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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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I just got done building my roof rack once its done with the lights on Ill put pictures on with it mounted on the roof with the lights. I made it so i could fit 6, 7 inch diameter lights. What do you think? Whats the best place to run the wiring for the lights with no holes.




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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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Good work. Looks very sturdy.
Are you putting lights on it?
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Looks good. Sorry, can't help you with the routing of the wires though.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Yes I should have pics of it with the lights on it before the day is over. Im letting the paint dry right now. I have 4 hella 500ffs and 2 Pro comp motorsports series 7 inch lights for it. Ill try and hurry so you can see it. Thanks
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Originally Posted by JeepingDan
Good work. Looks very sturdy.
Are you putting lights on it?
Seriousely? OP specifically noted that he built it to fit certain lights. Not trying to be a dick here, actually reading before you reply=a good thing.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Nominated!
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opps guess I missed that. But come' on Nominated?
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Gotta admit, that was kind of a duh moment! Nothing wrong with being nominated or even winning, we all have our moments!
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Originally Posted by Baker97xj
I just got done building my roof rack once its done with the lights on Ill put pictures on with it mounted on the roof with the lights. I made it so i could fit 6, 7 inch diameter lights. What do you think? Whats the best place to run the wiring for the lights with no holes.




That looks really nice, good job! How you planning on mounting it? Are you mounting it on the stock rails or do you have something else in mind? I can't wait to see it mounted up!
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Don't be afraid to run your wires up through the roof, its a daunting task when you put the drill to your roof, but as long as you seal it really well and use a grommet where the wires go through, you'll be ok. It looks a lot cleaner than running them out the hatch. I pulled mine up right under the front of the factory rail, I'll enclose a picture. It worked out really well.
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Gotta admit, that was kind of a duh moment! Nothing wrong with being nominated or even winning, we all have our moments!
it was pretty stupid When I read it over. Guys don't make comments when your hungover Btw That rack will look great with those lights on it
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Well youll have to wait till tomorrow to see it on the roof. I took off down the road and lost one of the brackets that i left laying on the roof.. Its going on the stock factory rails with Kargo Master Mounts. Ill try and make the one that fell off out of some extra metal. Ill post pics as soon as possible probably wont be till tomorrow. Thats a good idea for the wires, Ill have to think about it im not really into the roof drilling idea but thats probably what it will come to.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Run the wire's thru your door windows.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Here it is with the lights. Sorry my camera batteries went dead before i could get any close ups.

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Looks great
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