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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. May 19, 2020 at 6:11 PM
    crashdb

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  2. May 19, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    Woah woah woah let’s not get carried away here.
     
  3. May 19, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    This is how I powered them. Just tapped into the tail light wiring.

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  4. May 19, 2020 at 6:34 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Also also mounted my front plate again, this time using rivets. I’ve found if I only secure it using the top two holes, it’ll bend upwards during a water crossing.

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  5. May 19, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    Damn your front plate looks great compared to mine

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  6. May 19, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    That’s because they’re like 6 months old, give it time. My MD one was a little bit beat up, but not as bad as yours. Probably because it’s got a solid backing.


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  7. May 19, 2020 at 6:53 PM
    crashdb

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    Mine keeps getting pushed under the truck and I keep bending it back. One day I'll figure out some different way to mount it.
     
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  8. May 19, 2020 at 6:53 PM
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    Lemme see a pic
     
  9. May 19, 2020 at 7:06 PM
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    Remind me tomorrow. It's dark and windy outside. It's attached to a fairlead mount. And it hangs down. Instant target.
     
  10. May 19, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    Photo is so deceiving!
     
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  11. May 19, 2020 at 8:34 PM
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    Do you think they use the same leaf pack on the Pro as the rest of the models? Reason I'm asking is, the leaf packs I picked up only have as many miles as mine. If they're the same except for the AAL then rather than take them both apart I'll just swap them as is.
     
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  12. May 20, 2020 at 12:29 AM
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  13. May 20, 2020 at 5:06 AM
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    You should mount the maxtrax on your hood Randy. Be bold. Be different. Be cool.

    You may have made it to the finals on IG if you had them on the hood.

    Im glad you chose lower left corner. That was my recommendation
     
  14. May 20, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    Buenos Dias Hermano, ¿Cómo se sientes?

    You are the Frank Lloyd Wright of the Millenia! I should have suggested the hood mount :frusty:
    The tin foil is obviously helping you think more clearly.
     
  15. May 20, 2020 at 5:55 AM
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    What is that shit brown cabinet to the left of the work bench in the background near the door? :anonymous:

    But seriously, this setup looks like you've been a steamfitter your whole life. #RandyFab
     
  16. May 20, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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    This really turned out very nice. It's clean and very unobtrusive. Personally, I would twist the left bulb clockwise so it picks up your month sticker completely, like the other one does for the year. If you haven't already. That one is perfect.

    This is all a cop would need to pull you over. I know you never need to fear that, but, if we are rushing to the hospital on the big day that's the last thing you need.

    I need to finally get some decent instructions how to do this for my third brake light on the cap. I think I just tap the light blue wire on the brake like bulb and then any ground. Then I need to talk to an expert on how to wire in the cap interior lights. I'm going to get really crazy with those.
     
  17. May 20, 2020 at 6:08 AM
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    You need to just go forward and not back up once in the river. Or so I heard. :anonymous:
     
  18. May 20, 2020 at 6:08 AM
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    Can't keep the fans waiting...

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  19. May 20, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    Free like a fart in the wind!
     
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  20. May 20, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    Excellent! I am glad to hear this. Have a great Hump Day!
     

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