The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

dude..it was 20 bucks..haha which yes..is like what..1/2 gas if that??

Don't worry Jace..i will try and be there somehow..

 

Congrats on the CO2. I love my tank for the trails. So much better than a solid mounted compressor/tank IMO. You'll love it.

 

Thanks Adam. Between you and Jerry is why I went this route. Can't wait to use it.

 

let the force be with u sir

 

And also with you..haha

Pulled wires tonight to start getting everything wired up.

Left for a bit and came back to one of the dogs in a box



My switch for the camp/utility lights...don't love the location..but it's not bad.



Wired up my two extra switch for the bed lights and utility lights. And got power wires run from the other relay..wow..



Wire!!



All be nice and tucked away when down

 

12/10/2012 @ 1416:

 

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Hey now! I bought more rock lights..more of the same so...not.,the same?...damn..haha

 

Got the Hellas wiring all done!!

Relays and switches work perfect..however..I'm getting some arcing I think and nt all the lights will come on. One in particular seems to never want too. But some times two or three wont come on. I only got all 4 to light up once..so looks like I have to pull the harnes for those on the roof rack not sure why they are arcing. Everything is nicely sealed and in wire loom..

However..I can say the light output is now on the verge of biblical haha

But I get a full 2v drop though with the high beams on and the LFs and Hellas..dual batteries is basically a must now. I'm going to pick up a GM CS144 180amp alternator as well to replace the stock 80amp one. Then ill get all new wire too..basically do the big three upgrade as well and a 500amp battery relay and a yellow top optimum..sigh..money money..shit. Oh well.

Anyways. If someone has any info on the HIDs arcing out please post up!! Thinking about running a better ground to the bed rack too..

 

Think I figured it out.

The insulation isn't thick enough on the wire I used to extend the post ballast wires is too thin..so I wrapped two of the lights wires in electrical tape like a mofo. Problem solved..sorta. As long as. Don't flip the switch super fast they come on every time..used pretty much a full roll of of tape though so that sucks haha gotta go get another one tomorrow..

Still can't believe how bright these are..

 

Ummm, i'm not sure what to say... maybe, HOLY SHIT?

 

Ill try and get some tonight

Basically..no one should ever stand in front of the truck with them all on haha

Yea tell me about it haha crazy

 

arcing... reminds me of this:

 

IT'S ALIVVEEEE!!!!!!!!!

 

Ill take night shots tonight

 

challenge accepted

 

Haha go for it!

The HIDs hurt my eyes just looking at them from the side..

 

monte, what size tube did you use for your bed rack. looking to do something similar -roof rack for my 2nd gen since i dont have a tube bender

 

1.5" square tube! And 1.5" angle for the bed rails.

1" angle for the roof part.

That's with 3 legs per side.

If I was to do just 2 per side I do like something rectangle. Like 1.5x3" I think. If they make that haha