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.
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.
Like a pixel camo wrap maybe?A wrap could be a good idea.
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?
Looks great.I had sneaked a little peak at this last month, but I finally finished the front fender area armor panels.
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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:
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I sealed off the radio antenna hole with 3M protective film:
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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.
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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).
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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/
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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.
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Stock LJ’s look goofyA 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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Stock LJ’s look goofy
Gross!! HahahaA 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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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.I had sneaked a little peak at this last month, but I finally finished the front fender area armor panels.
Template:
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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:
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I sealed off the radio antenna hole with 3M protective film:
View attachment 179683
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.
View attachment 179684
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).
View attachment 179685
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/
View attachment 179686
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.
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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.
Looks like your shovel mount could use a stainless washer I’m amazed how quickly stuff rusts there.Special thanks to @S.McArthur for finding me a red cowl to replace my rusty cowl!
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