Go4Lo Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Some of you may have seen the corner guards I've built for my MJ project but it seems like there has been a lot of interest lately in rear corner guards/light boxes for the MJs with little response from the vendors. I thought it would be helpful to some if I shared the ones I built. While they don't look as "professional" as the JCR or Thor guards I'm happy with how they turned out and it was as valuable learning experience. Parts Needed: 10g sheet of plate steel(same thickness of the Thor guards) Box of button head bolts and lock nuts from Fastenal Some form of LEDs Tools Used: Electric grinder with thin cutoff wheels Drill with various size bits Welder for the tabs Torch to heat/bend steel around body 2.5" Hole saw to cut out light holes First step was to trim the lower quarters off the bed. This is an optional step. I plan to build a wrap around bumper later so I didn't care about the lower quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 How did you retain the bolts? Nutserts? Thanks, Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 How did you retain the bolts? Nutserts? Thanks, Willy No, there are lock nuts on the back side of the bolts. With the lower quarters trimmed off the back side of the panels can easily be reached to hold the nuts in place with a wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Nice Idea!! I really like the LED's!! I've been contemplating a way to add LED's as you have. While retaining the body lines. I like your idea! How thick is the steel and how did you make the radius? CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_of_fire Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Nice Idea!! I really like the LED's!! I've been contemplating a way to add LED's as you have. While retaining the body lines. I like your idea! How thick is the steel and how did you make the radius? CW he used 10 guage steel, and i beleive he used a torch and heated/bent it using the truck itself for the curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Nice Idea!! I really like the LED's!! I've been contemplating a way to add LED's as you have. While retaining the body lines. I like your idea! How thick is the steel and how did you make the radius? CW Thanks! Yes as the_wizard_of_fire said I used 10g steel. I originally planned to used 3/16 but it too thick to make a good bend. To make the bend I bolted the guards to the bed heated the plate with a oxy/acetylene torch and used a high lift jack to "pull" it around the radius of the bed corner. It should be noted that I did this before my truck was painted, heating the metal up till it's glowing red and bending it can burn your paint. I didn't care because my truck was about to go to the painter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Looks good ! Way to make something custom . :thumbsup: I dig the silver paint .... :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Do you have any pics of you bending the radius with the handyman jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Do you have any pics of you bending the radius with the handyman jack? Sorry, I didn't think to take any during the process. I'll "try" to explain. With the jack on it's side pointing towards the cab I was able to use a block of wood against the guards and against the bed to pull the together with the jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 how is the wiring hooked up? is it legal for road use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 how is the wiring hooked up?is it legal for road use? With the XJ wiring harness I had to use a Tow-Ready converter box (part #119130). This adapts the 3-wire system to a 2-wire system. The lights are just basic STT (Stop Turn Tail) so they will function as all 3 just like you see on trucks. Yes they are legal, here in NC at least. I will still need some form of reverse lights and a tag light but those will come with the bumper later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 how is the wiring hooked up?is it legal for road use? With the XJ wiring harness I had to use a Tow-Ready converter box (part #119130). This adapts the 3-wire system to a 2-wire system. The lights are just basic STT (Stop Turn Tail) so they will function as all 3 just like you see on trucks. Yes they are legal, here in NC at least. I will still need some form of reverse lights and a tag light but those will come with the bumper later. You might need a reflector too. :dunno: The reflector was built into the stock taillights, but most big truck style taillights do not have built in reflectors. Either way, it's good to have something reflective back there, never know when you're going to end up stopped on a dark road, with no lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffhughes Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'd like to see a pic of the finished product. I might try this to cover up the rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aabmike Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj88 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 x2 :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorbikejedi Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Definitely would love some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffhughes Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 X3 :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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