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Finally got done with installation of the tail light guards to compliment my brushguard :p Snapped a few pics in the garage so you guys can see - sorry it's kinda dark.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da..._Guard_002.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da..._Guard_001.jpg
ooooooooooo :thumbup:
Nice... are those custom made? Do tell ;Db;
Those are totally sweet
Not customer made, I don't believe in reinventing the wheel. Did research and noticed that the 98-2004 Rodeo tail lights have similar shape (the contour is defintely different though). So bought a pair, made brackets, and there you have it :dance:
Looks Great Julian! Your vehicle is for sure #1 now with all you have done, did you tell everyone about your sunroof too!
Thanks Lisa, can't wait for you to see it in person. Sunroof was an unpublicized mod but is probaby the 2nd most useful mod after the SC. You ain't seen nothing yet... I've got the hood scoop coming and other mods on the way :)
Do you feel like fabbing up another set of brackets for a fellow VXer? ;Db;
yeah me too. I was so excited when I saw it! I can PAY you.
VERY AWESOME MOD....luv it!
John
Yo that's hot, I'm willing to buy a pair as well if you're making them.
Thanks guys! I would love to help you guys out but it was really time consuming and I would have to make the brackets "perfect" on every set. The reason is due to the tight clearance between the rear door and the tail lights. Secondly, additional steel tabs had to be welded to the tail light guards at the correct angle so that the rear door won't hit them. The tabs are used to mount the "aluminum" brackets to the "steel" guards.
I'm just in it for the love so let me show Tone what I've done and perhaps he can commercialize it so you guys can enjoy it as well.
Fair enough i guess... just make sure you get your 10%. lolol
Hey, that would be great. I'm sure even a custom set wouldn't be too difficult for someone with the right skills to fabricate, and I'm sure there are a lot of other VXers out there like me who have always wanted this mod...
Thanks for sharing your idea. ;Db;
Note sure if Julian911 is still out there. Was hoping to get some close ups on the tabs and mounting to the interior door.
They look so sharp and I always thought that the rear of the VX has been lacking in mods compared to the front.
Your PM account is full and I don't have your email address....Quote:
Originally Posted by JULIAN911
Sounds good, everyone is running around with the holidays.
I really appreciate the pics. Always thought the VX needed taillight guards. I have tube everywhere else, and it just looks strange.
Any closeups of mounting areas, and inside the door, etc., would really help in trying to duplicate your creation.
Anyway, once again, really appreciate the effort on your part.
Julian911:
Public thanks for emailing the photos today!
I pasted them into Powerpoint for a future how-to sheet with the pics. Just need to hunt down the guards now. -Yet another ongoing project......
Julian911: finally got around to taking my Amigo tail light guards over to the local weld shop and get them to add pieces of stock to them in three places. I then (as you aptly described-PAINFULLY) bent them to fit in-between the edges of the door, and under the cladding bolt in the front. Still need to tweak a little. I would never do this for someone else. A total PITA.
For me they really compliment the wraparound merc guard on my front and the Rage motorsports cargo rack on the roof. I know the "tube-heavy" look isn't for everyone, but it is the overall look I am going for with my VX. After I return from deployment I want to get some black rims and aggressive tires, and a satin paint job. I am hoping prior to leaving I can Gatorback the cladding. We'll see if that pans out.
I will add photos when I can take em in the light.
Here are the pics:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ight_Guard.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da..._3qtr_Rear.JPG
Still need to do a little tweaking when I have more time, but the tailgate opens fine, just want them to be perfect. Anyway, thanks Julian911 for the idea.
Looks greatQuote:
Originally Posted by wekilled
Nice work. I like them but IMO they could be a little closer to the tail lights... and they would be absolutely perfect if you could round the inner sharp edges.
Thanks, gotta hand it to Julian for the concept. I agree on the sharp edges, but don't have a bender. I ended up doing all the bending of the brackets with C clamps, a hammer, and the edge of the sidewalk.
I could probably do better if I had professional tools or even a table mounted vise-then again, I'd probably spend way too much time working on the VX if I did.
As far as distance, I kept em a little farther from the vehicle, to match the big guard on my front--I guess that was matter of preference - and function when offroading.
