Installed the Rough Country tailgate reinforcement today.
I didn't like the idea of metal against the paint, so applied paint protection film around the rear vents. I also bought slightly shorter black socket head cap screws in place of the zinc plated bolts.
It does seem to stiffen up...
Went pretty well, but broke the nut welded inside the drivers side of the frame. Added the optional self tapping nut behind it, so should be good. I had Linex sprayed on them, so they won't rust.
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I had a steel Rock Hard bumper on my JK and the powder coat started to fail after two years. I really liked the look of the bumper, and am interested in the Aluminum version for my JL Rubicon, but I don't want to have to sand and paint the bumper every Spring.
1. Have you changed your...
So... Been trying to order a HellaYella Rubicon for a month now. First a hold on manual transmissions and now a factory shutdown for COVID-19 because some jerks in China like to slaughter rare animals in open markets. Yes, I am frustrated.