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It was a prebuilt but I had to weld on the hoop.... and then I had to torch some holes bigger because they made it perfectly a 1/2" off on two of the mounts which seemed like they had it in the jig wrong. Newer trucks are super cheesy with the pathetic sheet-metal mounts they have...its got 10 bolts in it yet I could see ripping it off with the winch. Won't know til I try though! :)
 
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4runner got a new badonkadonk for christmas, I just insalled it today, I love the way it turned out.

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Nice :D

Now what to do with that dingleberry spare :hillbilly:
 
Looking good!
 
Did some finishing up on the front end. I bought some mag-lite clips and afixed the front license plate to the roller fairlead. Then I bought some tiny marker/clearance lights to use as front turn signals so I didn't have to use the zip tied on stock lights. Not sure if the signals are legal or not and they make the system flash double time because there isn't enough resistance in the little bulbs which is kinda annoying. But I think they look good anyway!


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I think I will probably make the corners into blinkers, at the moment it is a different size bulb so they would still do the 'hyper blink' thing and the corners are clear (minus the small yellow reflector on the side) so I would need an amber bulb. I may cut out the back of the corners and do a little plastic welding so I can fit the factory plug into them.
As it turns out I can't use the factory spare tire location because the crank handle to lower it won't fit between the body and the rear bumper. The spare is just barely loose so it clunks around at the moment and I can't tighten it until I loosen the bumper.
 
Gonna clearance the bumper?

There's a thread in the 80's forum on how to get the dual filament bulb to act as both running light and turn light, so you don't need two bulbs.
 
Good to know, it might be as simple as unplugging the marker light and plugging the turn signal one in. Are there any kinda requirements saying I have to run a front marker light?
 
CreeperSleeper said:
And it is legal to have a clear front turn signal in OR.
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Huh! And here I was thinking I needed to set mine up to be yellow. :meh:

816.120 Turn signals. Each of the following is a requirement for turn signals as described:
(1) Turn signals shall be so constructed and located on a vehicle as to give a signal of intention to turn right or left.
(2) The following types of turn signals shall show light in the direction indicated:
(a) Front turn signal lights shall show light to the front of the vehicle.
(b) Rear turn signal lights shall show light to the rear of the vehicle.
(3) The following types of turn signals shall have the color of light indicated:
(a) Front turn signal lights may be white or amber.
(b) Rear turn signal lights may be red, amber or yellow. If the rear turn signal is red, the motor vehicle was manufactured before 1959 and the turn signal is combined with the taillight in a taillight assembly, the assembly may contain an insert as described under ORS 816.080.
(4) Turn signals shall be understandable in normal sunlight and at a distance of 500 feet at night.
(5) Turn signals that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with the standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(6) Turn signals that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 and any part for such turn signals that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010. [1983 c.338 §458 (9); 1985 c.16 §240 (9); 1985 c.69 §1 (9); 1985 c.71 §4 (9); 1985 c.393 §13 (9); 1985 c.420 §6 (9); 1997 c.492 §3; 2003 c.158 §25]
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Good to know, it might be as simple as unplugging the marker light and plugging the turn signal one in.
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I swapped my 80 turn and marker lights and love it. The marker light looks more like the old school marker/turn that was common on older trucks (Toyota and domestic), and the turn is way more visible, especially to the side. I'd had more than one experience where the person didn't realize I was turning due to them not being able to see my turn signals well.

jamister1 said:
Are there any kinda requirements saying I have to run a front marker light?
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I don't think so, actually. That being said, it's probably a good idea, and I bet cops will hassle you if you are missing them.

REQUIRED LIGHTS

816.320 Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles. This section establishes requirements for ORS 816.330. Where specific types of lighting equipment are mentioned by this section, those types are types described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290. Except where an exemption under ORS 816.340 specifically provides otherwise, a vehicle that does not comply with this section is in violation of ORS 816.330:
(1) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with all of the following in addition to any other requirements under this section:
(a) Headlights. Motor vehicles other than motorcycles or mopeds shall be equipped with at least two. Motorcycles or mopeds shall be equipped with at least one.
(b) Taillights. Motor vehicles other than motorcycles shall be equipped with two taillights. Motorcycles are only required to be equipped with one taillight.
(c) Registration plate light.
(d) Brake lights. Motor vehicles other than motorcycles and mopeds shall be equipped with at least two brake lights. Motorcycles and mopeds are only required to be equipped with one brake light.
(e) Turn signal lights.
(f) Rear reflectors.

(2) All trailers shall be equipped with all of the following in addition to any other requirements under this section:
(a) Taillights. Trailers are required to be equipped with two taillights.
(b) Registration plate lights.
(c) Two brake lights.
(d) Turn signal lights.
(e) Two rear reflectors.

(3) The motor vehicles described in this subsection shall be equipped with forward and rearward side reflectors on each side of the vehicle and forward and rearward side marker lights on each side of the vehicle in addition to any requirements under subsection (1) of this section. This subsection applies to the following vehicles:
(a) School buses.
(b) Worker transport buses.
(c) Vehicles used in transportation of persons for hire by a nonprofit entity as provided in ORS 825.017 (9).
(d) A bus being operated for transporting children to and from religious services or an activity or function authorized by the religious organization.
(e) Commercial buses.
(f) Motor trucks with a registration weight in excess of 8,000 pounds.

(4) In addition to any other requirements under this section, any motor truck with a registration weight in excess of 8,000 pounds, commercial bus or trailer that is 80 inches or more in overall width and less than 30 feet in overall length shall be equipped with the following:
(a) Two front and two rear clearance lights.
(b) Front and rear identification lights.

(5) In addition to any other requirements under this section, any motor truck with a registration weight of more than 8,000 pounds, commercial bus or trailer that is more than 30 feet in overall length, regardless of its width shall be equipped with the following:
(a) Two front and two rear clearance lights.
(b) Front and rear identification lights.
(c) Intermediate side marker lights and intermediate side reflectors on each side of the vehicle.

(6) Every motor vehicle that has multiple-beam lighting equipment shall be equipped with a high beam indicator.

(7) Tow vehicles shall be equipped with tow vehicle warning lights. [1983 c.338 §461; 1985 c.71 §5; 1989 c.402 §11; 1989 c.992 §22]
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Just pick up a load resistor and that should take care of the crazy super blinking. I have seen them for sale on Superbrightleds.com.

Ian
 
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