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LR3 OEM A-Frame Plastic Bolts Covers (CAD inside)

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Old Sep 6, 2025 | 05:40 PM
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Default LR3 OEM A-Frame Plastic Bolts Covers (CAD inside)

I just freshened up my OEM A-Frame brush bar, fixed a broken bolt, and then 3D printed the plastic caps that cover the bolts. The driver's and passenger side are actually shaped differently, and I modeled the CAD based on an OEM cap I had. I printed the cap on a textured surface for the 3D printer which gives the cap the same texture as the brush bar. I used ASA plastic for its UV-resistant properties and I'm happy with how it came out. I think PLA plastic will also work, especially if you treat it with something like Solution Finish black trim restorer to keep it nice and black over the years.

Here is a folder with the step files and gcode files which I used to print on a Bambu Labs X1E printer:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...3K?usp=sharing






 
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Old Sep 7, 2025 | 01:10 AM
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Good work, PLA would last 2 minutes in hot sun so at the minimum i would use PetG but ASA,ABS,Nylon or really any UV resistant filament would work.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2025 | 10:12 AM
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Default Glad to see someone using modern technology to fix a 20 + year old car.

I see that this is the old style A-Frame. I think they are better secured that the newer version (although the grill support leave much to be desired).
I like what you did.

I have the factory winch and the old style winch type A -Frame ( no parking sensors). I kept loosing those things to the branches and other debris while out exploring and finally just filled them in with black silicone. I like the look of your pristine and clean looking LR3.
Mine has stripes down the sides that would make a Zebra envious and holes in the bumper that would make a Hippo hide his nostrils in embarrassment.


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