my original lasted 6 years of abuse from winching with motor off due to being under water etc. I heard you cannot buy the Panasonic as they only sell to manufacturers. And the cost is like $750 if you could.
i had some red tops in other trucks with no issue. i went with a yellow top this time as...
installed! before and after. soldered and heat shrunk tubing. good product! I used red 15 amp fused lead to power the in cab triggering switches and their indicator lights.
i live in the hottest part of Florida, 3 hours from any coast. and its is super hot here over 98 for 4 months usually. and many days 100 plus and 100% humidity. i have learned over the years batterys dont last in the heat. lucky to get 3 years on a good one.
North Florida, 2010 front bumper was silver then blacked out via Duplicolor bumper paint. included internal metal parts and bolts.
$80 plus about $40 shipping UPS to most US points.
Brand new spare tire cover $25
rear bumper wings blacked out $20
rear hitch valance blacked $20
" non hitch...
thanks my goal for this build was just that. to look factory to the average person, but trick to FJ folks. And still be a pretty capable trail rig. next a winch and some add lights and she is done.