FLTLNR Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 How much was that kit? Ive been looking for something like that. Most are fairly expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 79.99$ for grille guard and 30$ in shipping. after the conversion it was 119$ to my door. I looked at a bunch of them and this one seems like the best bang for your buck for sure and no glue to deal with or drilling holes into the grille. http://www.quadratec.com/products/13131_310X_PG.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 looks great!! I know it's not pre-cut, or has the brackets and cheap etc, but http://www.homedepot.ca/product/hardware-mesh-36-inches-x-15-feet-black/953125 http://www.homedepot.ca/product/hardware-mesh-1-2-inch-x-1-2-inch-36-inches-x-5-feet/953139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I almost went that route but I would have chosen http://www.kent.ca/kbs/en/product.jsp?skuId=7053203&navAction=jump&navId=169&prdId=7053203&catalogId=169 with some zip ties and some zip tie posts with gorilla glue. some primer and then flat black The homedepot ones didn't work for me, I liked the look of the one above better. I decided to get the ones for 79$ as it was close in pricing especially when you factor in the time. Install was less then 1 hour from start to finish and they are aluminum and fit perfect with no glue or drilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 So I have a set of fog lights, where should I put them? Yes, I know....on the jeep...haha. Can I mount fog light on the stock bumper? Seems like the only option I can think of is at the base of the windshield and order the brackets from Quadratec. What do you guys think and would someone like to help me install them sometime? and by help me I mean let me pass you tools cause you know what you are doing......at least I am honest.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 So I have a set of fog lights, where should I put them? Yes, I know....on the jeep...haha. Can I mount fog light on the stock bumper? Seems like the only option I can think of is at the base of the windshield and order the brackets from Quadratec. What do you guys think and would someone like to help me install them sometime? and by help me I mean let me pass you tools cause you know what you are doing......at least I am honest.... Don't order the brackets from Quadratec :smiley-rolleyes005: . Stop in to APJ or CVO and see if they have a set sitting on the shelf first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Just as a statement, its great we push local, but there is NOTHING wrong with ordering things online if you want to. If someone feels better about ordering online, it should not prompt comments to go to somewhere else first, unless there is a legitimate reason for it. For me it would be price, having something on the shelf is great, but not if it costs more. As an FYI I am ordering a new roof for the jeep from APJ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I hadn't even thought about that James.....I'll give APJ a call and see if they have them. I got a fair bit of my stuff for the Liberty through APJ when I was working on the Liberty. I like having the ability of ordering online, it is more convenient for me. APJ is usually closed around 6 and I usually work till 6. Quadratec is open all day long and they deliver to my work. I like to support local but I also like to get the stuff I want. Work isnt always the most flexible about leaving early but they don't care if stuff gets delivered. WHat can you do.....I can wait and buy local when I get a chance or I could be using my free time to install instead of having to source. Any thoughts on other places to install fog lights other then those brackets on the windshield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 The windshield brackets seem to be one of the more popular spots to mount them. I've also seen a few that have been mounted behind the grill. I don't know how much that would affect the light output though. I think on the bumper between the tow hooks would be a good spot for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Just as a statement, its great we push local, but there is NOTHING wrong with ordering things online if you want to. If someone feels better about ordering online, it should not prompt comments to go to somewhere else first, unless there is a legitimate reason for it. For me it would be price, having something on the shelf is great, but not if it costs more. As an FYI I am ordering a new roof for the jeep from APJ's. You can't hold them in your hand and feel them and take them with you RIGHT NOW from a computer screen. If you have problems, you need to ship the part back and wait for the replacement AGAIN, or wait for your refund... I hadn't even thought about that James.....I'll give APJ a call and see if they have them. I got a fair bit of my stuff for the Liberty through APJ when I was working on the Liberty. CVO had a set sitting on the shelf last time I was in there. They were not expensive by any means. Any thoughts on other places to install fog lights other then those brackets on the windshield? You could mount them on MY Jeep ;) ! Yours already has fog lights :P lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I know myself I picked up a set of sway bar discos yesterday from Ray at cvo for same price on rough countries web site before shipping and taxes. That being said I have ordered more than my fair share online and understand the time and convience of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZZING-XJ Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Just as a statement, its great we push local, but there is NOTHING wrong with ordering things online if you want to. If someone feels better about ordering online, it should not prompt comments to go to somewhere else first, unless there is a legitimate reason for it. For me it would be price, having something on the shelf is great, but not if it costs more. As an FYI I am ordering a new roof for the jeep from APJ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZZING-XJ Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Roof???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Roof???? roof ruːf/ noun 1. the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle. "the rain woke him, hammering on the roof" Yes, that is what he said ;)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Yup, full sheet metal roof :D jeep is going to have more new parts then when it rolled off the assembly line by the time I am done lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Yup, full sheet metal roof :D jeep is going to have more new parts then when it rolled off the assembly line by the time I am done lol Actual new panel or are they going to have a topless XJ out back after you pick it up :P ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Brand spanking new, never been installed, wonderful unmolested roof :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 you def need to watch out for molested roofs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 They leak worse than the holey ones ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 you def need to watch out for molested roofs..... They leak worse than the holey ones ;) And almost as bad as JKs :P !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Generally speaking Fogs lights are mounted very low on a vehicle, have a wide flat beam, and shoot under the fog and not reflected back in the driver's eyes. Driving lights have a very narrow beam, and are mounted as high as possible to shine as far ahead of the vehicle as possible. And will rip the retinas out of your head if turned on during snow! Many folks don't like driving lights mounted on the roof, they can reflect off the hood and back into your eyes. And they get ripped off in the woods. So as high as possible on a bush/grille guard and probably on the Jeep windshield brackets seems like a good idea to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Doesn't the JK already have fog lights from the factory mounted in the bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 they do. These are lights that should have gone on the liberty and they never made it on. So they have been sitting in my garage jsut waiting to be used. After installing the grille guards it kinda gave me the itch to personalize my rig a little more and since I have no money right now to buy parts why not use something that I already have still new in the box. I may have to wait though as I think I would like them on the bumper and I think that means I need a new bumper......well at least the lights are already paid for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 you know you can get serious and cost effective HP gains just from a few carefully selected stickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 you know you can get serious and cost effective HP gains just from a few carefully selected stickers? Hey now. Watch the stickers. I'll have you know I've gained at least 40 whp! Also, Teraflex is a good conversation starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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