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Poison Spyder Brawler light
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:19 AM
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I forgot to say I had trouble with getting some bolts in on the PS skid. I had to find a smaller nut/bolt for one of the holes. I left the holes directly under the frame rails empty, there's not enough clearance on mine. The gap was only big enough for a washer without a nut. I didn't bolt it to the crashbar either, but if it starts rattling someday I'll figure something out.

As far as the gussets go, I just liked the plates better.

If you get one and paint it yourself, don't let it roll off the sawhorses. Because it will fall on your jackstands and then the floor. Then your nice paint job won't look so nice anymore.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ClaytonT
I forgot to say I had trouble with getting some bolts in on the PS skid. I had to find a smaller nut/bolt for one of the holes. I left the holes directly under the frame rails empty, there's not enough clearance on mine. The gap was only big enough for a washer without a nut. I didn't bolt it to the crashbar either, but if it starts rattling someday I'll figure something out.

As far as the gussets go, I just liked the plates better.

If you get one and paint it yourself, don't let it roll off the sawhorses. Because it will fall on your jackstands and then the floor. Then your nice paint job won't look so nice anymore.
Had the same issue: re bolts, the ones right under the frame rails were impossible (but I'm not worried about it). Same with the crash bar bit. I did have to cut away some of the crash bar corners to get a good fit, as well, but it was no biggie with a cutoff wheel.

'12 2dr Rubi w/ PSC Brawler lite + brawler bar + plate gussets + skid (LOVE it) - sorry for the terrible photographs, I'm mid-move and don't have my DSLR unpacked yet.


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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ClaytonT
I forgot to say I had trouble with getting some bolts in on the PS skid. I had to find a smaller nut/bolt for one of the holes. I left the holes directly under the frame rails empty, there's not enough clearance on mine. The gap was only big enough for a washer without a nut. I didn't bolt it to the crashbar either, but if it starts rattling someday I'll figure something out.

As far as the gussets go, I just liked the plates better.

If you get one and paint it yourself, don't let it roll off the sawhorses. Because it will fall on your jackstands and then the floor. Then your nice paint job won't look so nice anymore.
Sorry, had to laugh at that but it isn't funny. Just the way you described it.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SergeantChuck

Sorry, had to laugh at that but it isn't funny. Just the way you described it.
I think we've all been in a similar situation.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mjones
So if psc is a popular choice tube gusset or machined?
The PSC looks pretty sweet with tube gussets.

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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Trickedjk
Here is mine.

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=270953"/>

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=270954"/>

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=270955"/>

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=270956"/>
What bumper is this?
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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The PSC brawler is the way i'm going to go once i get the nickels and dimes i save up!
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by War Machine

What bumper is this?
I believe that is the rampage full width recovery bumper its winch capable as well. Stock fog lights fit with no modifications needed its a hell of a bumper i have one on my 08 JKU.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mjdwranglerjkunlim08

I believe that is the rampage full width recovery bumper its winch capable as well. Stock fog lights fit with no modifications needed its a hell of a bumper i have one on my 08 JKU.
Thanks man. It's a good looking bumper.
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