I think an old beauty ring or a rock, honestly I didn't see it
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What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?
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Built a new bike mount for the truck this afternoon.
Previously had the universal fork mount brackets mounted on the toolbox, but had to remove the toolbox when I installed the softopper. I'm still undecided on what I will replace the toolbox with, but I like this solution for the bikes, at least for now.
Reused the universal fork mount brackets, these are like $20 each new, then bought a ratcheting cargo load bar from Harbor Freight ($18 after tax, with a 20% off coupon), some small u bolts to fit around the bar, and some L brackets.
The L brackets are from Home Depot, I think in the lumber framing area, not sure what they are supposed to be for, but I grabbed them because they looked like what I was wanting. Less than a dollar each. Lucked out on the holes the brackets came with. Existing holes in one side were perfect fit for the fork mount, and the other side I was able to use 2 of the holes for the u bolts(reamed them out like 1/32 though) . Only drilled 2 new holes per bracket. Then painted with some black texture paint.
All in, if you didn't already have universal fork mounts, you're looking at under $75.
Seems pretty stable. The bar has some wiggle, but it's not going anywhere. Bar can easily be removed, placed at front or rear of bed.
L bracket after paint. The two holes on the left with the small gage line (the holes nearest the bend) were the 2 I had to drill
Previously had the universal fork mount brackets mounted on the toolbox, but had to remove the toolbox when I installed the softopper. I'm still undecided on what I will replace the toolbox with, but I like this solution for the bikes, at least for now.
Reused the universal fork mount brackets, these are like $20 each new, then bought a ratcheting cargo load bar from Harbor Freight ($18 after tax, with a 20% off coupon), some small u bolts to fit around the bar, and some L brackets.
The L brackets are from Home Depot, I think in the lumber framing area, not sure what they are supposed to be for, but I grabbed them because they looked like what I was wanting. Less than a dollar each. Lucked out on the holes the brackets came with. Existing holes in one side were perfect fit for the fork mount, and the other side I was able to use 2 of the holes for the u bolts(reamed them out like 1/32 though) . Only drilled 2 new holes per bracket. Then painted with some black texture paint.
All in, if you didn't already have universal fork mounts, you're looking at under $75.
Seems pretty stable. The bar has some wiggle, but it's not going anywhere. Bar can easily be removed, placed at front or rear of bed.
L bracket after paint. The two holes on the left with the small gage line (the holes nearest the bend) were the 2 I had to drill
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Sorry about the flash washout new LED flash is brighter than I knew, but after a few months and a ton of mounts and jigs, finally went with the F.E.M. (Field Expedient Method) to mount my new trail jack. The base plate and clamp will both store in a Rescue bag I am putting together.
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Installed CB antenna mount and quick detach for the antenna.
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I wish. Maybe for Christmas
@stoney126 Looks like a good time for a lift and some 35's
Steve, did you get these adjusted? I really like them but seem like you can't really use them on the streetAnd here's what they look like
Compared to the stock fog lights:
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Yes, I did adjust them down, but haven't taken it out back to get a new photo. I'll try to remember to do that tonight if it isn't raining. Actually, it might be interesting to see how it looks in the rain, too!
I still wouldn't want to use them on the street. They are so bright, I don't see the light from my rooftop light bar except above the fogs. Total Automotive Performance, where I ordered them with the special 4Runner mount, suggested the Sport for occasional street use, but those might be too much if not kept low. These are the "wide cornering" pattern.
I had originally ordered the Squadron-R Sport (1800 lumens), but figured if I was spending that much for lights, I might as well spend more and get the Squadron-R Pro (4300 lumens.) If I was doing it again, I might not make that choice. It all depends on where you'll use them. I don't have anywhere to go off road within several hours of my home, but I do drive back country roads occasionally. I'd have be quick on the switch to turn off the fogs (if used as driving lights) and the high beams when I see an oncoming car.
Buyers remorse? Maybe a little, but if I lived where I was out in the boonies frequently, these would be the cat's pajamas!
