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My daughter needed headlights and a new bumper on her 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Her stock bumper got messed up from her landlord backing out and just catching the bumper with his bumper. Anything that's going to break that easy needs to be upgraded! And like all Jeeps, the headlights are more like the lanterns the old carriages used. I had her get some good LED headlights from Extreme Terrain which is a great place for reasonably priced quality upgrades. She found the bumper on Amazon for a VERY good price and it even came with the "fog lights". I had my doubts about the quality of it for such a low price, but it turned out to be a really good bumper. Of course with the budget price, it didn't have anything fancy like a wiring harness, but that was easy enough to solve. I just cut the harness off the stock bumper and used the same connector to tie the new bumper into so on down the road should it need to be taken off, it's just as easy as factory. Headlights: https://www.extremeterrain.com/axial-jeep-wrangler-led-headlight-bulbs-h13-u1424.html Bumper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TWGLW2H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoostersGarage Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Below are the parts and where I got them for this conversion. The only issue I've had with this conversion is the cheap eBay brake line. I think I'm going to have to run hard brake lines through most of it and just have the flex brake lines at the handlebars and the rear axle. The SuperATV hub/rotor assembly was the only thing I kept out of their kit. That's a great part, but their caliper sucks worse than the stock Honda drum brakes. I hate to say bad things, but I honestly lost stopping power going to their kit and knew I had to upgrade their upgrade. Parts List ================== 2003 Arctic Cat 440 Firecat Wilwood Brake Assembly - used on eBay M10x1.0 Banjo Bolt - https://belmetric.com/metric-banjo-bolt-high-flow-transfer-cohline-series-8091-93/? 85" Brake Line with M10 Banjo Fittings on each end - eBay made in China junk Can-Am Outlander 400-800 Front Brake Master Cylinder & Lever - used on eBay Kept the SuperATV hub/rotor assembly Plans: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14bqYaeHshIunNtQOnvGQISaRw_wLsquF?usp=sharing This video uses these sounds from freesound: "Time Swoosh.mp3" by pmstrain ( https://freesound.org/s/125314/ ) licensed under Creative Commons Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

I had a lot of helping I was able to do leading up to my relaxing Memorial Day on the lake. This was one busy week, but we got it all done and got to go play. This week started with realizing I got a Warn 8274 for free!! Then a doctor visit with a friend who fell off a roof. Turns out he needs something custom made - unless I can find something quicker. Turns out I did find something at the store that will work for him. Then I got a call to take a look at an office sound system that's no longer working. That wound up being an easy fix with a good permanent solution. Once that is taken care of I can finally get to some much needed work on the boat. Last time we took the boat out the deck was flooding because my deck drain hoses were plugged with sticks, leaves and slime. I finally got around to fixing a broken bed for a teenage girl. Her boyfriend broke her bed. Turns out he tried to fly like Superman onto the bed while she was on it and this frame just wasn't strong enough to take that. My fix isn't pretty, but I add some much needed strength into this frame very inexpensively. Getting back on the boat for a chilly wash to pretty it up before the lake. The weather is supposed to warm up for Memorial Day, but it's not going to warm up until the day. A cold day for a deep scrub of the ex-government project boat but it's worth it because we got some good family time. Thank you to all our military service members who give us the freedom to live these crazy lives. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoostersGarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roostersgarageyoutube/

I ran across some old footage of one crazy day. Check this out as I go from helping in a pasture to wrenching on my boat. I had some good laughs going through this. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoostersGarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roostersgarageyoutube/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Just a random day going through my junk. Comment if you like the vlog format. Just trying something new. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoostersGarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roostersgarageyoutube/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

I had a lot of helping I was able to do leading up to my relaxing Memorial Day on the lake. This was one busy week, but we got it all done and got to go play. This week started with realizing I got a Warn 8274 for free!! Then a doctor visit with a friend who fell off a roof. Turns out he needs something custom made - unless I can find something quicker. Turns out I did find something at the store that will work for him. Then I got a call to take a look at an office sound system that's no longer working. That wound up being an easy fix with a good permanent solution. Once that is taken care of I can finally get to some much needed work on the boat. Last time we took the boat out the deck was flooding because my deck drain hoses were plugged with sticks, leaves and slime. I finally got around to fixing a broken bed for a teenage girl. Her boyfriend broke her bed. Turns out he tried to fly like Superman onto the bed while she was on it and this frame just wasn't strong enough to take that. My fix isn't pretty, but I add some much needed strength into this frame very inexpensively. Getting back on the boat for a chilly wash to pretty it up before the lake. The weather is supposed to warm up for Memorial Day, but it's not going to warm up until the day. A cold day for a deep scrub of the ex-government project boat but it's worth it because we got some good family time. Thank you to all our military service members who give us the freedom to live these crazy lives. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoostersGarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roostersgarageyoutube/

