Down to business
Here's the bracket I made using an existing hole in the body:
Both brackets in a frontal view:
Here's a shot of the top of the pan:
*The larger hole on the right hand side, that is so that I can still access the winch clutch.
Partially hung dam, still mocking up the side panels:
Completed side panel:
*There were small spaces in the back of the bumper to fit those 'tabs' into, almost like it was a part of the design!
Everything buttoned up on the ground:
I thought I was going to sweat to death getting this thing together, but it all worked out. Overall I'm absolutely pleased and cannot wait to see where this puts my highway mileage. I've only taken it up to 75 MPH for about ten miles to feel for any shimy and check to ensure it's safe to operate the vehicle. I will say that the Jeep seems to coast A LOT further when I NC (Neutral Coast). I'd love to do some A-B-A Testing with it, but it's a total PITA to put on and I'll assume take off. It is nice to only have the very bottom of the front differential and the lower portion of the control arm exposed. The lower edge sits about .75 of an inch lower than the axle.
