Minor upgrades...

[Gumby]

I just wanted to post what I have been doing on my waggy in regards to offroad capability. I came across these LED lights and wanted to try them before I jump on the high priced alternatives.




I also have modified my stock bumper and frame in order to be recovered the next time I become imobilized ( I have a feeling it will happen again). I installed tow hooks... both options I think cost less than or around $100.

[Tad]

I picture a knee brace in your future

[AwesomeJ10]

Can you show a pic of how you mounted those tow hooks to the frame?

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Aren't you supposed to say the hooks are for extracting toyotas, chevys, fords, dodges, and baby Jeeps that try and follow you?!

[AwesomeJ10]

No, that would be the rear hooks.

the front hooks are used when you get stuck and need help!

[Gumby]

Can you show a pic of how you mounted those tow hooks to the frame?

Here is what I did, just the three hole hook using the rear most two with a piece of scrap (about 1/8"). Drilled two holes in the plates and the frame horn. Cut the two holes in the bumper (1 1/2" sq) where the bumperetts were. Then I used the holes from the bumperett mount, to mount the lights. I think the bolts are 3/8 x 2 1/4. I hope this helps.

I do have a hook for the rear so I can help out where needed but these are strictly for my benefit. I would hate to leave it in the badlands around here for any amount of time.

[AwesomeJ10]

Looks pretty good.

I'm not sure it would hold if you were REALLY stuck (like in deep mud or snow) and I backed the Honcho up and gave it a big yank I think it would hold under most circumstances though...

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Keep up the good work Martin!

[Gumby]

I hope not to find that much snow or mud out here if I do then I deserve to be pulled out from the rear... I was going to weld the plate in for that reason but weeing that I plan on doing some custom bumpers in the future. Then I plan on doing something like boxing the front and making it strong enough to pull my truck .

Thanks Matt I hope to make it ready to roll in Ouray this time around.

[REDONE]

I hope not to find that much snow or mud out here if I do then I deserve to be pulled out from the rear...

Thanks Matt I hope to make it ready to roll in Ouray this time around.

You and me both brother, I don't have a tow rig if I break so gotta be stout and well equipped with spares. Since we're both flying solo we shouldn't have excuses for not trying every run!

[Gumby]

Yup I am ready even if I have to drive the truck.

[Gumby]

Just an update on these lights.... for the price they are pretty darn AWESOME . They are wired into the stock fog light harness and they work as expected and they are bright. Now to find the same size with focussed beams for a future upgrade.

[FSJ Guy]

Link for the LED floods???

[Gumby]

http://www.amazon.com/Tuff-LED-Lights-2 ... led+lights

Here is where I bought them, seeing the quality of the construction along with the end result, I am sold on these. I do know there are better ones out there but this price is nice.

[FSJ Guy]

Thanks!

[rstep]

Nice up grades Martin.

[fulsizjeep]

27 watt lights, wow. I got tired of burning out relays with my 100 watt lamps and just pulled them off, lol... Thanks for the link. That would make a good back up lamp too. I hope I never see those hooks tied to another rig.

[Gumby]

I hope not too Flint. It has been doing pretty good since I put in a new starter, the lights are good enough for me. I plan on using something similar on other areas and one is also as backups too. I think there are 2" also available.