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Oregon and Washington BS thread

Discussion in 'North West' started by Bobert14, Dec 22, 2010.

  1. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:07 AM
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    KalamaKid

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    same shit as everyone else
    I have 5% in my rear windows. I want something I can switch on when I need to see out of my rear. My tool box is limiting my area to mount a rear spot light.
     
  2. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:11 AM
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    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    Can't mount a light on the tool box?
     
  3. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:14 AM
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    same shit as everyone else
    How? something where the lights would be one the top of the box?
     
  4. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:15 AM
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    Mitch

    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    Yeah
     
  5. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:18 AM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Na i don't want to let water in the box or have to deal with wires chaffing. I want to figure something out that can mount in the rear and isn't in the way with my tailgate.
     
  6. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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  7. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:21 AM
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    Quit putting your head up there

    :rimshot:
     
  8. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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    same shit as everyone else
    LOL fucker! You got any tail lights?
     
  9. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:41 AM
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    I think pretty much everyone has tail lights... but to keep away from more rimshots, let me be helpful: what are you trying to achieve? Backup brightness, bed lighting, what?

    If you are looking for bed lighting there was somebody who had something sorta like rope lights but thinner.

    If you are looking for a bit of gain for reverse lights, I am starting to like my direct replacement LEDs

    if you want a big gain to your reverse lights you might look at these

    If you are crazy as hell you can buy these

    By the way, I know a baja designs dealer now... not sure what that does at the moment other than he might get deals in the future. Me, I think i'm a bit too cheap!
     
  10. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:45 AM
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    same shit as everyone else
    I want a select able rear "headlight" setup for when I cant see whats behind me
     
  11. Jan 29, 2012 at 6:52 AM
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    Jason, I think you should get one of these
     
  12. Jan 29, 2012 at 6:53 AM
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    What about the white Knight set up that goes into your trailer hitch. Wire it up to a switch and boom your done
     
  13. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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  14. Jan 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    Question guys.

    I'm not sure what is up with my passenger side tail light. When I turn on my lights it illuminates like it's suppose to but when I step on the brakes it doesn't get bright like my driver side does. My brother was following me and informed me today and I checked it out when I got home So I was wondering if it's just due to needing a bulb replacement or is it wiring issue? Wanted to get your guys opinion before I went to local auto store and buy replacement bulb.

    Thanks!
     
  15. Jan 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM
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    Just swap the right and left bulbs. That is free, and will tell you if you have a wiring problem, or a bad bulb. It could just be corrosion, try cleaning the contacts.
     
  16. Jan 29, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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    Why didn't I think of that!!! :goingcrazy:

    brb
     
  17. Jan 29, 2012 at 3:57 PM
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    That's what we're here for buddy!

    I bet it is just corrosion if it is still working a little...
     
  18. Jan 29, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    Well I switched the bulb and it works when the brakes are pressed. Going down to baxters real quick to replace both of them(Since i'm already replacing one).

    Rolling in my sister in laws civic...oh yeah...!:anonymous:
     
  19. Jan 29, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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    Awesome. I was thinking of going to Schwab for them
     
  20. Jan 29, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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    Thanks Commando! Going to give you a rep.
     

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