Mike's (Redswan) 2005 4x4 sport edition
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Redswan
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Thanks fro the feedback Matt. So all I need for a halogen implication is a h11 connector and H11 bulb to make the low beams work? Sounds good then.
gaterose
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That's right, out of curiosity why don't you want HIDs? They're usually brighter and with the squirrel finder mod they're nearly as sharp as actual HID projectors. Also I'm pretty sure you could pick up an HID kit for the same price as the H11 connectors and bulbs.
Redswan
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I found these
Amazon.com: Kensun HID Xenon Conversion Kit "All Bulb Sizes and Colors" with Premium Ballasts - H11 - 6000k: Automotive
I guess I only have a little reluctance to pick up some HIDs because I don't want to break something and have to special order a new one. I like the ability to quickly source parts especially as much as I am out in remote areas with this truck. That is my only issue. If they really are that much better then I will give them a try.
I appreciate the feedback because I honestly don't know the difference. It is not something I have messed with before.
gaterose
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That makes a lot of sense and it may be better for you to go that route, or pick up a cheap pair of spare bulbs on eBay to keep in case of emergency.
The output is much better IMO, once I tried HID bulbs there was no turning back for me but halogen does have advantages as well. The HIDs seem brighter on the road and also light up the sides of the road a lot more.
If you do go with HID get 4300K or 5000K, anything over that looks blue and output begins to diminish. I can't tell you much about the quality of brands, I had good luck out of the cheapest set I could find but some prefer to buy the more expensive. I have a nicer set now, but only because it was included with my retrofit purchase.
Unfortunately, these new products are almost always only announced on the FJ forum.
gaterose
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Nice I figured the price would be close, that's why I made the recommendation. Hope you enjoy!
Be sure and check the squirrel finder mod when you put em in. It's a <1 minute mod that will improve the output. The guy in the writeup says he did a lot of fine tuning, but I just bent it about halfway back in the first place and it was good.
Redswan
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Replacing saggy 2" Icon rear springs
A quick update. I got the OME 895 springs in yesterday and installed them tonight it took about an hour to do both sides.
I think the old rear Icon 2" springs were worn out because they were sitting at `~39.5" with drivers side 1.5" spacer.
With the new springs it is at 41.75" on both sides with the 1.5 drivers side spacer.
Much better now!
A quick update. I got the OME 895 springs in yesterday and installed them tonight it took about an hour to do both sides.
I think the old rear Icon 2" springs were worn out because they were sitting at `~39.5" with drivers side 1.5" spacer.
With the new springs it is at 41.75" on both sides with the 1.5 drivers side spacer.
Much better now!
having fun
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Too much HIGH FLYING with it.
Redswan
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All in the name of having fun :lmao:
LTDSC
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im blown away you're at the same height as me and you run what you run. Makes me want to upgrade tires now.
Redswan
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What are you running 285/70? I'll trade you. I want to go smaller to lose some rotational weight and bring back my gear ratio to see how much faster it really is.
LTDSC
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no sir, im only running tiny 265/70s.
If you want to just check it out, I've got nitto terras on mine (265/70) and I wouldn't mind taking a trip up to the desert from the OC one day to let you swap em out and check...
Redswan
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Wow, that's really nice of you thanks!
Redswan
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+2006 Projector headlights and 6000K HIDs
So, I got the headlights project all together today. For the project I picked up a new pair of +06 headlight from headlight depot ($240) and a pair of Kensun 6000K ($50) (which the 4300K were out of stock and $25 more)
I still have to work out the cut off lines and squirrel finders a little, but I am shocked how much better this is.
Headlights only:
Combine light bar and headlights
So, I got the headlights project all together today. For the project I picked up a new pair of +06 headlight from headlight depot ($240) and a pair of Kensun 6000K ($50) (which the 4300K were out of stock and $25 more)
I still have to work out the cut off lines and squirrel finders a little, but I am shocked how much better this is.
Headlights only:
Combine light bar and headlights
