97+ XJ All Metal Grill Piece?

#1 grocery_getter

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Posted 27 July 2010 - 08:48 PM

I'm working hard to get my rig inspectable and the fiberglass grill piece is borken to the point in which I have a bungee cord holding the drive side on. I've gotten it caught on a tree twice now. I am wondering if there are any all metal options for replacing the stock fiberglass piece... any ideas?

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Posted 27 July 2010 - 10:45 PM

grocery_getter, on 27 July 2010 - 08:48 PM, said:

russ i think there all fiberglass, id say find a used one cheap the build a grille hoop tied into the bumper 2 simple bends

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 07:53 AM

smokinsilverrt, on 27 July 2010 - 10:45 PM, said:

grocery_getter, on 27 July 2010 - 08:48 PM, said:

russ i think there all fiberglass, id say find a used one cheap the build a grille hoop tied into the bumper 2 simple bends

Yeah I didn't know if someone knew of a aftermarket piece... I will probably just look for a stock piece to get me by for now.

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Posted 30 July 2010 - 09:28 AM

In high school I fabbed up a steel header panels for my MJ. Couldn't even tell the difference from a factory from the outside when done. It was heavy though (used ~1/8" on the shell).

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Posted 31 July 2010 - 08:20 PM

I don't think there are any companies that make metal ones, but I know there are some companies that make plastic aftermarket ones, rather than the fiberglass pieces.