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Greetings all,

This won’t be anything groundbreaking. This is mostly for me to keep track of my progress. But, if I do something you like, let me know and I can tell you how I did it or where I got it from.

so I started with a Gator Rubicon
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The first phase is mostly cosmetic. So far, I’ve added the bushwacker bug/Rock Guard, stubby antenna, Gladiator tailgate letters, and Bartact seat covers. I also painted the dash, A/C vent bezels, and steering wheel bezel from red and chrome to gator, painted the tow hooks black, and debadged. I left the trail rated badge, but painted it black as well.

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Phase two will be a winch, stinger loop, AAL high line fender supports, and AAL inner fender flares. Eventually I’ll get some aftermarket wheels and go up to 35s. Jury is still out on a lift.
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For the debadging, I made a garrote from 50 lb fishing line and two shotgun tube limiters. Didn’t even heat the badges first. No issues.
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VERY Nice = how it should have come from the factory :like:
What paint did you use on the interior?

My plan is to order one pretty close to what you started with, will also de-badge/sticker, but I will be adding one however;

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VERY Nice = how it should have come from the factory :like:
What paint did you use on the interior?

My plan is to order one pretty close to what you started with, will also de-badge/sticker, but I will be adding one however;

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I used Mopar color match spray paint, a scratch filler/ primer from the local auto store, and a flat clear coat also from the auto store.
 

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Figured out what my Saturday is going to consist of. My Smittybilt X20, 10,000 lb winch with synthetic line, Maximus-3 winch mount, and Maximus-3 stinger loop arrived today.
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The winch and stinger loop went on without any issues. Next up is AAL high line LEDs and inner fender liners.
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Just finished installing American Adventure Labs High Line LEDs and inner fenders. It’s a pretty easy install and looks great. Plus plenty of room for when I step up to bigger tires.
 
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Installed a fox steering damper today. It made more of a difference than I thought and it matches the factory rubicon shocks. Less than a ten minute install.
 

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Pulled the doors off today. I got Rugged Ridge trail mirrors to keep it legal. They don’t shake too much and the round mirrors give it a nice retro look I think.
 
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Decided to replace the lug nuts with black ones in preparation for swapping to black wheels. On the last wheel, I sheered two of the lug studs before reaching the 130 ft/lbs of torque. Taking it to the dealer on Saturday to get it fixed.
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Very nice build. Tell me more about the Maximus winch plate. Any installation problems, how's the fit etc?
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