GraniteCrystal build thread

We have the Daystar ones on the JK and the ring still rattles around. Now on the WJ, the mounts I have have a sleeve welded in the middle that takes up the perfect amount of clearance and you can rotate the ring and it just stays there. No rubber at all, just metal, no rattles. So you could probably stack washers to achieve the same thing.

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WJCO said:
We have the Daystar ones on the JK and the ring still rattles around. Now on the WJ, the mounts I have have a sleeve welded in the middle that takes up the perfect amount of clearance and you can rotate the ring and it just stays there. No rubber at all, just metal, no rattles. So you could probably stack washers to achieve the same thing.

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Yeah, that's kind of where my head is going.
 
I would leave them in your recovery bag if it was me. Been of a few trail rides where people lost them because they were not on tight enough... Been on trails where they were on so tight you couldn't undo them withought a screw driver or Allen wrench... if you need a wrench to undo them, why not keep them in a bag? Maybe just me, but I don't want a shitty piece of Chinese steel breaking and flying off and killing someone, so the USA made shackles stay in the recovery bag which is easy to get to unless they are needed. So I guess the question is are they for looks or are they to use?

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Stotch said:
Make sure to post up what size and how many washers if you get it to work; I might go that route when these wear out. The welded on sleeve looks good, but beyond my abilities.
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I didn't make it. It came that way. I myself don't think I would feel safe welding near a recovery point. I would hate to risk making the metal weak from heat. I trust my welds for certain things, but that area just scares me.
 
WJCO said:
I didn't make it. It came that way. I myself don't think I would feel safe welding near a recovery point. I would hate to risk making the metal weak from heat. I trust my welds for certain things, but that area just scares me.
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Good points, I wonder if the washers would be alright under the pressure of the D-ring in use? I could see if pulling at an angle a washer popping under the pressure. The rubber solutions (though not permanent) would just flex with the D-ring movement.
 
Stotch said:
Good points, I wonder if the washers would be alright under the pressure of the D-ring in use? I could see if pulling at an angle a washer popping under the pressure. The rubber solutions (though not permanent) would just flex with the D-ring movement.
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Maybe a combo of the two is best. Rubber and metal.
 
GraniteCrystal said:
Looks like I found a buyer for my JCR front bumper. There are a few guys interested so I pulled the trigger on the new LoD Destroyer stubby front bumper so I won't have to worry about not having a bumper in the interim. Can't wait to get it on! Only concern with it is it doesn't sink the winch in the bumper and my temps climb on the mountain passes. We'll see if it makes it any worse. If so, I may look into aftermarket radiator, a fan, or a hood louver. Hood louver would be my first preference since it actually changes the look of the Jeep.
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Looking forward to seeing the new bumper on Scout. I think I'll be going with the matching front as well.



--Erin
 
aermid said:
Looking forward to seeing the new bumper on Scout. I think I'll be going with the matching front as well.



--Erin
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Should arrive next week, after our trip this weekend unfortunately. Was hoping it'd get here first so I'd have it for that. Oh well. I'll post up lots of pics of it. Seems like I may be the only one who went with bull bar instead of stinger.
 
GraniteCrystal said:
Should arrive next week, after our trip this weekend unfortunately. Was hoping it'd get here first so I'd have it for that. Oh well. I'll post up lots of pics of it. Seems like I may be the only one who went with bull bar instead of stinger.
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I've never been a big fan of the stinger. I'd prefer the bull bar. But then again I have to street park in Chicago and well having a stinger makes parking a lot harder.


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New bumper is 20 min away. FedEx says it'll sit in the semi truck till Monday afternoon when they unload. Why?! Leave tomorrow for an overnight trip and desperately want it on. Sigh...
 
GraniteCrystal said:
New bumper is 20 min away. FedEx says it'll sit in the semi truck till Monday afternoon when they unload. Why?! Leave tomorrow for an overnight trip and desperately want it on. Sigh...
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That sucks! I can't wait to see it installed though. Likely the bumpers and sliders I will end up with, I think the Destroyer series are some of the best looking around! Anyways, congrats. Now hurry up and wait! Lol!


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