Austin’s Jeep JLU - “The Billet Bullitt”

Dave · Nov 30, 2018

What is this muffler delete about? What's wrong with the OEM one?

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Aust249 · Nov 30, 2018

Dave said:
What is this muffler delete about? What's wrong with the OEM one?

Nothing wrong with the stock one in particular. I had removed the muffler on my JK due to the large and low hanging nature of it after I crunched the tail pipe. So on the JL it’s just preventative maintenance for me, plus I like the sound without. I’ll post up some more pics after I install it.

Dave · Nov 30, 2018

Aust249 said:
Nothing wrong with the stock one in particular. I had removed the muffler on my JK due to the large and low hanging nature of it after I crunched the tail pipe. So on the JL it’s just preventative maintenance for me, plus I like the sound without. I’ll post up some more pics after I install it.

Interesting!

BushHead · Nov 30, 2018

Not to be a downer, but exhausting under a vehicle can be bad... ask Ford.

Aust249 · Nov 30, 2018

BushHead said:
Not to be a downer, but exhausting under a vehicle can be bad... ask Ford.

Oh I definitely agree. This is a replacement straight pipe section that eliminates the bends going in to the muffler and comes out the back just below the bumper/fascia area.

Aust249 · Dec 1, 2018

Added a Rhino Rack Vortex SG2 Rack to the JL today. The snow has started to fall and I need a place to stash the boots and boards so the box is back up top. Bonus that the old JK rack fits the new JL.

Aust249 · Dec 1, 2018

Put on the hitch receiver and ditched the rear plastic bumper. More clearance, Clarence. Will be adding an aftermarket bumper in the near future hopefully.

Aust249 · Dec 2, 2018

Sunday projects: Installing the Rancho 3.5” lift with Evo Overlander control arm brackets and rear track-bar bracket. Also adding a Steersmarts front track-bar.

Aust249 · Dec 2, 2018

On a side note, the Nitto Ridgegrappler tires I bought for the Jeep got appropriated for the tow whale. Now I get to pick a new set for the JL.

Aust249 · Dec 3, 2018

The Steer Smarts Yeti XD is way more heavy duty than the factory track-bar. Will definitely be adding the rest of the steering components over time.

Aust249 · Dec 3, 2018

Finished up the muffler removal today. Install was straightforward, and there is a ton of clearance underneath now. Sound is definitely different from stock of course but sounds way better than the JK did. I’ll be running it on the freeway for a couple hours tomorrow so that will be the tell on if it has a drone or not. The factory resonator is still on so I think that gives it a nice tone.
Before:

Size comparison:

After:

Aust249 · Dec 3, 2018

Final product of the Rancho/Evo MFG/Steersmarts hybrid 3.5” lift. Need tires soon but I’ll run it on the pizza cutters for a few days.

Dave · Dec 4, 2018

Aust249 said:
Picked up another Ultimate Reflector sun shade for the JL. I’ve ordered these for every vehicle I’ve had. Best shade available IMHO.

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Do you have a link for this? Is it JL specific?

Aust249 · Dec 4, 2018

Dave said:
Do you have a link for this? Is it JL specific?

I usually get them from a dealer on eBay but you can contact them directly also. The one I just got is JL specific. They custom make them for any make/model.

The Ultimate Reflector: http://www.intro-techautomotive.com/ultimate-reflector.html

Contact info:
http://www.intro-techautomotive.com/contact.html

Aust249 · Dec 6, 2018

So this happened today...

Aust249 · Dec 11, 2018

A dry day means installing the Evo rear trackbar bracket. Get that roll center back where it needs to be. Improvement was felt immediately in the drive. I’ll be upgrading to a heavy duty adjustable trackbar in the future as this bracket is designed to work with a stock or adjustable bar.

Aust249 · Dec 15, 2018

Scored a dirt cheap set of rubicon wheels and KO2’s for the Jeep and in a 315! Bonus!! See ya later pizza cutters. These will be great through winter.