Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Fuel Filler Door Install - 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI_PJW99_kY&w=640&h=360]

This looks to be the same one I have: http://amzn.to/2FD6YFE

The Firebug New Generation Gas Tank Cover

Features:

The gas cap cover will be a perfect additional to your Jeep Wrangler Accessories. It is specially designed to provide your Jeep a new modern look.

It is easy to install. No drilling required, just replace the old grille directly.

Applications:

The Firebug Fuel Tank Cover is custom designed to allow air passing through the engine compartment to cool the vehicle's engine and prevent the vehicle from overheating.

Using a Gas Tank Cover will also help to protect the engine from off-road elements such as plastic, broken glasses, stones, etc.

Material:

The Jeep Gas Tank Cover is made of aluminum and crafted with the highest standard ABS plastic in black, which is long lasting and will never rust, corrode or peel

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Fitment:

The Firebug Jeep Wrangler Fuel Tank Cover will fit 2007 - 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK & Unlimited

Package Includes:

1 pc x Firebug Jeep Gas Cap Cover Black

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Omega Linkr Alarm Remote Start GPS Tracker - Excalibur Alarm System Installation Howto - Jeep

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-942u1AFP0&w=640&h=360]

http://www.kickyride.com/shop/smartphone-car-control/linkr-lt1/

Compatible with Android & iPhone
IMPORTANT: Must use Excalibur 70 Series v1.4 or OmegaLink remote start for full compatiblity.

CONTROL FEATURES
– Uses the AT&T 3G network for maximum coverage across the USA & Puerto Rico.
– Lock your doors:
~ Ever left your car wondering if you locked the doors?
~ Receive confirmation for all commands.
– Unlock your doors:
~ Ever lost your keys or lock them in your car?
~ Receive confirmation that the command was successful.
– Pop your trunk:
~ Access your trunk/hatch with just a tap of the screen.
~ Receive confirmation that the command was successful.
– Remote start your engine:
~ START AND STOP your engine from virtually anywhere!
~ Receive confirmation that the command was successful.
~ ENGINE RUNTIME displayed right in your app.
~ Runtime extender restarts your runtime if you’re not ready to leave yet!
~ An optional remote start system is required for this feature.
– Locate your vehicle*:
~ Find your vehicle location if it’s stolen!
~ Find your vehicle in a large parking lot
~ Standard map and satellite views
– Aux Control:
~ Extra outputs available for features like sliding doors or power hatch control (limited by system & vehicle capabilities)

STATUS UPDATES
– Receive real-time confirmations for all control functions.
– Receive real-time alerts:
~ Be notified when your alarm triggers (requires optional alarm system).

OTHER FEATURES
– Compatible with all Excalibur 70 series remote starts (requires v1.4 FW or higher) and all OmegaLink plug-in data start systems.
– Multiple Vehicle Support:
~ Just add vehicles equipped with Linkr-LT1 to your app.
~ Customize the names of your vehicles.
~ Supports a virtually unlimited number of vehicles!
~ Simply toggle between vehicles within the app.

SERVICE PLANS
– The 1st year is included in the price. $29.95 for the second year!

Jeep Clubs Honor Fallen Police Officer with Convoy - Prince George's County Cpl. Mujahid Ramzziddin

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaqaUIsIRTs&w=640&h=360]

Thanks to Chesapeake Jeep Club for organizing this opportunity to honor a fallen hero. Cpl. Mujahid Ramzziddin was killed helping a neighbor who had run to his home for assistance during a domestic incident. Jeepers are a compassionate bunch, and we tend to have close ties to our Law Enforcement brothers and sisters. Many of us were cops, or are cops. We came together today to honor one of our fallen heros.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Going Jogging #10 - Just an Update

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mp65uIXbUc&w=640&h=360]

Here's the link to the current giveaway : https://youtu.be/w5YoZvQvctI

4 vs 5 Tire Rotation and How to Get 20% More Mileage from Your Tires - A Practical Demonstration

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S9SZ6DDsX0&w=640&h=360]

I often see the discussion come up regarding the benefits of the five tire rotation in comparison to a four tire rotation. The claim is often that you get 20% more tread life from your tires if you add your spare into the rotation. Well... not quite. You get 20% more MILEAGE on your vehicle before you need to buy tires. But, you do have to buy 5 tires instead of 4. However, there are some down sides to the 4 tire rotation... so I tried to cover that in this video.

