Body Armor
02-29-2012, 01:56 AM
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Body Armor
I figured id post this project.
I looked up Thor body armor and for the rear quarter panels it cost $250 w/o lights so i started fabing my own. Ill post pics soon but so far Im just doing the rear tail light flush mount conversion. Later ill add the quarter panel armor.
I didn't take pics from the beginning but Im about half way none and most of us have a brain to figure out that what I've done so far is just weld a box together and cut holes.
Metal from home depot cost $7 per sheet. You'll need 6 6"x 18" and the light cost $50 from the local auto parts store.
Again ill post pics in the morning.
I looked up Thor body armor and for the rear quarter panels it cost $250 w/o lights so i started fabing my own. Ill post pics soon but so far Im just doing the rear tail light flush mount conversion. Later ill add the quarter panel armor.
I didn't take pics from the beginning but Im about half way none and most of us have a brain to figure out that what I've done so far is just weld a box together and cut holes.
Metal from home depot cost $7 per sheet. You'll need 6 6"x 18" and the light cost $50 from the local auto parts store.
Again ill post pics in the morning.
02-29-2012, 09:23 PM
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Let me know how you wire the lights up, I have the same lights on my 87 xj and can't get them to all work at the same time. Even tryed wiring in a trail light harness and still couldn't get them all at the same time
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02-29-2012, 10:32 PM
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I believe it 1/8 thick. Not sure what Thor was using but for the taillight box 1/8 works good and when i cover the panels ill use thicker.
I figure ill start the wiring in a few days and keep you posted. Work has got me booked, or i would do it sooner.
I figure ill start the wiring in a few days and keep you posted. Work has got me booked, or i would do it sooner.
03-03-2012, 12:55 AM
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Alright one side is mounted and wired. Not to proud of the fit but then again Im adding panels to cover the sides. As for the back by the hatch i can add a space flare. Ill add pics of it in the daylight in the morning.
