I've been in and around Jeeps for as long as I can remember. My very first Jeep was a red PowerWheels Wrangler TJ that I received in the early/mid 2000s and ever since then I knew I would be in one for the rest of my life. On down the road, during the first few days of 2017, I got a 2015 Unlimited Sport, as you'll see on the first couple videos on this channel. After an accident in 2020, which totaled the '15, I later got a 2010 Unlimited Sport that you will see on the channel currently. Join me on my trail adventures, overlanding and build updates as Project Raptor continues to evolve.
I installed this stabilizer on my 2023 Gladiator Mojave it seems to need more correction while going in a straight line then my factory one did. I am in the medium setting.
I got the 3.8 as wel, has no power on 35s, I step on it and it bogs at 2.5 rpm’s until I give it more and it downshifts 😂 might need to regear but hopefully this helps give it more power Offroad
@@projectraptor1993without, I think I’m going with banks pedal monster for safety and better throttle modulation but yea it just bogs, I do have a vacuum leak which might contribute to the bogging because I have an intake from k&n too
@@Danielxperez14 I gotcha. I've heard a lot of great things about the Pedal Monster from Banks as well. I'm thinking on getting one for my Jeep and doing a comparison video to see which one is better.
Two problems. Not so serious, You forgot to drain the crankcase! It’s the bottom bolt on the crankcase opposite side facing right. Very serious, your rear differential should be filled to the top, just running out of the fill. You’re basically running the dif almost dry by only having it trickle out the drain plug!
Thank you for the information! I am not too informed on these Rangers. I mainly stick to Toyota and Jeep lol. I will be making a follow-up video to this. Much appreciated.
@@projectraptor1993I enjoyed watching the video, and am glad I could help a fellow Ranger owner. :) Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next video! ;)
@@TheRmeyPilot So I can't seem to find any videos on draining the Crankcase. I'm searching for a video because I would like to see someone else do it before I do it, so I know what I am getting into. Is the drain plug on the bottom of the Ranger, and if so where is the fill plug?
The Washer Fluid Reservoir is all one piece, like I showed in the beginning of the video. For the Wranglers, the Reservoir isn't separate from the tray that holds the ABS Module and ECM in place, it's all one piece.
They're good until they bend and scratch your paint. At least that's what happened to both of my front doors. And the company doesn't stand behind their products rather just blames me for "leaning on the doors". The factory ones are 1/4" and definitely stronger.
Hey, thanks for the video. I am curious if this fixed your P0456 code. I replaced my gas cap as well and am thinking about replacing the purge valve. Thanks!
Thanks for the great review. I thinkbyiunsa Ed me fr ordering these. Great idea in theory and would love tonrelicate the mirrors for easy doors off transition. I was hoping I could lighten the door too. I’ll probably just stick with my cheapie bolt on extra mirrors.
Yeah I was hoping for more out of these. Mopar came out with a Mirror Relocation Kit for 18+ JL and JLU Wranglers that you can get as an add-on from the Dealership. I wish they would come out for the JKs.
I own a 2018 jl unlimited sport s. I have Steersmarts Yeti tie rod, drag link and track bar with a Falcon Nexus 2.1 stabilizer. This seems to be the best combination (in my opinion) for street and trail. I had thought of the aluminum tie rod, but saw too many mixed reviews, so I crossed it off. I appreciate your candid and honest review!
@projectraptor6975 Unfortunately, this did not fix the problem, but with your tip on reusing the clips, I finished the whole thing in about 2 minutes. So thank you for that.
@projectraptor6975 a couple times. I finally broke down (my will, not the Jeep) and went to a mechanic. It was the coil pack. 🤦♀️ I almost changed that too when I did the purge valve.
@@TheaterGeek2007 Yeah when I was having my misfiring issue, it ended up being the Coil Pack after I replaced the Injectors, Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, etc. I'm glad it is finally fixed!
I did. I went through everything I could possibly think of including the Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, O2 Sensors and even Injectors, and was still having the same issue. It ended up being the Coil Pack as the problem.
Damn , the JL wrangler is so much easier to install this. I didn't have to pull any if the dash apart. Just had to put the windshield down about a foot. But it's definitely worth it. Looks good too.
Nothin' but honesty here. It sounds pretty damn good. I've always been a fan/supporter of SKAR Audio. They make high-quality products for a great price. I'm not sponsored by them btw. That's just my honest review. To make it sound even better, I will be adding an Amplifier to control the Soundbar, instead of having it run off of the Radio.
I haven't really seen any videos on a detailed installation with Lights and an Amp. You might try American Soundbar's RU-vid Channel and see if they have anything. Best of luck.
The Blind Spot Monitoring System wasn't available for the JK/JKU's. It was released with the new 2018+ JL/JLU's. My Jeep is a 2010 JKU, so I don't have the Blind Spot Sensors. As far as I know, I don't think you can, but there might be some sort of Custom Application out there or a DIY way to do it.
