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Old 05-15-2012, 08:12 AM
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I added some lights as soon as I got it.
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Then added a snorkel this is how it sits today
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To come:
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Paint lights black
Steering stabilizer
New door speakers
Fix headliner
winch bumper
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And any camping mod or other cool mods anyone has? What are your ideas?
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Decided to paint the offroad,lights didnt like the crome.
First sanded then:


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Is $80 a good deal for an aussie or lock right locker?
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Is $80 a good deal for an aussie or lock right locker?
They usually run 200+ make sure it's in good condition and those lockers only work in open carriers won't work with LSD
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They usually run 200+ make sure it's in good condition and those lockers only work in open carriers won't work with LSD
So is that a good price? If its in decent shape or can you find them at that price a lot?
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So is that a good price? If its in decent shape or can you find them at that price a lot?
Yes that's a great price
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forgot to mention about the lights i got them from harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...tem-95811.html

then took the 55w bulb out and put 100w in, ran them to my fog light switch. after that bed lined them. tell me what you think
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they look great, where did you find the brackets to hold them?
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Originally Posted by altide8
forgot to mention about the lights i got them from harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...tem-95811.html

then took the 55w bulb out and put 100w in, ran them to my fog light switch. after that bed lined them. tell me what you think
I would put in a good 30a relay so you dont burn up your fog light switch. Its not origonally handling a 100w light. Wouldnt wanna cause a fire.
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I would put in a good 30a relay so you dont burn up your fog light switch. Its not origonally handling a 100w light. Wouldnt wanna cause a fire.
Its runs through the fuse box never had problems with it
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they look great, where did you find the brackets to hold them?
Ebay for like $20 I think
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Originally Posted by altide8
Its runs through the fuse box never had problems with it
OEM wiring was only meant to supply juice for a certain demand.

If it were me, 'doing it the right way' is better than 'never had problems with it'

Never had problems with it....yet.

But to each his own. I'm only suggesting the correct, safe way.



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