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Where did you install your OB emblem?

samP

samP

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Kelso said:
Looking at the Jeep pics here my first thought was it would look good to replace the trail rated badge. Low key until someone actually looked at it close :)
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most likely where it's going to go. I have STILL to do it with all the rain we have had in NOLA the past couple of weeks I can't seem to find a window of opportunity to get this done :-( .
 
Bjorn

Bjorn

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Anyone have a nissan pathfinder r51? I can't decide where I will put my emblem. I am a bit of a perfectionist, so this is a BIG decision!
 
REaboutBlank

REaboutBlank

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Conner Hunt said:
How did you go about making this?
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Excellent question! Most grill badge holders are a full inch larger and looks funky if you get one and then slap it on. But if you have $10ish bucks and a dremel.. you can make it!

I went up the local hardware store and picked up a flat generic knob with treads, two rubber washers, one metal washer, and a wing nut.

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Dremeled down the back of the knob and made cuts to fit the FJ diamond pattern grill...had to make 4 cuts with a carbon blade and (not shown) trimmed the excess.
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Test fitted the cuts to make sure it fits..
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Roughed up the smooth surface to help the badge stick better and the knob wasn't a flat surface.. So I grinded it to be as flat as I could.
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Test fit after grinding..
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Attached it to the grill with a 2 inch flat metal washer (with rubber washer in front and behind the grill to prevent scratches on my limited edition trail teams black out grill!) and a wing nut.
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And volla! Position and stick badge on your new and impromptu overland bound grill badge holder! (make sure to wipe down surface with rubbing alcohol to remove debris from grinding)
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Let me know if you have any additional questions!
 
REaboutBlank

REaboutBlank

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Conner Hunt said:
That's a very creative idea, do you mind if I try it out on my Silverado? I think it'd be a great place to mount the badge (once it comes in)
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Go for it! PM me if you need any help or advice.

It's a very simple little, but satisfying project!
 
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