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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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When attaching the end caps back on the end what are some different ways to attach them?
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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rivets, glue, duct tape, the tears from some H2 owner come to mind
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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also you think i could chop it with a hack saw because i dont have a sawzall?
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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just go buy a cheap sawzall:

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...atalogId=10053

buy probably a 12-14 tpi quality blade.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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I am very interested on what people have been attaching to the ends of their chopped bumper as well. Since I banged up one side of my bumper recently in Big Bear, it's time for this mod. I've just been trying to figure out how to make the ends look good. Not a real big fan of those Rough Country caps since they don't match very well.

So, like Butler I'm anxious to see what the great minds of the Jeep world have done.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Butler20
also you think i could chop it with a hack saw because i dont have a sawzall?
On the advice from another thread on the purchased end-caps, I took a hack saw to mine, no problem. A little sweat & about 10 minutes on each side. No sawzall required.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Pick up the Rough Country bumper cap kit - called them directly and got a good deal. It cleans up the look a lot and is super easy. I got fancy and wanted to blend the two pieces better so I siliconed the edges and then bedlined the whole bumper.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiskyPirate
Pick up the Rough Country bumper cap kit - called them directly and got a good deal. It cleans up the look a lot and is super easy. I got fancy and wanted to blend the two pieces better so I siliconed the edges and then bedlined the whole bumper.
That looks pretty nice.
I might just do this, now.
What kind of silicone did you use? Roofing sealant?
As for the bedlining, did you use the the spray-on stuff from the local autoparts store?
Thanks
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MagnumD69
That looks pretty nice.
I might just do this, now.
What kind of silicone did you use? Roofing sealant?
As for the bedlining, did you use the the spray-on stuff from the local autoparts store?
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Tube of the standard indoor/outdoor stuff for windows and and door trim. Got black and it actually matched the bumper fairly good once it dried. The bedliner was the Rustoleum spray on you can get anywhere. Scuffed everything up with some medium sand paper and went to town. I could have taken a bit more time to blend and smooth the silicone out between the pieces but I think it works fine for what it is. Well worth the $5 for that and the $6 or so for the bedliner.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by EN2DIRT
I am very interested on what people have been attaching to the ends of their chopped bumper as well. Since I banged up one side of my bumper recently in Big Bear, it's time for this mod. I've just been trying to figure out how to make the ends look good. Not a real big fan of those Rough Country caps since they don't match very well.

So, like Butler I'm anxious to see what the great minds of the Jeep world have done.
Had some to spare so I cut it to fit the ends.
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