Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Jedi
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Knoxville
33's, little lift, and camping gear- I'm getting ready for east coast expedition! On the dual battery setups- who has done their own? Who just buys sign isolator off the interwebs and adds cables?? I've got the batteries and a tasty is for sale locally. My "need" is more to self-jump rather than run a fridge. I already run optimas and they've been a good battery thus far for me (12 yrs) and I like the thought of insurance of a second battery.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Wenatchee, Washington
Not the greatest photos of the CB antenna, but mine is mounted opposite from the regular AM-FM antenna. Works out pretty well. I like having it where I can keep an eye on it:
And here are a pair of smallish Vision X LED lights on the winch bumper. Very low draw, good, useful light, down low where I like it for driving. I've got these wired to the stock Jeep fog light control. Am considering another pair of larger 4.5" Vision X "light cannons" on the bumper as well:
Regards, CW
And here are a pair of smallish Vision X LED lights on the winch bumper. Very low draw, good, useful light, down low where I like it for driving. I've got these wired to the stock Jeep fog light control. Am considering another pair of larger 4.5" Vision X "light cannons" on the bumper as well:
Regards, CW
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
A few photos from Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Carrizo Mtn these past few days ...
BTW, for those headed out that way: Sandstone Canyon has a new rockfall. A huge boulder is blocking the trail right where it starts to get narrow and winding.
BTW, for those headed out that way: Sandstone Canyon has a new rockfall. A huge boulder is blocking the trail right where it starts to get narrow and winding.
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JK Junkie
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From: Israel
OK....stupid question but I'll ask. Getting the MBRP roof rack like Mark Doiron has and similarly want to put individual lights across the roof. I will be getting the MBRP light "bar" that attaches to the windshield bracket so it will hold 5 lights and they'll be lower than atop the roof rack itself. Here's the question. Those that run individual lights as such. What's the combination of lights? All spots, all driving or a combination? I.e. - Spots on outer most positions and driving lights in between. Just wonder what works best for you that have this type setup.
Thanks!
NORTHRIDGE4X4
Thanks!
NORTHRIDGE4X4
A combination allows more options.
Using 3 floods at the corners and the center, would cover a wider area with even illumination.
Aiming the corner ones somewhat to the sides, help when taking tight corners as they illuminate the way you’re going to get to before you get there.
Most offroading is done at slower speeds, for which a wide light pattern at relatively near distance is the most productive.
Having the 2 spots (or driving) lights placed closer together, reduces the two separate & very bright light spots effect on - for instance - an incline just in front, which can be annoying at nearer distance.
Having the spots/driving light separately switched adds to the practicality.
Also, remember that when a spotter guides you over an obstacle in the dark, your lights would blind him/her. For that, better turn off every light you don't really need, and let the spotter work with a portable light. Simple LED rock lights are great for this.
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JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Lewisburg, PA
That's not a stupid question at all. A combination allows more options. Using 3 floods at the corners and the center, would cover a wider area with even illumination. Aiming the corner ones somewhat to the sides, help when taking tight corners as they illuminate the way you’re going to get to is illuminated before you get there. Most offroading is done at slower speeds, for which a wide light pattern at relatively near distance is the most productive. Having the 2 spots (or driving) lights placed closer together, reduces the two separate & very bright light spots effect on - for instance - an incline just in front, which can be annoying at nearer distance. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=631528"/> Having the spots/driving light separately switched adds to the practicality. Also, remember that when a spotter guides you over an obstacle in the dark, your lights would blind him/her. For that, better turn off every light you don't really need, and let the spotter work with a portable light. Simple LED rock lights are great for this.
NORTHRIDGE4X4
JK Junkie
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From: Israel
A similar arrangement of 2 or 3 smaller floods or diffused LEDs at the rear of the roof rack makes reversing much easier.
As less distance is needed, they can also be aimed down, around 40 to 60 degrees. This way they don't blind drivers behind you, and shed nice light spread for camping.
The same light, when offered as either flood or diffused, the diffused will give wider spread but less light per square feet, and will also look less blinding.
