SOcalTrail's 2011 Trail Edition Beast Build Thread

[superwhite]

A quick photo I took on my way to work. Lots of fog along the coast.

This thing is epic in its current build!

 

[N/A]

Ya, 3' of those LED's puts out a considerable amount of light. Are you using them for rock lights or something else?

rock lights, was gonna do the same thing you did

one other question, is the end just the 2 prong connector like in the picture? can I just solder more wire on?

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

rock lights, was gonna do the same thing you did

one other question, is the end just the 2 prong connector like in the picture? can I just solder more wire on?

If I remember correctly, they came with the wires bare, no plug or anything. I crimped connectors onto the ends and extended the wires directly to my switch.

 

[N/A]

If I remember correctly, they came with the wires bare, no plug or anything. I crimped connectors onto the ends and extended the wires directly to my switch.

alright cool, I'll give the 3 footers a shot, worst case I use 2 on each side

 

[KVA]

If I remember correctly, they came with the wires bare, no plug or anything. I crimped connectors onto the ends and extended the wires directly to my switch.

Note that the wires are a ridiculously small gauge...they will appear very delicate so protect them when you wire everything together.

 

[G8RB8_12SR5]

So now that your mini bar is sold and the 30" bar is on the bumper, are you going to do another 30-40" bar for the roof rack? MUST HAVE MORE LEDS!!!!

 

[Gabex35]

alright cool, I'll give the 3 footers a shot, worst case I use 2 on each side

I just installed two of their 36", two 12", and one 24". I like them and they're plenty bright

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

So now that your mini bar is sold and the 30" bar is on the bumper, are you going to do another 30-40" bar for the roof rack? MUST HAVE MORE LEDS!!!!

OOOOHHHHWEEEE

A a matter of fact.......... yup.

I have another 30" Xmitter Prime Xtreme coming for the roof - this one is 100% spot optics.

Just some quick math puts me at nearly 60,000 forward firing lumens of light.... probably still not enough. 'MURICA!!!! HAHAHahaha

 

[G8RB8_12SR5]

OOOOHHHHWEEEE

A a matter of fact.......... yup.

I have another 30" Xmitter Prime Xtreme coming for the roof - this one is 100% spot optics.

Just some quick math puts me at nearly 60,000 forward firing lumens of light.... probably still not enough. 'MURICA!!!! HAHAHahaha

Only thing left is to update your avater to the new light set up...the one you have on there is so outdated :behindsofa:

 

[N/A]

I just installed two of their 36", two 12", and one 24". I like them and they're plenty bright

where did you put each?

 

[Gabex35]

where did you put each?

i put the two 36" ones along the body seam as Socal did, two 12" on the bottom of frame in the back beside the tire, and the 24" i put on the front plastic filler piece between the forward skid and lower bumper.

i have 4-5 months till i get the schrockworks bumper so i will just buy another 24" piece when i get the metal filler piece for that.

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

LET THERE BE LIIIIIIIGHT!!!!!!







2 30" Vision X Xmitter Prime Xtreme 5Watt LED light bars - the roof one is a pure spot light bar, the bumper one is a 70/30 flood spot bar. Just these two bars alone is over 52,000 lumens at the source. I thought my setups before were bright. This is blinding.

Night shots to come this weekend.

Cheers all, I have been away for a bit, focusing on the new career :bowl:

 

[Jdholder]

I've done it! I've read all 592 posts in the thread- amazing!

Awesome build! Got anymore of your behind the grill mounts? Battery trays? Spare LED's laying around? . Cash in hand!

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

Yes boys.... I have been MIA for a while....

Update (semi T4R related )

My lady of 9 years and I tied the knot this past Saturday... Great weather, great food, great people and great fun.

 

[Alex T4R]

Yes boys.... I have been MIA for a while....

Update (semi T4R related )

My lady of 9 years and I tied the knot this past Saturday... Great weather, great food, great people and great fun.

Many Many years of happiness and healthy family. It is good your truck is almost done in building stage. Being marry is awesome, but now you need two approvals for stuff. lol

 

[DigableKid]

Yes boys.... I have been MIA for a while....



Update (semi T4R related )



My lady of 9 years and I tied the knot this past Saturday... Great weather, great food, great people and great fun.

I don't know you but congrats nevertheless! Marriage is a crazy thing. Some people can manage it, others can't. One thing is for sure, the journey begins.

Good luck to you and yours!

 

[Gabex35]

Congratulations man! Married life is great.

 

[mfregeau20]

Yes boys.... I have been MIA for a while....

Update (semi T4R related )

My lady of 9 years and I tied the knot this past Saturday... Great weather, great food, great people and great fun.

Congrats Man!

Welcome to the club :ballchain:

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

Thanks all!!!!:bluejump:

 

[jbstrd]

Congrats on your marriage. I, too, waited a long time to tie the knot with my wife. We have been together for almost 14 years now and we have only been married 5 years. We are the best of friends and I love married life. I wish you two the best.