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Old Jan 1, 2007
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offroad lights behind the grille mod..

alright well when i went to pick up my extended brake lines from my truck shop i spotted some offroad lights he had on the shelf sitting around and i asked him how much wanted for them and got a smokin deal on them! $20 for both and they were only used once or twice, chrome shell and a rubber rim around to protect it, and theyre 60 watt bulbs and theyre pretty friggin bright! i just took pictures now but ill get some daytime pics so u can get a better idea of what they look like.


here is a shot before installation


here are the lights












i wired it to the cigarette light plug and used stainless steel from my dad's mud pan for mixin drywall, cut it to size to hold the swith
 
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Old Jan 1, 2007
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i like that. you almost done with the lift yet?

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i used stainless steel from my dad's mud pan for mixin drywall, cut it to size to hold the swith
HAHAHAHA!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2007
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What's your dad going to do with a "hole-y" mudpan now?

Nice job. Looks good. With the metal grill that looks fine -- I worry about heat warping or damaging the plastic grill inserts on some trucks though.
 
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well he doesnt know about it cuz i got rid of the evidence...lol but its not like he doesnt have 5 more in truck... or in the garage. well with my grille there is no plastic to worry about, the grille is full aluminum.

actually i think its in my truck ill try to get a pic with out gettin caught..lol
 
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Old Jan 1, 2007
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Originally Posted by RangerBoy03FX4
i like that. you almost done with the lift yet?


HAHAHAHA!


no not yet, no guarentees but i will hopefully have it by the end of the week, i know i said that last time but when i asked my dad for work there was none so...but now theres some work lined up *fingers and toes crossed*
 
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Old Jan 1, 2007
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ok you guys ready for this??? get ready to **** yourself laughing.....drum roll please....



















TADA!


the smaller cut was my first one, i used tin snips and was a biatch and a half cuz i was tryin to cut it close to size. then thought why not cut out a slightly larger piece and then trim it which was a heck of a lot easier.
 
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i dont think thats necessaraly "****" myself laughing material but its still kinda funny. if i was your dad though id be "****"ed
 
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Originally Posted by RangerBoy03FX4
i dont think thats necessaraly "****" myself laughing material but its still kinda funny. if i was your dad though id be "****"ed


lol well for some it could be...
 
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Old Jan 1, 2007
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Lights look good. If your dad asks about the mud pan, just tell him the dog ate it...
 
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I think that's the best looking spot for fog lights myself. Good choice!

 
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Old Jan 2, 2007
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Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
I think that's the best looking spot for fog lights myself. Good choice!


yea, my dad was telling me to put it on the bumper or mount them on the cab but then i run the risk of gettin them ripped off from where i go wheelin, i like that spot because its clean and looks really good yet fully functional.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007
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Originally Posted by Trigger01
Lights look good. If your dad asks about the mud pan, just tell him the dog ate it...


hahaha, i dont have a dog so......ill say my turtles did it....... jeeze dad i never knew turtles could bite through steel either!
 
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i like em!! looks good behind your grille first mod i ever did kinda..

 
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Originally Posted by Blurple
i like em!! looks good behind your grille first mod i ever did kinda..

thanks dude

damn your truck looks hot! the blue in the headlights really sets off the look of your front end.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007
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thanks !
 
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Looks great...I am going to steal the idea for the switch area...very good idea
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007
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Originally Posted by 94Ranger2.3T
Looks great...I am going to steal the idea for the switch area...very good idea

thanks!....yea go for it, i like it there well cuz i had nothing there to begin with, someone ripped out the ash tray and stuff, plus its right in reach and i know where it is.
 
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