Monday, February 19, 2018

JK Pockets - Get Rid of that Sagging Sack! Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Door Storage

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxvfTU2Ftzg&w=640&h=360]

If you've got that sagging sack... you are going to want to take a look at these! https://www.slickrockgear.com/interior/jk-pockets/

JK Pockets™ are the first "real" door pockets for the 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK!

Like many JK owners we found the factory door netting to not be very useful, and even worse if anything with any weight is put into the netting it stretches out. Depending on where you live, the age of your JK, and how often you run with the top off you also find that the netting starts to deteriorate and fall apart. Many owners just end up not using the door nets at all, and some resort to just cutting it out because it ends up looking terrible.

We searched every nook and cranny for a solution and the only option we found was a metal molle panel. We didn't like the look of that so we set out on a mission - determined to make something useful, stylish, and easy to install.

After many months of prototyping, testing, and refining the design, we finally accomplished what we set out to do!

JK Pockets™ are HANDMADE in southern California.

General Features

-Made from aircraft-grade, fire retardant plastic
-Excellent impact strength, abrasion resistance, rigidity, and chemical resistance
-Easy to install - takes an average of 5 minutes per piece
-Pressure fit - no rattles and requires no tape
-Optimized depth - no interference with other factory features and unobtrusive to the occupants
-Stepped feature across the top edge for increased rigidity

Lower Dash Pocket Features
-Works with both automatic and manual transmissions
-Perfect cell phone holder - will fit two phones side-by-side

Door Pocket Features
-Optimized depth to minimize catching foot during vehicle entry and exit, and also to minimize the chance of interfering with occupants leg (note: the passenger front area is narrower than the driver side so the pocket may slightly touch the occupant's leg)
-45 degree angle on the forward edge - this offers better foot deflection in the event of impact during vehicle exit
-25 degree bottom and rear angles - again offers foot deflection when entering the vehicle

Saturday, February 17, 2018

HowTo Put Your Air Filter in Right - These Are Directional! Air Filter Replacement - Jeep Wrangler

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blMXjwj6A_w&w=640&h=360]

If you are totally new to doing your own Jeep maintenance, this might be something that nobody has told you yet! Many people who have done this before may not even realize there is a right way and a wrong way to insert the filter, and many of the howto videos I have seen don't cover this. So here you go!

How To Reset Oil Change Monitor - Change Oil Soon - Jeep JK Wrangler

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRZO9gjy8pg&w=640&h=360]

Just a quick video because I see this question asked often...

Auxmart Aluminum Fender Liners - How To Install and My Test Fit - 2015 Jeep Wrangler

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWmU4fc8ijU&w=640&h=360]

Here's the link to the fender liners so you can check them out yourself and see if they might be a good fit for you: http://amzn.to/2Crt1Mi

In this video, I walk you through my test bit of these AUXMART aluminum finder liners. For most people, these are probably going to be a very easy installation. For me, however, I do have to make some modifications to clear it existing parts.

These aluminum liners are very thin, which makes them lightweight. However, they also bend very easily. I don't see this as a problem once they are installed. They have a very simple job, and that is to protect if the engine compartment and also allow for some ventilation. I don't think you need heavy duty liners to achieve that goal. So for the price point, these might be a good fit for those of you on a budget or, like me, who want to just experiment was something without spending too much money before you start.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Radiator Coolant Overflow Bottle Replacement - My Coolant Reservoir was Leaking! 2015 Jeep Wrangler

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaKR-OpZf04&w=640&h=360]

Here is the coolant bottle I installed:

https://www.extremeterrain.com/crown-automotive-coolant-bottle-1217-36l-jk.html (sorry, it was $20... I said $15)

Replacement for OE Coolant Bottle
Reservoir for Coolant Overflow
White Plastic Construction
Direct Fit Replacement
Reuses Existing Hardware
Sold Individually
12 Month/ 12,000 Mile Warranty

Fits 2012 to 2018 3.6L Jeep Wrangler JK Models

Keeps the Cooling System Working. The coolant bottle serves as a reservoir for excess coolant when it overflows from the radiator due to thermal expansion, coolant then flows back to the radiator once it cools down. A properly working coolant bottle is therefore important in keeping your radiator at maximum performance. If you need to replace your Jeep’s coolant bottle, the Crown Automotive Coolant Bottle is an ideal choice. It’s a direct fit OE replacement for a hassle-free installation with a quality and price that any Jeep enthusiast can appreciate.

