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2004 Ford Explorer. Update w/videos 3/08/14
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I am in the slow process of changing things around. Dominator isn't on right now, Avenger might get swapped out with an Inner Edge. And some of the side lighting is being changed around. So maybe once it gets a little more squared away I will get a friend to make a video?
I have a Touchmaster Delta and a Carson. Ever since I got the TM I never use the Carson. So I am thinking about getting rid of it and either getting a Rumbler or an air horn? I know nothing about what to look for when it comes to an air horn?
I have a Touchmaster Delta and a Carson. Ever since I got the TM I never use the Carson. So I am thinking about getting rid of it and either getting a Rumbler or an air horn? I know nothing about what to look for when it comes to an air horn?
A Rumbler would be a whole lot easier to install. That's the route I would go because unless you're willing to mount a large air tank inside the truck you won't get very much usage out of the horns before any tank that would fit outside the would be empty. In my experience, nothing clears traffic like a good airhorn, but on a vehicle like yours it really isn't practical IMO.
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I have a third seat in my truck that I never use. There is a decent sized space between the 2nd and 3rd seat on the floor. I think a decent sized tank might fit in there?
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I wouldn't even consider mounting it there because there's no way you would be able to fold the seats and you would lose prettty much ll of your cargo room, also now that I think about it, I'm not sure how comfortable I would be with have a tank pressurized with 150+psi of air inside the passenger compartment.
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I would suggest getting as big a tank as you can fit. The more air the better!! Also don't go cheap on the compressor. Viair makes great oil-less 12v compressors.
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This is my first attempt at a video on Youtube. Video is terrible. This is a temporary set up. I put the Power Arc on the dash for now. Waiting on the second one then they will be on the brush guard. And waiting for a Pegasus
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txff914 said:
Thanks. I am debating once I get the Pegasus to wire in into the external flasher to sync it with everything else? The flashing takedowns wont be synced.
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acala91 said:
I can't decide what pattern I like the best. I like the old days when you didn't have a choice. It was easier lol
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I added a pair of Power Arcs to the brush guard. Thanks to DefianceEngineCompany I got to use them today. There was a noticeable difference. I also added a Pegasus. Thanks FEVER. The takedowns are on their own flasher. And the entire right side is wired together, as well as the left side is wired together. It runs off my ULF44 so it is synced with the mirrorbeams and the PARs.
I need opinions. I am going to put a Lifetime LED bar on the brush guard as well. I can't decide between the 20 inch 20 led bar (combo pattern 9000 lumens) and the 22.5 120w cree led. (10,600 lumens) I think the 22.5 inch will blend in better with the look if the truck.
I need opinions. I am going to put a Lifetime LED bar on the brush guard as well. I can't decide between the 20 inch 20 led bar (combo pattern 9000 lumens) and the 22.5 120w cree led. (10,600 lumens) I think the 22.5 inch will blend in better with the look if the truck.
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Storm4200 said:
Thanks. The 22" would go underneath the cross bar. Just not sure which look/style I rather go with? Trying to get the gf to make the decision lol. Once I sell my Dominator I will order the light.
I also added 3 switches below my siren. The first two are powered once the slide switch is in position 3. One is for my HLF and the flashing takedowns. So if I want to eliminate one or the other I can just turn switch off. The other switch is just for a map light.
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ff168577 said:
I will work on a video. I am not very good when it comes to videos/computers. I created a youtube account and I can't even figure out how to change my profile name lol
I am thinking about getting a Lifetime led for the front. I could either mount below the crossbar or just attach to the roof rack? Or both lol.
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Here is a link to a video. Not sure how to get it to show up on here? My videos are not too clear with my phone. I am thinking I need a windshield without tint?
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Eric1249 said:
I gotta say, just keeps getting better and better.... :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Nice work....
love the actionflash... :thumbsup:
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thought about adding Cobra or something else to running board?
Option 1- Add a 10 inch Lifetime LED to the center of the running board and leave everything else
Option 2- Whelen Super LED to side of brush guard and a V Series ION to the center of the running board.
Option 3- A pair of Cobra without a internal flasher. Red/clear. But the clear would be a takedown to have solid light to the sides when needed
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Thanks guys. The Cobra on the running board in the last video is just sitting there. I wanted to see how it looks. I was thinking of changing the Avenger in the side window to a Cobra and mounting it higher up? But then I would have to change the rear stick so they match lol
Eric1249 said:
The optics on the cobra will probably be more visible than the avenger on the side windows. But the cobra looks good right where you set it if you can mount it around there. It'll definitely give you some great distance warning power from the sides.
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I have made a few changes. (more to come) I put Cobra 400's in the side windows. They are run off a Whelen ULF44
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So here is what I have now.
Front:
Feniex Pegasus
Power Arcs on brush guard
Whelen PAR's in driving lights
Whelen Mirror Beams
Side:
Whelen ION on brush guard
Feniex Cobra 400 in side window. red/red but might change to red/white.
Pegasus, PAR's, Mirror Beams, and the Cobra 400's are synced with a Whelen ULF44.
Rear:
Cobra 600
Red Cannons in brake light housing (I put 2006 tail lights on a 2004)
Amber Cannons in reverse light housing
White Cannons for reverse lights.
I can easily switch between the amber or white in reverse lights. everything in the rear is synced with a ULF44.
Right now I have a Touchmaster Delta but Tuesday I will be getting a Feniex 4200. I will be getting a Storm and a Unitrol 80k. Not sure if I will keep the console in yet?
Front:
Feniex Pegasus
Power Arcs on brush guard
Whelen PAR's in driving lights
Whelen Mirror Beams
Side:
Whelen ION on brush guard
Feniex Cobra 400 in side window. red/red but might change to red/white.
Pegasus, PAR's, Mirror Beams, and the Cobra 400's are synced with a Whelen ULF44.
Rear:
Cobra 600
Red Cannons in brake light housing (I put 2006 tail lights on a 2004)
Amber Cannons in reverse light housing
White Cannons for reverse lights.
I can easily switch between the amber or white in reverse lights. everything in the rear is synced with a ULF44.
Right now I have a Touchmaster Delta but Tuesday I will be getting a Feniex 4200. I will be getting a Storm and a Unitrol 80k. Not sure if I will keep the console in yet?
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I know white is a frowned upon in the rear but it is easy to change. I am not a fan if night videos but being at night and the snow on the ground you can see what kind of output the Cannons have.
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These are a couple pics of the light output of the Lifetime LEDS. I have a 20 on the front and 6 on the side. The pic of the front I can't remember if my headlights were on? The pic of the front of my house is with the 6 inch. A lot of the light is blocked by the snow bank. ( I was close to it)
