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Old 10-09-2012, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by camo_it_up
I dont know if many of you are avid anglers, but a gun rack for a truck's back window fits in the hard top side windows. I use it to hold my 2 piece fishin poles so I have 2 poles ready if I just happen to be wheelin by a lake.
No way! Ive been trying to find something like this, u have pics?
Old 10-09-2012, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Raisinhead
There are several threads on cut fenders. You should be able to see tons of examples, but i dont know about any threads off hand. I didn't use a model, already knew what i wanted. Also, most of my structure is still there, so they are still pretty sturdy.
Do you have pics of the finished job? Would like to see that!
Old 10-10-2012, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TYDFAN

How's it holding up where the targa top pieces rotate to latch the left and right and rear pieces? Rubbing off?? Looks awesome and I got a few extra cans laying around... How many cans did you use??

-Nathan
I used a torx and unscrewed them, put on the top, positioned the handles where they go, then tightened them all the way so my friends won't screw with them. I don't expect it would hold up if you just did it normal. That's why I think I want to paint instead of plasti dip. But I used 5 1/2 cans
Old 10-10-2012, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Livenudes
Do u got a write up?
Was wondering how u got it mounted to the tire carrier
No write up but very easy to do. Mounted the holder directly yo the center cap of the rear wheel. 2 screws so none of my "friends" could spin it upside down. Trim as needed and extend the wires along the third brake light wiring.

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Old 10-10-2012, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by KY JK

No write up but very easy to do. Mounted the holder directly yo the center cap of the rear wheel. 2 screws so none of my "friends" could spin it upside down. Trim as needed and extend the wires along the third brake light wiring.

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Interesting... I still have the stock wheels on. Don't know how I feel about punching screws through the center cap so that may be a last resort if I can't think of anything else. Thanks for the post and pics tho!
Old 10-10-2012, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BrowHeezy

Interesting... I still have the stock wheels on. Don't know how I feel about punching screws through the center cap so that may be a last resort if I can't think of anything else. Thanks for the post and pics tho!
Make a bracket and drill it to the stock holder i messed up my stock center cap lol but ill take pics in a bit
Old 10-10-2012, 07:36 AM
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Thats what i did and i cut my stock plate holder and drilled two holes in back of it so i can stick screws in it so i put a nut at the end so kinda like a quick release
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Old 10-10-2012, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenJK07
Super easy. Open your doors. Remove the plastic covering on the door sil (has to be removed to remove the cover over the seat belt). Give it a tug from the back and it will come right off. Then remove the belt out of the slit that it is normally set in. Pop the cover back in place with the belt running behind the cover. That's it. Really nothing to break except for those stupid plastic clips (Christmas trees). You can pick replacements up and any parts store.
Did anyone have any issues with the seat belt not wanting to retract when it is tucked behind the plastic molding??

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Old 10-10-2012, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by NWA JK

thank you so much! Is it the same for the 2011 jk's since they did the interior change?
I found out for you. I looked at my co workers 12 four door and they did re design the trim modeling with all of the other interior changes. From what I looked at, I don't think you are able to do the mod like I did and everyone else with a 07-10.
Old 10-10-2012, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by NWA JK

Did anyone have any issues with the seat belt not wanting to retract when it is tucked behind the plastic molding??

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I didn't have issues but you can pull the modeling out a click (pull out the Christmas tree and don't put it in all the way). That should relieve the tension on the belt and it should function as normal. Mine do.


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