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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Here are some pics of the brush guard I threw together today. I think it looks pretty good for real cheap!
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Looks good, nice work.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Did you mount it to the factory tow hook attachment points?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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I removed the front bumper cover, and bolted it to the frame where ther was an existing hole, Then drilled another one for more strength. I'm not sure I even noticed if it had factory tow hooks! hehe
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Nice job Mike!! Looks clean!!
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Thanks guys, I'm afraid this is becoming an addiction! }
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Tell me about it!! Check out my build thread if you want, I've got the freakin bug in a BIG way!! LOL!! Of all the bugs to have, this is a good one!! LOL!!
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Nice job,
Looks real good! How thick is that metal plate on the sides and how did you cut it?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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It's 1/4" steel. I made a cardboard template, fitted it to the bumper where I wanted it, then cut it with a plasma cutter
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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cosxjfan, gotta love the brown chicken brown cow!! I will check it out! Thanks
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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That looks really good...
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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looks very nice! almost like the grill guard i bought
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Looks great nice job

There are worse addictions you can have...lol

BTW nice WJ love them things
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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looks good, not too wimpy but at the same time gives it a good look
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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I like that. Wonder how strong it is though.

A guy that works around here built one for his WJ too. Made it drom 1.5" square tube. Bolts in with the towhooks. I'll see if I can get a pic posted later tonight...
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