Rugged Ridge Light Grills
11-11-2008, 10:45 AM
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Oh, i was only talking about the front ones, i have no knowledge of the rears (I have the mopar ones back there) I havent heard anything bad about the rears, just the fronts. sorry if i was less than clear.
The front headlight guards where a PITA to get on, i had to very slowly work them on with pliers, i forget how long it took, but it seemed like forever. they arent coming off easily if at all.
The front headlight guards where a PITA to get on, i had to very slowly work them on with pliers, i forget how long it took, but it seemed like forever. they arent coming off easily if at all.
I agree with you about the front. They are purely for looks and couldn't possibly offer very much protection....too bad because my head lights have taken a couple of wacks from branches and such and I've been very lucky....
11-14-2008, 08:59 AM
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Got Mine
I put them on today. The Turn Signal and Tail Light ones were very easy to put on and lined up perfectly. The Marker lights were a PITA, and I had to go to the local NAPA to get new plastic rivets to replace the factory ones. There was no way those were reusable. I really enjoy the looks of the set, though. The rear ones look particularly solid.
Now, the Headlight ones are a different story. When I opened them, one of the spot welds was broken, so I couldn't install them. I wrote CSE where I bought them and they are sending me out a new set without delay. We shall see if the new ones are better.
Now, the Headlight ones are a different story. When I opened them, one of the spot welds was broken, so I couldn't install them. I wrote CSE where I bought them and they are sending me out a new set without delay. We shall see if the new ones are better.
11-14-2008, 05:50 PM
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Attachment 15345
Attachment 15346
I just received and installed the Rugged Ridge Light Grills for the headlights, taillights, side markers, and front turn signals.
The taillight covers are of pretty decent quality, install is very easy. The rest of the grills are poorly made. Spot welding that looks very weak, tabs that are off just enough to be a PITA !
I like the look, so I installed them, but the quality is marginal to poor. They damn sure wont protect anything, and will likely be killed with the first sapling they encounter.
Just wanted to pass the info along so anyone considering them knows what their getting first.
Attachment 15346
I just received and installed the Rugged Ridge Light Grills for the headlights, taillights, side markers, and front turn signals.
The taillight covers are of pretty decent quality, install is very easy. The rest of the grills are poorly made. Spot welding that looks very weak, tabs that are off just enough to be a PITA !
I like the look, so I installed them, but the quality is marginal to poor. They damn sure wont protect anything, and will likely be killed with the first sapling they encounter.
Just wanted to pass the info along so anyone considering them knows what their getting first.
12-10-2009, 11:57 AM
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Bringing up an old thread, but......I just ordered a set of these all around. The back ones were a snap to install and look good. I am a little nervous about installing the headlight and side marker ones. I saw mentioned in this thread that instructions call for removing the grill. Mine do not. They have a tab on top that slides above the grill and then has 2 tabs with holes at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock that screw into the grill. i'm a little nervous about screwing directly into the grill. Is it metal? if so, do I need to worry about rust? Also, it looks like my side marker guards sit over the side marker and screw directly into the fender. Anyone install these recently and can provide soem input? Sounds like the instructions have changed since the last post in this thread last year. Thanks.
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12-10-2009, 06:32 PM
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Bringing up an old thread, but......I just ordered a set of these all around. The back ones were a snap to install and look good. I am a little nervous about installing the headlight and side marker ones. I saw mentioned in this thread that instructions call for removing the grill. Mine do not. They have a tab on top that slides above the grill and then has 2 tabs with holes at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock that screw into the grill. i'm a little nervous about screwing directly into the grill. Is it metal? if so, do I need to worry about rust? Also, it looks like my side marker guards sit over the side marker and screw directly into the fender. Anyone install these recently and can provide soem input? Sounds like the instructions have changed since the last post in this thread last year. Thanks.
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BTW, the grill is plastic...
Here are some pics installed