I ran across some old footage of one crazy day. Check this out as I go from helping in a pasture to wrenching on my boat. I had some good laughs going through this. I started the day with good intentions of working on my project boat all day, but then a phone call came in asking for help. I'm always up for a good rescue mission, and this one was exciting. Decided to take my dog, and the donkey didn't like my dog so not only was I watching cattle, I was also keeping a donkey from trying to kill my dog. That job got done and I was able to get back on the boat project, but I didn't get as much done as I would have liked. This is why it's so hard for me to finish a project! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoostersGarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roostersgarageyoutube/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Just a random day going through my junk. Comment if you like the vlog format. Just trying something new. I enjoy taking up new projects, but I get bored quickly and don't finish as many as I start. Sometimes it's overwhelming having so much broken stuff all the time, but I decided to show you all of this junk I have to work on. 2 project 4 wheelers, a project boat, 2 project trailers, a chicken coup waiting to be turned into a shed, then finally a date with my wife to a Bon Jovi concert. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoostersGarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roostersgarageyoutube/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Getting some much needed yard work done on the new house. This house hasn't been cared for in the last 3 years and it's very evident outside. Just trying to mow is a challenge for the old John Deere. There are rocks which are hidden by the chest-high grass we are trying to avoid, plus saplings we need to cut as we find them. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this video I show how to clean an Abu Garcia baitcaster reel. This is a very old 5000 C that has caught a lot of fish over the years. I take this noisy reel and make it a little less noisy. This is my friend's grandfather's reel and he took this on a fishing trip after I worked on it - he said it casts further than it has ever cast. I'm no expert in this, but with just a few basic tools, you too can do the same thing if you have the patience.

I demonstrate how to repair a hole in a tire with basic tools. I'm not sure what caused this one because what caused the hole was out by the time I noticed I had a flat. I assume it was most likely a nail. This is a repair anyone can do and save some money.

My trusty 455 mower deck needed some love. It sits outside a lot and is showing it's age in a bad way. I decided to use my Harbor Freight spray gun to lay down some Rust-Oleum and some John Deere paint and primer.

Working on cars is sometimes expensive and it seems there are so many tools needed. In this episode, I show you how to use what you have around the house to filter antifreeze or any other thin liquid.

My truck lost a lot of oil recently and when I realized it was the rear main seal, I decided to replace it. But everybody hates Dodge transmissions right? Well I found out it's the stock torque converter that goes out between 150k and 200k miles that takes out the whole transmission. What better time to swap that out too? The guys at Circle D built a replacement at the factory stall since I pull trailers.

Purchased a budget ozone maker to eliminate my scent for the upcoming opening day. This is the Scent Slammer Throw-N-Go which seems to be designed for duffel bags and storage lockers.

My 830 was in bad need of a wider front axle and the steering linkage was completely shot. This was a good time to do both as I had a neighbor in need. Replaced the inner and outer tie rods, and drag link as well as shifter boots since they were as hard as steel.

My 455 battery died and since I'm replacing I figured I might as well upgrade to an Optima. Well, it wouldn't fit so I had to customize it to make it fit. Follow along as I expand the battery tray.

My air compressor had been putting out visibly humid air so after scouring the internet, I decided it was time to try to build an aftercooler or air dryer. Some of the ones I saw weren't cooling the air very much, so like everything I do, I wanted to go overkill on this project. I found the biggest oil cooler I could, then found the highest output fan I could and had to plumb it somehow. Since aluminum and copper don't do well together (https://galvanizeit.org/design-and-fabrication/design-considerations/dissimilar-metals-in-contact) I added a steel coupler in between. Oil Cooler (Tru-Cool H7B): https://amzn.to/2LCMXAc - $85 Flex Hose (Flexible Metal Hose with 1/2" ends, 24" long): https://amzn.to/2okvpzN - $40 Transformer (240v to 12v 20A): https://amzn.to/2okqj6L - $22 Steel Swivel Coupler (2): https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/421223 - $9/tax Water Separator: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-standard-air-filter-68279.html - $20 Radiator Fan: eBay search for "Universal 12v slim push pull racing electric radiator fan" and it should be about $20-$22. The listings expire too quickly to put a link up. Grand Total for Parts: $197

Need to know how to replace a circuit breaker? Our stove shut off when we were cooking for people headed to the house and the breaker was HOT! Turns out the breaker was bad so I had to replace it. Follow along as I replace a double 50 amp breaker and also have a pro tip for you to help remove the breaker easily.

I went on a hunting trip to Texas for rattlesnakes. The snakes were up in their dens high in the rocky terrain. This was dangerous and exhilarating, and was a great break from the routine. I can't wait to do it again!

My organizational skills are very lacking when it comes to my garage and shop. I have pegboard walls, but nothing to hang on them. In this first video, I begin addressing the issue and I'm asking for your help to make my garage a more useful place to work. Pneumatic Tool Holder: https://amzn.to/2wng3yU Intro music: http://www.bensound.com

Replacing fan belt on my John Deere 455 diesel Intro music: http://www.bensound.com

How to get leverage when a wrench just isn't long enough Intro music: http://www.bensound.com

Watch the unboxing of my UTG BugBuster 3-9X32 scope and my first thoughts as I mount it to my AK-47. Intro music: http://www.bensound.com

My John Deere 455 needed more weight on the rear wheels for my new property. I decided to take a page out of the big boy tractor book and add fluid to the tires, and do it myself. After lots of research, I decided on windshield washer fluid instead of RV antifreeze due to the cost. This was $2/gallon as opposed to $8/gallon and I needed somewhere between 5 and 7 gallons per tire. After I purchased the washer fluid, I needed to get it in the tires somehow. Follow along as I show how I got that accomplished. Intro music: http://www.bensound.com