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Would love to see it color matched. But it looks great the way it is and I think you wheel a bit harder than I do so might not be worth it.
Keep us updated how the first touch up goes.
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Keep us updated how the first touch up goes.
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is that the GR fender brace?
how do you think that would work out around the OE flare contour? having done all the work to my front end it'd be nice to have some additional support panels, and eliminate my cheezy fender vents. not real expensive, i'd go for those if they fit.
did you have to grind down the JEEP logo?
how do you think that would work out around the OE flare contour? having done all the work to my front end it'd be nice to have some additional support panels, and eliminate my cheezy fender vents. not real expensive, i'd go for those if they fit.
did you have to grind down the JEEP logo?
OP
Are you referring to this?
I popped the Jeep logo a couple of times with a soft faced hammer. I cut the panel myself so it could be adapted to the stock fenders.
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The new driver side half door sometimes wouldn't open with the exterior door latch unless I'd push the door in while opening. I took a look inside and adjusted the linkage so it opens perfectly every time.
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I've been meaning to get armor on the doors for a while now. During my first trip out back in May I tapped the driver's side door in against a friend's bumper going past him on a trail he was stuck on — he was okay with it but I wasn't quite ready for that kind of damage. The next trip out, just by luck, I narrowly missed the door again with a rock that jutted out on a hill climb.
I thought I was taking the easy route by buying Genright's half door armor. And you all know by now how excited I get with kits. Of course the kit had to disappoint me because it seems that they laid out the bolts using CAD instead of using an actual door except at the front where they had some fear of putting a nutsert into the "hat" so I had to place those myself.
I thought I was taking the easy route by buying Genright's half door armor. And you all know by now how excited I get with kits. Of course the kit had to disappoint me because it seems that they laid out the bolts using CAD instead of using an actual door except at the front where they had some fear of putting a nutsert into the "hat" so I had to place those myself.
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I had sneaked a little peak at this last month, but I finally finished the front fender area armor panels.
Template:
I originally was going to tie into the windshield frame brackets but these are at a different angle so rather than risk a sloppy fit I shortened the panel:
I sealed off the radio antenna hole with 3M protective film:
I popped the Jeep logo a couple of times to allow the panel to sit flush with the body. When installing it's easier to start with the bottom nuterts, bolt on the panel, and then work on the top nutserts.
I made sure each nutsert was located precisely to fit into cavities on the body. If needed another could be added just below the seam on the tub (above the lower hinge).
For countersinking all of these bolts I have found that a piloted through-hole countersink gives the nicest finish on aluminum and it doesn't require a drill press to get good results. https://www.mcmaster.com/2739A66/
This panel does firm up the front fenders and grill and prevents them from flopping around so much. I'd say the front clip now moves around about as much as with stock fenders. Some movement is needed up front so the body doesn't distort or crack when the Jeep flexes so hopefully I don't end up with unwanted side effects.
The result is true wheel to wheel armor so I can slide the Jeep along a rock down the entire length.
Template:
I originally was going to tie into the windshield frame brackets but these are at a different angle so rather than risk a sloppy fit I shortened the panel:
I sealed off the radio antenna hole with 3M protective film:
I popped the Jeep logo a couple of times to allow the panel to sit flush with the body. When installing it's easier to start with the bottom nuterts, bolt on the panel, and then work on the top nutserts.
I made sure each nutsert was located precisely to fit into cavities on the body. If needed another could be added just below the seam on the tub (above the lower hinge).
For countersinking all of these bolts I have found that a piloted through-hole countersink gives the nicest finish on aluminum and it doesn't require a drill press to get good results. https://www.mcmaster.com/2739A66/
This panel does firm up the front fenders and grill and prevents them from flopping around so much. I'd say the front clip now moves around about as much as with stock fenders. Some movement is needed up front so the body doesn't distort or crack when the Jeep flexes so hopefully I don't end up with unwanted side effects.
The result is true wheel to wheel armor so I can slide the Jeep along a rock down the entire length.
OP
Blaine speaks highly of your painting skills. You're hired.
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A friend reminded me of some old pictures of my Jeep from 10 years ago. I figured you guys would enjoy them too.
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That stripe was awkward as all get out. Removing it was the first mod I ever did.
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Hey what tool/method did you use to follow the profile of your carboard cutout so well on that tub armor. I'm going to do similars when i add the Savvy tub slider, try to get a single rub path like you have.
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I traced the cardboard onto the blank panel and then followed up with calipers, scribe, straight edge, angle, to get the lines perfect before shaping with an angle grinder.
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I'm cleaning my workshop and working on Mrs Toximus's Jeep while waiting for everything to come in for the engine swap.
I got my other set of doors up off the floor:
I got my other set of doors up off the floor:
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Looks like your shovel mount could use a stainless washer
I’m amazed how quickly stuff rusts there.