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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 01:56 AM
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They look like they hang really low, and they're uneven. I doubt many people would be interested.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 05:33 AM
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you got a good idea TankPB. it needs tweaking but its a good idea. i'd like it better on boatsides though.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks I know they need tweaking its the first one I built I was more talking about the concept of them I wanted something unique that most jeeps didn't have
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Photojared
They look like they hang really low, and they're uneven. I doubt many people would be interested.
his jeep doesnt really look like a rock crawler though. im guessing its more for looks and steps.
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by d50
his jeep doesnt really look like a rock crawler though. im guessing its more for looks and steps.
I don't really crawl rocks at all they are more of steps for my gf but as far as wheelin mud and snow is pretty much all I do at least for now
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Photojared
They look like they hang really low, and they're uneven. I doubt many people would be interested.
Bahahahahaha doesnt everybodies hang low and uneven?
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Tankpb
Just finished fabbing these up. step sliders with marker lights still wanting to add some sort of an led to light up when i open the door. theyre pretty tough though i tested the strength with my jack both wheels were off the ground and this thing stayed solid as a rock. comments? almost considering making some more and selling them.
I like em, good first attempt and original, I like the lights
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Home-made Front Winch bumper.
Attached Thumbnails The Homebrew Jeep Mod Thread-jeep2.jpg   The Homebrew Jeep Mod Thread-photo.jpg  
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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That looks good, looks beefy
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 91eXJa
That looks good, looks beefy
I suppose I coulda said some details... made out of 3/16th material except the brackets, those are made of 1/4'', tube is 2 1/2''x 1/8'' tubing...

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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by mattphillips90

Bahahahahaha doesnt everybodies hang low and uneven?
Hahaha
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Bcs_customs

I like em, good first attempt and original, I like the lights
Thanks yeah I felt the lights made a nice touch hopefully they don't break when I'm muddin but theyre pretty tough
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dreamer
Home-made Front Winch bumper.
Looks great! Nice job.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Sorry for the delay on taking the cold air intake pics. I have been busy as hell. Here are the pics all together.Name:  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1348274192.559533.jpg
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BearMBD
Sorry for the delay on taking the cold air intake pics. I have been busy as hell. Here are the pics all together.
That's different, not a totally bad idea but different for sure. Hows the noise level with the filter right there?
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