Rubicon Express JK1803 Drive Shaft Kit

So you’ve put your lift on your JK Wrangler; everything is great! For now. If you’ve kept the stock drive-shafts what is happening is that due to the increased anlge from your lift, the CV end of you factory shafts are in agony…they are in-fact, a ticking bomb. And that bomb will go off at the worst possible time.

This is what happened to me 🙂

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Tip: WARN Winch Cover

So you just spent a bunch of money on a quality Winch, but you live in a snowy, sandy, salty environment. The all-new fade-proof Stealth line of WARN winch covers (Part #102642) are the ultimate way to protect your winch from the elements. It’s made from durable, premium materials, such as marine-grade vinyl, these covers fit right, are weather resistant. Features a mesh backing for ventilation and a front flap that allows access to the winch drum. Also included is a zipper that provides access to the clutch handle and remote socket.

This is the best way to protect your Winch and is so often overlooked.

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Smittybilt JK Stainless Steel, Powder-Coated Door Hinges

Becuase I live in Canada, Edmonton to be exact, road salt is something we have to deal with in the Winter months. These conditions have taken their toll on my stock hinges and it’s time to replace them. With factory replacements costing over $1,000, I decided to go with quality Door Hinges made by Smittybilt. They’re constructed of high-quality stainless steel, so you get the kind of performance you expect. The black finish looks great and is perfect if you want to give your vehicle a more aggressive or even a “murdered out” appearance. You can use these on Wranglers and Wrangler Unlimiteds, but the kit comes with hinges for just two doors. Matching black bolts for attachings the hinges are also included to complete the look.

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Rugged Ridge JK XHD Hood Catch Install

riginal hood catches on your 2007-2018 JK will degrade and fail and most aftermarket hood catches look spindly. I decided to try out the Black Rugged Ridge Hood Catch Kit (11210.11). They also offer these in Stainless Steel. The adjustable, durable and aesthetically pleasing hood catches are proportional to the vehicle. The aluminum hood catch kits are offered with a powder-coated finish. The adjustable tension rod guarantees a precise fit. A simple bolt-on application makes the install a breeze for any do-it-yourselfer with just basic hand tools.

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Smittybilt XRC JK Tailgate & Rear Bumper Install

After 9 years, my old Smittybilt rear bumper with integrated tire carrier has definitely seen better days. Not only has the Tire Carrier begun to sqeak and rattle, it has started to sag quite a bit! I’m also getting tired of being pulled over by the popo for an obscured license plate. I decided to install the Smittybilt XRC Tailgate along with a new GEN1 XRC Rear Bumper on my 2012 Rubicon.

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