obullfish
Carolina Trail Blazers
- Joined
- Nov 21, 2011
- Location
- Candler N.C.
Shit IMO
A TJ named Corn Squeeze đ˝
- Thread starter ponykilr
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CasterTroy
Faster'N You
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2005
- Location
- Wallburg
This
Yeah mine is Rusty's off-road. About the cheapest I found that wasn't shit quality. Actually the powder coating on my bumpers is outstanding. All these years later and still looks great. But...I mean I don't wheel
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2005
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
X2 on Rusty's. That's what we put on Cyd's jeep about 5 years ago. The aluminum bumpers on mine are broken and will likely be replaced with Rusty's f/r.
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2005
- Location
- Stanley, NC
It would look perfectly fine if that's what you want, and look like you didn't waste money on an aftermarket bumper. Many people have done it. It doesn't look as beefy or tough as an aftermarket one, but functions pretty much the same unless you regularly slam head on into trees and rocks and actually need 1/4" plate to compensate.
I saw one done similarly to the red Jeep with black on the hood. The guy had boxed in the ends and welded up all the holes. Looked pretty good.
I know it isnât as gorilla strong as an aftermarket one.
Most of the bumpers I am seeing require a separate winch plate. I believe I am right that a âhighâ winch plate keeps the winch farther to the rear than a flat one (because of the sway bar). Is this correct? But at the cost of being taller and perhaps hurting airflow?
willness33
Here for the memes
- Joined
- May 3, 2005
- Location
- Alexis,NC
That's correct. Ran a tall one on my tj. It went up over the sway nicely. Never had a problem with cooling.
Ordered a set of Quadratech round quick disco mirrors for when the doors are off. Reviews were really good and they apparently do not move in the wind due to a knurled aluminum bushing once tightened down.
www.quadratec.com
Quadratec Quick Release Mirrors with Round Head for 97-18 Jeep Wrangler TJ, Unlimited, Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK
Quadratec's Quick Release Mirrors provide driver and passenger side mirrors for your Jeep when the doors are off. The 6" round mirror and arm attach to the "A" pillar using existing bolt holes at the windshield post, installation is quick and easy and there's no drilling required.
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2005
- Location
- Stanley, NC
Stop it man! You're gonna make me get some wax and Rubicon stickers for mine! 
OK, ordered the Gen 2 Smittybilt X2O 10k with steel cable. It was 175 cheaper than synthetic. I ordered Synthetic Dyneema 3/8 rope and Hawse fairlead for about 100.
Got a tree saver, snatch block and winch stop too.
Bought the Smittybilt raised winch plate that goes over the sway bar.
All with tax from Amazon Prime was just a smidge over 700.
Winch is a few year old design has great reviews, unlike the new Gen 3 XRC which had multiple failure reports on Amazon. Being newer doesnât necessarily mean better.
I have a stainless muffler and tailpipe coming as well. The old muffler is coming apart and Iâm tired of it squeakingâŚyes it squeaks from insideâŚno I canât explain it but it does
Going to put pads on it and a 180 Tstat to let it run a little cooler down the road. It feels much more spunky just before it fully warms up.
Got a tree saver, snatch block and winch stop too.
Bought the Smittybilt raised winch plate that goes over the sway bar.
All with tax from Amazon Prime was just a smidge over 700.
Winch is a few year old design has great reviews, unlike the new Gen 3 XRC which had multiple failure reports on Amazon. Being newer doesnât necessarily mean better.
I have a stainless muffler and tailpipe coming as well. The old muffler is coming apart and Iâm tired of it squeakingâŚyes it squeaks from insideâŚno I canât explain it but it does
Going to put pads on it and a 180 Tstat to let it run a little cooler down the road. It feels much more spunky just before it fully warms up.
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I know simple builds like this are not as exciting as the real fab threads butâŚitâs ok.
I removed the bumpers and spare today. Cleaned everything up in preparation for the bought rear bumper and carrier and my (re)built front.
Smittybilt winch and raised plate will be here today so I put on my modded bumper in advance of their arrival.
I chopped the bumper that I picked up from @Lankford off about 2â from the frame and cut out end plates from the pieces left over.
A little welding and grinding and suddenly Iâm @MarsFab
I coated it with some etching primer and then Duplicolor Bed Armor.
I removed the bumpers and spare today. Cleaned everything up in preparation for the bought rear bumper and carrier and my (re)built front.
Smittybilt winch and raised plate will be here today so I put on my modded bumper in advance of their arrival.
I chopped the bumper that I picked up from @Lankford off about 2â from the frame and cut out end plates from the pieces left over.
A little welding and grinding and suddenly Iâm @MarsFab
I coated it with some etching primer and then Duplicolor Bed Armor.
CasterTroy
Faster'N You
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2005
- Location
- Wallburg
I saw this pic and nearly got excited
thinking someone ELSE understood the importance of tire shine on the INSIDE of the tires as well as between the lugs.....then realized it was just simply wet
thinking someone ELSE understood the importance of tire shine on the INSIDE of the tires as well as between the lugs.....then realized it was just simply wet
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2005
- Location
- Stanley, NC
I actually really appreciate this simple build's like this because its more relatable, and reminds me of when things were simpler in my jeepworld.I know simple builds like this are not as exciting as the real fab threads butâŚitâs ok.
I removed the bumpers and spare today. Cleaned everything up in preparation for the bought rear bumper and carrier and my (re)built front.
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Smittybilt winch and raised plate will be here today so I put on my modded bumper in advance of their arrival.
I chopped the bumper that I picked up from @Lankford off about 2â from the frame and cut out end plates from the pieces left over.
A little welding and grinding and suddenly Iâm @MarsFab
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Even though I initially said I wasnât... Iâm really considering flat fenders but theyâd have to be painted body color.
My bump stops are factory, I measured them at about 3.5â. The poly Daystar type stops are 5â. Would these help to keep the bigger tires out of my fenders?
My bump stops are factory, I measured them at about 3.5â. The poly Daystar type stops are 5â. Would these help to keep the bigger tires out of my fenders?
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CasterTroy
Faster'N You
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2005
- Location
- Wallburg
Fenders? Or flares?
I cut my flairs for 35's and 3"+1.25"
I cut my flairs for 35's and 3"+1.25"
Well the fenders was what I was thinking. I really like the look of these though I donât know about the durability.
Amazon product ASIN B08HYS4F4Q
They are narrow enough to not need tubular edges I suppose.
Normal tubular edged ones are a possibility too. Just looking for now.
These seem to allow a larger tire, more articulation with low lift.
Painted body color I believe theyâd look good.
Amazon product ASIN B08HYS4F4Q
They are narrow enough to not need tubular edges I suppose.
Normal tubular edged ones are a possibility too. Just looking for now.
These seem to allow a larger tire, more articulation with low lift.
Painted body color I believe theyâd look good.