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You are looking for a place that does "Plating on Plastic", often referred to as Chrome POP. That is a very specialized process. Etching, prep layer, pre-plate layer, and several chrome layers. Requires chemical baths, specialized process equipment, and toxic/hazardous waste handling...

Not likely the wires going loose, since they are compressed junctions. Unless they were never fully connected. Most likely it's the switch's contacts, and, yes, that happens. Happened on my Expedition. Take it to the dealer to get the switch replaced. It's under warranty.

Why is it every time a designer says "Hey, why didn't we do this to start with", someone in marketing says "Yeah. Let's charge double to make up for our screw up!" And painting the letters?!? WHAT? Make them finally swappable - like they should have done originally.

Looks like a calcium build up with dirt and maybe soap residue mixed in. Try some undiluted white vinegar with a toothbrush. If it foams, that is your culprit. Highly unlikely it is rust. Your black oxide bolts and washers look clean. Switching to stainless will do nothing different, except...

Are you sure that is the correct mounting? Your gap is much lower than LOD's gap shown online. Otherwise, always appreciate someone giving a detailed online review of product. Let us know how the swing-out ends up working for you.

Ditto on the Mabett. They interfere with side access from the fender. People who don't mind that middle of the fender post don't really work "in" the engine compartment IMO. There are several IAG copies on Amazon. I prefer that near-the-firewall style. All the same factory. You shouldn't...

Steve - what a blast from the past! Is that ad from the back of a Popular Mechanics or Popular Science magazine? Cartwright hasn't sold that hitch in 30 years! And that price! I wish. There are a lot of articulating off-road hitches available on the market.

Have your wiring checked. That is the most likely culprit. Depending on where the compressor is mounted (engine bay, cabin, rear of Bronco), the gauge wire needs to handle the 50 amp draw at startup and continuous 40 Amp for BOTH motors. The farther away from the battery, the larger the size...

To a gallon of water, add 1 Tbs Dawn dishwashing detergent, 1/4 cup white vinegar. Put it in a spray bottle and wash weekly. That will clean the salt and road grime off, and keep the acrylic plastic clean and clear. Anything you put on top of the lens will leave behind an adhesive later...

Nicely done. Your welding beads are better than mine!

Mall crawler? Not even a boat hauler; no hitch.

Shops are used for installation. Deciding on out-the-door price is the wrong focus. A cheap OTD price could cost you more down the road with bad wear, rim damage, alignment problems, front-end linkage wear, etc. I look for shops with the digital balance machines and experienced techs. I...

You also drive hills in RHE!! The stop & go around the plazas doesn't help either. :wink: (Lived there. Drove that.)

Ditto!!! Sorry for seeming like a hater here, but this is a serious oversight in the fabricator industry. Not implying any disparagement on Metalcloak either. They make quality stuff and work hard to earn their reputation in the industry. I think this might have been an oversight that is...

The gas pedal is attached to the fire wall. What ever makes the body shake makes the pedal shake. That is a long list. Could be tire alignment (back or front), loose tire, out of balance tire, control arm, steering arm, bushing, exhaust hanger, etc. I think you get the idea. I presume the...

Glad you are okay -that is most important to all of us. And that you took the right action - protect yourself and people around you. Bravo on level headed thinking. I can understand how rattled you would be from a brand new car bursting into flames. Vehicle fires are a sensational event - no...

The "Desert Dog" and "Desert Explorer" were made by Armstrong Tire during the 70's and early 80's. Those monikers were dropped mid-80's. Pirelli bought Armstrong Tire in 1988. Travelstar (private-label for Horizon Tire in Texas) revived the Desert Explorer moniker and came out with their...

You could go with a remote switch like this one. Install it inline with the 12V port. Then you don't have to run wires to another switch. There are quite a few remote switch modules out there that handle 12V. Look for one in the format that appeals to you. Even ones with bluetooth, if you...

Like a dutiful forum poster, you provided incomplete information. You didn't mention anything about mileage between checks, if you are following the periodic routine specified in the manual, what mods you have made, how you have been driving, ... So, it's all speculation at this point. The...

That sucks. That quote is a total rip off. I have the Prinsu Pro on a 4 door and have had no issues. It is probably a defective bolt since the front sheared and the rear did not. Proving you didn't over torque it is the problem. I would still try getting it done under warranty, if you have...