Lets see your chopped stock bumpers and flares
04-10-2013, 04:01 PM
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These are all awesome.. I'm really liking the sharp points on the front flares ... When you all chopped them did you do away with your marker.. I read a few write ups that suggested putting the light inside the wheelwell which I see no sense in doing.. Do you think capping the open end off and tuckin it away for a possible future is the way to go as I'm humming and hawing about wheelwell LEDs later on
Also I want to keep the inner fenders I'm worried about salt and muck toying with the o2 sensor and bottom of the engine/tranny. Do any of you in the colder climates follow this rule or is it more headache than it's worth..
I'm also glad this thread has inspired some people to chop away I wish I had done this sooner... Warm weather is soon upon us
Also I want to keep the inner fenders I'm worried about salt and muck toying with the o2 sensor and bottom of the engine/tranny. Do any of you in the colder climates follow this rule or is it more headache than it's worth..
I'm also glad this thread has inspired some people to chop away I wish I had done this sooner... Warm weather is soon upon us
04-10-2013, 04:29 PM
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These are all awesome.. I'm really liking the sharp points on the front flares ... When you all chopped them did you do away with your marker.. I read a few write ups that suggested putting the light inside the wheelwell which I see no sense in doing.. Do you think capping the open end off and tuckin it away for a possible future is the way to go as I'm humming and hawing about wheelwell LEDs later on
Also I want to keep the inner fenders I'm worried about salt and muck toying with the o2 sensor and bottom of the engine/tranny. Do any of you in the colder climates follow this rule or is it more headache than it's worth..
I'm also glad this thread has inspired some people to chop away I wish I had done this sooner... Warm weather is soon upon us
Also I want to keep the inner fenders I'm worried about salt and muck toying with the o2 sensor and bottom of the engine/tranny. Do any of you in the colder climates follow this rule or is it more headache than it's worth..
I'm also glad this thread has inspired some people to chop away I wish I had done this sooner... Warm weather is soon upon us
04-10-2013, 04:32 PM
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I kept both of my inners, most people chunk the rear but I like the idea of it being there..
As for the markers, they are required by law in every state. With that being said, most states do not enforce it... I left my connected and screwed it into the inner fender, that lasted 2 days.. I flexed my front and my market lens came shooting out in front of my jeep (caught on the GoPro too).. Not sure what year you have, but the '12's have a plug about 12 inches up the tail.. LED rock lights would be cool so I saved the plug off of my markers when I removed them.. I figured I could use some heavy duty Velcro on LED's and stick them on my inners when I need them and just plug them in.. I know, an awesome idea....:-)
Here is a really crappy pic of where I mounted my marker light, after I ripped the lens off..
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As for the markers, they are required by law in every state. With that being said, most states do not enforce it... I left my connected and screwed it into the inner fender, that lasted 2 days.. I flexed my front and my market lens came shooting out in front of my jeep (caught on the GoPro too).. Not sure what year you have, but the '12's have a plug about 12 inches up the tail.. LED rock lights would be cool so I saved the plug off of my markers when I removed them.. I figured I could use some heavy duty Velcro on LED's and stick them on my inners when I need them and just plug them in.. I know, an awesome idea....:-)
Here is a really crappy pic of where I mounted my marker light, after I ripped the lens off..
Bullfrog
04-10-2013, 04:35 PM
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By the way, trimming the inners tool less than 10 minutes total to trim all for so,,,,,, totally worth it... Let me know if you want details on the rear.
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04-10-2013, 05:11 PM
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Just cut my bumper and added the vdp caps. Then decided to bed line it for a textured durable look. After a few coats I'm liking how its coming out. All one color, rougher looking, like it can take a hit. The cutting was simple since you do have room to play. Follow the directions and it'll be an easy install. Here's a pic while we worked on it and the end results before taking it off to spray.