[Dg413]

Just noticed this dent on my new jk, and I also have noticed that people often have them flat black...is this an easily replaced piece or do people just paint them? Thanks in advance folks!

 

[Mike-D]

That's the cowl. It got dented by the mirror striking it when someone removed the door.

 

[Dg413]

That's the cowl. It got dented by the mirror striking it when someone removed the door.

Thanks! I'll have to see how hard it is to replace now...

 

[DFisk1975]

Found this on the forum.
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/dented-drivers-side-cowl-how-to-fix-replace-60716.html

 

[Pmryall]

It's the dent often created when taking off or putting on the doors. Before the door retaining strap is hooked up the door can swing all the way open, allowing the mirror to hit there. They make cowl armor to hide that dent. Or you can have a body shop pull it.

 

[Dg413]

It's the dent often created when taking off or putting on the doors. Before the door retaining strap is hooked up the door can swing all the way open, allowing the mirror to hit there. They make cowl armor to hide that dent. Or you can have a body shop pull it.

I just saw that armor, would that cover the dent? Is it solid or is it like a film covering?

 

[Dg413]

Found this on the forum. http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/dented-drivers-side-cowl-how-to-fix-replace-60716.html

Thanks, good to see I'm not alone! Lol

 

[StarBrite]

I just saw that armor, would that cover the dent? Is it solid or is it like a film covering?

The covers are an actual solid piece that goes over it. It is not a film. One company makes it out of plastic. Another company makes one out of diamond plate.

 

[Dg413]

The covers are an actual solid piece that goes over it. It is not a film. One company makes it out of plastic. Another company makes one out of diamond plate.

Wonderful, problem solved thanks a lot guys!

 

[Dg413]

The covers are an actual solid piece that goes over it. It is not a film. One company makes it out of plastic. Another company makes one out of diamond plate.

Do you know the brand names? Any recommendations?

 

[StarBrite]

Results for cowl body armor - ExtremeTerrain.com | Free Shipping

https://www.quadratec.com/products/13106_013X_PG.htm

I don't use either one, so I can't recommend one over the other.

 

[flyfishnevada]

See, that's difference between car owners and Jeep owners.

Car owner finds dent: "Crap, I'm going to HAVE to spend money and buy parts."

Jeep owner finds dent: "Cool, I'm going to GET to spend money and buy parts!"

 

[sgpd1sam]

see, that's difference between car owners and jeep owners. Car owner finds dent: "crap, i'm going to have to spend money and buy parts." jeep owner finds dent: "cool, i'm going to get to spend money and buy parts!" :d

ha!