A new shift knob is a must.
Best Upgrades for Under $100 (200-Series) (3 Viewers)
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Anyone have the part number for the Heritage Edition Cargo mat?
This got me thinking...the hitch is attached to the last crossmember...but the hitch receiver at least on my 2019 juts out past the rear bumper plastic (see pic below). There is no "crumple zone" behind the rear bumper plastic fascia. Basically, the plastic rear bumper makes the rear crossmember pretty. There is no foam or any other impact absorbing material as you would see in other passenger cars. Just thin molded plastic...and the receiver itself is actually in "front" of the plastic fascia.
So, in a significant rear collision, the thin plastic on either side of receiver will give way fast and you're still looking at most (if not all) force concentrating on the protruding hitch receiver, which is at the center of the rear crossmember. I just don't see how the plastic bumper with no force-absorbing materials behind it would help much, if at all. And the receiver itself juts out just past the plastic fascia anyways...so that initial force will slam on the rear crossmember with or without the plastic around it.
Whether you have a hitch step or towing hitch attached to the receiver, you're still seeing 99% (if not 100%) of rear collision force hitting the receiver, and thus all that force on that ONE point on the rear crossmember. My 101% uneducated guess is that the force of the collision will buckle the crossmember inward first (due to force on receiver) and then be evenly divided on both frame rails. The buckling and division of collision force are what (hopefully) decreases the "shaken egg" syndrome on the passengers inside the cabin.
(What will make rear collision worst i think is the aftermarket rear steel bumpers! The steel bumper may help in minor bumps, but a forceful rear collision will then transmit all that force directly onto the heavy steel bumper which then transfers all of that PLUS the 100-150 extra pounds of non-deformable steel to the frame at many times the force of a stock bumper.)
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So, following up on above......i found this on the web: Model BSMAGB - Bumper Shield Magnum in Black - Avoid Whiplash Injury with Superbumper Univeral Fit Products
There is also this other option: Model 424 SPB – Sparebumper in Black
But i wonder if the 2nd option may interfere with rear parking sensor? The first option seems cool. It acts as a whiplash attenuator.
Not under $100...but close $140.
Anyone experience with it?
EDIT: I think that these will interfere with our back up sensor.
There is also this other option: Model 424 SPB – Sparebumper in Black
But i wonder if the 2nd option may interfere with rear parking sensor? The first option seems cool. It acts as a whiplash attenuator.
Not under $100...but close $140.
Anyone experience with it?
EDIT: I think that these will interfere with our back up sensor.
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CharlieS
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Also, that weathertech hitch step is all plastic. I can't see it doing anything at all in a wreck.
But no 2016You get tap to signal, selectable hazard flash sequence and speed, and arrival and departure illumination. Also fully compatible with LED turn signal bulbs (no hyperflash).
SmartTap CF18 LED Flasher Module
<div class="ddescr"> <div class="dcol1"> <div class="block1"> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Adds unique, programmable functions.</li> <li>Compatible with LED or standard bulbs, no hyperflash.</li> <li>Plug and play swap for original module.</li> <li>Assembled in USA, 3 year warranty.</li> </ul>...www.diodedynamics.com
Selling mine if you want it. Just PM me
We’ve had ours about six years now and it’s still going strong
Did the Lonkey steering wheel cover this evening. Less than 2 hours but it wasn't very enjoyable. Sweetwater 420 helped. Thanks for the tips y'all
* I should add: best tip ever was pull the #2 fuse in the main fuse block behind the battery - the Horn fuse - you are all up on this thing, contorting *
* I should add: best tip ever was pull the #2 fuse in the main fuse block behind the battery - the Horn fuse - you are all up on this thing, contorting *
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DasKeyserSoze
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That the black or grey? Looks super nice
Looks great! Does the heated steering wheel still work well through that extra layer? I'd imagine it would take a bit longer to warm up?
CharlieS
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I have the same wheel cover (well, with red stiches). The heat works fine and isn't delayed. It is a nice aesthetic upgrade.
My only complaint is that the seam just above 3:00 and 9:00 for the loncky cover doesn't align with the underlying seam between the wood and leather, they are quite a bit offset. I have a '13, so maybe it was cut for/works better on other years?
My only complaint is that the seam just above 3:00 and 9:00 for the loncky cover doesn't align with the underlying seam between the wood and leather, they are quite a bit offset. I have a '13, so maybe it was cut for/works better on other years?
It is the black one with black thread. Lighting was weird. Looks really great in person though
cboyd
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according to another thread:
Rear 200 mat for removed 3rd row, same as heritage
This is the mat in the heritage, that will work after removing the 3rd row! Image from my 2019. PT206-60200-02 $85US Saw everyone was getting them from Australia for $165, save a few bucks!!
forum.ih8mud.com
CharlieS
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And also answered (by meaccording to another thread:
Rear 200 mat for removed 3rd row, same as heritage
This is the mat in the heritage, that will work after removing the 3rd row! Image from my 2019. PT206-60200-02 $85US Saw everyone was getting them from Australia for $165, save a few bucks!!
) in post 145 in this same thread. Best Upgrades for Under $100 (200-Series)
