Wildman's TJ is getting a face lift
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231 has a slip yoke is why the extra length. I'm guessing a 231 with a slip yoke eliminater will be shorter than a 241.
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Started working on the wiring for all the lights and other things I'm going to connect to the Auxbeam switch panel. Got the relay panel mounted onto the grille support.
Added a heavy wire into the PDC and connected it to the relay panel instead of using the circuit breaker supplied with the kit. Still need to connect the ground cable and run the switch panel wiring. Then got the wiring for the bumper lights and windshield lights fished thru the looming material.
Had some other chores to do today so this was as far as I got.
Added a heavy wire into the PDC and connected it to the relay panel instead of using the circuit breaker supplied with the kit. Still need to connect the ground cable and run the switch panel wiring. Then got the wiring for the bumper lights and windshield lights fished thru the looming material.
Had some other chores to do today so this was as far as I got.
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Finally got out to the garage and worked on the wiring some more.
Used bullet connectors off the lights and then covered in looming.
Routed thru the grille
Up to the relay box.
Drivers side wiring behind the winch. Will get everything zip tie up.
Also got the replacement water temperature sensor from Wizard Cooling.
Used bullet connectors off the lights and then covered in looming.
Routed thru the grille
Up to the relay box.
Drivers side wiring behind the winch. Will get everything zip tie up.
Also got the replacement water temperature sensor from Wizard Cooling.
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Next is pull the cowl cover back off and wire up the windshield lights.
Then I'll start on the
lights. That's going to be a fun endeavor I'm sure.
Then I'll start on the
lights. That's going to be a fun endeavor I'm sure.
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Removed the cowl cover and wired in the lights.
Put the cover back on and routed the wires under the hood.
Finished off the end of the loom with heat shrink.
Now to hook everything up.
Put the cover back on and routed the wires under the hood.
Finished off the end of the loom with heat shrink.
Now to hook everything up.
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I've got the two 5 amp positions open. One will be for the fan circuit to go to 100% on.
The other 20 amp position will be for the lights. And I'll have one 30 amp position open for future use.
The other 20 amp position will be for the
lights. And I'll have one 30 amp position open for future use. Have you considered a cabin air filter? Or is that exactly what I’m seeing in that pic?
I’ve had this one saved in my cart for some time now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1159898397...pid=5337789113&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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Mine didn't come with a cabin filter and I added the cover a while ago to help keep water out of the HVAC box.
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This is the lights I've got. 4 per side. Figured one in each wheelwell and two in the belly area.
They are made by www.opt-7.com
lights I've got. 4 per side. Figured one in each wheelwell and two in the belly area.They are made by www.opt-7.com
This is the
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They are made by www.opt-7.com
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some many wires running too and fro!
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Until they come out with wireless lights I'm not aware of any other means to supply power to them. I'm trying to keep it somewhat neat in the process.
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I'm wearing a different LEG for the next two weeks... This is the study leg I'm wearing for the study that I'm involved with form the Seattle CLIMB Center. I have to keep track of my steps for each day plus the amount of socks that I have to wear. When I return to the VA on Wednesday 3 Jan I'll spend a few hours walking on the treadmill. They have sockets that have sensors in the bottom that measure how much force I'm applying to the base as I walk.
Then on Friday 5 Jan I'm heading over to the UofWA for a different study where they are using sensors implanted into the liner & the socket to measure how much movement there is of the residual limb inside the socket under different conditions.
What's all this mean? AS I volunteer for these studies I get compensated so this is JEEP PARTS MONEY .....
Then on Friday 5 Jan I'm heading over to the UofWA for a different study where they are using sensors implanted into the liner & the socket to measure how much movement there is of the residual limb inside the socket under different conditions.
What's all this mean? AS I volunteer for these studies I get compensated so this is JEEP PARTS MONEY .....
I'm using these RLs: https://luxlightingsystems.com/collections/rock-lights
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I'll admit I cheaped out when buying these. I really do like the Lux lights and was going to buy them but instead I got these Opt-7 lights on sale for a great price.
https://www.opt-7.com/collections/t...magnet-wide-angle-underglow-neon-lighting-kit
I've got boring plan ol' White lights as I wasn't interested in the RGB deal since I just wanted them to lite up under the Jeep and wasn't going to try to have a disco with my Jeep.
I haven't had rock lights on a rig since my Samurai (1996-99) so this is a new deal for me. If these don't perform how I would like I can always remove them and upgrade to the Lux lights. No doubt they are a better light.
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If I'm remembering discussions correctly @Apparition has the Lux lights on his LJ also but I think he has the RGB version? He recommended the Lux lights also. We'll see how these work and if they are bright enough or not.
They look good under your rig. That is enough light.
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