Sarge502: The Practical Overland (Progress Thread)

[TJJT]

grille before and after

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Did you buy the rubicon one and have it painted or just put it on as is?

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[Sarge502]

Did you buy the rubicon one and have it painted or just put it on as is?

As far as the grille goes. No. I basically removed the "silver" inserts from behind the grille and bought a standard black Mopar replacement one off Quadratec. The grille is like a 3 piece insert. Once it pops out each layer is held in by various clips. There was a video on Youtube from a user on here I followed. Super simple. The Mopar part number is 6KM36TZZAA.

Same thing with the silver inserts for the bumper. It's just black replacement pieces. No painting involved in either.

Where abouts in Indiana are you BTW?

 

[TJJT]

As far as the grille goes. No. I basically removed the "silver" inserts from behind the grille and bought a standard black Mopar replacement one off Quadratec. The grille is like a 3 piece insert. Once it pops out each layer is held in by various clips. There was a video on Youtube from a user on here I followed. Super simple. The Mopar part number is 6KM36TZZAA.

Same thing with the silver inserts for the bumper. It's just black replacement pieces. No painting involved in either.

Where abouts in Indiana are you BTW?

Awesome, thanks. I’m in Indianapolis. For your spacer kit, did you do the full 1.5 and the rear?

 

[Sarge502]

Awesome, thanks. I’m in Indianapolis. For your spacer kit, did you do the full 1.5 and the rear?

The Teraflex kit is just a 1.5" front leveling kit only (typically used to get rid of the factory rake of the rear being higher). Some people that use that also opt for the Daystar 3/4" rear kit. I was initially considering that myself. However, since I also upgraded my suspension to a Rubicon suspension (shocks & springs). I didn't feel the need to. The Rubicon suspension has a different spring compression and gives a slight bit of lift itself. I found the Teraflex leveling kit to be fine with it, without anything to the rear. It sits pretty level all around.

 

[TJJT]

The Teraflex kit is just a 1.5" front leveling kit only (typically used to get rid of the factory rake of the rear being higher). Some people that use that also opt for the Daystar 3/4" rear kit. I was initially considering that myself. However, since I also upgraded my suspension to a Rubicon suspension (shocks & springs). I didn't feel the need to. The Rubicon suspension has a different spring compression and gives a slight bit of lift itself. I found the Teraflex leveling kit to be fine with it, without anything to the rear. It sits pretty level all around.

That's good info, thanks

 

[Sarge502]

A little poke…coming soon.

 

[Sarge502]

Installed Teraflex spacers

 

[MDPensFan]

Nice poke!

 

[Sarge502]

Installing the Diamondback HD Cover in Smooth Black. Definitely my most sought after modification since owning my JT I’ve wanted one. Finally pulled the trigger.

Still need to make some minor adjustments and get it all clamped down, when I have more time. Just threw it on for the moment for a visual.

 

[Sarge502]

Made the last adjustments on the Diamondback HD install. Loving it so far.

 

[Sarge502]

One side installed of the JCR Off-road molle bed panels. Going with the full set eventually. But overall happy.

 

[Sarge502]

Diode Dynamics Clear LED side markers

 

[TexasLEO]

I am following your progress. I just picked up this ‘21 Rubi yesterday. I am trying to gather my list. I will end up building a metal bed rack/over-landing set up.

 

[Sarge502]

I am following your progress. I just picked up this ‘21 Rubi yesterday. I am trying to gather my list. I will end up building a metal bed rack/over-landing set up.

Nice. Congrats. Sarge green is one of my favorites. HMU if you have any questions.

 

[Sarge502]

Finally pulled the trigger on tint. Matched the front to the rears. Went with 40% on the windshield.

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