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Joel built a custom tube bumper for his.
Joel built a custom tube bumper for his.
0 2019/06/11 23:22:31
Reilly used Ares Fabs modular bumper ends on his installation. These will bolt right onto the stock bumper mounts and there are several styles available. https://aresfabrication.com/model/xj/bumpers-xj/
Reilly used Ares Fabs modular bumper ends on his installation. These will bolt right onto the stock bumper mounts and there are several styles available. https://aresfabrication.com/model/xj/bumpers-xj/
0 2019/06/11 23:16:48
0 2019/06/11 23:11:40
Now for sale
Now for sale
0 2019/06/11 22:46:14
Turned out pretty darn cool 😎
Turned out pretty darn cool 😎
0 2019/05/30 01:21:40
SReillyH added Ares Fab stubby bumper ends and a hoop to his BadDadFab Winch Mount.
SReillyH added Ares Fab stubby bumper ends and a hoop to his BadDadFab Winch Mount.
0 2019/05/30 01:21:30
0 2019/05/26 15:35:05
Here’s some better pics of the finished project. I painted the roof white to help keep the heat out.
Here’s some better pics of the finished project. I painted the roof white to help keep the heat out.
0 2019/05/26 15:34:57
The wires from the cb antenna and light bar go in at the cut out.
The wires from the cb antenna and light bar go in at the cut out.
0 2019/05/25 21:56:47
I notched the fender for the firewall mounts then lined the cut out with door edge trim. Used the heat gun to help the trim bend around the tight bends.
I notched the fender for the firewall mounts then lined the cut out with door edge trim. Used the heat gun to help the trim bend around the tight bends.
0 2019/05/25 21:56:39
The factory fender mounts near the doors require you to unbolt the fender then pull it outboard to clear the brackets. I moved the nutclips from the brackets to the fenders. Then I bent the original brackets rearward a bit.
The factory fender mounts near the doors require you to unbolt the fender then pull it outboard to clear the brackets. I moved the nutclips from the brackets to the fenders. Then I bent the original brackets rearward a bit.
0 2019/05/25 21:56:31
Now I can slide the fender in from the front, behind the “A” pillar bar. Then install the bolts just like normal.
Now I can slide the fender in from the front, behind the “A” pillar bar. Then install the bolts just like normal.
0 2019/05/25 21:56:24
Same thing on the drivers side for the light bar wiring.
Same thing on the drivers side for the light bar wiring.
0 2019/05/25 21:56:16
I ran the CB antenna wire down the “A” pillar and drilled a hole with a grommet into the kick panel area.
I ran the CB antenna wire down the “A” pillar and drilled a hole with a grommet into the kick panel area.
0 2019/05/25 21:56:09
I didn’t want zip ties around the outer bars where they would catch and break off against trees and such. These little brackets are made buy making a couple of built up spot welds, then spanning them with some 1/8” steel rod welded on top. Makes an easy bracket to zip tie wires to.
I didn’t want zip ties around the outer bars where they would catch and break off against trees and such. These little brackets are made buy making a couple of built up spot welds, then spanning them with some 1/8” steel rod welded on top. Makes an easy bracket to zip tie wires to.
0 2019/05/25 21:56:01
Was dark by the time I finished. I did take it for a quick drive and omg what a difference! I thought my Jeep was pretty tight and solid before but now it’s like a bank vault, the doors even close with a thud!
Was dark by the time I finished. I did take it for a quick drive and omg what a difference! I thought my Jeep was pretty tight and solid before but now it’s like a bank vault, the doors even close with a thud!
0 2019/05/25 21:45:24
Got it bolted on today! Was actually kind of a pita! If I were to do another one I would weld as much as possible while still bolted to the Jeep. Then brace it 6 ways to Sunday when I took it off to finish weld. Things shifted quite a bit from the welding.
Got it bolted on today! Was actually kind of a pita! If I were to do another one I would weld as much as possible while still bolted to the Jeep. Then brace it 6 ways to Sunday when I took it off to finish weld. Things shifted quite a bit from the welding.
0 2019/05/25 21:45:17
Finally got it all welded up and painted. Hoping to get it finally installed this weekend 🤞
Finally got it all welded up and painted. Hoping to get it finally installed this weekend 🤞
0 2019/05/23 00:40:17
The cage is also tied into the factory roof rack mounts. I believe spreading the load is very important on our unibody structures.
