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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Just built it this week. But I think its missing something. Looks to plain. What else does it need!?d Let me no!!! http://i47.tinypic.com/2liufk7.jpg
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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taper and cap the ends, then maybe build a filler panel for below the marker lights?
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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i need to no do you plan on going off road or not if so you need tow points if you go off road how did you tie it in.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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i agree, filler panel under the lights and taper the ends. Both up and in. in other words looking from front, bring the ends up on the bottom and from side,bring the ends in toward the fenders.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stock95sport(for now)
i agree, filler panel under the lights and taper the ends. Both up and in. in other words looking from front, bring the ends up on the bottom and from side,bring the ends in toward the fenders.
X3! give it some dimension rather then a flat bumper. it makes it a lot more appealing. Some tow points wouldn't hurt either.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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I bought some d rings and I plan on welding them on. What do you mean by a filler panel? ? Any examples? Thanks!!!!
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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I bought some d rings and I plan on welding them on. What do you mean by a filler panel? ? Any examples? Thanks!!!!
the gap, between the bumper and the turn signal lights.. filler panel there so it looks more complete, then like everyone has said, give it more dimension, have it bend back toward the fenders to follow the curvature of the rest of the front clip of the Jeep.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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I think it looks fine ,could use a little character thats all. Hows it tied to the uni-body ?
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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There were holes in the frame and I made brackets that bolt inside the frame rails. Thanks guys!!!!
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