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Rear tub protection......... where to get

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by gopher_6_9, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. Mar 6, 2007
    gopher_6_9

    gopher_6_9 Member

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    alright. what I want is something kinda like corner crushers, but I want one that is the corner guard and sold all the way across where the tailgate would be if it had one. anyone see anything like this?
     
  2. Mar 6, 2007
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Warrior Products had some like that a couple of years ago. Might contact them and see if they still offer them. Nickmil
     
  3. Mar 6, 2007
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    I've got the full wrap from Warrior Products. I ordered it from Quadratec. That's one route, another might be your local metal supply place. Shouldn't be too hard to fab, especially if they have a shear and will cut to size for you.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2007
    gopher_6_9

    gopher_6_9 Member

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    Well I was looking at wp a few minutes ago and they still offer diamond plate aluminum wraps, but I was looking for something more of a 12 gauge steel type thing. The hand fabbing wouldn't be that hard, I have done MUCH worse, but the 12 gauge steel is a little tougher to cut straight and a hell of alot harder to bend to the curves so..... I do however have a buddy that works at a machine shop so I may see what he can do,.....
     
  5. Mar 6, 2007
    SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

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    Check with these guys:http://www.4x4now.com/4wsbioy.htm I guarantee they aren't cheap, but they are ruggged! IIRC, Boyink has these on SSDutch. They could probably make you the full wrap also, or get the corners and weld your center panel in yourself.
     
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  6. Mar 6, 2007
    Mike C

    Mike C Member

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    I just bought the Warrior 12ga steel full wrap for my M38A1. So yes, they still make it. It was dropped shipped and I don't remember who I got it from, though. It is out there!
     
  7. Mar 6, 2007
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep - they're nice!

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  8. Mar 6, 2007
    gopher_6_9

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    Cool, I will try there later when I get a chance to get away from the desk for a minute, basically what I have is there is no rust on the jeep, however it has been backed into a tree in the rear a couple times (only on the flat parts, the corners are great) so my thoughts are to delete the tailgate and weld a pice like this on it so that it is a renegade looking smooth rear end. and to top that off for the added strength incase I do back into something/lay it on the rocks.
     
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  9. Mar 6, 2007
    gopher_6_9

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    don't have any pictures of it installed do you?
     
  10. Mar 6, 2007
    Mike C

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    Not yet. My jeep is on my lift with the rear end completely out. I have the rear wrap held on with vice grip c-clamps right now. I need to finalize location and I will mark where I need to trim. I am going to put 4" LED taillighlts in it and I want to clearance so I can put my pintle back on. Once it is bolted down I'll drill for my spare tire holder and gas can mount. I'm going to do body work and paint underneath before finish bolting it in. I'll probably seam seal at least the top, but rust concerns me long term.
     
  11. Mar 6, 2007
    cdeal28078

    cdeal28078 New Member

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    Would you use these to replace rusted out corners or just on top to protect them?
    Nice looking Jeeps.
    clint
     
  12. Mar 6, 2007
    Boyink

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    I used them mainly because I had them. I originally bought them to go over rusted out corners on my 5. My 6 was solid, but had some slight sheet metal issues so I just used the corners again. I've gotten to kind of like the looks of the diamond plate painted to match.
     
  13. Mar 7, 2007
    gopher_6_9

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    you could cover rot/rust with it, but it willmake it worse over time
     
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