him much....
Lol
1st im a big fam of your channel !! Always good information and educational. 2nd I LOVE 67 designs from everything ive seen and watched but yet to have owed anything from them and really hope to change that soon ! But am I the only one that finds it a little expensive??
Very cool upgrades for the MRS
Thanks y’all for sharing
Ciao
Thanks for the great video, I’m trying to gear up to get the Mojito Jeep on the trails in a couple weeks!
great video... those lights on your work bench should go on...lol the ones with the yellow smiley face
I can't seem to find that first aid kit on your Amazon store? can you provide me a link?
Nice ! the wife seems super cool and happy you did that for her... in a wife kinda way :-P
Yep, so far she's happy with everything!
Thanks for the vid, very informative. Knew you were in the Navy, not that you were a Corpsman. Thank you for your service from a US Marine.
Semper Fi
Hi Brad, I am curious about your opinion on the Element E50 Fire Suppression vs a Fire Extinguisher.
I saw both items in your Amazon “Off-Road Basic Gear” list, but you went with the extinguisher for your wife.
I wouldn’t have put the seat belt cutter in a console that could be locked. Since it’s push button, finding that key after a wreck could be impossible.
Like the video just for the DOC
Safety first 👍.
Kind of off topic, but thank you for your service to our country. 😊 As always, a great and informative video.
Thank you!
Another quality video!!! Thank you!!!
Great video, but I disagree with the yellow fire extinguisher pouch.
The yellow blends in with the Jeep.
Show the red as you do with the first aid kit.
It could be a passerby that needs to see it right away to help out in an emergency, same as the first aid kit.
Thinking about getting the 67 mounting system. Is there an update regarding how well it held with just the adhesive and two screws? Or did you end up having to use the additional 4 screws to keep secure? Thank you in advance for any answer.
All the safety are placed in a wrong places fire 🔥 extinguisher should be at the reach of driver under the front seat 💺 or the side .
Seat belt cuter and glass breaker should be visible and in reach and as all safety it should be orange in colour to be visible not black and hidden under the arm rest
94Discovery agree I always run an extinguisher under the driver seat. At least give yourself a shot it you are pinned and something catches 🇺🇸
LOL He said they had to be wife approved. He had to compromise a little or he would have been in the dog house again.
Everything is wrong in this video )) I would to add one more important thing: First Aid Kit should be placed behind of passenger seat. Just to let driver to reach out from her position.
@Sir Nicholas D Other people should have their own extinguisher and not be grabbing hers.
Great first steps for the wifeys, I wouldn't even bother lifting it. Some 35's will fit with no trimming. Do some KM3's and call it a day
An older video. To cheese for me and way too much sponsorship items. Just my take and 8 get economy. Still, you’re a great presenter. I’m following.
Who knows if 67 designs have a mount for the trail dash 2 ??
good thing i dont have a wife anymore cus i like to do what i want. though it is hers so makes sense. also nice mathew McConaughey reference lol
Brad, a Navy boy, eh? I thought so. Me too, but way before your time. Vietnam vet, '67-'71.
Thank you for your service!!
Great video & thank you for you service!! I do have one question about fire extinguishers. I know most people carry ABC fire extinguishers. After doing some searching for different extinguishers and mounting options I came across the H3R Performance HalGuard. It looks like a cleaner option to use versus a dry chemical. I know they’re more expensive. What’s your opinion based on your experience on the trails?
Great job Brad, it appears "House Hold 6" approves:)
Cool stuff. I think you should thread the MOLLE straps through the seat, then through the velcro mount piece then through the seat then through the mount etc., though.
Thank Recon, my wallet is now 100 bux lighter cause of you, I should give ya a thumbs down, LOL
A fire extinguisher should be within hands reach not in the back.
Just reach back and get it. Tilt driver seat first.🚗
Love your channel man! Inspired me to start my own. Big fan, keep up the great work!
Project offroad Totally agree!
One of my favorite!
Right on!
TrailRecon Thanks Man!
Project offroad seems like everyone has a TH-cam channel these days 😀
🇺🇸 So pumped to see what you do with this little 2 door JL!
Lots more to come.
I just gotta say thank you for all the awesome videos! Inspired me to get my first jeep. Got 2019 JL with 37”s. Hope to get tent soon and get out there where you guys are!
I'm just getting back into Jeep and I just found your channel. Great content. Subbed
Is it just me, or is the 67 designs website and SKU structure highly confusing? BT55 (not BT20), G2 mounts, G3 mounts, G2 arms ... but are the G2 arms are compatible with the G3 mounts ... sigh.
Great video for us married guys, thoughtful and well done.
