Dobinson's Lift on VTX Wheels

[r2m]

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Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy

That's what I'm thinking of using, LED light strips for my puddle lights! I'm also thinking of putting a row of them along the front and rear bumpers with a switch so if I ever need to look for something I dropped in the dark (read: wrench, tool, etc.) it'd be easy to find! And along that thought and on the same switch maybe a line of them around the inside of the engine bay hood for working on the engine, accessing my winch controls or air compressor fittings at night in a dark remote location!

 

[Banandalorian]

I like this idea. I've been digging around looking for ways to either retain or replace the OEM underbody lighting before I install the sliders I have sitting in my garage.

 

[Prado GX460]

Glad you found what you're looking for. I did a lot of searching too and getting ideas from others. I just had my own set of criterion that had to be met.

 

[Prado GX460]

Sliders took first trail damage. Just a little nick lol.

 

[Prado GX460]

Here is a youtube video where I explain how I installed the step lights in detail:

 

[Prado GX460]

Had a fun family outing. Stayed in Indio and drove out to Joshua Tree.

 

[Prado GX460]

Climbing a rutted hill

 

[aztoytec]

Climbing a rutted hill

Awesome!

 

[Kajun]

Added Magnaflow Overland Series catback exhaust. The stock hangers have quite a bit of flex. So even though you have clearance all around at install, you will hear some metal clanging as you drive. The culprit is a heatshield bolt with some extra threads hanging out (circled red in picture). Just cut off the excess threads and good to go.

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This... Now I'm sold on getting one. Sounds great. Thank you.

 

[Ali M]

Nice work! curios what are you averaging on MPG after this setup?

 

[Prado GX460]

About 13-14. Not bad for what it is if you ask me.

 

[Prado GX460]

Got the bumper chops done. More clearance is still desired.