What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (33 Viewers)

[wadelim9219]

May not be interesting, but I was inspired by many of the stateside cruisers in the forum. Replaced the chromed mirror caps that came stock on my 2011 VX Diesel to color-keyed mirror caps. Kept the chromed caps for future use too if I wanna go back to stock.

Original Chrome Mirror Caps

Color-keyed Mirror Caps

 

[Julian73]

After a long wait I picked up Dissent Offroad step sliders for my 2021 HE at their shop a few weeks ago. I think they look great! I've been working on the install for the last 3 weekends which has been an ordeal solely due to my difficulty getting rivnuts installed so they wouldn't spin in the holes. I stripped or broke two installation tools. I finally used some plusnuts in a few locations got it done. Now my wife can get in easier. When I wear these tires out, I'll put in front spacers and bigger tires.

Chris


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I enjoy my Dissent sliders

 

[Slow Paddler]

Painted(earlier) and installed Stage 1 of Bud Built Skids.

Finally! A garage that looks like mine, instead of the vast, spotless, fully-outfitted spaces frequently seen.

 

[kms254]

Finally! A garage that looks like mine, instead of the vast, spotless, fully-outfitted spaces frequently seen.

Too many projects not enough space... I don't even want to show my toolbox top...

 

[Idaho Savage]

The process took a lot longer than a week, but in the past 2 months or so I had the following done.

Ironman 4x4 Foamcell Stage 2, 2" lift
SpiderTrax 1.25" spacers all around, this set the wheels up with a nice fitment with no poke.
BFG KO2 in 275/70/18 on a new set of
Tundra 5 spoke wheels
new OEM CVs



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So far I'm pretty happy with the lift. The ride itself is much stiffer, almost like a new car, however it also takes bumps at a stiffer and gentler way than some of the new cars I've driven so far. Again this is comparing it to a set of stock shocks with 200K on them.

With the set up I really could go taller on the tires, but I decided to stick with this set up. No rubbing/contact with this set up. I did have to mould the fender liners with a little bit of heat and a 2x4.

Looks rad. Those shocks will break in a bit, too.

 

[grhill5]

Saying hello to the Forum. I'm a long time Jeep owner who made the switch and joined the 200 series ownership community this week. I have more than 20 years of experience with Wranglers, but as I got older, softer and had kids my needs in life changed and I bought a new-ish 200. It came with a bunch of upgrades from the prior owner -ARB lift and bumpers, HID lights, winch, roof rack, LRA expanded tank. I confess, the ride will be a New England family toter for camping trips, ski trips and unstoppable sled for when I want to be sure to make first chair on fresh powder days with no excuses for not getting there. It won't do much rock crawling, but true to the forum it will have to conquer a lot of New England mud in March and April.

My question is - what am I missing? I have a hi-lift jack laying around that I'll get the mount for. I'll swap the stock winch hook for the Factor 55 one. I can't see me ever needing a snorkel. I'll add a rear tow point for the hitch. Beyond that, it's probably over-built for my needs, but it will be fun to see how hard I can push her. Looking forward to joining this community.

 

[tbisaacs]

Saying hello to the Forum. I'm a long time Jeep owner who made the switch and joined the 200 series ownership community this week. I have more than 20 years of experience with Wranglers, but as I got older, softer and had kids my needs in life changed and I bought a new-ish 200. It came with a bunch of upgrades from the prior owner -ARB lift and bumpers, HID lights, winch, roof rack, LRA expanded tank. I confess, the ride will be a New England family toter for camping trips, ski trips and unstoppable sled for when I want to be sure to make first chair on fresh powder days with no excuses for not getting there. It won't do much rock crawling, but true to the forum it will have to conquer a lot of New England mud in March and April.

My question is - what am I missing? I have a hi-lift jack laying around that I'll get the mount for. I'll swap the stock winch hook for the Factor 55 one. I can't see me ever needing a snorkel. I'll add a rear tow point for the hitch. Beyond that, it's probably over-built for my needs, but it will be fun to see how hard I can push her. Looking forward to joining this community.

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Looks like it’s not missing anything. Just enjoy it!

 

[Bullgump]

Saying hello to the Forum. I'm a long time Jeep owner who made the switch and joined the 200 series ownership community this week. I have more than 20 years of experience with Wranglers, but as I got older, softer and had kids my needs in life changed and I bought a new-ish 200. It came with a bunch of upgrades from the prior owner -ARB lift and bumpers, HID lights, winch, roof rack, LRA expanded tank. I confess, the ride will be a New England family toter for camping trips, ski trips and unstoppable sled for when I want to be sure to make first chair on fresh powder days with no excuses for not getting there. It won't do much rock crawling, but true to the forum it will have to conquer a lot of New England mud in March and April.

My question is - what am I missing? I have a hi-lift jack laying around that I'll get the mount for. I'll swap the stock winch hook for the Factor 55 one. I can't see me ever needing a snorkel. I'll add a rear tow point for the hitch. Beyond that, it's probably over-built for my needs, but it will be fun to see how hard I can push her. Looking forward to joining this community.

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Looks and sounds like you have the machine you need. Enjoy it and welcome to the club.

 

[TCM]

Saying hello to the Forum. I'm a long time Jeep owner who made the switch and joined the 200 series ownership community this week. I have more than 20 years of experience with Wranglers, but as I got older, softer and had kids my needs in life changed and I bought a new-ish 200. It came with a bunch of upgrades from the prior owner -ARB lift and bumpers, HID lights, winch, roof rack, LRA expanded tank. I confess, the ride will be a New England family toter for camping trips, ski trips and unstoppable sled for when I want to be sure to make first chair on fresh powder days with no excuses for not getting there. It won't do much rock crawling, but true to the forum it will have to conquer a lot of New England mud in March and April.

