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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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haha cool, you must be in the Midwest lol
Yea, I live in Michigan

Just out of curiosity... Why do you need 2 batteries for 4 lights?
Future plans are more than just 4 lights, and I also plan on getting an isolator this spring so if I leave them on it will only drain one battery not both
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Just had mine pushed over to the right side by a driver that ranned a red light side swiping me.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Kicker36
Yea, I live in Michigan



Future plans are more than just 4 lights, and I also plan on getting an isolator this spring so if I leave them on it will only drain one battery not both
What would those plans include?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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What would those plans include?
Thinking anywhere from 4-6 6x4 across the roof facing forward, and another 2-4 facing backwards (depending on forward facing), but that will all depend on how much i have left after i get a new set of tires for my motorcycle this spring
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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I smacked a deer a couple years ago too. Truck looked just about the same as iwhitne. Ironically, most of the damage ($4300ish dollars) was caused by the dumb dodge bumper design, which rotates back and up into your headlights and AC condensor, which then transmits the force back to the radiator, etc. The only real direct deer-impact damage was the grill and core support. You can see my solution below (and still see the crease on the condensor. Got a new one, haven't put it on yet) :-).

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wilfite
I smacked a deer a couple years ago too. Truck looked just about the same, had to replace the core support too. You can see my solution below :-).
haha, if that doesn't stop a deer I dont know what would!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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I smacked a 250lb doe at about 72mph on the way to work... ended up costing me $3,200 in damages.. insurance did not cover.. had to put it on the frame straightener as well... I'm currently running four (4) Hella 700FF with 100 watt bulbs... currently have the HD alternator... no need for 2 batteries... adding more lights is just stupid imo.. no need.. these four are plenty bright! I can see a good 1/2 mile down the road..

my grille guard is a bumper mount from the factory, but I've modified it and it is bolted to the frame

my thread
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-splitter.html
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Did you end up getting that one off ebay? How do you like it? Any pics?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Well it has been quite the run around with insurance and what not but the day before yesterday finally the body shop ordered it. Mind you that this happened the day of the super bowl. My guess is it will be installed on the truck in about 20 days, I will put pictures up and what not when its installed finally
 
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