Tail Light Guards

[JULIAN911]

Finally got done with installation of the tail light guards to compliment my brushguard Snapped a few pics in the garage so you guys can see - sorry it's kinda dark.

[Anita]

ooooooooooo

[kpaske]

Nice... are those custom made? Do tell

[LiquidVX]

Those are totally sweet

[JULIAN911]

Not customer made, I don't believe in reinventing the wheel. Did research and noticed that the 98-2004 Rodeo tail lights have similar shape (the contour is defintely different though). So bought a pair, made brackets, and there you have it

[VX crazy]

Looks Great Julian! Your vehicle is for sure #1 now with all you have done, did you tell everyone about your sunroof too!

[wekilled]

Note sure if Julian911 is still out there. Was hoping to get some close ups on the tabs and mounting to the interior door.

They look so sharp and I always thought that the rear of the VX has been lacking in mods compared to the front.

[wekilled]

[Doug,

Sorry for the late reply. I I will snap some pics and you will know exactly what I'm talking about.

Julian

Your PM account is full and I don't have your email address....

Sounds good, everyone is running around with the holidays.

I really appreciate the pics. Always thought the VX needed taillight guards. I have tube everywhere else, and it just looks strange.

Any closeups of mounting areas, and inside the door, etc., would really help in trying to duplicate your creation.

Anyway, once again, really appreciate the effort on your part.

[wekilled]

Julian911:

Public thanks for emailing the photos today!
I pasted them into Powerpoint for a future how-to sheet with the pics. Just need to hunt down the guards now. -Yet another ongoing project......

[wekilled]

Julian911: finally got around to taking my Amigo tail light guards over to the local weld shop and get them to add pieces of stock to them in three places. I then (as you aptly described-PAINFULLY) bent them to fit in-between the edges of the door, and under the cladding bolt in the front. Still need to tweak a little. I would never do this for someone else. A total PITA.

For me they really compliment the wraparound merc guard on my front and the Rage motorsports cargo rack on the roof. I know the "tube-heavy" look isn't for everyone, but it is the overall look I am going for with my VX. After I return from deployment I want to get some black rims and aggressive tires, and a satin paint job. I am hoping prior to leaving I can Gatorback the cladding. We'll see if that pans out.

I will add photos when I can take em in the light.

[wekilled]

Here are the pics:




Still need to do a little tweaking when I have more time, but the tailgate opens fine, just want them to be perfect. Anyway, thanks Julian911 for the idea.

[LiquidVX]

Still need to do a little tweaking when I have more time, but the tailgate opens fine, just want them to be perfect. Anyway, thanks Julian911 for the idea.

Looks great

[VX KAT]

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Doug- did you modify the curvature of the horizontal bars at all? Yours look like they're about 90 degrees, basically about the same as the plastic ones I just tried.

Here are the pics:

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[Ldub]

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Doug- did you modify the curvature of the horizontal bars at all? Yours look like they're about 90 degrees, basically about the same as the plastic ones I just tried.

Ya gotsta beat em on a curb......

" I agree on the sharp edges, but don't have a bender. I ended up doing all the bending of the brackets with C clamps, a hammer, and the edge of the sidewalk. "

[VX KAT]

Ya gotsta beat em on a curb......

" I agree on the sharp edges, but don't have a bender. I ended up doing all the bending of the brackets with C clamps, a hammer, and the edge of the sidewalk. "

I read that over several times, and just wasn't sure if he was talking about the horizontal metal bars or the BRACKETS .....His horizontal bars do not look scuffed or imperfect in any way...and I just didn't think that was possible given his, um...technique.. .....plus they ARE STILL at about a 90 degree angle....and I think they came that way...so I think he was talking about rearranging the brackets.