Build on a budget (here is what I did)
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Build on a budget (here is what I did)
Alright guys here's what I did:
Rig: 2008 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
JC whitney brush Gaurd $250.00
Daystar 1.75 inch front and .75 inch rear. $49.00 each
Craiger 16 wheels and five wheels and 285x75r16 tires off a wrecked TJ $350.00
(Does not include elbow grease sand paper and paint for the wheels)
1 1/2 inch wheel spacer/adapter (from 5x5 to 5x4.5) Ebay $129.00 for 4!!
K/C windshield light mounts 29.99
I got the 50w lights for 14.99 apiece from auto zone
I got the wiring,switch,connectors ect.. on the same isle at auto zone $29.00
I did all the work in my driveway with simple hand tools and a few beers!
the next thing I'm gonna do is cut the fenders! I will follow Reds fender trim under write ups. his look great! So why would I pay $500 for flat panel fenders with out trying to cut mine first. I also want to try to stubby the front bumper I just got to get up the nuts to cut it!
I am pretty happy so far!
Any advice on what to do next would be cool
Rig: 2008 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
JC whitney brush Gaurd $250.00
Daystar 1.75 inch front and .75 inch rear. $49.00 each
Craiger 16 wheels and five wheels and 285x75r16 tires off a wrecked TJ $350.00
(Does not include elbow grease sand paper and paint for the wheels)
1 1/2 inch wheel spacer/adapter (from 5x5 to 5x4.5) Ebay $129.00 for 4!!
K/C windshield light mounts 29.99
I got the 50w lights for 14.99 apiece from auto zone
I got the wiring,switch,connectors ect.. on the same isle at auto zone $29.00
I did all the work in my driveway with simple hand tools and a few beers!
the next thing I'm gonna do is cut the fenders! I will follow Reds fender trim under write ups. his look great! So why would I pay $500 for flat panel fenders with out trying to cut mine first. I also want to try to stubby the front bumper I just got to get up the nuts to cut it!
I am pretty happy so far!
Any advice on what to do next would be cool
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Curiousity killed the Can-Bus electrical system..
Alright guys here's what I did:
Rig: 2008 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
I got the 50w lights for 14.99 apiece from auto zone
I got the wiring,switch,connectors ect.. on the same isle at auto zone $29.00
I did all the work in my driveway with simple hand tools and a few beers!
Rig: 2008 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
I got the 50w lights for 14.99 apiece from auto zone
I got the wiring,switch,connectors ect.. on the same isle at auto zone $29.00
I did all the work in my driveway with simple hand tools and a few beers!
Straight to the battery? Or did you tap into some Ign power wires? PST how you wired , pics would be great. Thanks mon.
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I used 14 ga wire straight from bat. to switch( I mounted on the right side of steering wheel) then to the lights. I grounded the lights to the nearest frame bolt........pics to come
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Thinking it's all good but would have just spent a bit more for a Rugged Ridge base at $369.00 or so and worked from there. Not a fan of the brush bar set up. Othere than that, great job!