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Mmikey - No, I have not looked at it... that would be great! I've been busy with the suspension and have not had the time. How's the backup camera working and what lights did you go with?
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Mmikey - No, I have not looked at it... that would be great! I've been busy with the suspension and have not had the time. How's the backup camera working and what lights did you go with?
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Thanks! 5100's and 6112's are totally different. You'll have to drive it. Same with the 5160's in the rear. I researched comparing profiles of lifts of many set-ups. Icon also promised 2 inches will be 2 inches... with the 5160's. Oh, got pics of the new sliders?
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Or... if my wife agrees to the ARB fridge...
Ok I'll check the wiring colors. The backup camera works great. It's going to be nice when my car is packed to the ceiling with camping stuff, or if I'm trying to remember if I secured my bike on the hitch rack.
Here is my light bar:
Amazon.com: OPT7® C2 Series: 22" Off-Road CREE LED Light Bar and Harness - Flood/Spot Auxiliary Lamp Combo (10000 lumen): Automotive
Here are pics on my car:
For the money it's really well-built and extremely bright. Initially I got the 32 inch version, which fit perfectly in that grill opening except I would have had to cut out a portion of the air dam on the left side. I decided to go with the 22 inch instead. I think the 32 inch would have looked cooler (this one sort of makes my car look like it has a hitler-stash).
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Ok I'll check the wiring colors. The backup camera works great. It's going to be nice when my car is packed to the ceiling with camping stuff, or if I'm trying to remember if I secured my bike on the hitch rack.
Here is my light bar:
Amazon.com: OPT7® C2 Series: 22" Off-Road CREE LED Light Bar and Harness - Flood/Spot Auxiliary Lamp Combo (10000 lumen): Automotive
Here are pics on my car:
For the money it's really well-built and extremely bright. Initially I got the 32 inch version, which fit perfectly in that grill opening except I would have had to cut out a portion of the air dam on the left side. I decided to go with the 22 inch instead. I think the 32 inch would have looked cooler (this one sort of makes my car look like it has a hitler-stash).
That Cree bar is well made. My son has some and there is a real bang for the buck factor there. Looks cool. You like that Kuat? I'm trying to decide on keeping my Yakima highrollers, get some lower profile bike mounts, move to a Thule aero or go with a hitch mount. I have a Tallboy 29er Carbon... even at 25lbs it's a pain to put in a highroller on a 4Runner. My Evo is a bit easier but not optimal. Can the Kuat go off road?
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I'm planning to get some light bar too but on the top row (2x8" or 2x10") since my middle is used for the TOYOTA. I had consider those same brand led as well.
[MENTION=117446]CSix[/MENTION], I just got rid of my HoldUp (had the High Roller previously), I'm really considering the 1up rack for my S-Work Enduro, solid, light and portable, can be folded up and even store inside the back. =). The Kuat, i heard is solid choice too but the 1Up is the one for me.
[MENTION=117446]CSix[/MENTION], I just got rid of my HoldUp (had the High Roller previously), I'm really considering the 1up rack for my S-Work Enduro, solid, light and portable, can be folded up and even store inside the back. =). The Kuat, i heard is solid choice too but the 1Up is the one for me.
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I am impressed with the 1Up. Looks like they can be taken off road and has rear clearance. Wife likes 'em too. Thanks! How are you liking the 6112's? I am really pleased so far.
Sounds like you guys take your bikes as seriously as your trucks. And I thought my Enduro was fancy (but compared to magnetic's S-works...). My coworker just got the tall boy carbon. Such a great bike.
I was on the fence between the 1up and the kuat, I went with the kuat because I got a discount through a friend. Otherwise I would have leaned towards the 1up because: 1) it seems a bit sturdier and 2) I think it doesn't stick out as far from the hitch because the bikes are positioned closer to one another since they can be secured in a variety of positions laterally. The kuat does great off road. My dual bike has plenty of clearance and I've never had it drag. I borrowed my friends quad bike and it dragged a bit when I was going through a tougher river bed trail, but it's sturdy so no damage. I wouldn't be surprised if the 1up was a bit sturdier with a little more clearance, and I suppose that's what you pay a little more for.
I was on the fence between the 1up and the kuat, I went with the kuat because I got a discount through a friend. Otherwise I would have leaned towards the 1up because: 1) it seems a bit sturdier and 2) I think it doesn't stick out as far from the hitch because the bikes are positioned closer to one another since they can be secured in a variety of positions laterally. The kuat does great off road. My dual bike has plenty of clearance and I've never had it drag. I borrowed my friends quad bike and it dragged a bit when I was going through a tougher river bed trail, but it's sturdy so no damage. I wouldn't be surprised if the 1up was a bit sturdier with a little more clearance, and I suppose that's what you pay a little more for.
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You want a picture of the cardboard box?
Too much rain and kid stuff to get them on yet, I was happy I got that trail trim on! Up in the mtns now and ive got a headcold. My wife wants them on asap though since she is short and struggling to get in and out!
I've got the Thule T2, love it, but not at retail. I had "a guy", just passed the annual order time for stuff though... I Also have a couple trays for the roof but rarely use those.
Oh and btw, with all those fine looking fish how could you not need the ARB fridge?
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Thought you got them on... ooops... I had a good cold earlier this week too. My wife has it now. Lots of snow around here but looks like it'll be melting soon.You want a picture of the cardboard box?