The cage is also tied into the factory roof rack mounts. I believe spreading the load is very important on our unibody structures.
0 2019/05/23 00:35:41
This is how I triangulated the roof cross bars.
This is how I triangulated the roof cross bars.
0 2019/05/23 00:35:34
This is the mount for the “A” pillar support. I didn’t want a cross bar blocking my view, restricting access to the windshield and wipers, and the air intake for the heater intake. This is fully welded to the strongest part of the firewall/“A” pillar.
This is the mount for the “A” pillar support. I didn’t want a cross bar blocking my view, restricting access to the windshield and wipers, and the air intake for the heater intake. This is fully welded to the strongest part of the firewall/“A” pillar.
0 2019/05/23 00:29:23
The bolts just serve to clamp the joint together. The double flange provides the strength.
The bolts just serve to clamp the joint together. The double flange provides the strength.
0 2019/05/23 00:24:26
This is how it goes together.
This is how it goes together.
0 2019/05/23 00:24:17
So here is the detail on the mounting points. They are all double flanged with 1.5” DOM sleeve.
So here is the detail on the mounting points. They are all double flanged with 1.5” DOM sleeve.
0 2019/05/23 00:24:08
I think Daisy approves!
I think Daisy approves!
0 2019/05/23 00:14:35
I decided they looked to plain so fired up the cnc plasma and cut these out. The center pad is a bottle opener so I’ll never be without one 😋
I decided they looked to plain so fired up the cnc plasma and cut these out. The center pad is a bottle opener so I’ll never be without one 😋
0 2019/05/23 00:14:22
I wanted to tie in the cage to the body as much as possible. Made these tabs to the body armor attach points.
I wanted to tie in the cage to the body as much as possible. Made these tabs to the body armor attach points.
0 2019/05/23 00:14:13
Here’s how I did the sides. The braces provide triangulation without interfering with the window or gas cap.
Here’s how I did the sides. The braces provide triangulation without interfering with the window or gas cap.
0 2019/05/23 00:14:04
This is the mount for the front of the rear wheel well hoops. It’s 3 pierces of 1/4” plate. The slider is drilled and taped for attachment bolts. The triangle shape “hugs” the slider providing a ton of strength.
This is the mount for the front of the rear wheel well hoops. It’s 3 pierces of 1/4” plate. The slider is drilled and taped for attachment bolts. The triangle shape “hugs” the slider providing a ton of strength.
0 2019/05/23 00:06:34
Here’s how the tube will be welded to it.
Here’s how the tube will be welded to it.
0 2019/05/23 00:06:24
This is how it looks apart. The top of the “B” pillar bar has a 3/8” thick plate that is tapped for the grade 8, 5/16” Allen bolts. The bolts serve to clamp the joint together, the flange provides the strength.
This is how it looks apart. The top of the “B” pillar bar has a 3/8” thick plate that is tapped for the grade 8, 5/16” Allen bolts. The bolts serve to clamp the joint together, the flange provides the strength.
0 2019/05/22 23:54:42
The mount is flanged with 3/8” wall x 1.5” diameter dom tube.
The mount is flanged with 3/8” wall x 1.5” diameter dom tube.
0 2019/05/22 23:54:34
This is how it’ll attach thru the roof.
This is how it’ll attach thru the roof.
0 2019/05/22 23:54:26
And/or fold up the back seat.
And/or fold up the back seat.
0 2019/05/22 23:45:18
The position allows me to recline my seat fully.
The position allows me to recline my seat fully.
0 2019/05/22 23:44:52
This bracket bolts to the upper seatbelt mount. Had to trim the plastic trim a bit.
This bracket bolts to the upper seatbelt mount. Had to trim the plastic trim a bit.
0 2019/05/22 23:44:38
The bottom mounts to a 1/4” plate on the floor board that is welded to 2 of the rock slider supports.
The bottom mounts to a 1/4” plate on the floor board that is welded to 2 of the rock slider supports.
0 2019/05/22 23:44:29
Here’s the completed “B” pillar bar.
Here’s the completed “B” pillar bar.
0 2019/05/22 23:44:16
0 2019/05/22 23:44:00
Mine was a bit more of a challenge as I have the factory moon roof. The mounts for the moon roof caused me some issues, but I eventually found a good spot.
Mine was a bit more of a challenge as I have the factory moon roof. The mounts for the moon roof caused me some issues, but I eventually found a good spot.
0 2019/05/22 23:34:44