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  1. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    https://youtu.be/7BEEXskKnmA

    After being rear ended twice in a year, figured I would do something to catch a few eyes away from cell phone screens...

    OPT7 Redline Triple 48” light bar with amber turn signals

    Sylvania zevo red super bright leds with a strobe module.


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    SYLVANIA ZEVO 194 T10 W5W Red LED Bulb, (Contains 1 Bulb)
    $13 SYLVANIA - 194 T10 W5W ZEVO LED Red Bulb - Bright LED Bulb, Ideal for Interior Lighting (Contains 1 Bulb)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKQP4SO?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf


    https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/strobe-controllers/pulsing-strobe-module/196/846/

    Update: after a few requests, see pic where I had to use a dremmel to create a little more space for the spare tire bar. I used touch up paint to finish the exposed metal.
    8E5F5DFC-915D-4E91-BBE8-C01885911F6B.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    I am after some ass hat did this.

    17857320_10208913782549522_479816366_n.jpg
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    NOOOOOOOOOO!
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    What model/make is this
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    I will add some info shortly
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    '21 Nothing so far, I just bought the friggin thing!! '09 Silver SR5 Prerunner DCSB (sold) Dick Cepek rims, 33” Cooper AT 3’s, 24 in light bar, custom-made hitch step, sport headlights (on SR5 taco), Gator tonneau cover (looking for Best Top soft camper shell), real tree seat covers, weather tech floor liners, 6’ bed mat cut to 5’ (because the 6’ ones were the only ones available, alpine touch screen head unit, alpine 1100w amp powering 2 10” subs, upgraded door speakers (forgotten the brand), Magnaflow exhaust
    OOO ouch
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    outxider Never stop exploring. Rest in Paradise Big Bro.

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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    :eek:

     
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  8. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:54 PM
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    $6,000.00 worth.
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:54 PM
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    When did that happen?? Man I am sorry!:(
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    '21 Nothing so far, I just bought the friggin thing!! '09 Silver SR5 Prerunner DCSB (sold) Dick Cepek rims, 33” Cooper AT 3’s, 24 in light bar, custom-made hitch step, sport headlights (on SR5 taco), Gator tonneau cover (looking for Best Top soft camper shell), real tree seat covers, weather tech floor liners, 6’ bed mat cut to 5’ (because the 6’ ones were the only ones available, alpine touch screen head unit, alpine 1100w amp powering 2 10” subs, upgraded door speakers (forgotten the brand), Magnaflow exhaust
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  11. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Last March, new rear bumper, passenger side bed skin, and a complete new composite bed. Plus little incidentals
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Nope insurance
     
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  13. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    '21 Nothing so far, I just bought the friggin thing!! '09 Silver SR5 Prerunner DCSB (sold) Dick Cepek rims, 33” Cooper AT 3’s, 24 in light bar, custom-made hitch step, sport headlights (on SR5 taco), Gator tonneau cover (looking for Best Top soft camper shell), real tree seat covers, weather tech floor liners, 6’ bed mat cut to 5’ (because the 6’ ones were the only ones available, alpine touch screen head unit, alpine 1100w amp powering 2 10” subs, upgraded door speakers (forgotten the brand), Magnaflow exhaust
    well thats good, but I bet your rates went up
     
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  14. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    Nope as I have accident forgiveness and have been accident free forever
     
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  15. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    Ah, well thats good. Glad you weren't hit hard enough to mess up the frame
     
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  16. Jan 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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    Thanks that was first thought when I saw it
     
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  17. Jan 13, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    :amen::thumbsup:
     
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  18. Jan 13, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    Ouch! Sorry to hear. Hopefully it goes away quickly.

    It looks like they got him in the background.
     
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  19. Jan 13, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    All fixed up

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  20. Jan 13, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    Looks good!
     
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