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Old 01-17-2012, 05:05 PM
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Opinions! I wanted to just say opinions, but I have to type more words to post.
Old 01-17-2012, 05:32 PM
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I cant say it enough, its awesome! Yea its a pain to install, but a right angle drill makes a lot of difference. The effort is minimal compared to the quality and craftmanship. No squeeks or rattles, ( well other than the stupid hilift!). Click image for larger version

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Here is is with everything mounted Click image for larger version

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I was thinking about getting that, capping the rear frame, Then getting rear corner guards. Would be lighter, and have better clearance then a big bulky bumber.
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Love mine. Serious pain to install. Worst was the passenger side bolts on the inside. Seriously, we need Mr. Fantastic to get to the dang things. Quality and design are superb and I have no regrets. I found that the dremel with flex shaft was very handy for drilling some of the odd positioned holes. Next on my list is the OR Fab side and corner armor...
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Originally Posted by azrwilkinson
I cant say it enough, its awesome! Yea its a pain to install, but a right angle drill makes a lot of difference. The effort is minimal compared to the quality and craftmanship. No squeeks or rattles, ( well other than the stupid hilift!). <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=266234"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=266235"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=266236"/>
HiLift can be noisy. I got one of those neoprene covers and a bungee cord. No more rattles from the HiLift.
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Like others have said, the install is a PITA, but otherwise it's awesome. Here's my install thread when I put the carrier and Poison Spyder BFH on mine:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ghlight=or-fab

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I give mine high marks. Northridge4x4 did the install, so it wasn't a pita for me
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Love mine, abit of work to install, but it looks great and is rattle free!

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My opinion is post order. But its on my list. Looks killer.


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