23 JT High Altitude - White

[BaneKotaKeena]

Some moisture vapor, carrying trace oil is going to make it thru the PCV. Excess amounts are certainly bad, but not just for the sake of it re-entering your intake.

The amount of reviews justifying the validity of these catch cans also mean that the majority of vehicles out there have the moisture recirculated. Bad although it may be, catastrophic it is not. If it were, these would be OE parts.

The engineers would call it within normal operating parameters, while the internet descents.

Its actual worth is probably better defined by your personal appreciation of the part. The overwhelming majority of us on this forum are without it, I doubt we're overwhelmingly going to experience premature failures.

The fact that the auto manufacturer's set it up the way they do is an EPA requirement. It isnt permitted to be returned to the atmosphere like it was in the past. Therefore, they route it back through the intake because a catch can that a customer is expected to monitor is not a selling point.

Most people do not keep vehicles long enough to suffer the long term effects of oil being recirculated into the intake. Regardless, the engine is better off for not having as much or any oil doing that.

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[BaneKotaKeena]

Installed the Oracle Reverse Lights and Rear Extreme Recon Flares.

Lights are super bright.

The fender flares were much more time consuming with relief cuts (to mold them around the curve of the fender) and self-tapping screws. I think all in all, they came out ok and should help reduce debris behind me. May be able to do without mud-flaps. We'll see...

I will add that anything more than -6 offset in a wheel and these things would likely be near-useless.

0-Offset would have likely been perfect but my wheels didnt come that way.

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Installed Bushwacker stone guard on the hood. Hopefully it provides some protection for the windshield as well.

like the look but not as much as a bare hood.

 

[ORACLE Terry]

Installed the Oracle Reverse Lights and Rear Extreme Recon Flares.

Lights are super bright.

The fender flares were much more time consuming with relief cuts (to mold them around the curve of the fender) and self-tapping screws. I think all in all, they came out ok and should help reduce debris behind me. May be able to do without mud-flaps. We'll see...

I will add that anything more than -6 offset in a wheel and these things would likely be near-useless.

0-Offset would have likely been perfect but my wheels didnt come that way.

That looks great! I like the flares.

Would you mind writing a review on our product page? https://www.oraclelights.com/products/rear-bumper-led-reverse-lights-for-jeep-gladiator-jt

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

That looks great! I like the flares.

Would you mind writing a review on our product page? https://www.oraclelights.com/products/rear-bumper-led-reverse-lights-for-jeep-gladiator-jt

Thnx!

Review submitted!

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

In honor of todays total eclipse, installed some lights…

Raxiom side turn signal LEDs.

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Installed Rough Country Cold Air Intake & Throttlebody Spacer kit.

Noticed more free flowing feel to gas pedal response (slightly more). The sound difference is more noticeable. Has a whistle similar to a diesel and a louder growl under load than before.

We’ll see how gas mileage is after.

 

[RubiAR]

Installed the Oracle Reverse Lights and Rear Extreme Recon Flares.

Lights are super bright.

The fender flares were much more time consuming with relief cuts (to mold them around the curve of the fender) and self-tapping screws. I think all in all, they came out ok and should help reduce debris behind me. May be able to do without mud-flaps. We'll see...

I will add that anything more than -6 offset in a wheel and these things would likely be near-useless.

0-Offset would have likely been perfect but my wheels didnt come that way.

I have the flares ready to install, but still trying to figure out the best way to relief cut them on the back. Do you happen to have pictures of how you cut them? I'm wondering if it's easier to shape them to the "low fenders" vs the Rubicon fenders.

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

I have the flares ready to install, but still trying to figure out the best way to relief cut them on the back. Do you happen to have pictures of how you cut them? I'm wondering if it's easier to shape them to the "low fenders" vs the Rubicon fenders.

I do have a pic but I would look for others as I am pretty sure mine are abnormal to how others who didnt use self tapping screws did theirs.

here ya go…

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Began some minor audio upgrades...

Bought and installed these Kenwood's in the front dash yesterday (Crutchfield). Noticeable increase in sound up front where before could barley tell there were any speakers in the upper dash. Should help with phone calls and fuller music sound overall.

