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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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I love this bumper. If you can bend metal you can put one of these together. I can not emphasize how easy it is. After bending every thing I tacked every thing in place. Since I.m not a professional welder I may have it welded up by a seasoned welder. ( depends on cost ). If it is too much I'll weld it and spend a lot of time on it grinding. I used grade8 bolts on every thing.
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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 02:30 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 03:28 AM
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Looks good so far,I would add a pre runner bar so i have a place to mount lights maybe a little grill protection.
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 06:59 AM
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very nice thinking of getting these for my truck.They look nice.
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:20 AM
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Looks good so far,I would add a pre runner bar so i have a place to mount lights maybe a little grill protection.
Thanks. I'm thinking the same. I think it would add to the over all look also.
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:23 AM
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very nice thinking of getting these for my truck.They look nice.
Thanks. For the price and the easiness of building them , you can not beat them..
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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i bent and welded one up for a buddy. such a nice product. i was amazed at how easy it was to put together.

not that it matters, but i believe your d-ring tabs are on upside down.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 08:28 AM
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^^^2x. Looks good, but I agree, I think the D-ring tabs are upside down. Makes it look like it's pointing downwards, but if that's how you like it, don't change it.
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What do you have to bend?
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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it comes as flat pieces of metal. you have to bend them to shape. they have cuts in the metal to aid you.
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/DIY-XJ-F.html
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 10:45 AM
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That is cool. I'll have to see if they ship to Canada for my 91.
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^^^I don't see why they wouldn't, probably just cost a bit for shipping. JCR is a great company. They're actually in Michigan, so I'm taking a trip to see their shop and builds when I order my bumper.

BTW, to the OP, those are some wild looking headlights you have there! Look like they'd light up the night.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
i bent and welded one up for a buddy. such a nice product. i was amazed at how easy it was to put together.

not that it matters, but i believe your d-ring tabs are on upside down.

Yes the d-rings tabs are upside down. Didn't even notice until I took the pics. I will probably grind the tacks and flip them over. I don't care for the angle they are at.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 07:46 PM
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^^^I don't see why they wouldn't, probably just cost a bit for shipping. JCR is a great company. They're actually in Michigan, so I'm taking a trip to see their shop and builds when I order my bumper.

BTW, to the OP, those are some wild looking headlights you have there! Look like they'd light up the night.
Those headlights are made by Rogue.They are about $80 and they do make a big difference. I can see turns in the road at night now. I figured for the price, if they sucked it wouldn't be that big of a lose. The only thing i don't like about them is that they are plastic instead of glass.
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Originally Posted by Whackmaster
Thanks. I'm thinking the same. I think it would add to the over all look also.
When you install the bars make sure that you have enough room for the lights to come out. Mine are a tight squeeze because I forgot to check that. The rear bumper is worth the money also.
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