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11 dollar mod!!

i needed lights in the back and i didnt know where to put them. i didnt want to bolt them to the bottom of the bumper like so many. so this is what i did!!

before the cutting. was having second thoughts cuz theres no going back!
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after the cut
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the final look! i like how it looks!
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i just need to run the wiring and find a place for the switch
 

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Looks good to me.
 
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i like it
 
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Good idea.
 
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i like thats different looks better in the bumber
 
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thats $11 well spent
 
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I like it. Works for me. Nice clean look.
 
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pretty sweet
 
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effin sweet!!
 
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I like where your heads at
 
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nice clean mod on the cheap
 
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clean it up a little and i think it looks great.... great idea man!
 
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You know what? I've been toying with idea for years...and dont think i've seen it before. I think i'll give it a try since i've got two bumpers lying around. hmmmmm.
 
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nice mod!!
 
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IMO thats the best place to put them! looks OEM
 
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thatks for the comments. i just need to find a place to put the switch!
 
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center console close to the dash... under the dash.... find explorer radio bezel with 2 switch holes in it, found one the other day in the jy that was already painted white.
 
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that looks sick man! I'm lovin it.
 
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looks good, was think bout doing the same thing, but i to chicken to cut a hole on the bumper
 
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Very nice Demo! Been thinking of doing that to mine with some OEM fogs instead.
 
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That would scare me doing that lol... But you did that well man!
 
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when i drew the lines and i had the cutting disc in my hand i was about to back out! but thats the exciting part too! i'm glad i did it
 
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looks sooo clean dude, gave me the idea!
 
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Originally Posted by Demo1986
when i drew the lines and i had the cutting disc in my hand i was about to back out! but thats the exciting part too! i'm glad i did it

What'd you use? Dremel? 4.5" angle grinder with cut off wheel?
 
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i like it, good job
 


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