Ordered the 3.5" and 4" versions of the Kicker KS Speakers for the sound bar today. Have seen these size of speakers installed in the sound bar for Wranglers and Gladiators and this model 3.5" speaker is the same as available in the TrailSeven kits that include 3.5" dash speaker upgrades out there.

Ordered some #8 x 1/2 inch wood sscrews (Truss Head) as the 4" speakers will only align w/1 of the OEM screw holes. Got everything from Amazon so shipping should be quick/clean.

I didn't want the 6.5" pod w/small tweeter (thought its likely louder) Trailseven is selling because of how much it hangs down and I prefer the look of the stock grill on the soundbar. Not to mention the way I am going saves about $100 overall or more (especially if thinking about the Apline speakers). Don't need to sound like I am "in the club", just better than stock. Leaving the knee speakers alone... too much of an ordeal to replace those.

Will report back after soundbar install.

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Began some minor audio upgrades...

Bought and installed these Kenwood's in the front dash yesterday (Crutchfield). Noticeable increase in sound up front where before could barley tell there were any speakers in the upper dash. Should help with phone calls and fuller music sound overall.

Ordered the 3.5" and 4" versions of the Kicker KS Speakers for the sound bar today. Have seen these size of speakers installed in the sound bar for Wranglers and Gladiators and this model 3.5" speaker is the same as available in the TrailSeven kits that include 3.5" dash speaker upgrades out there.

Ordered some #8 x 1/2 inch wood sscrews (Truss Head) as the 4" speakers will only align w/1 of the OEM screw holes. Got everything from Amazon so shipping should be quick/clean.

I didn't want the 6.5" pod w/small tweeter (thought its likely louder) Trailseven is selling because of how much it hangs down and I prefer the look of the stock grill on the soundbar. Not to mention the way I am going saves about $100 overall or more (especially if thinking about the Apline speakers). Don't need to sound like I am "in the club", just better than stock. Leaving the knee speakers alone... too much of an ordeal to replace those.

Will report back after soundbar install.

Got them installed and man... what a difference. Much fuller sound overall, sound depth and front of the vehicle can actually be heard now. Needed different wiring adapters for the 4" (VGH-72-6514) vs the 3.5" speakers in the rear and had to use some small self tapping screws as the holes didnt line up (3 of the 4 - 1 OEM Screw lined up) but think it came out pretty good.

Definitely worth the $250 or so I spent on 3 sets of speakers and adapters/screws. Could have been a lot more expensive.

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Added some LED Factory Latch Locks.

Overall I like them, material is not going to rust. They feel similar to factory material. The locks are a little worrisome in how they hold up over time to Ohio winters so I guess we'll see.

Happy to have made it a bit more difficult for the "bad element" to just take a battery or something else.

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Added a sunshield for the front. After having the tops in front off last week, it became clear that some protection was necessary.

Found this on Amazon for under $50.

Definitely worth it.

Install was fairly easy except up front where youre going in between the windshield and the frame but I got the bungee's in there without having to loosen the windshield bolts.

Also, the corners (up front only) need to be routed up under where your mirrors mount to prevent bending the plastic trim around the windshield frame. Had to undo them and fiddle with that but all in all only took about 45min to install. Very much like the added sun protection.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Added a sunshield for the front. After having the tops in front off last week, it became clear that some protection was necessary.

Found this on Amazon for under $50.
Definitely worth it.

Install was fairly easy except up front where youre going in between the windshield and the frame but I got the bungee's in there without having to loosen the windshield bolts.

Also, the corners (up front only) need to be routed up under where your mirrors mount to prevent bending the plastic trim around the windshield frame. Had to undo them and fiddle with that but all in all only took about 45min to install. Very much like the added sun protection.

How easy or not is it to still operate the freedom panel levers when still left in?

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

How easy or not is it to still operate the freedom panel levers when still left in?

that is impacted some but its still doable. Maybe takes an additional second or two to turn them with having to pry down or push up on the shade.

definitely easier without it but NOT horrible with it left on.

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