TJM T17 fitted to an 04

Fouros · **Posted:** Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:16 am

i feel your pain mate

cmohr · **Posted:** Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:46 am

Looking good..Whites Nice..

I'm thinking aboot those new Narva spotties..the 225 ultimas or the new extremes

Aus Patriot · **Joined:** Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:10 pm **Posts:** 45

Looks good gents.

CD · **Posted:** Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:47 pm

Nice work 2Jeep, looks good.

pipeliner · **Posted:** Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:03 pm

Be careful about getting Really Big lights, as you may end up restricting the airflow through the radiator too much. I have Hella 4000 Compacts which certainly seem to give enough light whilst not being excessively large.

mikey · **Posted:** Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:12 pm

The white does look tops

I got the biggest lights I could fit in my bar, and I've never had an overheating issue. :wink:

2JeepFamily · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:14 am

Ok so the prototype is finished now I need everyone to give idea's on how to improve them.

it can tuck into the guard more, it's just that there is a clip in the way which i intend to use to secure it with

I would like to hear comment's it is only the first try so now is the time for development
but please go easy on me, I bruise easily

Glend · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:35 am

I guess my take on the infill panel would be to make it a little more aero unless you intend to mount something in or on it.

Here is my edit of your photo since I probably could not describe what I was suggesting:

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2JeepFamily · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:39 am

good call Glen, there are a few bits in the way but i can still rake it back a bit
thanks mate

stevemcc · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:38 am

my fist thought was as Glen's, rake it where you can, or get the fit tighter to the flare The other thing that might help but is probably a pain in the a to do is carry the existing body panel lines through - would be a pain to glass up any thing deep but something would allow black paint to give the impression that it was part of the original panel.

either way or anyway it still looks real good - congrats to all involved

Fouros · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:29 am

on the outer corner possibly follow the curve of the bumper so it looks like it fits

mikey · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:09 pm

I like it.
Once it's white it'll look cool...maybe add a couple of lights in there???
Just ask Fros, you can never have enough lights.

Aussie Jeep · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:37 pm

Mate great work.

Why did you choice the TJM bar over ARB? Im in the market to buy one deciding on which would suit me best

Fouros · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:56 pm

see here

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=39246

will fit yours with no modifications needed , and its less than a days work

2JeepFamily · **Posted:** Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:40 am

thanks everyone, Hi there Aussie Jeep, I went with the TJM as it was a great deal (thanks again Fro's) and it suit's my needs
more as I mostly travel around town and didn't need the bulk of ARB but still wanted the good approach angle that the TJM
allows me to have. Also give's option of winch later if I chose but most importantly a great heavy duty recovery point.
As for the changes I am limited to rounding the outer edge as there is a dirty rotten stinking big bracket for the guard mount in the way. Mikey thanks for putting colour on it as it puts it into perspective really well. I like the lights idea as well
looks sweet, thinking maybe a oval fog light and LED indicator at the side
thank again everyone, I shall hopefully have V2 done in a couple of weeks

2JeepFamily · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:22 am

OK Version 2 is now in session,
I left out picture's of what I have to contend with last time so here is my problem

V2 has risen from the blood of my hand's (I have come to the conclusion that fiberglass cuts skin as easy as steel does)

So again I ask for everyone's opinion in my quest for glory in fiberglassing. Oh and by the way I still have
to shorten the height and put a return edge on the bottom and alot of finishing work so please just pick on the
general shape. Thank's everyone

2JeepFamily · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:32 am

I also took a tour through our local superc__p and found these little oval 55 watt lights that would fit neatly into
the front as well. I have spent all this months pay already so no lightforce spotties before Coff's for me. No rock
rail's either. Time is becoming my nemisis. Oh well I am just happy Iam going to Coff's and Holiday's. A bit off
topic but you know I do that ocasionally, I also found some neat little LED indicators for the side too.

Fouros · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:38 am

looks the goods J

i will put my order in for a set

corwyyn · **Posted:** Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:56 pm

OK, so in the spirit of the season it's time to resurrect this thread

So how tall is this molded piece you are making? would there be room enough to make it a bit deeper and do a cutout to mount the stock turn signal reflector/lens in it as such:

Or does the bumper come with indicators and this is just needed to fill the void on the '02-'04 models? Just curious...

Fouros · **Posted:** Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:05 pm

Kev

the bumpers come with indicators

you just need to fill in the gap

TJM T17 fitted to an 04

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