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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jhen
I used a 60 min epoxy and a 2 part epoxy putty, both made by loctite. I bought them at lowes. I used a ratcheting strap as a clamp to keep the ends tight until they set up. then used the putty to fill the seams. sand and paint. The winch is a Smitty 8000 w/ synthetic cable.
Awesome. Thanks. May try and find a cheap one on craigslist then give it my best shot
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JKU09
Awesome. Thanks. May try and find a cheap one on craigslist then give it my best shot
Try the freebie section on the forum you may luck out.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Got mine finished today, looks pretty good I think, I went as stubby as possible
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Riveted tonight
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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So jus looked thru this whole thread. I didn't see anyone with a stubby bumper and chopped stock fenders. Anyone got pics of this???
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Old May 1, 2011 | 04:07 AM
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Guys remember when doing ANY mod or project to your jeep the trick is to mod it and actually DO IT IN YOUR HEAD FIRST- then when you get on it with your hands...hell you've done it once! Makes the actual job MUCH easier.... Wow some really DYNOMITE work on here....
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Old May 1, 2011 | 04:09 AM
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WOW- almost 31,500 hits on this thread. The rivets have been flyin' LOL
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Old May 1, 2011 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by medburd
does anyone have pics of the stubby stock with a winch and grille guard?
I'm also interested in any pictures someone may have of a stock stubby and a winch mounted! Anyone?
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Old May 1, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Running Man
I'm also interested in any pictures someone may have of a stock stubby and a winch mounted! Anyone?



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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...factory-bumper
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Old May 1, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Lot's of good info in this thread. Thanks!
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