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I don’t believe that Chrysler wouldn’t just do this from the factory - like they do for units being shipped to Europe. The Unlimited is big enough that you can get someone beside you on the road, and when you’re signaling to change lanes, they have no way of knowing your intentions.

After removing the front grill, the wires that you want are as follows:
From the drivers side front signal light, the white and green wire (the outside one, not the center one on the plugin to the front signal). On the passenger side, same wire, except they are white and brown.

Then you want the black wire from the side marker - the looming is more behind the headlights. Snip it closer to the side marker - then bring the wire up front.

I used those blue 3M wire taps - so it was pretty easy to attach the black wire to the outside white ones.

Now, when no lights are on, the side markers blink alternate the front signal. When the lights are all on, and you signal, the side markers blink in unison with the front signals.

Thanks to this thread on the jk-forums for this great mod!

November 9th, 2008 | Tags: signal lights | Category: mods | Leave a comment

broken-fish.net » For Sale: 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade

REDUCED!! - we’re asking $22,900 $20,900 19,500 o.b.o.

Immaculate condition.
• 4×4, 3.7L, automatic transmission
• Power windows, power locks, power seats
• Sentry Key theft deterrent system (have 3 keys)
• Air conditioning
• auto dimming rear view mirror
• power, heated, foldaway side mirrors
• Keyless entry
• AM/FM Stereo w 6 disc changer
• leather seat package
• Alloy wheels
• Full off-road package w/skid plates & rock rails
• front/rear tow hooks
• alloy wheels
• tinted windows
• overhead console w/Homelink (universal garage door opener, trip computer, compass, etc)
• roof rack
• tail lamp guards
• cargo trim panel w/ storage net
• undercoating, paint sealant, rust protection and fabric protection
• full size spare tire w/alloy wheel
• tire pressure monitoring system
• $19,500 o.b.o.

Here are some more pictures:

October 30th, 2008 | Category: general | Leave a comment

It’s surprising that Jeep designers didn’t incorporate this to start with.  It’s a potentially hazardous design flaw.  That tailgate is pretty heavy - especially with a big tire on it, yet if you park anywhere there is a bit of a slope, the door can come swinging closed on you.  Anyway, some clever folks on the jk-forum have put together a simple mod to the door, by adding a gas shock to it.  They had part numbers and everything, but apparently some of the companies don’t ship to Canada. Here’s a link to one of the variations that got posted.

I found a company in Saskatoon, called LSTechnologies (LST). They were very helpful in matching up a few of the parts required:

• B8-210-505-190N Gas Spring
• T1GPB-145 Angle Bracket 10mm Ball
• T1BKT-04 Angle Bracket

Looking forward to receiving the parts from LST in the next few days… I’ll try and add some photos of the install.

UPDATE — Oct 27, 2008

I’m shocked!…(sorry, no pun intended).

 The new shock and mounting brackets arrived today! I just ordered them Friday afternoon.  Kudo’s to LST and Canada Post for amazingly  fast delivery.  As you can see, everything was packed exceptionally well.  Just need to pick up some stainless steel bolts, and some metal to use as a reinforcement on the tailgate.

October 24th, 2008 | Tags: mods, tailgate | Category: mods | Leave a comment

October 24th, 2008 | Category: general | Leave a comment

With the help of a friend with access to a metal break, I got the perforated stainless bent to shape, and then used metal snips to cut out the necessary notches - pretty much the same as the write-up over on the JK-Forum (I have a link on the Threads page).

I’m pleased with how it looks in the garage, and at night ;^) - we’ll see how it looks in daylight!

October 11th, 2008 | Tags: grill, mods | Category: general | Leave a comment