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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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still needs some finishing like caps on holes, and some added support. and misc...(d-rings) what do yall think?





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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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i like it just make sure when it dries out you cap those open spots so mud and dirt don't stay there and rust it out
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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yea i still gotta cap all the holes off.....still needs some work but its free.... i added extra bracing on frame too
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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nice,thats funny i just got done with mine and posted pics,check them out your notice our simalar taste.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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xrc 8's rock lol nice bumper. looks solid enough. i love the square tube hoop
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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looks good man, you might add some hoops to stiffen things up and protect the winch itself.

Also, it looks like your dog outgrew his house!
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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yea lol he did hes getting a new one next week.....im adding some stuff soon. heck ill proly build a new one eventually...i dunno
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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the dog outgrew his house and the xj outgrew his shoes
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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hey were did u get that winch cover i been wanting to get one for my xrc8
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by crashzx6r
still needs some finishing like caps on holes, and some added support. and misc...(d-rings) what do yall think?
Hey man, don't listen to me cuz I have no experience with it, but I've been cautioned about building a winch bumper like that since it blocks air flow to the radiator. It is looking nice for free, but keep an eye on your temps.

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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its 19.99 bt i got it free when i bought my winch from 4wheelparts
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 76ANTHONY
the dog outgrew his house and the xj outgrew his shoes
hell yea hahahaha dont worry im gettin some 33s or 34s soon as i get some extra cash in a week or so
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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it doesnt block enough air flow to make a difference i still have 6 inches of grill showing. thanks for the headsup though. the winch cover isnt on right it fits snug to winch it looks like its blocking alot of grill but it doesnt.......
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Looks good man i like your rig........
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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What color Paint is your jeep. Looks like the identical color scheme for mine and all my paint codes are unreadable now.
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