My question is - what am I missing? I have a hi-lift jack laying around that I'll get the mount for. I'll swap the stock winch hook for the Factor 55 one. I can't see me ever needing a snorkel. I'll add a rear tow point for the hitch. Beyond that, it's probably over-built for my needs, but it will be fun to see how hard I can push her. Looking forward to joining this community.

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Beautiful 200. My only suggestion would be to black out the chrome trim on the doors to complement the otherwise all black aesthetic.

 

[DadWagon]

Saying hello to the Forum. I'm a long time Jeep owner who made the switch and joined the 200 series ownership community this week. I have more than 20 years of experience with Wranglers, but as I got older, softer and had kids my needs in life changed and I bought a new-ish 200. It came with a bunch of upgrades from the prior owner -ARB lift and bumpers, HID lights, winch, roof rack, LRA expanded tank. I confess, the ride will be a New England family toter for camping trips, ski trips and unstoppable sled for when I want to be sure to make first chair on fresh powder days with no excuses for not getting there. It won't do much rock crawling, but true to the forum it will have to conquer a lot of New England mud in March and April.

My question is - what am I missing? I have a hi-lift jack laying around that I'll get the mount for. I'll swap the stock winch hook for the Factor 55 one. I can't see me ever needing a snorkel. I'll add a rear tow point for the hitch. Beyond that, it's probably over-built for my needs, but it will be fun to see how hard I can push her. Looking forward to joining this community.

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Only thing you'll need is gas my man, great looking truck. Enjoy and welcome from a fellow newbie.

 

[Idaho Savage]

Saying hello to the Forum. I'm a long time Jeep owner who made the switch and joined the 200 series ownership community this week. I have more than 20 years of experience with Wranglers, but as I got older, softer and had kids my needs in life changed and I bought a new-ish 200. It came with a bunch of upgrades from the prior owner -ARB lift and bumpers, HID lights, winch, roof rack, LRA expanded tank. I confess, the ride will be a New England family toter for camping trips, ski trips and unstoppable sled for when I want to be sure to make first chair on fresh powder days with no excuses for not getting there. It won't do much rock crawling, but true to the forum it will have to conquer a lot of New England mud in March and April.

My question is - what am I missing? I have a hi-lift jack laying around that I'll get the mount for. I'll swap the stock winch hook for the Factor 55 one. I can't see me ever needing a snorkel. I'll add a rear tow point for the hitch. Beyond that, it's probably over-built for my needs, but it will be fun to see how hard I can push her. Looking forward to joining this community.

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Beauty, Clark! If it were me, I'd downsize those wheels and put a little more rubber in the equation. Hard to tell but they look like 20's? Might just be the angle. Regardless, a lot of us run 17's or thereabouts and enjoy the ride of bigger sidewall.

 

[McC13LC]

Feynlabs ceramic coating, premium shield PPF in the right spots.

 

[calixto]

Installed the slide out table for my Air Down Gear Up system. Immediately used it to enjoy an afternoon coffee. Nice addition!

 

[LandYacht1]

Just bought this 2014 Series 200 last month with 94k miles. Installed ARB bumper with 7" Pro Comp lights, powder coated the wheels, removed running boards, and added 1 inch leveling kit. Can't see in the picture, but painstakingly installed black stickers on top of chrome lettering on the back. Chose to stick with the existing tires as I'll be driving it on the highway quite a bit. What else should I think about doing to it? Not loving the chrome on the side but haven't read about a good solution (have previously vinyl wrapped chrome on other vehicles).

 

[Bullgump]

Just bought this 2014 Series 200 last month with 94k miles. Installed ARB bumper with 7" Pro Comp lights, powder coated the wheels, removed running boards, and added 1 inch leveling kit. Can't see in the picture, but painstakingly installed black stickers on top of chrome lettering on the back. Chose to stick with the existing tires as I'll be driving it on the highway quite a bit. What else should I think about doing to it? Not loving the chrome on the side but haven't read about a good solution (have previously vinyl wrapped chrome on other vehicles).

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[eskimoke]

What else should I think about doing to it?

Congrats on the cruiser and welcome! I also have a 2014 and love it.

Before anyone can help with advice, you need to define what you want to use it for.

If you just want to drive around on good roads and not total your rig via a cattle strike, you are done.

If you plan to do some overlanding and camping, you probably need to look at tires, suspension, storage, etc... Do you need the rear seat (seating for more than 5)? Do you care about a few MPG given that 200's get bad fuel economy already and gas prices are forecast to get worse? It is a slippery slope to look at pictures of all these epic LC's on MUD and decide you want something without knowing if you actually NEED it. For example, your ARB bumper could accept a nice $1k winch, but would you ever use it?

Help us help you...

 

[g rant]

(had to add a picture of my beautiful 200 for relevance )

 

[RobW0]

I had some time today so got some things done on the 200. I got my Escape Gear seat covers on the front and back seats.

I also installed a handle on the rear of my roof rack to make it easier to reach my Maxtrax.

 

[xhrix123]

I had some time today so got some things done on the 200. I got my Escape Gear seat covers on the front and back seats.

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I also installed a handle on the rear of my roof rack to make it easier to reach my Maxtrax.

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How do you think the seat covers will stand up to dog paws?

I really like how they look. Cheers

 

[Artie]

I had some time today so got some things done on the 200. I got my Escape Gear seat covers on the front and back seats.

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I also installed a handle on the rear of my roof rack to make it easier to reach my Maxtrax.

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The more I see these seat covers the more they grow on me, I’m actually starting to dig the utilitarian look. I feel like I just need to spring for them before I give my kids a real go at the destruction they can dole out at any moment without provocation or warning.