Harbor Freight Off-Road Light Kit Install $24
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From: Memphis, TX
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO out of 98 XJ
I re-mounted the two lights I had using some ranch-hand universal fog light brackets.
I really like the look. The brackets are sturdy and REALLY heavy duty. I picked up two more HF lights last week and once I get payed on the 1st, I am going to pick up two more brackets and install them too. Thankfully the carrollton, TX store had some...I was able to snag the last set.
My normal store out here in Amarillo hasn't had any in months. When I asked the guy why they dont order more his reply was "oh they sell out too quickly"....*facepalm*
Ill snap a pic of the brackets/lights all mounted up tomorrow...its late and my cameras flash is terrible.
The only issue I had was the brackets are a 90* angle and my grill guard bends backwards (towards the vehicle) to follow the contour of said vehicle. I wasnt able to aim my lights low enough due to the contour of the grill guard.
So I pulled the plastic piece of off the light that is curved and has the ridges that help lock the light down when tightened. I took a grinder to it (the side that faces away from vehicle) and now my lights are lined up straight and are good to go...took me less than 3mins to grind everything down (being plastic and all)
I really like the look. The brackets are sturdy and REALLY heavy duty. I picked up two more HF lights last week and once I get payed on the 1st, I am going to pick up two more brackets and install them too. Thankfully the carrollton, TX store had some...I was able to snag the last set.
My normal store out here in Amarillo hasn't had any in months. When I asked the guy why they dont order more his reply was "oh they sell out too quickly"....*facepalm*
Ill snap a pic of the brackets/lights all mounted up tomorrow...its late and my cameras flash is terrible.
The only issue I had was the brackets are a 90* angle and my grill guard bends backwards (towards the vehicle) to follow the contour of said vehicle. I wasnt able to aim my lights low enough due to the contour of the grill guard.
So I pulled the plastic piece of off the light that is curved and has the ridges that help lock the light down when tightened. I took a grinder to it (the side that faces away from vehicle) and now my lights are lined up straight and are good to go...took me less than 3mins to grind everything down (being plastic and all)
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From: Memphis, TX
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO out of 98 XJ
Here are some pics of the lights/mounts mounted on my Sheriffs Office ride. They dont look straight, but they are.
Once I get payed on the 1st, Im going to get two more brackets and mount my two new lights towards the middle and towards the top of the grill guard.
I found some better connectors that combine the wire splices with heat shrink...they work very well and are super easy to use.
Once I get payed on the 1st, Im going to get two more brackets and mount my two new lights towards the middle and towards the top of the grill guard.
I found some better connectors that combine the wire splices with heat shrink...they work very well and are super easy to use.
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Here are some pics of the lights/mounts mounted on my Sheriffs Office ride. They dont look straight, but they are.
Once I get payed on the 1st, Im going to get two more brackets and mount my two new lights towards the middle and towards the top of the grill guard.
I found some better connectors that combine the wire splices with heat shrink...they work very well and are super easy to use.
Once I get payed on the 1st, Im going to get two more brackets and mount my two new lights towards the middle and towards the top of the grill guard.
I found some better connectors that combine the wire splices with heat shrink...they work very well and are super easy to use.
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Year: 1995
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