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Old 01-30-2014, 04:18 PM
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Started installing some rock lights... Heres a pic with just the sides done.





This is the project for next weekend afer I get back from this weird land called Texas ill be at this weekend.


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I ran 6 rock lights on my K5 (55w incandescent) and it was awesome. I had two in the forward wheel well pointing down and forward and out. Then by the frame, roughly under the front seats, I had a pair on each side, one pointing forward and down, one back and down. I think a similar set up would work on the JK. Looks like the frame is blocking light from getting to the middle. I wonder if mounting them inside the frame might yield better results, maybe you can mount them a little closer to the ground there to get less blockage?
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Originally Posted by HardRooster
I ran 6 rock lights on my K5 (55w incandescent) and it was awesome. I had two in the forward wheel well pointing down and forward and out. Then by the frame, roughly under the front seats, I had a pair on each side, one pointing forward and down, one back and down. I think a similar set up would work on the JK. Looks like the frame is blocking light from getting to the middle. I wonder if mounting them inside the frame might yield better results, maybe you can mount them a little closer to the ground there to get less blockage?
the gas tank side would be a pain, i looked all over and couldnt find great spots. these are smd 5050 led strips. i should have went a foot or 2 longer on the sides. I have 4 more led lights im waiting on to finish the front and rear. after that im going to see how it looks and go from there. i wanted to run them on the bottom of the frame all the way around, but there were way to many areas that would get beat to crap...
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Well just another weekend here in Farmington New Mexico...Got to enjoy snow for once in a long time though. Not really enough snow to count, but out here ill take it.



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I got maybe 1/8" of snow :(
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Did you just buy a roll and cut them to length or set sizes? Looks good.
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Originally Posted by rsbmg
Did you just buy a roll and cut them to length or set sizes? Looks good.
bought a roll and cut them. I should have gotten a longer roll, as its only going halfway into the wheel wells. O well once I get the last 4 lights im hoping it helps fill the void.
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Well another night run another messed up part. Maertz:0 Nighttime Wheeling:2

Have to fully look into it tonight, but from what ive researched and been helped with on the forum its most likely my sector shaft twisted. Will try and post up pics tonigh if I figure it all out.
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Well rear upper mounts can suck it. Putting in some heavier duty ones...








Should be done soon.
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Nice, looks good. Did you figure out if your sector shaft was toast?

I found this thing today, and now I want;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/72867051@N00/12390526103/
JK on Rockwells. I dig the exo cage too.



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