I don't mind doing it to be honest, as it's much easier given the lights, new bolts and Border bumper.
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Stock bumpers which have never been off on the other hand.
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Yep, it's the Rogue Radtec kit.
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Works really well and is well built
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Tonight's job was fitting the license plate holder while the bumper off.
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I wanted to keep the holes nice and clean and to avoid having to use fixings which might come loose, or some other dramas.
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So I thought it made sense to use the existing threaded holes in the holder, which the plate normally screws into, however reversed.
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Before that I glued the threads in place, just in case they decide to come loose and spin once it's mounted.
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The holder then get thoroughly cleaned, ready for mounting.
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Let's hope this goes well.
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Measurements taken five times the first hole was drilled.
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No going back now
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Second hole drilled.
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It's on and centred to a tolerance of
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<0.5mm, which is my allowed limit on things
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Mock-up of the finished article, however without Mule v1's plate of course
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Silicone sealant around the bolt heads and any holes, to avoid a build up of dirt/rust in the future.
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Hopefully
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I've also ordered the aly sheet for the undertray, which should be with me in the next few days.
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It's partially cut to size, meaning the outer edge will be a true line and I don't have to worry about cutting as straight
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