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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Definitely looks good and I wanna hear about the install cause i'm iffy on how well its gonna seal. might try and make a thin rubber gasket instead of silicone holes.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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This type of part is actually simple, lets not over think it, the best seal is on the rear, apply a "light" black/clear/whatever silicone bead on the rear of the part 'after' you've fit it up and drilled holes, besure to clear away all metal chip prior.......reapply part with silicone/sealant applied, tighten bolts.....if you follow the sealants instructions & let it glaze over prior to final fit, you'll be fine.........
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Yeah just do it like you would any sealed engine part that called for rtv of some sort and viola no leak.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Acts like a gasket of sorts as well, whether steel or aluminum.....it will be included in the online instructions.......kool, glad you agree!
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Very interested! Keep us posted
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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I'm probably gonna run a full exo though after seeing all these rollover vids on youtube. no exo=pancaked, full exo=dammit I scratched my DOM! So something like those might not fit on mine after. if I wasn't gonna run the exo I would totally just get those if you decide to market them.
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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might get anyways for other jeep lol.
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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I received the brackets in the mail on Friday, they look great. I did a quick test fit and they line up great. Probably won't be able to install this weekend with all the family in for Christmas but I will get them installed ASAP.
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Count me in love them they look great
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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those look nice.

+1 for more nice simple stuff from detours offroad
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Irongrave

+1 for more nice simple stuff from detours offroad
Thanks Iron, I'll start the fixturing this week to get ready for production.

Hope everyone had a great Holiday!!
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Detour
Thanks Iron, I'll start the fixturing this week to get ready for production.

Hope everyone had a great Holiday!!

your welcome I wish you were still in CT so i could have you do some fab work on my ram. guess i gotta do it my self though.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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I was getting "taxed out" in CT........Needed a change, you should be getting some snow right about........NOW. lol, enjoy it!
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Here are some pics of brackets test fitted on my XJ. I'm waiting on my lights to begin the actual install.


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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Those look great! I can't wait until those get posted to the site. I'll order at least one pair, maybe two.
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