TankJK: My Billet Rubi Build

[10frank9]

Good job Frank. Can't wait to see them shining bright! How did you know what size resistors to use? May ask you for your complete material list when you're all done ~ if you don't mind.

Not a problem. Krieger actually did this install already so I bought the same type he used.

 

[JAGS]

Not a problem. Krieger actually did this install already so I bought the same type he used.

Is the resister just because it's going to an existing factory switch?

 

[Trail JK]

Can't wait to see those lights in person. Maybe another S&G?

 

[10frank9]

Can't wait to see those lights in person. Maybe another S&G?

Yes more likely planning another soon, if not the IE, maybe OC.

 

[BDP849]

Is the resister just because it's going to an existing factory switch?

Yes, other wise they will flicker.
It just adds a load to the circuit.

 

[BDP849]

I have yet to wire them up as I need to find the stock plugs.

Have you found the stock plug?

 

[10frank9]

I have yet to wire them up as I need to find the stock plugs.

Have you found the stock plug?

Not yet.....

 

[10frank9]

Okay so I used the stock harness and wires the lights directly to it. Works great, no flickering so far.

I held off on the resistors because of the extreme heat they create. If I notice flickering I will wire up a relay.

Let there be light!

 

[10frank9]

Started a project to fab up a rack for the rear of the Jeep. Picked up some 1/8" thick 1/2" square tubing. I welded them to be mounted in four of the six hard top mounting spots. Still have to drill out the holes, weld on some tie down points and paint.

 

[my_jk]

Looks great!

 

[Stegertime]

Started a project to fab up a rack for the rear of the Jeep. Picked up some 1/8" thick 1/2" square tubing. I welded them to be mounted in four of the six hard top mounting spots. Still have to drill out the holes, weld on some tie down points and paint.
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Nice work. Simple work for great functionality. I've been looking at racks/decks/storage recently, looks good Frank!

 

[10frank9]

Looks great!

Nice work. Simple work for great functionality. I've been looking at racks/decks/storage recently, looks good Frank!

Thanks, I will post some more photos when I finish. Pretty easy and relatively cheap.

 

[JAGS]

Nice work frank. You gonna leave it open?

 

[10frank9]

Nice work frank. You gonna leave it open?

Might throw some sheet metal on top or some plywood, not sure yet.

 

[Trail JK]

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Nice job! Looks like the ARB will slide under there too?

I like the bracket for the fire extinguisher where did you pick that up? Size?

 

[10frank9]

Nice job! Looks like the ARB will slide under there too?

I like the bracket for the fire extinguisher where did you pick that up? Size?

Thanks, it should. Let me borrow yours and I'll let you know...

I got the bracket and extinguisher from a buddy with "resources" it is stamped with "US Gov." :shock:

 

[Trail JK]

Thanks, it should. Let me borrow yours and I'll let you know...

Lol... right.

I got the bracket and extinguisher from a buddy with "resources" it is stamped with "US Gov." :shock:

Shoot, if he has resources then hook a sister up then.

 

[JAGS]

Nice job! Looks like the ARB will slide under there too?

Thanks, it should. Let me borrow yours and I'll let you know...

It will be a really tight fit even with the smaller ARB fridge. If you have the 50, it won't work. The top of the trunk deck is about an inch or two too low for the ARB to slide under.

I've been kicking around designs to try have the center portion raised a few inches. But Frank is on the something!

 

[10frank9]

Okay today I drilled out the mounting holes, welded on the anchor points and mounted the rack up.


Now I will fab up something to go on top. Maybe even a removable center reinforcement post. Will update here when I make progress. (Still need to paint)

 

[Stegertime]

More features and paint, this is getting professional here. Are you certified for this level of work? ️