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Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by Jeep4Life, Aug 1, 2018.

  1. Aug 21, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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    boondoc89

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    Looking good!! :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    New bumper looks great. I like it. Concerning your issues with it gettin chipped with D-Rings. I use these. No complaints.
    https://www.quadratec.com/p/rugged-ridge/d-ring-isolators-34-d-ring-shackle
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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  4. Aug 23, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    Now I’m not sure if I want to go with just black isolators for my silver D-rings for $16 or just get the black D-Rings with black isolators for $20!

    What do you guys think would look better on the black bumper? Black(Isolators) on silver(D-rings). Or black(Isolators) on black(D-rings).
     
  5. Aug 23, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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    Red D rings... or orange D rings would be cool too.
     
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  6. Aug 23, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    D-rings mounted not on active duty need to be seen (red) and secured (tightened) so they don't wander off
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    I think mine rustwelded themselves together lol. I dont think they'll wander off for a while haha
     
  8. Aug 23, 2018 at 10:22 PM
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    Um, orange I think would look good on a black jeep.

    My main issue with not liking the red is because my D-ring is silver and I just don't think it will look good with red on silver. What do you guys think if I spray paint the whole d-ring red with a rattle can? Then I think it would look better.
     
  9. Aug 26, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    So, looking at Krylon SuperMaxx All in One spray paint, Gloss Cherry Red.

    Think that will work?

    Or Gloss be too much on a Matte Black bumper?
     
  10. Aug 26, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    Really depends on the look you're going for. Red with black isolators could work.
     
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  11. Aug 26, 2018 at 8:27 PM
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    Was thinking red with red isolators. So all red on the black bumper.

    Just not sure if it's too much?
     
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  12. Aug 27, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    :goingcrazy:. Rattled canned mine.
    20180704_151043_HDR.jpg
     
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  13. Aug 29, 2018 at 8:29 AM
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    That looks nice in red. Just not sure it will on my silver Jeep.
     
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  14. Aug 29, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    Then just go black and don't go back as silver and black mesh well.
     
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  15. Aug 29, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    Silver and red are a cool combo. So is black and silver.
     
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  16. Aug 30, 2018 at 4:58 AM
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    Yeah, purchased the black ones last night.
     
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    So, my isolators came in and they look great in black. They came with 2 spacers for each d-ring but they are still loose. Tried 3 on one side and it was good. Anyone know if autozone or Lowe's would have this type of spacer or something I can use?
     
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  18. Sep 6, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    Not sure bout pickin them up at Lowe's. But I have a couple in black I'm not using. PM me your address, and I'll mail them to ya.
     
  19. Sep 7, 2018 at 10:18 AM
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    That’s awesome of you. Thank you so much man!
     
  20. Sep 7, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    Man you're a hell of a guy. Respect good sir :bowdown:
     
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