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Old 05-07-2013, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Peace&Mud

are you talking about a cap for where the mirror was on the door? I made some today but I'm only 90% happy, I made my own by cutting a 4" round plate but I didn't weld the 3/8 shields on too good, They are a bit off centre. Enough to still see the line the base of the mirror makes, Also on the passenger side I was spaced out and tightened too much so the plate bent a bit. Nice from a-far but far from nice... :(
Luckily it cost me nothing, I would love a better solution to get them shields to be perfectly in line.
Yes. I saw them in the quadratec catalog. I guess you could find the on their website too. The came with a relocation bracket too, but they don't give em away. They are called "mirror relocation brackets" (inventive huh?)
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Manny21
Anyone have a cheap DIY mod for keeping this damn tailgating open? I smashed my hand twice today. I kicked it. Lol help! And I don't wanna shove a block or brick in the hinge
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Old 05-07-2013, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by eumel789

Simple install:<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=455186"/>
At what year did they start installing factory ones like my 2013? I just thought it was a standard.


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Old 05-07-2013, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by eumel789
Simple install:Attachment 455186
After you've ripped the sheet metal screws out, go HERE

Originally Posted by GoinCamando
At what year did they start installing factory ones like my 2013? I just thought it was a standard.


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Old 05-07-2013, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Woods

After you've ripped the sheet metal screws out, go HERE

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I'll have to look into both these idea. I need something it pisses me off everyday I open the rear door.
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Old 05-07-2013, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenJK07
Painted the axle, truss and gussets with black engine paint and drilled my door handles.
I really like the drilled handles makes them look like a billet aluminum almost does it make the handle weaker ?
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Old 05-07-2013, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Awoodenspoon

I really like the drilled handles makes them look like a billet aluminum almost does it make the handle weaker ?
I'm sure it does but I can't notice it and I pulled on them hard. It would not be noticeable at normal entry.
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Old 05-07-2013, 02:01 PM
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Pillar mounted paracord grab handles.

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Old 05-09-2013, 02:24 PM
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New smitty built fire extinguisher holder



I broke the dam plastic peice the strap goes through and wraps around !!! Of coarse , it did it when I installed a grab hangle once too !
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Old 05-09-2013, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenJK07
Painted the axle, truss and gussets with black engine paint and drilled my door handles.
That's awesome! It gives a whole new look. Did you just drill the holes w/ the template?

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