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Old Jun 25, 2005
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wow,Somebody got money...ha
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005
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but will, how do u bend them and cut them
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005
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but will, how do u bend them and cut them
oops I found the metal bent like that I just cut it...

But i know you can hit it with a hammer it will bend...

I'm thinkin going back to the light tabs...

I liked that better than the grille guard...
 

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will

can u make me some...or send me yours?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005
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Pm or whatever
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005
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use a bench vise and jsut clamp it in then bend it either with your hands, or use a hammer.... then just use a hack saw.... the cuts might not come out perfect but theyll work
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005
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riiiight....

Thanks Btw
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005
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heat it up..dont let it melt but heat it up..and bend..thats some thick junk....

looks good..sounds like a side project at work on Monday
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005
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http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....categoryID/348

You can always go with this rig. it seems easy enough to hook up.

1000% rib off for the price!!!!!!!!!1
 
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Old Jun 26, 2005
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1000% rib off for the price!!!!!!!!!1
Yea, I agree thats waaay too much for something like that. But I did actually see one on a chevy the other day and was surprised on the quality of it, it looked pretty sturdy. My opinion for whatever it's worth is to try and make some tabs for the bumper. I made a set for myself, and with zero experience in ever doing anything like it before they turned out pretty dang good.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2005
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^^^

take a side pic for me please...of the tabs
 
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Old Jun 26, 2005
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best pics i have of light tabs on a truck
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005
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Hope it's OK if I dig up an old post - well it's only 3 weeks old

I just bought some lights from 4WheelParts and plan to make some light tabs like everyone has been posting about. My question is do I have to remove the bumper to install these tabs? I can't wait to get these done - I had a wicked set of lights on my last truck and want to do the same on my ranger.

Thanks,
Brandon
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005
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theres 4 bolts on the backside of the bumper, attaching it to the frame....take those out and viola!

thas the only part i'm lacking on mine...i dont have the time/drive to do it....then i gotta drill holes in my tabs
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005
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I couldn't get the tabs to work on my bumper Brent, but what I did do was...

I put them on where my tow hooks are & just put a lock nut over them...

Brenton
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005
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yeah, thas what i may end up doing...

but i undercoated my tow hooks...and now they're a biach to get off....unless i'm doing it wrong....i cant get them to budge...
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005
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No, I mean I still have my tow hooks on there, but when I did have my tabs, I just put them over my tow hook bolt...

Brenton
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005
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ahhhh...i got ya

either way i'm stuck with stuck bolts....
 
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Old Jul 23, 2005
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brent:

bring your *** to fuquay and i guarantee we can figure something out
 
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