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ChaosNein

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Hi Jason

I have EVO skins and fenders as well I like these light could you please post a couple more pictures of them on your rig? You said Mel needed to make a mod to make them work what was that mod and who manufactures the light lights?
Sorry for all the questions.. :eek:

PS rad looking rig..:thumb:
Chris

ZERO mods needed for these lights. Just need the resistor that all of the LED lights need.

- Drew
 

JAGS

Hooked
Hi Jason

I have EVO skins and fenders as well I like these light could you please post a couple more pictures of them on your rig? You said Mel needed to make a mod to make them work what was that mod and who manufactures the light lights?
Sorry for all the questions.. :eek:

PS rad looking rig..:thumb:
Chris

ZERO mods needed for these lights. Just need the resistor that all of the LED lights need.

- Drew

Thanks Chris.

And like Drew said, no "mods" needed. Just a different type of install since they don't use the rubber grommet. But nothing altered. I'll go snap some more pics and see if I can also find the link. I bought the lights on ebay and the resisters on amazon.
 

JAGS

Hooked
A few folks have noticed the slightly different tail lights I went with on my EVO corners. Fellow forum member, Strainger, actually gave me the idea. He runs the original version on his rig. When I started looking into them, the company just came out with version 2 the same week. They weren't even in distribution yet. The company is Maxxima and they are a manufacturer for the big rig industry. That was good to know that they were of decent quality and been around a long time.

The lights I have are the Maxxima Slim Hybrid 4" Round LED all-in-one. They have more LEDs, clearer plastic, and slightly lower profile than version one. Per request, here are some more pics at different angles of the rear lights.

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LED rear2.jpg

Here's a good shot showing the area I was worried about. I didn't want the edge of the light to go beyond that edge of the corner. Because it ends inside that edge, I think it still provides for nice clean install and one that doesn't look like an afterthought.

LED rear.jpg


Here's a good side pic showing external mount. They stick out about 5/8 of an inch. That might not be for everyone, but it didn't/doesn't bother me. Even the grommet of the recessed light sticks out a little. And I was more worried about the diameter going beyond that edge as noted above, which it clearly does not. I think they look good and I don't have to worry about a reverse light right away. Now I may still want rear LED dust lights later on, but I now have time to decide which ones.

LED Side.jpg

Here's some links in case you want to look into the lights http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=351022395259 or resistors http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=291085592646 a bit more. Though I advise getting the resistors on Amazon, as I found them to be a bit cheaper.
 

pvanweelden

New member
I have owned the original maxxima on my tj for 3 years with no issues with them. The amount of light from the reverse lights is awesome! Glad I have waited to order them for the jk, I had no idea they were making the new model. Thanks for the link Jason!

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JAGS

Hooked
I have owned the original maxxima on my tj for 3 years with no issues with them. The amount of light from the reverse lights is awesome! Glad I have waited to order them for the jk, I had no idea they were making the new model. Thanks for the link Jason!

Sent from my SM-N900V using WAYALIFE mobile app


Happy to help Paul. I had no idea about the new model either. Glad I did some research and discovered it on Maxxima's main site as it was not on any retailers sites at the time. Looks to be 1/3 more led diodes (if that's what they call them?) than the original version. Not sure if that will translate to 1/3 brighter. But either case, they look cool.
 

Hightower

Member
ZERO mods needed for these lights. Just need the resistor that all of the LED lights need.

- Drew
Thx Brother Ill send you an email at work. :thumb:

Thanks Chris.

And like Drew said, no "mods" needed. Just a different type of install since they don't use the rubber grommet. But nothing altered. I'll go snap some more pics and see if I can also find the link. I bought the lights on ebay and the resisters on amazon.

Thx

A few folks have noticed the slightly different tail lights I went with on my EVO corners. Fellow forum member, Strainger, actually gave me the idea. He runs the original version on his rig. When I started looking into them, the company just came out with version 2 the same week. They weren't even in distribution yet. The company is Maxxima and they are a manufacturer for the big rig industry. That was good to know that they were of decent quality and been around a long time.

The lights I have are the Maxxima Slim Hybrid 4" Round LED all-in-one. They have more LEDs, clearer plastic, and slightly lower profile than version one. Per request, here are some more pics at different angles of the rear lights.

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Here's a good shot showing the area I was worried about. I didn't want the edge of the light to go beyond that edge of the corner. Because it ends inside that edge, I think it still provides for nice clean install and one that doesn't look like an afterthought.

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Here's a good side pic showing external mount. They stick out about 5/8 of an inch. That might not be for everyone, but it didn't/doesn't bother me. Even the grommet of the recessed light sticks out a little. And I was more worried about the diameter going beyond that edge as noted above, which it clearly does not. I think they look good and I don't have to worry about a reverse light right away. Now I may still want rear LED dust lights later on, but I now have time to decide which ones.

View attachment 81536

Here's some links in case you want to look into the lights http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=351022395259 or resistors http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=291085592646 a bit more. Though I advise getting the resistors on Amazon, as I found them to be a bit cheaper.

Install looks awesome, I want me a set..:rock:
 

JAGS

Hooked
A little time today so chasing down a newish squeak. Not sure what it is?? It is NOT related to suspension as it seems to be coming from inside the rear trunk/cab area. Was there before, but not as bad. Unloaded everything. Tightened seats and door/tailgate bolts. Still there.

Maybe loose factory role cage bolts in the back? Something else?




- Jason
 

JAGS

Hooked
Well, not rear cage bolts. Note to other newbs, cage is welded/spot welded in back. Lol. Guess one way to learn is to start taking shit apart. 😉😂


- Jason
 

JAGS

Hooked
Painted the stock muffler/exhaust with some plasti dip. That should last right. kidding. Used some high heat rustolium.

Gave up on the squeak as I needed a driver other than myself so I can be in back trying pinpoint it. It will on another week. 😞


- Jason
 
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JeepFan

Hooked
A little time today so chasing down a newish squeak. Not sure what it is?? It is NOT related to suspension as it seems to be coming from inside the rear trunk/cab area. Was there before, but not as bad. Unloaded everything. Tightened seats and door/tailgate bolts. Still there.

Maybe loose factory role cage bolts in the back? Something else?




- Jason

Hey Jason. When does it squeak?
Going over bumps.
Going over bumps with the brakes applied.
Making turns.
Pulling into a driveway.
Does it sound like its inside or outside.
Certain speeds.

Your rig looks great and I bet it rides great too!
 

JAGS

Hooked
Hey Jason. When does it squeak?
Going over bumps.
Going over bumps with the brakes applied.
Making turns.
Pulling into a driveway.
Does it sound like its inside or outside.
Certain speeds.

Your rig looks great and I bet it rides great too!

Took me all damn day, but I found "the squeak" basically on accident. Had pretty much given up. The wife needed to go somewhere and I was blocking the garage. As I was closing the jeep to move it, the tire carrier just happened to make a soft squeak. But it was so similar I thought, damn, what if its the carrier.

So out came a little WD40 right at where the drivers side hinge joints rest on/in carrier bracket. Wouldn't u Fn know it!!! Squeak's gone!

And yes Tony, it does ride awesome!!!😃😎 suspension is great, gearing upgrade to 513s is awesome. Im very thankful for all the advice and recommendations received and what I ended up with. ORE did great work and even did some little touches was not expecting. Kudos.

Being my first jeep and first build, Im still smiling like a little kid.


- Jason
 

kyro

New member
glad you found the noise
nothing worse then a rattle you cant find, it just drives you nuts lol:eek:
 
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