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Old May 17, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Tailgate still open with the latch? Looks like you had to do away with the rods for opening the tailgate.
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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I already got the light at home. I could put one on each side but that might be too bright. I'll pop a hole in it tonite after work and die grind it to size. I'll take a pic too when it's dark.
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ranger429
Tailgate still open with the latch? Looks like you had to do away with the rods for opening the tailgate.
O yeah I forgot to mention its within a cm. Any higher and it would of been a problem. I zip cut the top line shallow with the wheel for this reason.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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Sweet Mod Man! I get a little better with my new welder and and i might just have to try this...
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Remember tight fit, heavy gauge replacement steel, and wellllddd,,,,stop,welllllld stop. The sides weld from top to bottom a downhand weld.
Best to keep the side weld joints a open corner joint so after u don't sand away all the strength.

http://www.millerwelds.com/education...ner-Joints.jpg
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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well i finished installing ther light the next day but just now posting a pic





I may add another light to the other side we'll see

been finishing up the loose ends this weekend and I plan to insure tomorow.

finally put on some door panels with some SEM plactic spray paint at $31 a can...ouch


 
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