🛠️ What did you do to your Jeep 392 today?

Metal Cloak full width rear bumper went on today. Had never seen one in person, but liked the look/description, and mentions from others. Solid and heavy duty. ParkSense works with no issues. Decided on the TeraFlex license plate relocation bracket.
 

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AUSTX said:
Metal Cloak full width rear bumper went on today. Had never seen one in person, but liked the look/description, and mentions from others. Solid and heavy duty. ParkSense works with no issues. Decided on the TeraFlex license plate relocation bracket.
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I love mine. You need to get the front.
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Installed the Tuffy Cargo Locking Lid today. Easy install. The OEM tray will fit, it just requires a tad bit of trimming. The carpet insert Tuffy provides to fill the gap has much to be desired. I'll be replacing it with a piece of stall mat to better fill the height gap. I elected for the combination lock instead of the key option. My only other complaint is the height of the lock and position. However, with the cargo mat in place it should be fine. Seems to be a decent deterrent.
 

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Bobo57 said:
Wow I was in and out in 30 minutes.
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The delay was timing. My sales person had a couple purchasing a Grand Cherokee L and I have bought 8 vehicles from this dealer and most from her, so I was okay being patient. The time in finance was very short. So I wasn't real happy waiting on her working with the other couple, but part of it was me for not leaving and coming back. That said, I had a chance to have a good conversation with the other couple getting the GC-L Overland in Baltic Gray as I had the same model and color before the Summit Reserve. They had horrible experience with his BMW, so were going Jeep.
 
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Warped said:
The delay was timing. My sales person had a couple purchasing a Grand Cherokee L and I have bought 8 vehicles from this dealer and most from her, so I was okay being patient. The time in finance was very short. So I wasn't real happy waiting on her working with the other couple, but part of it was me for not leaving and coming back. That said, I had a chance to have a good conversation with the other couple getting the GC-L Overland in Baltic Gray as I had the same model and color before the Summit Reserve. They had horrible experience with his BMW, so were going Jeep.
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I was impressed with the Jeep dealer. I was expecting some shenanigans on details and price. But it was as promised and they were quick, helpful and pleasant. Unusual compared to my experience buying the Demon. That was a fight and struggle all the way.
 

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We took the Jeep yesterday to ORW. Get it back about 2 weeks.
I'm super happy.
 
ted_e_bear said:
I did a few little things this weekend…

Installed Mopar grab handles that screw into the bottom of the airbag tubes instead of velcro wrapping around them…didn’t think that would be a good idea!
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Painted and installed my new MooseKnuckle receiver and tow hook. I purchased them in Buff Bronze, but they were too brown. I wanted them to match, as best they could, to the bronze gold accents that came with the 392 so I picked a can of paint from Loews that I thought matched pretty close.
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Installed mats from TuxMat. Nice flat and clean look to them. Very durable and can be washed with a pressure washer and soap when I need to.
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And finally, I ordered some hood locks from Amazon to replace the stock latches. There are a variety of styles with two key types you can choose from. I just went with basic looking style that comes with barrel keys.
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Small touches here and there keep the overall changes subtle for my 392.
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The Mopar Grab Handles (front & back) fit the 2024?
 
redbeard719 said:
Thanks!

The RSE steps were pretty easy to install. 95% is doable by one person, but mounting the steps to the body it's helpful to have a second set of hands. My wife was able to help me without any problem at all. I didn't run into any problems at all during the install - for the body bolts, I used a 1/2" 24" breaker bar and loosened each bolt with the back and forth method. I would loosen about 3/4-1 full turn, then tighten 1/4-1/2 turn. Keep going back and forth like that, and it'll keep things from gumming up and causing headaches. Eventually you'll get the bolts to a point where you don't need to go back and forth anymore, and they'll loosen quite easily. Whatever you do, DO NOT use an impact. I think the TQ value was 80 ft/lbs, so it's not like they're very tight anyway. Hand tools only!

There were one or two body bolts that I had to file the threads at the washer just a little bit to get the necessary room between the washer and bolt head to install the brackets - but I didn't remove the bolts all the way for any of them. I was super nervous, but proper planning and patience really paid off. I love having the steps and so does my 5'2" wife! They've been trouble-free too.

I did go all in adding the armor, lights (well worth it) and the doors off kit - but each of those can be added later too to help spread out the cost if that's a concern. I've sine gone back in and removed the switches for the rear doors. I never have rear passengers (and actually have the Goose Gear rear seat delete waiting for me to install). Not having the steps drop down when I open a rear door is really convenient for my use case - I don't ever have to worry about the step being in my way when trying to load stuff in through the rear doors. Besides, if I were to need the steps down for the rear doors, odds are very likely that someone will have also opened a front door anyway, triggering the step.

Good luck! I definitely don't regret the RSE steps.

Oh - and don't let the electrical part of the install scare you off. RSE puts together a really nice harness and it's completely standalone. No tying into the Jeep electrical at all.
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Thanks for your write up. Definitely my next mod for my 392. As you noted, going for the LED lighting as well. Any issues over time with the magnets and switches located at the doors?
 
BostonMike02127 said:
Thanks for your write up. Definitely my next mod for my 392. As you noted, going for the LED lighting as well. Any issues over time with the magnets and switches located at the doors?
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Glad it was useful for you! The LED lighting is a must-have item too - in CO half the year it feels like it's dark by 430-5PM. And I live in the boonies as it is, very few street lights.

As for the magnets and switches - no issues at all long term. Since I removed my rear seats and installed a Goose Gear stealth system, I did remove the rear door switches from the Jeep. This way I can open the rear doors and get close to the Jeep to load stuff in and out without the RSE steps dropping down and getting in the way, or hitting my shins into them.

I also ordered a second set of the magnets for the doors, since I have half doors. They work as expected too.

And for those occasions where the Jeep is doorless altogether, I have the doors off switches from RSE too. Basically those are just buttons that mount onto the front seat rails that allow you to manually activate the steps.
 

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