Awesome video, you convinced me to pickup a 67 designs kit
Jarred May me too 67 kit is so useful
Guys, go with a 5lb fire extinguisher and nothing smaller. This size will give you more time and powder. I am a firefighter and I would not use this on a fully involved vehicle fire. Like he says, get on it when the fire is small. Its a small extinguisher for a small fire. Obviously secure it to the vehicle. I see it on a regular basis where people carry an extinguisher but don't have it secured and it could kill you in a roll over or other accident. Wife approval? I know about that. Happy wife, happy life!
Everybody take a shot of tequila every time he says the word WIFE
(Only 27 times)
Would this item work for a 1999 XJ?
Hope its not one that has the bad track bar mount
Good ideas👍
I really enjoy your videos the only problem is I now want to trade in my Tj for a JL lol
Don't tell anyone, but I want to trade my JKU for a JLU! It's all my wife's fault!
TrailRecon good luck!!
Just keep your TJ and get the JL. That’s how you end up with a wicked Jeep collection.
first important upgrade: dump it for an older one or buy a toyota. because the new jeeps SUCK! But amazing video!
Your ham radio needs a power cord. Unless you want to take it out every month or so to charge it. But you can have a cord and put it in the center box. Just take it out and put it in the power supply. It will work at any time. I have been a ham for over 12 years. I installed the Yeasu. I did get it out when I sold the jeep. Will reinstall when I get a new one.
Navy guys don't know how to use MOLLE hooah
LOL! Retired now, but I was an E-1 once upon a time!
I know, I did it the lazy way in the video
Interested in the first aid kit 🚗 I went to Orlando too, April- June 1987. Served on CV-60, CV-63, CVN-65, AS-33, DD-989, storekeeper/blackshoe.
Being a HMCM I'm pretty sure he's FMF, which means we LIVE Molle!
Semper Fi
Matching Stinguisher, Matching Biofeng, Men are more fashion oriented than women, but the medic Kit is too awesome!
I picked up that 67 designs rail and it's so awesome. I got one arm with a mag mount and one with the clamp phone mount and both work great. I will definitely have to check out the first aid kit and extinguisher.
Brad, the first aid kit isn't available. Is there another one you would recommend?
If you take that off road change rear bumper and rock rails. They mess up the paint badly. They flex to much.
hahahahah
love the approval at the end😁
I was like 😅
Met all your rules and have your seal of approval.... Yikes, I feel kind of sad for you. My ex-wife was that way.
We’ve been married 28 years and going strong!
I wish you showed how easy it is to remove the fire extinguisher in case of emergency because to be honest, it looks like it cannot be removed without undoing the straps. Or maybe that's the idea? Here the law states all vehicles must have a fire extinguisher so these are nice ideas for placing it.
You don’t need to remove the straps to take the extinguisher out
Brad, I ordered the 67 Design bar (your fault) for my new JLUR (also your fault) and I was wondering if you ended up having to drop the windshield to drill the holes for the additional screws?
LOL! Sorry, Yes, if you don't have a 90 degree drill, it's easier to just drop the windshield. The good news it's very easy to do on the JL.
I was looking at the two happy face light covers on the back shelf and thinking how cool would those look------- but then again that might get you in trouble.
You might see them again....
@@TrailRecon Brad Add Those KC Daylighter Lights On Your Wife's Jeep , They Will Suit With The Jeeps Color ( Hella Yellow ) It Looks Cool 🚙👌👍😎
Can't modify the vehicle? Must be a mall show crawler
I literally just used my extinguisher a couple days ago on my XJ. Saved my jeep, a couple burnt hoses and vacuum lines was the only damage. Great videos trail recon. Keep up the good work
Oh wow, so glad your XJ survived! You just never know when stuff like that will happen.
Anyone have a 67 designs discount code?
Interesting she went with the two door. I like that belt cutter, glass breaker. I got one for everyone but it's much larger and I find it all over the Jeeps when I'm doing something in them. Great item to have but if you have to call a timeout during an emergency to find it, well it's not much use. Smart man, got the wife agreeing to everything on video!
You couldn't find her a yellow first aid kit? lol.
Thank you for rightfully explaining that fire extinguishers are needed in cars I cannot see the amount of people that would recommend halon extinguishers and although they are good at what they do unfortunately they damage the environment in a very severe way so thank you for recommending a dry powder extinguisher
Imagine listening to ur wife you are the man she listens to you
Bought the Ham radio today with the amazon link you added. Thanks for great videos!
Love all your videos Brad… keep up the good work. I wanted to ask you about an issue I am having with my 2021 Jeep Willys. I noticed a noise when accelerating past 1,500 rpm and have no idea what it is. I would appreciate your expert opinion…
Great tips for we new Jeepers. While your wife's 2-Door has the hardtop, do you have any suggestions on fire extinguisher mounts for a 2-Door with a soft top? Was looking at the possible issues, and I am noticing with all the moving parts, mounting on the sports/roll bar doesn't seem feasible. Thank you in advanced for any tidbits you, or anyone, may be able to pass along.
