Fender chop chop... Rears tbd, but loving the front...

 

I did read a few forums to get some tips. The schematic from OTRATTW was the most helpful tool I found. The lights were simple. The in/out for the winch was a little more difficult. I just had to switch them around a couple times.

 

first wax in 2 yrs

 

Scored some walker evans, chopped the fenders and painted the rings...

 

Got the full Hot Headz kit. Gonna install one evening the week. Winter is supposed to be very cold in Missouri this year.

 

Sweet Jeep man

 

I installed my HiLift jack mount and a fuel carrier to my AEV rear bumper. I also did the Glass Mountain traverse with a couple of Rubicon and FJ friends.

 

Thank you for your order! We love following this thread and seeing what everyone is up to.

 

From another forum I learned of these fairly inexpensive ($35 for both left and right) molle brackets that fit over the wheel wells, held in place using the existing T-40 torx bolts that hold the top on.
As a molle rack, it's meant to hang bags or accessory cases from, but it has about 3.5" x 6" behind it for storing things behind the plate. In the picture on the left (before installation), I added the flange that runs down along the near edge as the bracket wasn't really designed to hold things behind it. I plasti-dipped it before installing them as they are painted; not anodized.
On the right, you can see, for example, I've got a tow strap stored behind the bracket, and have my winch controller stored on the other side.
It's a way to utilize space that otherwise isn't used.
You can find them on that big on-line auction house that starts with an "e" by searching for "molle" and "wrangler". He also sells molle racks and fold-down tables for the back gate, and delivery was prompt and free.

 

Thanks Adam, it wont look so naked now with your rubi rails.