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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Anyone done this or have pictures? After getting my 10 dollar walmart clearance hellas i have these laying around. Ive seen a writeup using aurora lights but not for stock jeep fogs. Here are some pics to see how it looks.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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do it, it does not look like it would be that hard.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Lol looks like everyone has snapped up those walmart Hellas. I bought two sets. Missing one of the mounting brackets in one though. Gotta figure out where to get some parts for them
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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I put some here. They work O.K. but nothing to write home about.
If you have the fiberglass lift gate , you might have trouble with vibration causing cracks unless you place some backing plates inside
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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That looks good. I would cut the Hatch and install them recessed but thats just me.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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More light out back the better. Since my rear defog is pooched, I use the dash switch and wiring to control and power my rear aux lights. It was handy ready made setup, just connect inside the door. I use fender washers inside the fiberglass to better spread loads of any bolt ons. Go for your lights add on plan!
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Heres mine, I cut the clear section out and add in a set of 55w fog lamps...looks stock.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Some great ideas put to work here!
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKXJ 96
Heres mine, I cut the clear section out and add in a set of 55w fog lamps...looks stock.
My vote goes to this set up, no reason to cut up or drill into a perfectly good back hatch if you don't have to.
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Some good ideas here. Thanks guys. Im gonna have to do some thinkin on this one before i decide exactly how i want to do it.
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