JK-Forum.com - The top destination for Jeep JK and JL Wrangler news, rumors, and discussion

Notices
JK Show & Tell Whether they're just poser shots in your driveway or hardcore action shots on the trail, if you've got photos or videos of your Jeep JK Wrangler (or any JK for that matter that you think is worth showing off, inside or out), we want to see them so please post them here! Likewise, if you are wanting to see a photo of something specific like an aftermarket JK part or poser shot with a specific setup, this is the place to ask for it.

It has begun...

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-28-2012, 08:15 AM
  #1  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default It has begun...
OEM front bumper gone...

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_111236.jpg Views: 526 Size: 32.3 KB ID: 270994

And yes a rotozip will cut plate steel

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_111350.jpg Views: 582 Size: 18.9 KB ID: 270995

But it is slow and eats blades very fast.
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 08:23 AM
  #2  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
But this works much better. I'm fresh out of plasma cutters at the moment so this will have to do...

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_112221.jpg Views: 490 Size: 28.6 KB ID: 271008
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 08:35 AM
  #3  
JK Enthusiast
 
j0ew1120's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Did you Plasti-dip your front grill? If so, how is it holding up?
j0ew1120 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 08:40 AM
  #4  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Duplicolor bed liner and it is doing fine.

First plate cut and fitted up

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_113927.jpg Views: 473 Size: 26.6 KB ID: 271015
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 09:24 AM
  #5  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Ready to tack first top plate in.

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_122239.jpg Views: 383 Size: 24.3 KB ID: 271051
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 09:41 AM
  #6  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
First top plate done

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_123941.jpg Views: 348 Size: 34.7 KB ID: 271057
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 10:58 AM
  #7  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Second top plate done. Not bad for a HF MIG, huh?

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_135742.jpg Views: 393 Size: 18.7 KB ID: 271109
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 01-28-2012, 11:16 AM
  #8  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Getting ready to tack bottom skid plate in so it contacts the bash bar

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_141501.jpg Views: 352 Size: 30.1 KB ID: 271131



Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_141510.jpg Views: 328 Size: 31.9 KB ID: 271132
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 12:19 PM
  #9  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Bottom plate done

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_151801.jpg Views: 309 Size: 26.3 KB ID: 271159



Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_151814.jpg Views: 297 Size: 26.5 KB ID: 271160
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-28-2012, 01:06 PM
  #10  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
jeepguy553's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Mounted with clamps to fit up side plates

Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20120128_160145.jpg Views: 336 Size: 32.0 KB ID: 271183

This is going very smoothly...as Jeep things go. The wife wasn't happy about me doing this.

Gotta say that this thing isn't nearly as heavy as I thought it would be. The sheet of plate was damn heavy but all chopped up and welded together it ain't all that bad. I was afraid it would make the front end sag down but it isn't any heavier than the OEM piece of crap bumper was.
jeepguy553 is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: It has begun...


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:12 PM.