Thats true, they do match the front grill guard well. Impressive sidewalk fabrication ;)
:freek::freek::freek:
I MUST have some of these! :thumbup: Always drooled over Julian's pics! :drool2:
Please - anybody - who can I hire to make me some? :smack: Please boyz! Jon? WelderGuy?
I can track down the Amigo guards.
Can get my shop to do the final tweaking for fit.
anybody?...anybody?? :flower:
:thanx:
Welder Guy is busy with Safari Bar brackets, Kat. Or at least I'm hoping he is. :)
Those guards do look pretty good though!
yeah,....maybe someone else wants to give it a go!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendetta
Wow. Those guards are pricey:
http://www.ultimatetruck.com/product...45&model=20624
Wonder if these would work (or are even worth messing with since they are plastic):
http://www.autoanything.com/grille-g...0A1872584.aspx
BTW, Welder Guy has 1 set of push bar brackets cut-n-bent. Hopefully he'll have the hitch ready for me to fit check on Saturday & I'll pick them both up at the same time (since we don't work together anymore, it takes an hour each way to his shop).
I've been looking over all the choices for rear guards...plastic and metal....Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
these plastic ones looked a little beefier, just don't know how to attach them....do:_thinkinguble stick tape???
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...s+%26+Lighting
KAT,
Those are for a Rodeo. I thought the ones used so far have been for an Amigo. Is there a difference?
For $45 I guess I could give it a shot to see how well they fit ... but I'd rather the metal tubes instead. On the other hand, I'm cheap, so ...
Julian said his were from a Rodeo, wekilled used AMigo. I pm'd Doug yesterday to get some more details, and he thinks they're the same so either can be used....I'm also thinking of ordering the plastic ones and just seeing how they look...although the high gloss isn't attractive...but wecould at least test fit them and return if I don't like them.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
The plastic ones look like they could fit :_confused
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/pro...6071770102.jpg
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/V_T..._-5051/747173/
These are only $36.99
Funny, that's exactly where I've been for the last 15 mins, trying to find a dang discount code for StreetBeatCustoms...they're all coming up invalid..:mado:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Kat:
My bad. I went back to look at my ebay purchase history, and they were actually Rodeo.
I don't think it would matter however as you are chopping the brackets off and the rear ends have always been identical minus the spare mount. Same with tail light shape. I had an Amigo before my VX). (BTW, the way they attached to the Rodeo was really cheesy. a 3M adhesive tab and screws through the guards and into the existing screws on the lens, rather than attaching at the body.
Here is the ebay detail:
New Waag Black Tail Light Guards 98 - 00 Passport Rodeo (380307408160) $30.
Meh...:rolleyesg
Doug, yours & Julians are great, & also offer protection...:thumbup:
HOWEVER...for those of you who are considering the plastic ones...
You can do it yourself with some door moulding & a little patience/skill...:yesgray:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC01665.JPG
If that's all it takes then how did it end up on yours???Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
Actually, I'd completely forgotten about your solution.
Idunno...:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
They were just there one morning, with a note that said what I said...2 posts ago...:yesgray:
I hadn't forgotten 'bout Dubs....and since I don't have this stuff you speak of called "skill" my antenna went up when I saw these pre-molded plastic. :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
I wasn't sure if the Rodeo footprint over the lens was identical or just really close....but wekilled seems to have answered that by saying the rears are identical. :thumbup:
Check out these on a Rodeo....:_thinking...too bad they don't have more horizontal bars....but hey might be an option for me. :_thinking (course I don't want the pay for the taillights too...)
Check out the extra plastic section on the front edge..gives them some extra width to cover the lens....and probably the VX too ...:thumbup:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ISUZU-RODEO-...c#ht_516wt_731
Now some day maybe I'll even get enough nerve/skill to take on the alum tread plate for the door sill(s).....:smack::smack::smack::smack::_confused :rollo:.....nayy, prolly not :rollo:.....:goof:
Queen of all that is ebay - why don't you contact the seller and find out where he got the guards? They don't look home made.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
dats what Imza doin' 'cept some nut brother is disturbin' me!Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
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Here, I'll save you the time....."Too late" :slap: :laugho:
Don't lie ... you were already disturbed!!!