mikekaz1 Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 I have a Meyers plow I'm putting on my MJ. But I can't decide where I like the controller (slik-stik) best. I have it mounted just to the left of the lower HVAC and don't seem to mind it. But haven't actually used it at all either. Just curious where you've mounted them
Strokermjcomanche Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 I put mine where the clock delete panel is . I had to drill a hole behind the plate with a hole saw for somewhere to put the wires through .
mikekaz1 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Posted October 17, 2015 Mine has the clock panel. I do have extras though... I could toggle through that. Hmm so currently its either upper clock panel or shifter plate.... other then where I have it now.
mikekaz1 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Posted October 17, 2015 For what its worth... this is pretty much just going to be used for my driveway. Not plowing commercially or anything like that
vfb Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 I put mine right behind the gear shifter, on the floor. I find my hand goes there naturally without reaching. Wherever you get used to it is best.... obviously :)
fiatslug87 Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Do you ever use the cigarette lighter? Looks like it would fit perfectly there. Or how about the front part of the center console's large compartment where I added another 12v source.
mikekaz1 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Posted October 18, 2015 I have the mini console. And I REALLY don't want to drill holes in that as they are so hard to find. I think I'm going to just run it where I have it. And if it really bothers me. I'll switch to toggles on the shifter plate
1stDeuce Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 I have a plow on my tj, and before that on an older Chevy. I'd recommend putting the controls on the left side so you can shift and run the plow at the same time. It makes plowing much easier!! I had the joystick mounted on the left bottom if the dash on the Chevy, which was OK, but on the tj, its on the top of the dash on the left. Great spot because it's inches from where my left hand is normally gripping the steering wheel.
Area51Werks Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 What plows do you guys have. Can you show photos of the mount? I want to put one on our MJ but want to see how they mount up first. I have an old Snow Way plow off a 90's wrangler. I was thinking of trying to use the mount.
mikekaz1 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 yj vs tj frames are really close in design. it honestly might bolt right up
Area51Werks Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Can someone with a plow on their MJ send me a photo to my email of the mounting system you used? cyfied@gmail.com
mikekaz1 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Posted October 23, 2015 http://m.ebay.com/itm/84-02-Jeep-Cherokee-comanche-Meyer-plow-mount-EZ-classic-Meyers-tube-18062-18084-/190615245103this is my plate mount
poopypants Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 i put mine basically right there but up and to the right more closer to the shifter...i can basically rest my hand on the shifter and work the plow at the same time... seems to work pretty well
mikekaz1 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Posted October 24, 2015 Ya I think I like it there. I've played around with it while driving and its fairly comfortable for me to use. And I'm only plowing my driveway and maybe my parents
mikekaz1 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Hey guys so I have all the lights wired/spliced in. And now my blinkers go so fast they don't even get to fully illuminate.... like when a bulb is out but worse. But none are out there is just the extra light now. Any one ever come across this? Hazards are normal. Just individual blinkers
mikekaz1 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 yep, bought two "EL-12" relays today, going to install tonight. blinker one was the cheesy plastic one, hazards was the metal cased flasher, swapped and problem subsided.
1stDeuce Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 yj vs tj frames are really close in design. it honestly might bolt right up Nope. YJ and TJ are different because the YJ mount has to get around the spring shackles. :( Well, I suppose that does mean a YJ mount might work on a TJ though, doesn't it... so perhaps :) is more the case for that direction. I can tell you that the TJ center section (For Meyer plows) is also fairly close to the right width to use in a XJ/MJ if you make new side plates. Or possibly if you just buy the right ones... I have one I could measure if you like. The TJ center section is a different p/n though... And you'd still need the "kickers" if the XJ uses them. (The TJ does, and I'm pretty sure the YJ does too, so I'd think the XJ would also.) For light use, the meyer 6' poly plow is working well for me. But the price was very "right". If I was looking to replace it, I'd go with a Western plow,and I'd opt for a 6.5'. Western plows are just built a little heavier in all the right places from what I've seen,and I often wish my plow was just a tiny bit wider... Regardless of what plow you use, be sure to drain and refill the hydraulic pump reservoir once a year to prevent water from building up in the fluid, or you may have issues when the weather gets really cold.
mikekaz1 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 yj vs tj frames are really close in design. it honestly might bolt right up Nope. YJ and TJ are different because the YJ mount has to get around the spring shackles. :( Well, I suppose that does mean a YJ mount might work on a TJ though, doesn't it... so perhaps :) is more the case for that direction. I can tell you that the TJ center section (For Meyer plows) is also fairly close to the right width to use in a XJ/MJ if you make new side plates. Or possibly if you just buy the right ones... I have one I could measure if you like. The TJ center section is a different p/n though... And you'd still need the "kickers" if the XJ uses them. (The TJ does, and I'm pretty sure the YJ does too, so I'd think the XJ would also.) For light use, the meyer 6' poly plow is working well for me. But the price was very "right". If I was looking to replace it, I'd go with a Western plow,and I'd opt for a 6.5'. Western plows are just built a little heavier in all the right places from what I've seen,and I often wish my plow was just a tiny bit wider... Regardless of what plow you use, be sure to drain and refill the hydraulic pump reservoir once a year to prevent water from building up in the fluid, or you may have issues when the weather gets really cold. whats a "kicker"?
1stDeuce Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Braces on each side that angle back and up to the frame.
mikekaz1 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Ahh. My Meyers for the MJ doesn't have that.
1stDeuce Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Hmm. So perhaps XJ/MJ doesn't use a kicker. Two less things to make! :)
mikekaz1 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 Meyers at least doesn't. MJ/XJ look like this http://www.storksplows.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/300x300/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dsc02043.jpg Mines an older style and doesn't have that open top circle. Its closed in with steel bridging the top, Which I'm glad because I'm sure that adds a good amount of strength.
1stDeuce Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Isn't that where the sway bar goes? Would be faster to install the new way, but I can see where the extra metal would add to strength. Unless it's 3/8" thick, like the side plates for my TJ. Then it's so stupid strong that it really doesn't matter... :) I really need to find some place to cheaply burn stuff out for me, or get my own plasma table... C
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