Tex06

Painted! Now for reassembly!

Curious how this turned out. With a "new" corner, that's not a bad repair to make at all. If you were local I'd say bring it over and we could install it on a Saturday afternoon.

You wouldn't happen to have any white or be interested in selling a set in white would ya? Also, picked up my new dirt bound manta front bumper from Powdercoat today.... and dropped the jeep off at the body man to get painted.

Ended up $200 cash for coating with me supplying the powder. I bought some clearance white from Columbia for $3/lb (took 3lbs.... just barely enough). So factor in cost for shipping ($15), I made out for about $225 to get it coated, plus I've got extra powder for the rear bumper!

I've got the kit. Looking to install in the next week or 2. Where in south Louisiana? I'm in NOLA.

Black was about the same price ($275). I'm gonna call Columbia Coatings and see what a pound of their white runs..... I've got the stuff to do it just didn't want to.

Looking to get a front bumper (DBO's Manta DIY bumper) powdercoated.....jeez was I floored at the cost. $300 to get it done in white. Last time a had anything coated was 2019-2020-ish and was about $150 for a similar piece. Have prices gone up that much in 4 years?

Nope, drop brackets came with the truck from the P.O. Geometry is correct, bottom arm sits nearly parallel with the ground. Just not as smooth over rough terrain as the long arm setup.

Black RTV will work. You can also use it and a Walmart bag/plastic sheeting to seal any air leaks in vent windows.

I've got the Core adjustables up front and drop brackets on a 4-4.5" lift. Rides good, even on these rough New Orleans roads. Not quite as smooth as much buddy's long arm setup but close.

Any luck?

Oof. That's some serious Bristol Bay vibes for sure. We drain the oil after fishing season. Why? B/c it'll freeze in the block and crack it if you don't.

Where ya located? I've got a bunch of leftover axle bits and pieces from junkyard pulls over the years. Still have my original control arms from when I went to adjustable I think.

Send me what info ya need in a PM. I live close by and am picking my set up in person instead of paying for shipping. I don't mind asking while I'm there.

All my body tools are in Snellville...... and I'm in New Orleans. If I make a trip up that way for a weekend I'll take the MJ and straighten it out myself. 😁 There's other reasons for a new bed as well, this one is rhino lined which I'm not super thrilled about.

Pulled the rear flare off from the accident.... damage to the metal under was worse than I expected. Not sure if I'm gonna try and straighten it or look for another bed.

Yep, it works great. I installed mine in 2015/16 and it lasted until this year....I figure 7 years for a piece of rubber isn't too bad.

Found a set of Napiers. Thanks y'all!

Where ya located? I'm running 31s on my jeep currently, I'll have to check the width of the rim this afternoon. I also have a 3" lift kit and some rims like you posted (the 5 for $100) with tires I'm trying to get rid of for cheap.

At least you found it early on!

Did the 100 spots get filled yet?

I'd likely be interested as well. Trying not to hack up too much of my truck, although remaking a harness isn't the hardest thing either.... just time consuming.

I see the guy from Oracle lighting pretty often around here (his truck is very pretty) and I'm almost always in my TDI not my MJ.

Yep. Reached out to him already. Thanks!

Got side swiped a couple of weeks back and need to replace my flares. Had a line on a set of used bushwackers but the seller backed out. Will consider factory, aftermarket, steel, etc. as long as we can figure out a way to get it to New Orleans, La.