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    Sal, I like your cut out look, does this leave anything loose or vibrating? I saw you instqalled your hooks
    up, can you get to them? If you put a strap on it, will it damage your bumper?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cico7 View Post
    Sal, I like your cut out look, does this leave anything loose or vibrating? I saw you instqalled your hooks
    up, can you get to them? If you put a strap on it, will it damage your bumper?
    No nothing is loose it worked out real nice. The fenders got cut just below a clip so thats stable and the bolts on the bottom of the bumper were maintained. The filter I put on gave the 4.7L a little growl. The hooks pretty much need to be installed pointing down but I gave it a try. I would have to cut to much bumper off to expose them the way I have them installed right now. I'm just leaving them right now until I figure something out because I don't want them pointing down and I do plan I getting shackles so not sure what I'm going to do with it yet.

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    Looking good Sal! I'm ready to fire up the sawzall after seeing the extra rock clearance there. Just waiting to get the XK back with all new innards in the tranny and I'll lop off the edges off the bumper. I might take a bit off the back of the front fenderwell as well.
    2007 Commander 4.7L, QTII, OEM Towing Option, tow hooks, 2"OME + 1/4" rusty's leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shks, Rear sway bar removed, 4xguard front skid, Offroad Unlimited Defender Roof Rack, Hella 500FF lights, 265/70/R17 BFG KM2 M/Ts 1.5" Rough Country Wheel Spacers
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    Quote Originally Posted by superacerc View Post
    Looking good Sal! I'm ready to fire up the sawzall after seeing the extra rock clearance there. Just waiting to get the XK back with all new innards in the tranny and I'll lop off the edges off the bumper. I might take a bit off the back of the front fenderwell as well.
    It really gave the Jeep a better look IMO and the extra approach height is pretty cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by superacerc View Post
    Looking good Sal! I'm ready to fire up the sawzall after seeing the extra rock clearance there.
    The nice thing is that the bumper plastic is so soft you can cut it with an axacto knife.
    2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
    Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.

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    Was just thinking that the 4xGuard Front would make that look pretty nice and remembered you said you were getting some gear for you birthday including that. I can't wait to see what it looks like with the guard on it.
    2007 Commander 4.7L, QTII, OEM Towing Option, tow hooks, 2"OME + 1/4" rusty's leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shks, Rear sway bar removed, 4xguard front skid, Offroad Unlimited Defender Roof Rack, Hella 500FF lights, 265/70/R17 BFG KM2 M/Ts 1.5" Rough Country Wheel Spacers
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    I ordered the front guard and belly guard yesterday so we will see soon, I think it will look good as well. I used my jig saw and dremal tool to do this. I briefly used a exacto knife it worked but the power tools worked faster and more accurate. I'll post up as soon as they come in here. This is the only garage I'm updating for now on I won't post my mods on the other site anymore. Besides I made the admin dude mad at me we'll see if I get banned then Don will be proud of me LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sal-XK View Post
    Besides I made the admin dude mad at me we'll see if I get banned then Don will be proud of me LOL
    You must have worked hard to get an admin to notice you
    2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
    Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.

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    That cut looks awfully familiar to the one you did for the ZJ. I was looking at some other cuts, Sal. Some people have cut that bumper with the radiator entirely exposed. I know my ZJ is to become a dedicated trail rig.. But I don't think i'll be going that route. I'm pleased with our turnout.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CmmdrDan View Post
    I vote color match. The bumper color looks great but I think it would be to heavy to carry over to the grill.
    I might have to play with the photo shop a little bit now and see what happens.

    Quote Originally Posted by AJeepZJ View Post
    That cut looks awfully familiar to the one you did for the ZJ. I was looking at some other cuts, Sal. Some people have cut that bumper with the radiator entirely exposed. I know my ZJ is to become a dedicated trail rig.. But I don't think i'll be going that route. I'm pleased with our turnout.
    There's a reason why when it was time to cut your bumper we put all the tools down grabbed a beer and stared at the lines for about an hour.

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