New Front Recovery Points and Winch Mount

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat May 05, 2007 11:39 pm

JeepinMaxx wrote:

USAFCOP wrote:

Ya, but that would be an easy one to pop out, just take the panel out, and pop it, that side is easy, the other side would be a pain.

Today I used a sink plunger and popped the dent out. Worked great! Almost like it never happened :wink:

Here's a link to some alternative dent removable techniques

http://www.wisebread.com/remove-car-dents-quickly-and-cheaply

Haha, that was exactly what I was going to say.. Glad it worked out for ya.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2007 12:24 am

Need some Diamond Plate Corners developed for the "original" KJs

Detour · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2007 4:39 pm

Updated the Vendor thread....................I knew a plunger would work! :wink:

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2007 7:03 pm

DarbyWalters wrote:

Need some Diamond Plate Corners developed for the "original" KJs

Some steel (not diamond plate) quarters were in the works, until we looked at the inside of the drivers side behind the panel. I was slightly ticked when I saw that big sheet of metal instead of a hollow expanse...

ZERO6 · **Posted:** Mon May 07, 2007 1:35 pm

Very nice, what I have been waiting for, I'm in.....
Like the fact,we still keep factory front end...
When can we order?

never mind the mud, where's the ROCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKs!

JeepinMaxx · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:40 pm

Sorry to dig this post uo - I just finally installed the synthetic cable. The Hawse type fairlead takes two inches off the amount it sticks out (over the Roller fairlead)

Here's some pics:

ratmloud · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:51 pm

I copied you (backbone)

and then you copied me (syn. rope and fairlead)

Alak · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:48 pm

I bet that setup would look awesome on a 2006 Sport........

Suppose I have to wait a little longer to find out.

JeepinMaxx · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:37 am

ratmloud - I like the way your rig looks with the backbone. Looks great on an all white KJ. I think since Detour is backed up on production for a few weeks - we may have the only two prototypes :wink:

Which winchline did you go with?

Jeger · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:41 am

Just comparing.....

That fairlead sure is an improvement.....does it wear your line faster though?

ratmloud · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:00 am

Yes we are the Only 2 guys with them , but Mark from detours said they will be ready at the end of the month...

also I have 5/16 amsteel blue rope on my winch , as far as the fairlead goes...mine is made from UMHW. same stuff as the rope, so it should never wear. but we'll see.

looks like you have an alum. farilead and a different eye loop on the line, is that viking winch line?

JeepinMaxx · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:42 pm

I have the Master-Pull winch line. It comes with a crush-proof thimble, a 10 foot heat proof sleeve on the drum end and a removable wear guard (that's the grey sleeve you see in the photo)

I switched to synthetic for safety reasons (the MasterPull 5/16" made from Dynex is rated for 21000 lbs)
but the other good thing is weight savings. Only 3.5lbs (with hook) for 100ft of 5/16" of line compared to 40-45lbs for steel cable.

callaway · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:33 pm

ratmloud wrote:

Yes we are the Only 2 guys with them

New Front Recovery Points and Winch Mount

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