Howdy all. Got a few questions.

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MtclimberVT

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I just ordered the Hi country offroad D2 washer relocation kit....$61 shipped to my door, I don't have it yet but the write up they emailed me looks pretty solid. Its just another alternative to trying to hunt down a D-90 washer bottle, or if you lack creativity skills.

Mike
 
Neil C

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Appreciate all the responses guys, TY

I did find the instructions on modifying the existing bottle and relocating it in the old tech search. The bottle jack removal pictures were also most welcome. I think I'll be doing a hybrid of the 2 and modifying the existing bottle and relocating it to the spot soon to be vacated by the jack.

BTW what battery is that in the pics?

My immediate plans include adding a winch and off-road lighting so I'll likely need more juice to run stuff.

Also have a "dumb" question. "I can feel musky winding up to toss me a snowball now :victory:" The 2 wiring plugs at the corners of the windshield under the hood, what they heck do they do? I'll assume it's for a windshield heater for cold climates, but could be way off. If anyone does know what they are, what fuse they are on and what the max current draw for them would be I would greatly appreciate the information. If they are what I think they are, I plan on running the 2 lights going on the half rack I haven't bought yet with them.

Another question.

Has anyone used the factory switch to fog lamps as a switch to run lights on a brush bar? I plan on using heavier wire and an inline fuse for actual power, but was thinking it would be handy to use the switch to send signal to the relay. I know the switch would be disabled with the bright lights on, but can live with that. Am I on the right track with my thinking here?

Thanks again for the help so far guys.

Neil
 
Neil C

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Sort of a lift I guess.

I put Old Man Emu "OME" shocks and springs on it giving it a bit of lift over what it had.

779 springs up front
781 springs on the rear

I also used the N107 shocks on the front and N108 shocks on the rear
 
Neil C

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Really happy with the ride so far. It's a little stiff, but seems a lot more capable than it was before. "almost night and day in feeling more confident" My suspension was all original with 120k miles on it and I didn't realize how badly worn things were till I put on the new parts. It was well worth the extra money for parts to get the good stuff.

Once I put on new tires I think it will be even better. I've got 50k miles on Pirelli Scorpion ATR 255/70/16's and can get another 8-10k out of em before they really really need replaced.

Still a bit undecided on tire size, it's down to 235/85/16 or 265/75/16 but am pretty sure I'll go with the 10 ply Hankook Dynapro AT-M RF10 tires.

Neil.
 
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245/75/16 is another option, obviously a bit smaller all around than 265/75/16 but it's an attractive size because stock Jeep Wrangler Rubicons come with 245/75/16 MTR's. Lots of people take delivery of a new Rubicon and immediately swap out the stock wheels and tires, leaving them with second-hand yet nearly new 245/75/16's to sell. Search Craig's List in your area or ebay and see what you come up with.
 
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PVC washer bottle is cheap and effective. Only about 25 bucks at lowes for everything and less if you already have the glue.

http://rtadlock.blogspot.com/2007/12/land-rover-dii-washer-fluid-bottle.html

Thats exactly how I did mine and it can be done with the bumper on there. Where this guy used a pvc cap and pipe for the filler neck I just pulled the filler neck out of my stock bottle, cut it to length and it fit snuggly in the PVC pipe and then glued it. I forgot what size I used but you can just take the filler neck with you to lowes and see which size works best. This makes it look very clean and like stock.
 
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sorry but that guy using a large hose clamp around a cooling line and wire harness to mount that shitter pipe is just to hacky for me.

I ran a air tank made from PVC in a truck for a long time but that is just really hackish to say the least.

"yes my washers work but the trans failed when the line broke and pissed fluid all over":rolleyes:
 
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You can definitely use the existing switch and wires for aux lighting, but you can only use the wires that are there to go to the wires that would typically run to the switch on the relay for the lights. You will need new larger wires (smaller gauge) to run from the battery and ground with any higher output light you have. Been doing this with my PIAA 420s since 2004.
 
Neil C

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Thanks for the replies guys.

Looks like I could cut up my spud launcher and make a bottle. Never would have thought of that.

I ordered 2 new switches from EE to run the extra lighting and will keep everyone posted how that goes. I will just use the existing switch to run after market fog lamps and the new switches I will wire to operate the off road lighting.

Still waiting on urban offroad to get back with me on the 1/2 rack for the top, but if they don't plan-b is a friend who makes T-Tops for off-shore boats out of aluminum. I'll design something, spec it out and he can build it for me. "If I go that route I'll be sure to post a pic or 2"

Appreciate the Battery info.

Thanks again. Neil.
 
Neil C

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Thanks Nathan.

I'm wondering if because it's pre-wired for the heated windshield if it's like the heated seats and just needs the switch? Not to make the windshield hot of course since it doesn't have a heated windshield, but to energize the wires if I get a switch.

Appreciate the verification man. Thanks again.

Neil.
 
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