Awesome update on the 2dr! Definitely some helpful products. Hoping to someday have my youtube channel on the same level as yours 👍
Give the KC lights behind you
Thanks for all the great tips, tool advice, and heads-up. Here's a Jeep specific hack or tip that might help simplify or round-off finding a convenient place to mount your hand held clip-on mobile communication device, such as the 'BAOFENG' FM Transceiver. It doesn't require any tricky placement, but does require an unobtrusive 'Gear Shift Console Side Tray Organizer'; besides adding two small storage bins; the organizer easily serves as a clip-on device friendly surface.
What made you choose ABC over Halotron? For the Jeep I have 2x 2.5lb Halotron's and when we camp we also carry a 2.5lb ABC for backup. Halotron takes the place of Halon which has been deprecated by the EPA. Halotron is best for automobile fires, especially for our newer Jeeps that are heavily reliant on electronics. Use and ABC extinguisher and you may "total" your otherwise salvageable Jeep. The classic car crowd has long been a proponent of Halon and now Halotron, as it will not degrade electrical connections. Also, the key to using a fire extinguisher is accessibility. The faster you can get to the fire extinguisher the more likely you will be able to put the fire out. That said, be careful of those Neoprene fire extinguisher holders, they are grabby. The last thing you want is to fight for accessibility to your safety equipment. Great videos and keep up the good work! See you on the trail.
All that red looks so great on the yellow. Thanks for the great content!
Ham is great if you take the time to understand what you are doing and its something you need to practice with often, perishable skill if you will. I have a Garmin Inreach Plus and got my moneys worth last weekend as the group we were with on Holcomb Creek Trail experienced a break down causing a huge delay, I was able to text the wife and let her know all was good and keep her updated. All with no cell service. I have a mobile and handheld ham units in my jeep but in that case was of no use to reach her. Not sure if youre familiar but the Inreach also has an SOS button if the SHTF. A plus to the Inreach is I can bluetooth the gps coordinates to my ipad mini with Gaia.
I got NERVOUS when your wife was skeptical on the phone mount.........LOL..but you had a NICE come back with the ability to move the location point on the slider!
I guess i need to do follow up with the significant other when i get one!
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I'd pull that back seat out and throw it in when you plan to actually have someone in the back. That will give her plenty of room for groceries and shopping. It'll bounce up and down if you don't have stuff packed to keep it from moving.
The good thing about Mrs TR's Jeep is that it looks clean and presentable without being too tall or aggressive looking, Her Accessories need to be functional not Aggressive looking, what is cool to us is not always useful as an every day Driver, Booster cables and a smallish compressor might be useful, Storing the cables under the seat is handy, Such things should be standard kit with most vehicles as a free pass. Well done TR.
I like all you did on "HER" Jeep. Except the Fire Extinguisher....I wish you had it closer to her to reach in case Something Happened and she need's it and can't get out of her seat. I'm Glad you did add Velcro to the seat belt knife in this Jeep
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Does this radio work on CB bands as well?
Sooooooo that’s upgrades? Isn’t that more like gadgets and stuff to keep your wife safe. I would add some pepper bear spray to and a whistle or a can air horn, maybe a colt python. I like her jeep, don’t need much but steel bumpers, few cube lights and a winch.......
Thanks for your service! I was a MM in the Navy. USS JCS CVN-74. Just moved to Utah and looking for a good Jeep I can use to get to cool places in the mountains. I’m just learning and Love your vids. Thanks for sharing!
HE HAS APPROVAL!! I was impressed before.. but wife approval?! for everything there is mister card.. but wife approval.. priceless.
Is it an actual HAM radio or a GMRS radio?
really like all of the videos you do as i check it daily plus the constant modifications... Have you thought about installing a front facing trail camera either on bumper or high on front grill? this is something i would be curious about as i see many threads on these topics but trying to add it directly to 8.4 system i see you have to use something like tazer to get cargo to work... I would be interested if you or anyone else has installed one using factory 8.4 or after market system
You installed the medic kit wrong, it'll work but 🤷🏻♂️
Brad I would like to recommend a 5.0 lbs ABC dry chemical or at least a second 2.5 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher it gives you a little more time and chemical to knock down a fire.
She is lucky to have you 👍🏽
Been thinking about going vector/67 designs for the dash. Went a cheaper route but now thinking about going full dash mount. What are your thoughts on the full width rail versus the one that just fits in the center dash spot.
Great ideas, my question is with the hot summer days and windows closed. Would fire extinguisher and first kit liquids or gel would melt or explode inside the vehicle
I guess the molle system is a Rubicon thing because my Goddaughter's JL Sport S doesn't have it but Bartact makes some great molle seat covers.
I like your Jeep builds,but actually prefer to see a stock Jeep like your wife's- how about a little more yellow:)
I think she wants a fridge in the back, you know for the groceries. The fridge would require dual batteries and a solar system. This is for her.