Quality Construction. Crown Automotive is a leading provider of quality Jeep OEM replacement parts for over 50 years. The Coolant Bottle is manufactured from high-grade materials and according to OEM specifications. This ensures that the Coolant Bottle has an excellent fit, quality, and reliability that match the OEM part.

Direct Fit Replacement. The Crown Automotive Coolant Bottle is made according to OEM specifications for a perfect fit on your Jeep. It reuses the existing hardware to help simplify the installation process.

Includes 12 Month/ 12,000 Mile Warranty. Crown Automotive guarantees that the Coolant Bottle is free of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and exclusions will apply.

Application. The Crown Automotive Coolant Bottle is designed to fit 2012 to 2018 3.6L Jeep Wrangler JK models.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Readers' Rides #3 - Jeep Momma's 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9tgPImLePk&w=640&h=360]

Want to show off your ride? Go here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/o3dje...

The pinned post is where you submit your ride. It's not a popularity contest. All Jeeps matter! I will say video or multiple pics with a good story is much better than a single pick, and a little info. Just throwing that out there? This is YouTube, after all. lol

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Giveaway Announcement - Sponsored by JM3 OVERLAND

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5YoZvQvctI&w=640&h=360]

Yep... here's another O3DJEEPS sticker holder exclusive giveaway. This is to say thanks for supporting me and my endeavors! Those of you who are rocking O3DJEEPS stickers on your rides are eligible to win something awesome!

This giveaway is sponsored by JM3 Overland (http://jm3overland.com). They are giving our winner a $50 gift certificate for any purchase from them up to $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate on any purchase over $1000! That's awesome!

So... if you want to buy something from JM3 Overland for $50 or less... it's FREE!!! However, if you have something bigger in mind... you can apply that money towards a larger purchase. They can pretty much get you whatever it is you want. See the list of brands and vendors at http://jm3overland.com/our-partners

OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY RULES:

*OPEN TO US RESIDENTS AGE 18 AND UP

*MUST TAKE A PHOTO DISPLAYING A SIGN WITH THE REQUIRED TEXT

*OFFICIAL O3DJEEPS STICKER MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLE

*BOTH THE SIGN AND THE STICKER MUST BE CLEARLY VISIBLE IN THE PHOTO

*PHOTO MUST BE PUBLICLY POSTED ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, OR TWITTER

*@O3DJEEPS AND @JM3OVERLAND MUST BE TAGGED IN ENTRY POST

*A WINNER WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED ON OR SOON AFTER 3-1-2018

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN - SEE DESCRIPTION FOR ALTERNATE ENTRY

*ONLY ONE ENTRY PER VEHICLE/STICKER COMBO

Alternate Method of Entry (AMOE): If you are unable (or unwilling) to purchase or personally obtain an official O3DJEEPS sticker, you may still be entered to win this sweepstakes. Odds of winning are the same as if you performed the requested entry steps outlined in the video. Only one AMOE entry accepted per person. An AMOE entry does not grant additional entries if you have entered by performing the requested entry steps outlined in the video. AMOE entry must be received prior to the winner selection on or after the date provided in the video. Here's how to enter without a sticker:

Mail a letter to:

O3DJEEPS
PO BOX 284
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-0284

In the letter, you must include the following:
1. Your full name, address, email address, and phone number (to be contacted if you win)
2. A hand drawn version of the O3DJEEPS sticker (as seen in the video)
3. Describe what vehicle you drive and what modifications you have done to it
4. Tell us what you would spend the $50 (or $100) on if you win the sweepstakes

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Project 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ - Multifunction Switch Wiring Harness Connector Replacement

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwDmlL8MdG4&w=640&h=360]

The melted and brittle multifunction switch harness plug... it's a pretty common issue of the mid-2000s Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge vehicles... There is lots of speculation on why this happens, but many agree its because they decided to run way too many amps into a single switch. The switch connector gets very hot, and melts on the Batt+ side (as mine did) and the overall connector becomes very fragile. Replacement is the best solution.

I bought this http://amzn.to/2E4VjBO but didn't use any of the wires. See this video to learn how to remove the existing wires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syRUAg4A_ns

If you need just a connector, maybe you can find it by itself... but I couldn't.

