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Old 01-23-2011, 10:47 AM
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GOOD JOB GUY...!!!...........(now let's just hope your "newbie" welds hold)....
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Old 01-23-2011, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Now that's interesting. Great idea. But I'm actually surprised it's legal tho. Meaning a hindrance to your vision. You might want to consider one of the "Outers" covers for it......
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Old 01-23-2011, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Yeti
Thats just cool.

Not a big fan of chrome on a jeep but still verry cool.
Indeed.......WAAAAAY cool. Painted black would look great too....
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Old 01-23-2011, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by STUPIDFACE
I posted my front fender armor in another thread, but i thought it fit here too. Though i made them in a fab shop, they can be made at home using aluminum (i used 3/16) a skil saw, jig saw, tape measure, and card board for a template. Yes, a skil saw will cut aluminum.

REALLY nice for sure. I just wish you hadn't of put all those decals on the thing. But that's just me. Whatever flips your prop I say....
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Old 01-25-2011, 11:32 AM
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First, and so far only mod. A very small victory, but you guys inspire me. This holds my cell/GPS right up to my face, yet doesnt interfere with radio, heater/AC, anything. The base is mounted with aluminum flats on the inside as well so it is secure. Got the actual mount from REI, but wasnt diggin the whole windshield mount.

oh yeah, that is a power cord wrapped around the flex arm. convenient way to take up some unneeded wire.
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Old 01-25-2011, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KCTW
Yep, I built the tire carrier too.

That is one kick ass job you did there.
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Old 01-25-2011, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Dirtman - this is a great idea. Did you have to take off anything before cutting into the firewall? Also curious if you still had a filter inside the airbox if you are running another filter on the end of your pipe.
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Old 01-25-2011, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AZOverland
I'm really happy with my home made roof rack.

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62269"/>
What,s is that on your hood?
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Old 01-28-2011, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by wsutwiggy
I have about 60 hours in these, I designed them, had the pieces lazer cut and welded it all together, The rear isn't on yet, I have to wait until this summer to install, living 1400 miles from my father-in-law and his welder sux, total investment $200 bucks...
Looks good. What kind of lights did you use to illuminate the spyder cutout in the rear bumper? Also, is there any kind of covering (like plexiglass) over the spyder cutout?
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Old 01-28-2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by danmojo82
I wish I had 1/16 of the skill some of you guys have. Id probably look like a monkey trying to put a square peg in a round hole trying to build a bumper. Then that monkey would start swearing, probably cut himself on something, fling said something across the garage, not touch the jeep for 2 days to teach it a lesson, then just go out and pay for something that cost less and performs better than what i would have built.
You can too-No one came out of the womb having these skills;pick something simple,do it,then a little more complex-it's more a confidence issue.The pride of having "done it yourself" is-"priceless"
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