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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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and bright reverse/rear fog lights are a must to me... to many idiots think if thre behind you they can run there bright lights... and if that doesnt work my spot light comes out from under the seat
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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i want reverse lights on my roof!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 4wheeldrivenewbie
i was thinking something like using the 3rd brake light wire and hooking a toggle switch up to that i mean wouldent the 3rd brake light work if u just run a wired switch along the door panel to the rear then connect to the blue and black wires next to the drivers side rear speaker then when u want to back up flip the toggle switch and bingo some sort of small driving lights u mount kick on and the back of you is lit up good for in the woods where no street lights are. U would beable to see better? you would prolly blind ppl in the city idk depends where there pointed to or mounted. Top of the hatch door back bumper. just throwing an idea out there i mean u would be able to see your trailer and hitch better too.Hooking up to the 4wd light seems like alot of work ive already got my tail lights and dash and shift and 4wd lights tided in somewhere i dont know if u do too but them extra lights would prolly be safer hooked up to a wire direct e.g 3rd optinal brake light wire rather then spliced into a wire with a good load already on it??? i think it would work idk im just throwing it out there
Would you mind using something that at least resembles proper grammar so we can understand what you're saying.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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I've got some to put on mine for the same reason. Limo tint on the all the windows except the windshield. I'm going to wire mine a three position switch. One for OFF, one for ON in reverse, and one for ON period. Just need to make out the wiring diagram and get that figured out. And where to mount them. I have thought about inside the bumper. Where do you guys have yours mounted?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ZachsXJ
Would you mind using something that at least resembles proper grammar so we can understand what you're saying.
This man speaks truth.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 84supersport
I've got some to put on mine for the same reason. Limo tint on the all the windows except the windshield. I'm going to wire mine a three position switch. One for OFF, one for ON in reverse, and one for ON period. Just need to make out the wiring diagram and get that figured out. And where to mount them. I have thought about inside the bumper. Where do you guys have yours mounted?
I'll take apic later tonight. I got mine in the rear bumper. I just cut some slots and mounted them to the bumper brackets. I've seen it done on front bumpers and thought why cant I do it to the rear. I didnt mind cutting up my rear bumper because soon I will be getting the Treks offroad rear bumper. But that will be awhile so what I got will work for now.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Good deal. I wanted to recess my fog lights into the front bumper but I thought it would look tacky after I angled the ends and cut out the slots for my tow hooks.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Ive tinted all mine too however the law aint clear on trucks or suv's here. I do know on a mvp vehicle whatever that means i assume its all suv's so i could go pretty dark thats what i did. I chose not to buy the proper tools and had just slapped it on there. But yeah i could use some extra lights aswell ive got some stuff called presdential grade limo tint i did'nt relize i wouldent be able to see anything unless its bright summer day.

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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Use a Bosch style 30 amp relay. Like this:
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