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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ralph77
Thing was in the front the amber bulbs kinda showed through from behind the white lenses. At certain angles less noticeable or they do look completely white. Was a little disappointed about that but...........
You can solve that issue by using a "chrome amber" bulb instead of a regular amber bulb, such as this:
https://www.amazon.com/IPCW-CWB-194CA-Chrome-Amber-Waffle/dp/B005NYDSCU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508853070&sr=8-1&keywords=IPCW+CWB-194CA+Chrome%2FAmber+Mini+Waffle+Mount+194+Bulb+-+Pair https://www.amazon.com/IPCW-CWB-194CA-Chrome-Amber-Waffle/dp/B005NYDSCU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508853070&sr=8-1&keywords=IPCW+CWB-194CA+Chrome%2FAmber+Mini+Waffle+Mount+194+Bulb+-+Pair


They have an externally vapor-deposited metal finish similar to mirrored sunglasses. I have them in the rear turn indicator position on my car. They work great--plenty bright but don't show as amber behind the clear/white lenses until they're lit:


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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 10:47 AM
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I was going to suggest the same thing. I ran chrome bulbs in my Camaro after I installed clear markers. Very pleased with them
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tbone289
You can solve that issue by using a "chrome amber" bulb instead of a regular amber bulb, such as this: https://www.amazon.com/IPCW-CWB-194C...94+Bulb+-+Pair


They have an externally vapor-deposited metal finish similar to mirrored sunglasses. I have them in the rear turn indicator position on my car. They work great--plenty bright but don't show as amber behind the clear/white lenses until they're lit:
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I was going to suggest the same thing. I ran chrome bulbs in my Camaro after I installed clear markers. Very pleased with them
Thanks guys. Have to check that out. I went with the amber bulbs cause I figure there is some law about white turn signals. Probably should have checked. Appears I can have white up front but have to have amber in the back:

(b) Any vehicle, when required under subsection (b) of section 14-96e, shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signalling, shall emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and amber. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signalling, shall emit a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber. Turn signal lamps on vehicles eighty inches or more in overall width shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet in normal sunlight. Turn signal lamps on vehicles less than eighty inches wide shall be visible at a distance of not less than three hundred feet in normal sunlight.

This is my state but appears CA is the same. So some of those in a 3157 for the rear and I might be good to go.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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New rear Dakota brake line upgrade and completely new steel line from front to rear mine was rusted threw
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralph77
Thanks guys. Have to check that out. I went with the amber bulbs cause I figure there is some law about white turn signals. Probably should have checked. Appears I can have white up front but have to have amber in the back:
Or red. Most states have similar laws regarding turn signals. I prefer vehicles to have separate amber turn signals like on the XJ, because it's more obvious that it's a turn signal in that initial instant when it comes on, vs red which could be a single brake light (if the other brake light is out). That's just me being picky though...
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 08:21 PM
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Valve cover gasket, new plugs,boots, heater and radiator hoses. And valve cover painted yellow! It’s my wife’s daily driver and she likes yellow
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 11:10 PM
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Started to degrease the block with a bottle of purple stuff...

and nearly lost my jacked transmission...
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Nissantech
New rear Dakota brake line upgrade and completely new steel line from front to rear mine was rusted threw
What are the zip ties for?

Originally Posted by mwilson62000
Valve cover gasket, new plugs,boots, heater and radiator hoses. And valve cover painted yellow! It’s my wife’s daily driver and she likes yellow
Nice job on the paint! Looks good!
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
What are the zip ties for?
They're not zip ties, I think they are clips for the ABS line on the dakota, mine had the same things on it when I installed it.
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kyle96xj
They're not zip ties, I think they are clips for the ABS line on the dakota, mine had the same things on it when I installed it.
Yep, when I ordered the YJ front brake lines for my XJ, the ones on sale were ABS. Those clips went right in the trash.
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 02:57 PM
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Forgot to use the Lockease on my locks last week. Remembered and got it done.
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 06:21 PM
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Attached my smittybilt bags to the cargo area in the back
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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Somebody forgot to drain the transmission before the drop....

Somebody. Not gonna say who.
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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I've been guilty of that
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Changed the valve cover gasket, added an imperial trans cooler, and put my new tag on the front. Also cleaned the TB but it wasn't dirty.
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