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Old 10-28-2012, 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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taper and cap the ends, then maybe build a filler panel for below the marker lights?
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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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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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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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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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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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I think it looks fine ,could use a little character thats all. Hows it tied to the uni-body ?
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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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