returned that dynomax muffler...getting a flowmaster super 44 off the net instead.

 

@Rabid21, if you can spare the cash, i would definitely recommend picking up a new set of headlight housings off ebay. even after buffing my old ones out a few times, there was still no comparison between my old ones and the new ones i got.

 

Wiring them to the high beam switch will only allow them to be on when your high beams are on. I highly suggest running a seperate switch with relay. They will not be brighter linked in to the high beam switch. Direct to the battery is the best. Here is a diagram (All my lights are wired this way.)

 

Yea I assumed as much after I was done. But I already do have them wired via relay and a switch inside my cab just instead of the wire that leads power to my switch going to my High/Low beams I have it attached directly to my battery. I figure if I want to get them brighter I'll have to either modify the light itself or throw in some brighter bulbs. But they work fine enough for now I'll deal with that sorta thing another time.

 

Yesterday I headed out to my local U-Pull it. I needed a door lock latch mechanism. Since I was there I found a great HD antenna to replace my wimpy CB antenna. As well as some cargo tie downs from a 2nd gen Dakota. I installed them in the rear similar to where they were from factory on 2nd gens. I installed a 2nd set on the bed bar/roll bar.

Rear of bed, notice the 12v power outlet.


Front of bed mounted on the bed bar.



New CB antenna.

 

Painted its new rear bumper. If everything goes as planned ill be installing it tomorrow. Thinking I'm gunna have to paint the front bumper too so they match since the new one is black.

 

Sorry I didn't see your post until now.

I will do anything I can to avoid buying headlight housings :P At some point in my trucks life someone hit the bumper at just the right angle to give it a tiny dent but angle it so the grill mounting screws just above it were not accessable. Last time I took my grill off I scratched the living hell out of my chrome and then my rockguard which was still relatively soft and fresh.

Plus my headlight buff came out pretty damn good. But I consider myself a professional detailer so I went ***** out with the fine grit sandpaper and buffing compounds on my headlights. Although theres only so far you can go with sandpaper and buffing so if I keep doing this every few years I will eventually have to get new headlights. But I'll put that off if I can.

Thanks for the advice though.

 

Not today but in the past week. New Hitch and D-Ring Shackle.

 

What brand is it?

A good 8 years ago I got a Smittybilt, I've put it to the test all the time. Love it.

I like the bumper lights, I've been thinking of doing something like that. I just might steal it. I think Napa has some like that. Where did you get yours?

 

"TowReady" Brand. Got it from E-trailer. Says it will pull 8K and I will be putting it to the test for sure.

Bumper lights were a cheap set from Ebay. $15 dollars and I got the grommets and wiring with them to so I figured I can upgrade the lights later if I want. But please do steal it they are very nice!