You were supposed to place those washers between the new clamp and the stabilizer… I know this because the owner of RPM Steering send me the video link
Thanks for the information. I wound up having to change the Clamp out for a new one since I stripped the threads where the screws go and I did put the Washers there.
The issue with removing the clamp was probably due to the stud being left hand threads. Clockwise to loosen. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JUg9ew1hUi8.html
It should work just fine. There are three different Clamp styles for these Stabilizers; There's the 1-3/8", which is for the Stock Tie Rod, the 1-5/8", which is for most aftermarket Tie Rods, and then there's the clamp I got for the RPM Steering 2.5 Ton Heavy Duty Tie Rod.
Currently have this in my 2010 Reccomend getting a telescoping magnet. (They sell them on the vector site for 4.95) It made it super easy To handle the 13mm nuts in the top of the dash by the windshield. *Also You may want to push a towel in between the windshield glass and the plastic dash for there is a gap and there is a possibility of a tool falling down in there. This is probably my most used interior mod and I don't even use it for clamps It is super handy to have a support for your hand to use the radio as well as having a area to store a phone Having doors removed provides additional possibility of ya phone flying out if not secured. If you are thinking of getting this it's def worth it and the install is not too terrible. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting, Read the comment where you said the front dash speakers required zero modification? Can you speak more on the Sound bar and sweaters? I have a 2010 that the speakers are completely blown and I'm looking for a alternative to the Mopar kicker speakers. Thanks in advance.
So the Speakers in the Front Dash require no modification, they just simply replace the OEM Speakers (or any other Speakers that currently reside there) in the Speaker Box. The ones in the Sound Bar are exactly the same way, they don't require any sort of modification either. I plan on upgrading to a different Sound Bar that will hold (4) 8" Speakers and (2) Tweeters, due to the OEM Sound Bar not having Tweeters in the first place.
As I explain in the video, there are 4 settings; ECO, CITY, SPORT and SPORT+. ECO Mode, which doesn't improve the Throttle Response, saves Gas by slowing the Throttle Response a little more than Factory. CITY mode adds a little better Throttle Response, while still saving some Gas Mileage.
Great helpful vid. So hey what year is your JK? Mine's a 2013. I know the hole arrangement was slightly different underneath where clips may not be needed. Small cosmetic changes between the 3.8 L and 3.6 L versions.
My JKU is a 2010, 3.8L version. I did notice that as well when I tried swapping Rock Rails from my old 2015 JKU to my current 2010. Some of the holes lined up, while others didn't.
The longer that I have been using the Pedal Commander, I have noticed at least 20%, at most 30% better Fuel Economy. Ranging anywhere from 16-18 MPG. Everyone drives differently, so I can't really say that stopping/starting, pickup and highway passing affects the overall MPG.
@@projectraptor1993 thanks for the reply - thinking even if just 10% at the lowest gain on mpg - this thing would've paid itself off of in probably a couple of mos!
All good. There are multiple caves scattered all around the TN Dirt Devil, but the main big one is on Tom Patton Road. The owners of the caves don't like people parking on the property, so if you want to explore them, just pull off to the side of the road and park there. Best of luck!
I like the sub boxes you got. Im thinking of something similar in my jeep. Same skar speakers in dash, but the evl65 (6.5" subs) in the soundbar. I haven't checked the volume capacity yet to see if it will work. Great informative video bro!
Thanks! I had to upgrade the Subs to the VD-12 12" 800-Watt due to the IX-12's constantly blowing due to to much power. I will be making a Part 2 to this video because I have a new Setup I will be Installing to the Rear SoundBar Speakers.
It is a Sony Apple CarPlay Stereo. I am not sure which model it is because it was already installed in the Jeep when I bought it. I am planning on upgrading to the Jensen CAR1000, solely to the fact that it has a CD Player. Not sure if that is truly an upgrade or a downgrade, but it is still capable of using Apple CarPlay. I will be uploading a Part 2 to this video, installing that "new" Stereo alongside some other upgrades here soon.
I would be buying this for my 2014 JK. I am only interested in it helping out with the rock crawling aspect of making it easier to feather gas pedal. Does eco mode soften pedal significantly??
Hey man, how did you mount those 6.5’s in the knee panels? I’ve looked at the metro pods and bought those with some Rockford p2’s but they didn’t fit. Thanks
@@tart9186 In the video, I explained it increased it roughly 3 MPG, 13.5 to 16.5 MPG. Now running the Eco Mode all the time would probably increase it even more. Not a fact though.
Is this with eco boost on? or the other options. Im curious if you get better gas mileage when its on city or sport. I dont really understand what city does.
@@thomasp5082 Sorry for the late response. When it is in "Eco" mode, you get more MPG. For example, my Jeep gets 13.5 and with Eco on, I got 16.5. It might increase more, say for long road trips, etc. "City" mode gives you an increase in MPG as well, just not as much as "Eco" does. It's mainly for if you live in the city, travel on highways, etc.
