I didn't realize they installed in the stock location. For some reason, I thought the went further back in the frame as a single point - I'm probably getting confused with another product.
Installed the ARB skid plates to meet up with my ARB bumper. Also installed the ARB tow hook. I am a little annoyed because I didn't realize the tow hooks were sold as singles. They are wicked nice, but are also $220 each. That's a lot. I need to decide if I am going to buy another ARB tow hook or buy a OE from a buddy. If I have to buy a new one, its not much different than the ARB for cost, so... I am sure I will go that way.
they sure feel beefy.
Yeah, the RC ones are dumpy. One was okay, but the shackle pin wouldn't go through the other because the welder was hungover that day and didn't use a jig to line up the holes. Also just poor finish with a glob of a bead on the front.
No external antenna with the radio mounted that low in the cab?Installed a GMRS radio holder using assorted RAM and Amazon parts mounted to the JCR center console molle panel I installed a while ago. Pretty happy with this setup for group trail rides, etc.
That would give me better range, but for how I've been using it this has been fine!
Update : I never heard back from Air Designs regarding their shitty workmanship on the bonding of the flare and light mounting piece. I wasn't really expecting them to send me a new flare, but would have appreciated their insight into the best product to complete a repair. Most plastics can be welded or repaired with a variety of adhesives, but each composition has it's own characteristics and which works best is subjective to the material. ABS is one of the least friendly to glue or adhesives, and given the thin nature of the flare, I didn't want to risk welding it. I also didn't know for certain both pieces were ABS.I installed the last fender flare, then removed it and re-installed the snorkel. Then I spent so many hours slowly grinding away on the flare to fit around the snorkel, but still needs a piece of body trim to finish it. Then removed it one last time to clean everything up and install the marker light for final installation. As I start putting the marker light in, the whole piece popped right out, and is fkd now. The rest of the flare is injection or thermo-molded, but the light cup is a separate piece that is glued in. I was pi$$ed, lol.
In normal circumstances I'd have stopped the install and re-packaged the whole flare, but seeing as I already cut it to fit, I doubt they'll want it back, so I just finished the install, without the fender light in place.
I'll be contacting them in the morning and looking for a solution, either a replacement flare or suitable adhesive that will hold it securely for the long run.