Here's the pinout reference I used:
http://www.wranglerforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21130&d=1277945342

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Multifunction Connector Terminal and Wire Removal - Dorman 645-206 Jeep Chrysler Pin Re-Pin Tool

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syRUAg4A_ns&w=640&h=360]

I made this video because I couldn't find the info anywhere else. Once I figured it out, I knew I had to share it so someone else could learn how to do this.

Here is the part I installed: Dorman 645-206 Pigtail Connector - Multi Function Switch - Amazon : http://amzn.to/2E4VjBO

Having to replace these multi-function switch connectors is a pretty common problem. This was in my 2004 Jeep Wrangler, but this same connector fits the following vehicles:


2010 Dodge Viper
2009 Dodge Viper
2008 Dodge Viper
2007 Jeep Liberty
2006 Dodge Viper
2006 Jeep Liberty
2006 Jeep TJ
2006 Jeep Wrangler
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2005 Dodge Neon
2005 Dodge SX 2.0
2005 Dodge Viper
2005 Jeep Liberty
2005 Jeep TJ
2005 Jeep Wrangler
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2004 Dodge Dakota
2004 Dodge Neon
2004 Dodge SX 2.0
2004 Dodge Viper
2004 Jeep Liberty
2004 Jeep TJ
2004 Jeep Wrangler
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2003 Dodge Dakota
2003 Dodge Durango
2003 Dodge Neon
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van
2003 Dodge SX 2.0
2003 Dodge Viper
2003 Jeep Liberty
2003 Jeep TJ
2003 Jeep Wrangler
2002 Chrysler Neon
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2002 Dodge Dakota
2002 Dodge Durango
2002 Dodge Neon
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van
2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Van
2002 Jeep Liberty
2002 Jeep TJ
2002 Jeep Wrangler
2001 Chrysler Neon
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2001 Dodge Dakota
2001 Dodge Durango
2001 Dodge Neon
2001 Jeep TJ
2001 Jeep Wrangler
2001 Plymouth Neon
2000 Chrysler Neon
2000 Dodge Dakota
2000 Dodge Neon
2000 Plymouth Neon

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Readers' Rides #2 - Four Awesome Rides to Check Out!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R8awPEk7pc&w=640&h=360]

Want to show off your ride? Go here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/o3djeeps/

The pinned post is where you submit your ride. It's not a popularity contest. All Jeeps matter! I will say video or multiple pics with a good story is much better than a single pick, and a little info. Just throwing that out there? This is YouTube, after all. lol

Saturday, February 3, 2018

The BeadBuster XB-550 Bead Breaker! Howto and Review - Breaking down tires just got super easy!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKRnii5kNis&w=640&h=360]

This is my first time to work with the BeadBuster XB-550, and it worked amazingly well! Even our very first attempt at using it went flawlessly.

https://beadbuster.com

The BeadBuster XB-550 HEAVY DUTY is the big brother of the original XB-450. All of the 45X series tools have the same design geometry, the 550 is larger in every way. Heavier steel, thicker walls, more extension; the XB-550 was designed to handle the BIG tires that you’ll find on farm tractors, agricultural and industrial OTR wheels, large trucks, military vehicles, etc. However, we created a patented configurable ram foot that can accommodate a large range of rim lip sizes, and it will still work on ATV/UTV*. There are 4 different foot length configurations, so that you can get the feet as close to the Bead Seat as possible without touching the Bead Retainer, but still get good purchase on top of the Bead Bundle. Its still far more portable than any other large tire bead breaker, and much less expensive. If you are a farmer, business owner, or a large vehicle enthusiast; you can now can easily change your own tires whenever, and wherever you want. All of our Bead Breakers come with FREE Shipping.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

AOAA Blue Rocky Climb in 360 Degrees! 2015 Jeep Wrangler - OVERCLOCK3D

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSDJMSBQGpI&w=640&h=360]

Tag along for the end of a blue trail on the Western Reserve at Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA).

@swbcrawler is my guide, and Jeep Momma makes a cameo appearance at the end!


AOAA Trails is an extensive off-road trail system conveniently located in Eastern Pennsylvania. We’ve been named one of the top 10 destinations in the country for ATVs, full-size vehicles and dirt bikes. Our hundreds of miles of diverse trails on 6,500 acres, combined with top-notch facilities, give our guests experiences that have them coming back for more.-- http://www.aoaatrails.com/