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Dec 4, 2013 | 01:27 AM

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2KXJJEEP

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From: KY

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Thanks

Dec 4, 2013 | 01:56 AM

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95Cherokee

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From: Houston Tx.

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Originally Posted by JeepFan24/7

Could you make your own one out a sheet of metal?

I wouldn't recommend a gasket made from sheet metal, just use the one that comes with the cover.

Dec 4, 2013 | 06:13 PM

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98REDXJ2

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From: ROCKFORD IL

Year: 1998, 1993

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just got my set of solid covers today. might be installing tomorrow lol. but one does not simply instal a new part before painting it lol

Dec 4, 2013 | 07:17 PM

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Got my covers today and installed the rear one had to drill out the holes a little with a 3/8 bit.

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Dec 4, 2013 | 07:29 PM

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sorry guy I tried to post the pic a couple times but it keep saying failed but obviously not LOL

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Dec 4, 2013 | 08:06 PM

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98REDXJ2

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^lol. I'm going to try to do both tomorrow if weather permits but not till they're red and black lol

Dec 4, 2013 | 08:10 PM

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95Cherokee

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From: Houston Tx.

Year: 1995

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Originally Posted by 2KXJJEEP

Got my covers today and installed the rear one had to drill out the holes a little with a 3/8 bit.

Dont' wanna say I told ya so.....but....

Dec 4, 2013 | 08:53 PM

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94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Painting the front is covered up by the ZJ tie rod.

I bang mine into the ground, why paint them lol.

Dec 4, 2013 | 09:03 PM

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95Cherokee

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I like the hammered grey finish, wish the Solid letters were in black though, was gonna do that with an ink roller and some black paint, but I don't have an ink roller.

Dec 4, 2013 | 09:25 PM

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98REDXJ2

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From: ROCKFORD IL

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paint because I want them red lol. I like making things stand out.

Dec 4, 2013 | 11:47 PM

#41

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I was gonna lime green but I like the hammered grey

Dec 5, 2013 | 12:48 AM

#42

Centralgrand

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I've owned 3 Solid covers... great product.. just wish I wasn't bone-headed and put one on my D30...

I want hydro assist now... shoulda bought a Ruff-Stuff diff.... Wayyy easier to weld and build off of...

Dec 5, 2013 | 12:50 AM

#43

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From: York, PA

Year: 1998

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Quote:

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I wouldn't recommend a gasket made from sheet metal, just use the one that comes with the cover.

Sheet metal? You'd be better off making one out of a manila folder.

Dec 5, 2013 | 01:11 AM

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DieselDaze

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From: Tulsa,Oklahoma

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95Cherokee

I like the hammered grey finish, wish the Solid letters were in black though, was gonna do that with an ink roller and some black paint, but I don't have an ink roller.

use a Q Tip...