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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepology
99% chance this is what I'll go with
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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I was impressed with the interior LEDs from Onewaylight so I can't wait to see how the instrument LEDs look. These just arrived and I was excited to see the LED strip prototype in there

http://onewaylight.com/?aff=2

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Factory style switches also came in. I just ordered blanks and will probably make my own labels for them

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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 07:41 PM
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Do you have a full shot of the xj with the srbs?
Did you lose any lift after the install?
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 88whitecomanche
Do you have a full shot of the xj with the srbs?
Did you lose any lift after the install?
I'll snap a pic next time I have it out. It's tough to tell because I swapped from 4.5 to 3.5 leafs at the same time, but there are plenty of holes to choose from making it highly adjustable
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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Are they illuminated with the dash?
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
Are they illuminated with the dash?
The switches? Lights are only on when the switches are pressed
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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The switches? Lights are only on when the switches are pressed
ugh. All aftermarket switches only illuminated when activated. They don't illuminate when the dash turns on
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Today has turned out to be a nice haul. Updated CavFab crossmember also came in. Now with some solid gussets on the back side

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And finally the rear tire carrier!

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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 09:42 PM
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*****EN!!!!
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 11:01 PM
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**** JUST GOT INTERESTING

lolz

Looking good, man! It's gonna be one sick rig!
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 12:26 AM
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Hell yeah! Dude, I'm LOVIN' that cavfab setup. I think once I go LA, I'm gonna go with that. Definitely lovin' how well thought out everything is here. Very very nice project, indeed.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 09:51 AM
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Just installed my interior LED's and instrument LED's over the weekend. I had the interior LED's for a while, but turned out I needed different dome and cargo LED's as those are the only interior lights I have (early model 97 I guess). Anyway... they're all super nice! LED strip turned out WAY better than the bulbs. Don't even bother with the bulbs and go straight to the strip. Unfortunately, turns out my gauge cluster LED's are white (order all blue). Jason's going to remedy this when he returns.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Krakker
*****EN!!!!
Originally Posted by roninofako
**** JUST GOT INTERESTING

lolz

Looking good, man! It's gonna be one sick rig!
Originally Posted by Basslicks
Definitely lovin' how well thought out everything is here. Very very nice project, indeed.
Thanks fellas, it's definitely getting there. Feels so close yet so far from done.

Originally Posted by Basslicks
Hell yeah! Dude, I'm LOVIN' that cavfab setup. I think once I go LA, I'm gonna go with that.
Good call, glad I found it before reinstalling my RE arms on the stiffeners.

Originally Posted by TFitzPat87
Just installed my interior LED's and instrument LED's over the weekend. I had the interior LED's for a while, but turned out I needed different dome and cargo LED's as those are the only interior lights I have (early model 97 I guess). Anyway... they're all super nice! LED strip turned out WAY better than the bulbs. Don't even bother with the bulbs and go straight to the strip. Unfortunately, turns out my gauge cluster LED's are white (order all blue). Jason's going to remedy this when he returns.
Nice! The pics in his thread look better with the strip that's for sure. Don't like the white gauge cluster? I was torn and nearly ordered the blue, but I wanted a more factory look. Hope they aren't too bright.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 12:40 PM
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Yassssssssssssssssssssss

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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepology
Yassssssssssssssssssssss
Sweeeeet!!! Get that box opened and put those awesome photography skills to use!
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