Recent content by Mud Pie

As I noted in my GMRS radio install, I installed a 12v socket on AUX 3 and plugged the OEM plug from the Midland into it. Reason being for the socket as opposed to snipping the wires was I could re-purpose the radio in the future if needed and I have a secondary 12v socket for other things...

Now that there is a stellar idea !! Getting the passenger kick panel off to access the factory ground lug was a mutha, but now that I know how, it should go easier (he said optimistically).

No loop under the cowl, just a U bend. Actually less than the pic shows, I pull up some slack. I started with a antenna cable that was only 10' long, perfect for my setup. The connector and cable sucked BAD and was out of spec for the mount (even though the web site claimed otherwise)...

Agreed. Shepherds and Jeeps go together like donuts and coffee. He was named Killer. Jokingly because he was the kindest dog but looked scary as hell. All black with tan socks. When you approached, he stood directly in your way, frozen solid, staring at your face. Sizing you up. If he...

When you get into it, you'll see how easy it was, it's almost intuitive. This Jeep is designed well and promotes things like this. Make sure you get an antenna with a removeable connector, otherwise what I did will be impossible. I came to this Jeep from a Renegade. That piece of crap...

I didn't have to fold my windshield down. On the side of the windshield is a plastic gasket cover thingy (techie term) that is held on with two push pins. Pop that off, pull the gasket free (it's press fitted, not glued) and work the wire behind it, then press the gasket back in place. It...

At least I now know I'm not alone..... I retired last December, my wife still works. She's 7 years my junior. My wife was instrumental in me retiring; the long hours and what ended up being unfair pay prompted her. I agreed. We ran the numbers, I could retire with zero hit on our finances...

I hear ya. I'm short, 5'6" and this is one of the times being vertically challenged is a benefit. I have one broken rib and I thought I was healed enough to take this on, I broke the rib nearly 3 weeks ago. The twisting and turning was a mutha, ain't no lie. Being 65 adds on. In my mind I...

Nice !! I like the waterproof box for the connections. Like Bandit Lair, I assume you have a charge controller somewhere in line ? Sure, you can connect a panel directly to the battery, but it's better to go through a charge controller to monitor and protect things. Panels can go wonky.

Now that you mention it, you're right !! My Dad was the exact same way !! Yay !! I got someone to blame it on !! :)

It actually wasn't that complicated at all, the Jeep designers made it uber-easy to do !! The sweating and contortions necessary took the fun out of it though, that's for sure. The only concerning part was taking that UniBit to the panel. I decided to go panel because it was easily...

Before I enlisted, I had a German Shepherd puppy. When I discharged, my dog had become my Dad's dog, of course. Smartest and kindest dog on the planet. IF he liked or trusted you. When I left for boot, he was maybe a month or two old. After boot (3 months of boot for Marines, before your...

When we first started dating in 1988, I took her to my apartment. On my couch was a pair of parachute pants. Black nylon with zippered pockets everywhere. She held them up and said, "Oh wow !! I remember these !! You don't wear these outside, do you ?". I lied and said, "Of course not !!"...

And they won't. No screens, no beeps or boops. (this statement applies whether your kids are 10 or 30....). :LOL:

Continued.... Put the RJ45 (CAT 6e) in the panel. Used a UniBit step bit to drill the hole. Re-installed, CAT6e plugged in. antenna and CAT6e run over to passenger area. Rubber plug not fully seated, I was doing a visual check CAT6e and antenna wires. I finished the install, no pics of...