Northern Virginia Roll Call

Noone wants to play with me!

Seriously though, my truck is deadlined, anyone want to go skiing?

 

You could use this time to throw your spindles on

 

Then I would have to do a lot of shoveling lol. Was hoping to take advantage of this fresh snow. But if I don't end up going I prob will

 

Morning all

 

@ilubtimmyhos if you wait til i get of work tonight ill just pull you behind my truck on some skis.

 

I may or may not have hit 60+ on some unplowed areas last night
While in 4wd

 

I got to pull a car out of Bull Run Creek, driver was submerged to the waist. Scary shit to roll up on. Driver said they had been there for at least 10 min, early stages of hypothermia were definitely starting. Burn the shit outta my clutch in 4lo trying to snatch w/o getting whiplash.
The pic is taken after the rescue, my brain wont stop to think, take a pic, during the situation.

 

Ouch Damn! Sorry to hear glad he's ok.

 

2 Questions for you guys.

1. Will I have trouble getting safety inspection passed if my ONLY Backup lights are a set of these mounted in my bumper?

$320 Rigid Industries 98003 SR-Q Flush Mount Diffused Back-Up Light Kit

https://smile.amazon.com/Rigid-Industries-98002-Diffused-Back-Up/dp/B00FS83JC0?th=1

2. Are there any cheaper options that are not crappy chinese clones? I'd rather spend closer to $120.

 

How did you clean the skull?

 

I have heard the CaliRaised are decent. Price is right anyway.

https://caliraisedled.com/collections/led-pods-and-work-lights

 

@EatSleepTacos and I both have these. Come as singles, so order 2. Perfect, small, and in your price range. They also come in a non-flush mount option.

Rigid Industries 20631 Lighting

$75 Rigid Industries 20631 Black Flush Mount (Ignite LED Diffused)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IM9L8DS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.3jpCb6YB1W0R

 

If you go to the right place, they'll pass you with your windshield painted matte black and no wheels.

 

If you buy them as a set it’ll save you $10

Rigid Industries 20641 Lighting

$145 Rigid Industries - Ignite Flood Light Diffused Backup Kit, Flush Mount, Black Housing, LED Off Roading Lights, 50000 Hours, Easy to Install, Off Roading Accessories, Made in The USA (Pair, 20641)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HJ4G9QI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9ckpCbF74P5HG

I love them though. Can’t comment on the inspection aspect of it. I have mine tied directly into my reverse lights. What you could do is wire them into your reverse lights with a quick disconnect in them. Then come inspection time, just unplug it so they don’t come on.

https://youtu.be/kb-SiuChV8A

 

Per the inspection law, backup lamps aren't required, but if they're installed they must work and have the appropriate certifications marked on the lens. The way the law reads, it sounds like you would be okay if you unhooked the factory backup light connectors and removed the bulbs. Replacement lamps would need to be SAE-R marked for backup lights. They might let you slide with something that isn't SAE-R marked, but it's going to depend on the shop and how strict they are.

 

@boogie3478 i met one of your fans the other day.
One of my students father's has a real nice 2nd gen w/ ARE contractor extreme cap, he mentioned the guy on YouTube with the wrap is where he gets lots of ideas and his Amazon acccount is always full because of it
Going to try and get him to come out to some of the meets and wheeling trips.

 

Ha ha that's awesome!

 

Truck this AM.

 

Boil and scrape. Wish I had a pressure washer

 

Coming to work today was a mistake, but I didn't want to waste my leave if I didn't have to. Was still 2 hr late getting in.