[MENTION=119386]Mmikey[/MENTION] did you just connect one wire? Looking again, the AOB switch has four wires. The stock Toyota switch uses a ground to dim? The AOB switch only has one ground wire. I know I'm confused.
I really like the way the 1Up lifts up a bit for more clearance and holds with both tires! I just like to ride. I'm mellowing out this year, I'll only to the Triple Bypass (not the Double Triple) and spend more time taking the wife fishing (while I ride)...
Everyone in Utah's been getting that cold too.
Here are the taps we used to trigger relays with the AOB buttons (blue - hot, black ground, green LED high, grey LED low). We tapped the wires at the windshield wiper heater switch.
The AOB switch has two separate LEDs, and the way we have it wired, the top LED illuminates the light bar/camera image whenever the light bar/camera is on (even in the daytime). The bottom LED that illuminates the light bar/camera text is on only if the other switches are on (i.e., headlights are on). The rheostat/dimmer dims both LEDs, so if you turn down your dash lights, all of the lights on the AOB switch dim as well.
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Thanks [MENTION=119386]Mmikey[/MENTION]!
I have the dimmers working now. I tested the grey wire earlier and nothing... so I did not use. So, I used the Green and it lit the switches all the time. I tried the grey wire "again" and the switches are dimming... with a catch.
So, I tapped back to the grey wire. The dimming in the AOB switches are backwards from the defroster switch. As the AOB's go full bright, the stock switch dims to nothing. And versa visa... But, I always have the dimmer set in the middle so it seems to work out.
Well, it is working! Thanks again.
I have the dimmers working now. I tested the grey wire earlier and nothing... so I did not use. So, I used the Green and it lit the switches all the time. I tried the grey wire "again" and the switches are dimming... with a catch.
So, I tapped back to the grey wire. The dimming in the AOB switches are backwards from the defroster switch. As the AOB's go full bright, the stock switch dims to nothing. And versa visa... But, I always have the dimmer set in the middle so it seems to work out.
Well, it is working! Thanks again.
what is that decal of the mountain goat? i see it everywhere.
It's Backcountry.com - online outdoor retailer based out of salt lake/Park City (across the parking lot from me). They're basically the REI of the Internet. If something is badass, it's "goatworthy."
hey thanks, and you just gave me a reason to not get off my butt, spend an hour in traffic and waste my money at rei. you are the man.
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Competitive Cyclist is also in the backcountry.com umbrella. I love their sales like the 12 days of Christmas... and they gave good stuff! Always treated me great. I give them a decent amount of business.
Also, steepandcheap.com is their closeout/end of season/overstock site. You can get some crazy deals there.
Competitive Cyclist is awesome as well. For a while Competitive Cyclist actually paid you up to $40 a month (in credits) for logging your biking using the Strava app. I think the program is on hold because it was too popular, but look for it to come back. $40 just for doing what you'd normally do is pretty good.
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Across the Parking Lot??? Dang, I'd be there way too often. I forgot about steepandcheap.com That place is insane! There is another place, in Broomfield, Co... Planet Cyclery Home where I get my tires when they have sales... Conti 4000 sIIs under $40... Schwable NN and RR under $50... Lots more.
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Mod #5 - Thule AeroBlades and Paceline Bike Carriers
I just installed the Thule AeroBlades and Paceline Bike Carriers. Been looking at something to replace the Yakima Highrollers. Since the Lift, the Highrollers wont fit in the garage, on the Yakima racks. Also, Yakima round bars are really noisy and I do not like fairings. I was thinking about a Gobi or Baja after looking at all the rigs here but not really what I want right now. The Thule AeroBlades have a great build quality and they must give 25 additional horsepower! Well, maybe not...
The AeroBlades are robust and handle 165 moving pounds. Plus they are really quiet. The pacelines are marketed as one-handed... they are. They are fork mounted but I really like the way they work. The head opens and you need a thru axle mount for a mountain bike but they are really easy to use. And, have a real low profile. The Pacelines can also be taken off the AeroBlade bars in about a minute. The wife wants one of those real slim aero carriers for travel but not sure about that yet.
I was looking at hitch mounted options too. I really like the Thule and 1Up but I keep remembering getting rear ended on I70 earlier this year, where I came to a stop before a multi car pile-up. While the probability is low, it would be a real pain to have my bikes crunched from the rear.
I just installed the Thule AeroBlades and Paceline Bike Carriers. Been looking at something to replace the Yakima Highrollers. Since the Lift, the Highrollers wont fit in the garage, on the Yakima racks. Also, Yakima round bars are really noisy and I do not like fairings. I was thinking about a Gobi or Baja after looking at all the rigs here but not really what I want right now. The Thule AeroBlades have a great build quality and they must give 25 additional horsepower! Well, maybe not...
The AeroBlades are robust and handle 165 moving pounds. Plus they are really quiet. The pacelines are marketed as one-handed... they are. They are fork mounted but I really like the way they work. The head opens and you need a thru axle mount for a mountain bike but they are really easy to use. And, have a real low profile. The Pacelines can also be taken off the AeroBlade bars in about a minute. The wife wants one of those real slim aero carriers for travel but not sure about that yet.
I was looking at hitch mounted options too. I really like the Thule and 1Up but I keep remembering getting rear ended on I70 earlier this year, where I came to a stop before a multi car pile-up. While the probability is low, it would be a real pain to have my bikes crunched from the rear.
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There is a way to get one but you may have to sell your sole to the goat...
Here you go... Request a Goat Sticker | Backcountry.com
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