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Rear Step bumper end caps - creative solution

I think you should probably start a "For Sale" thread in the appropriate sub-forum if you are going to sell these regularly.
 
I'm predicting a run on chrome bumpers now that there is a solution. Wonder if a certain guy in New Jersey has a stockpile...
 
Maybe I'll keep my white bumper...those look great!
 
Just picked up the seven sets of end caps that you guys asked for. The foundry told me a week and a half, and jumped right on it and did them in two days. I'll PM for the info I need if I don't already have it. Thanks.
 
Scrmblr1982, did you take any picture?

Scrmblr1982 said:
Yes. I held the cap to the bumper and marked the mounting holes with a marker. I drilled a small pilot hole and then a larger one. I used a tap and 13mm coarse thread 1" bolt. I used washers as spacers.
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Got my set of endcap In today . thanks Kim!....
Now for my review.....
As soon as I opened the box I knew they where worth the investment. The casting looked great and the weight is really nice.. The lips of the casting are thicker then a OEM endcap but not to much. I had already pulled a bumper from my stash and a real endcap so I could see where it stands.. So here's the pictures

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I personal like them and they will be on one of my 8s ..also it take the fear out of breaking or cracking a oem cap. they are really tuff and you possible could stand on them.

FYI the OEM cap I'm using is used so its not perfect. But gives a good idea what it replaces .

[emoji3] Brklyn approved[emoji2]

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First pic of the top view looks like it fits better than the original
 
Thanks Joey for showing the comparison pictures and the review. I was thinking black powder coating might be another option for finishing these. They can do satin to gloss in varrying degrees. Bryan's turned out nice with ruberized coating. It will be interesting to see who used what and how they turned out.
 
Rustolium hammered finish may look sharp and more easily repaired. I get items for the cj8 that were powder coated black (ex windshield hinges) and they scratch easy. If you do the powder coat your self and can do a harder finish it might be worth it. I wish I would have done my own painting on the cj8's hardware.
 
Exactly what I was thinking to do.. aluminum primer and see how the hammered rustolium looks...

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Randyzzz said:
Something told me to wait. Been keeping busy with model railroad stuff on EBay...
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Just what you need Randy, another expensive hobby. Yep, we are both ate up with A.D.D.
I would love to have some trains running all over my shop to go along with a couple of Drones I have.
 
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