Quarter panel armor! OR-Fab or DB Metalworks
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Quarter panel armor! OR-Fab or DB Metalworks
It's time for some quarter panel armor on my XJ. I'm looking at OR-Fab without rub rails (going to fab my own). but I did a search on Ebay, came up with DB Metalworks armor. Anybody heard of them and have some input? OR-Fab is $245 and the DB Metalworks are $220. So not worried about price difference. Oh, and they both have tail light gaurds!
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Hmm... I had my heart set on the OR-Fab with the rails, but theirs was intended for pre-97 XJs. You can still install them on 97 and later XJs but the taillight guard won't fit 100%.
I like that the DB Metalworx has a 97 and later version and I like the style of their taillight guards a little better. I may have to change my tune...
I like that the DB Metalworx has a 97 and later version and I like the style of their taillight guards a little better. I may have to change my tune...
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Hmm... I had my heart set on the OR-Fab with the rails, but theirs was intended for pre-97 XJs. You can still install them on 97 and later XJs but the taillight guard won't fit 100%.
I like that the DB Metalworx has a 97 and later version and I like the style of their taillight guards a little better. I may have to change my tune...
I like that the DB Metalworx has a 97 and later version and I like the style of their taillight guards a little better. I may have to change my tune...
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yes, both make armor for the 96- and the 97+. but does anyone have any input that has actually used them for armor?
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No direct experience with them, but I suggest you take a look at this thread for other ideas- https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/to...guards-110724/
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The DB metal works is a member on here but can't remember his user name.Honestly i would get them with the tail light holes for trailer lights.You can get some bright trailer lights and they are stronger and protected better.
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