I was gonna go that route with the gta kit but this pioneer hu and wiring kit off amazon was only about 185 bucks. I plan on upgrading the speakers in the not so distant future as well. Maybe it’s just wishful thinking but it also sounds better. This is light years better than the auxiliary tape deck input I had so I could listen to my Discman in my GMC High Sierra back in the day lol.

About a week ago I replaced the weatherstrip for the rear window.


Today I planned on doing both front axles w/seals and lower control arms but between heat, 3 herniated discs and doing everything on the ground that didn't happen.
Driver side done. Ran into small issue with the low control arm but I figured out a way around it.

I did install a spacer on the strut to see if it would lift up the passenger side but it did nothing.. FML

Mono.75 I think your build post was the one that convinced me to go with the GTA Bluetooth. I’m very happy with it and also the factory head unit. On my 2003 4RNR. I’m sticking it hit as long as holds up.
This forum has provided a ton of good advice and inspiration.

Routine maintenance. Cleaned air filter (just got it 3k miles ago so I didn’t replace it), changed oil & oil filter, and rotated tires. Gotta get around to checking the things that start to break around 250k miles.. fuel pressure, compression, etc. etc. If someone could tell me what I need to be looking for, let me know!

Part 2, continuation of my last self isolation projects post. After getting into the dash and moving the DAC switch I decided I would use the 2 available center console switch locations to add some needed lights. Decided to go with some driving lights I figure I could conceal well and some ditch lights. The CBI ditch light brackets are first class and a well worth purchase. I went with some cost effective NiLights I picked up on Amazon. If these fail I’ll upgrade, but at least the wiring and mounts will be sorted out. I’m using some available threaded bolt holes in the left apron for the relays. And then for the driving lights I was looking for the most secure bolting options. So I added some “nut serts” in the reinforcement. So the most direct and secure mounting I could find. Removed a bit of the bumper grille to allow the light to shine through. Overall very happy with the way it turned out and not a ton of investment, just some time on my part. I think the pictures help tell the story.

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Couple additional photos for the last post. Showing the switches, illumination and another view of the ditch lights.

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while waiting on the rest of the lift to deliver I decided to tackle the recovery gear mounting on the roof rack.

Made some custom stand-off mounts from a steel square tube to mount the Hi-Lift jack mounts in a way that would allow me to use the jack to lock down the traction boards.





Also somehow managed to manhandle the Smittybilt Overlander tent up on the car by myself to test fit everything.

For the money it is a good setup and works fine. If I was more of an audiophile i would have to go a different direction but i am pleased with it.

Took down the very flimsy splash shield and did a front diff service.
Quick drain and fill of the transmission, changed the transfer case fluid and greased the driveshaft.

Next is coolant flush and change out the exhaust hangers and of course the passenger side LCA and axle.. That will be fun.

Got my XL Rhino rack roof basket in and put on. This rack will tide me over until I can swing the Victory roof rack and then the Rhino will be used on the Subaru. I made some mounts for my traction boards also. Had some inexpensive Amazon light mounts and went to the local Ace hardware and got some parts to mount them.
I planned on painting them black but hasn’t happened yet lol. May do it next days off. Now that I have the room on top I need to get a full sized matching wheel and tire for a spare.

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Had some fun in the mud with my 4th gen SE, my buddy’s 4th gen SR5, and my other buddy’s ‘84 Grand Cherokee. First pic is my fav I think lol. Second pic reminds me of Lightning McQueen. Excuse the upload quality. On mobile so I can’t really tell how it looks.

what did you say? i hope you weren't too mean to it

No Grand Cherokees before 92 I think, that there is an XJ, regular Cherokee. Looks pretty clean but man they don't handle as well as a Grand of any year. I've owned 3 XJ's (last was a 99) and one Grand.

Also looks like you had a good time.

A week after installing my bullbar because I like the way it looks i decided that it was form and function over looks.. i removed the bull bar and also did a light trim on the front bumper in preparation for the lift going on hopefully next week.

Wish a took a bit more time but was weatger and sunlight limited... not 100% perfect but came out half decent and should give some decent clearance under full lock and flex.

Also... since I really liked the bull bar look I may have a winch-mount bumper on the way... a cheap rough country winch is sitting in the garage already.. luckily the wife didn't see it delhver

While I was at it I decided to upgrade to the 380mm front brakes, and obviously they need to be red with trd decals to go along with the rest of the theme.

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I did the rear bumper red lens with lights upgrade on my 03. Only took me 17 years, and 3 hours tonight to do it.
I went with T10 LED lights in a flexible socket that After trimming the socket, I left bumps in so that it pushes in firmly and the bumps keep it retained. I picked up the sockets at NAPA. My total investment in this upgrade, $9.98.
So with the T10 light they only illuminate as running lights. But I did go to the back of the tail lamp harness to connect, So if I decide to go with brake lights also I’ll just replace the socket and add an additional wire. Also in the photos you’ll see I used a ground that was a welded nut that I bolted too with a star washer.
The light output is similar to the regular running lights (also LED) and overall super happy having some extra tail lamp. Should have done this long ago.
Thanks again to all on this forum for their contributions to make this pretty straight forward for what I wanted to achieve.

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