jhills 03 ltd build thread
#11
Sure thing, it was pretty simple. Mainly plug and play but you will have to retro fit the ballasts and aim your headlights down. Heres some pics
The ballast just plugs into your 9003 headlight socket. You can either let it dangle...not recommended...or drill holes into your inner fender and use small screws to attach the ballast or use a sticky pad thats included with the leds...that will probably work for a while.
I got my leds from heliosoptix.com Steve is the only person in the u.s. that is licensed to sell these leds. There are similar set ups on ebay but they are knock offs. Here is the link to heliosoptix ebay store.
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The ballast just plugs into your 9003 headlight socket. You can either let it dangle...not recommended...or drill holes into your inner fender and use small screws to attach the ballast or use a sticky pad thats included with the leds...that will probably work for a while.
I got my leds from heliosoptix.com Steve is the only person in the u.s. that is licensed to sell these leds. There are similar set ups on ebay but they are knock offs. Here is the link to heliosoptix ebay store.
Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles, Coupons and More | eBay
#13
Im super stoked, I won this malone roof rack off ebay for $12.50 + $16 for shipping, grand total of $28.50
brand new the only issue with it was that it was missing the key to unlock it so I called malone and they sent me new keys and shims for free. Heres some pics
Next im gonna add a safari cage to go on top.
brand new the only issue with it was that it was missing the key to unlock it so I called malone and they sent me new keys and shims for free. Heres some pics
Next im gonna add a safari cage to go on top.
#15
Thanks man, I will most certainly check em out. I used to have a thule Moab rack on my old rover and I loved it, my rig was so tall that I couldnt park in parking garages lol. My wife hated it lol loved the rover but she couldnt drive it to work, so now im gonna look at something a little more low profile.
#17
Nice.
Be sure the shackles are rated.
If you plan on keeping the shackles in place all the time, you might think about securing the shackle's pins with hitch pins. That way you don't have to worry about over-tightening the shackle pins to keep them from vibrating out on the trail somewhere.
Be sure the shackles are rated.
If you plan on keeping the shackles in place all the time, you might think about securing the shackle's pins with hitch pins. That way you don't have to worry about over-tightening the shackle pins to keep them from vibrating out on the trail somewhere.
#18
Thanks Mr. Z i will have to see if they have a rating on them, they are massive so im sure they wont break but ya never know, with my luck i'd be the guy they did break on lol. Thats a great idea about using hitch pins so they dont vibrate out.
#19
The working load limit (WLL) should be clearly stamped on the shackle.
I'd suggest only using shackles that are manufactured in the USA or Europe.
You will spend a bit more, but these can become projectiles if they brake.
Happy Wheeling!
I'd suggest only using shackles that are manufactured in the USA or Europe.
You will spend a bit more, but these can become projectiles if they brake.
Happy Wheeling!
#20
Did your radio yet? I swapped my radio out with a pretty good one from Crutchfield (I got all the extras too, the GPS unit (which I stored in my top glove box), extra cables for other electronics, bunches and bunches of cables and wires, and a reverse camera).
Here's the site for it. You can get it cheaper from shopping around, but I find it quite sweeeeeeeet.... and it's a single DIN so it will just fold out for you upon the push of a button, or turning over to ACC/ON (and closes automatically upon ignition off).
Pioneer AVH-X7500BT DVD receiver at Crutchfield.com
Here's the site for it. You can get it cheaper from shopping around, but I find it quite sweeeeeeeet.... and it's a single DIN so it will just fold out for you upon the push of a button, or turning over to ACC/ON (and closes automatically upon ignition off).
Pioneer AVH-X7500BT DVD receiver at Crutchfield.com