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Getting er done Southern style!! Lol. Hey whatever works.
man, there were 5 or 6 of us out there shoveling mud out of the swimming area at the lake. the area we were trying to clear is about 8,000 sqft. after about 30 minutes we devised a scheme to put the pioneer to work for us. what would have taken us hours got cleared out in about 15 minutes with the pioneer, which translates to more time to focus on important things like beer and pizza!lol
 
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OK, I wasn't happy with my first switch plate that my friend made for me, so I ordered one from a professional. Much better fit, and it's powdercoated metal instead of plastic. The holes are also a much tighter fit, so the switch seals are nice and tight.
Here's a pic of the "rats nest"
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And the front view
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Something I forgot to mention, the double black wire you see is landscape lighting wire. I found it to be a good option for running positive and negative wires in a single package. it is designed for direct bury, so it is heavily insulated and is 16-18 gage, so it is good for smaller lights and accessories. I used it for all 4 of my light pods (2 front and 2 rear).
 
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Something I forgot to mention, the double black wire you see is landscape lighting wire. I found it to be a good option for running positive and negative wires in a single package. it is designed for direct bury, so it is heavily insulated and is 16-18 gage, so it is good for smaller lights and accessories. I used it for all 4 of my light pods (2 front and 2 rear).
Hey I'll make you a good deal on a light bar lol (jk). I honestly don't need it but I didn't need a gas jug even more lol.
 
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Hey I'll make you a good deal on a light bar lol (jk). I honestly don't need it but I didn't need a gas jug even more lol.
haha... well if you want to install that light bar, I have a light bar switch you can have, and probably a relay too.
 
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haha... well if you want to install that light bar, I have a light bar switch you can have, and probably a relay too.
Nah but thanks. I'll install it one of these days but it's way down on the priority list. I got more than enough lighting as it is.
 
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Nah but thanks. I'll install it one of these days but it's way down on the priority list. I got more than enough lighting as it is.
did you already install a light bar? if not, I definitely recommend it. I didn't think I needed one either until I had one, and then I couldn't believe that I waited that long.lol
 
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did you already install a light bar? if not, I definitely recommend it. I didn't think I needed one either until I had one, and then I couldn't believe that I waited that long.lol
Oh I believe you. I already hooked it up to a jump box. It's bright! I'll get around to it. Right now I got 20+ acres of pasture and fence line to work on. Killing weeds and bushhogging is taking up my free time lol.
 
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I didnt realize how time consuming this thing would become. Wiring and electronics are 95% done. Still trying to decide whete to mount the red led strip. Its ~6ft long.
Also still waiting on my usb outlet for the switch panel.
Under the hood is complete, although still debating inline fuses on the pdm lead and isolator leads.
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Found a nice out of the way mount for the pdm.
copied @JACKAL on the:
Universal Relay/ fuse auxiliary distribution box jeep, Cooper Bussmann Off Road
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Used the net mounts for the rear lights.View attachment 9959
The PDM is wired hot all the time from the auxiliary battery so my accessories will all work without having the key on. The PDM and winch are grounded directly to the frame, and the stereo is grounded directly to the roll cage. Everything else is grounded to the "bus bolt".
 
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The PDM is wired hot all the time from the auxiliary battery so my accessories will all work without having the key on. The PDM and winch are grounded directly to the frame. Everything else is grounded to the "bus bolt".
Wow you've got alot of time invested in that thing. I'd like to check it out more closely some time when we get the chance.
 
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The PDM is wired hot all the time from the auxiliary battery so my accessories will all work without having the key on. The PDM and winch are grounded directly to the frame. Everything else is grounded to the "bus bolt".

FYI. "For y'alls info" is what that stands for in AL

Just to be safe, I used a switched power source for my rocker switches. So, even though the PDM has power, the accessory won't operate with the key off if I leave the switch on. So far I seem to like it, I may go back and make the stereo switch be hot all the time so I can turn it on with out turning the key. Right now the only switch that will power up an accessory is my interior lights.
 
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FYI. "For y'alls info" is what that stands for in AL

Just to be safe, I used a switched power source for my rocker switches. So, even though the PDM has power, the accessory won't operate with the key off if I leave the switch on. So far I seem to like it, I may go back and make the stereo switch be hot all the time so I can turn it on with out turning the key. Right now the only switch that will power up an accessory is my interior lights.
That is exactly how I wired mine up as well.
 
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FYI. "For y'alls info" is what that stands for in AL

Just to be safe, I used a switched power source for my rocker switches. So, even though the PDM has power, the accessory won't operate with the key off if I leave the switch on. So far I seem to like it, I may go back and make the stereo switch be hot all the time so I can turn it on with out turning the key. Right now the only switch that will power up an accessory is my interior lights.
I guess everyone has their preference. The main reason I installed the second battery and isolator was so I could have my accessories hot all the time and not jeapordize the primary systems and primary battery. I like being able to flip a switch and have lights, stereo, winch, etc without digging the key out and having to listen to the annoying buzz sound in the primary systems.
 
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remember when your parents used to tell you to stop crying or they would give you something to cry about? well I got tired of hearing my wife whining that the sxs was too dangerous, so I figured I'd give her something to whine about...
Honda Roll at AMA
 
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remember when your parents used to tell you to stop crying or they would give you something to cry about? well I got tired of hearing my wife whining that the sxs was too dangerous, so I figured I'd give her something to whine about...
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First, I hope no one was hurt.

Second, I hope the vehicle wasn't hurt.

Third, I remember your motto at Royal Blue..."always use 4x4 and when it doubt, throttle out".

Is that roll over due to that motto?
 
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BTW, it looks like y'all went to Prentice Cooper. I love that place. I used to live up there and rode those trail weekly.


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