Warn light bar & PIAA 520SMRs [Archive]

PARAGON

08-27-2004, 06:29 PM

This week I ordered from www.trailduty.com (http://www.trailduty.com) the Warn light bar and 4 PIAA 520SMRs to go on it.

Installation is pretty easy although a regular wrench or rachet won't work on the top bolts mounting the light bar. I had to use one of the snake drive extensions on my rachet to tighten the top bolts.

After I get my Warn bumper and winch on, I think I'll have the front end done.

PARAGON

08-27-2004, 06:29 PM

PARAGON

08-27-2004, 06:29 PM

HGW

08-27-2004, 06:57 PM

I like the look of those lights a lot.

PARAGON

08-27-2004, 09:22 PM

The shackle doesn't move. It's kinda tucked in there where it is as it happens. Also, it seems to seize pretty well so you have to have some tools to get it off and I've been lazy. It took me many tries to get it off when I had the bumper off putting in the Cibies. Right after that I put it back on to use it again and I haven't given it another thought, until now. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

We do have several of these down at the ranch that came in one of those bulk auction sales things, so I guess I haven't placed a lot of value in it. It's not very practical and I a waiting for some new steel alloy ones to come in.

That's got me to wondering though, I wonder how many times someone has tried to run off with it and could get it off the truck. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

RIC-H0

08-27-2004, 10:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
This week I ordered from http://www.trailduty.com the Warn light bar and 4 PIAA 520SMRs to go on it.

Installation is pretty easy although a regular wrench or rachet won't work on the top bolts mounting the light bar. I had to use one of the snake drive extensions on my rachet to tighten the top bolts.

After I get my Warn bumper and winch on, I think I'll have the front end done. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like the look, but are they movable to different directions?
My Hummer Offroad lights may look like the are loose and moving around, but they are actually aimed in different directions so they cover a broad area in front of me.

Thanks,(looks good!)
Ric-H2

PARAGON

08-27-2004, 10:49 PM

Ric,

Yes, they are pretty easy to aim in any direction although I haven't done that yet. As a matter of fact, I haven't completed the wiring yet. I keep having brain farts and forgetting to do things like attaching one set of the ground wires, putting a fuse back in the right place, wiring the switch up right, etc. I spent 2 hours trying to figure out why they weren't working and realized I didn't have the grounds bolted.

By the way, I am usually pretty adept at things like this and the wiring harness from PIAA is about as simple as you can get.

Also, I haven't been to the ranch (not going this weekend because we're going to the circus tomorrow) to get them aimed properly. With 4 of them I am hoping that I can get them to cover well without them looking cross-eyed or something. I am much happier with this setup than the stock lights and that's to assume the PIAAs will perform as always.

PARAGON

08-27-2004, 10:52 PM

I guess I could have snapped a few other pictures from different angles. That probably would have been helpful.

I'll try to remember to do that tomorrow.

Justin kyle

08-28-2004, 01:36 AM

That looks so alsome I was waiting to see what they looked like on your H2 before I went and bought the light bar and lights. Now I cant decide if I want the piaa lights or the warn lights I went to a local 4wheel parts place today and checked out some lights I wouldn't mind mounting the warn 210 on the side and the sp-160 in the middle assumeing they would fit. I guess Ill see when the light bar arrives. Looks great lets see some more pics.

JustinKyle

DRTYFN

08-28-2004, 04:57 AM

Damn, I wish I would have known you wanted that lightbar. I gave one away 3 months ago. One of the guys at Warn gave it to me last year when they first made them. Could've been some karma points.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

RIC-H0

08-28-2004, 05:26 AM

Get it back!!!Get it Back!!!
I want it!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Ric-H2

PARAGON

08-28-2004, 09:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Damn, I wish I would have known you wanted that lightbar. I gave one away 3 months ago. One of the guys at Warn gave it to me last year when they first made them. Could've been some karma points.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I would like a 745 if you feel you need to up the points. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

My only condition would be that it has to be white. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

PARAGON

08-29-2004, 02:11 AM

Seth,

I didn't get to do some more pics today as the Circus was in town. I don't think there will be any issues with the 580s. There is plenty of room once you add the bar.

I get some better pics tomorrow, hopefully.

Dan

08-30-2004, 01:02 PM

Looks great Paragon! That setup should put out some good light. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 02:09 PM

Now, damnit. I haven't even bothered with finishing the wiring, yesterday was a bad day, it was raining (somewhere), I couldn't find the camera, I was out of film, the batteries were dead.....

Ok, ok...I forgot. I'll go do it right now.

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 02:25 PM

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 02:26 PM

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 02:28 PM

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 02:28 PM

last one

H2Finally

08-30-2004, 02:34 PM

Paragon, looks good. But I thought you're into white vehicles -- what's up with your pink bicycle? Also, what kind of rock-crawling 3rd (& 4th) wheels are those? Looks sweet! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 02:55 PM

Those are my anti-tippy wheels. I learned about those from when I owned a Jeep. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Of course that would be my daughter's bike and it was either this bike or the Dora bike since we couldn't find a yellow one. She is still waiting for when I am going to bring home a yellow H2. For the past 2 years she somehow continues to think the white one is temporary. But she is pumped that I am getting a winch on it. Seriously, ask her and she'll tell you that daddy needs a winch for the Hummer.

partsguy

08-30-2004, 03:09 PM

This may open a NEW can of worms,but
whos the dude in the corner w/the
green mask??????? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

H2Finally

08-30-2004, 03:10 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
For the past 2 years she somehow continues to think the white one is temporary. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You've got a smart daughter. White is a blank canvas waiting for color... like pewter http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Gotta try that -- getting my kids to tell my wife that daddy needs a winch. Does that work for 37" MTRs? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 04:00 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by H2Finally:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
For the past 2 years she somehow continues to think the white one is temporary. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You've got a smart daughter. White is a blank canvas waiting for color... like pewter http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Gotta try that -- getting my kids to tell my wife that daddy needs a winch. Does that work for 37" MTRs? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>MT/Rs are being shipped as we speak.

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 04:04 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by partsguy:
This may open a NEW can of worms,but
whos the dude in the corner w/the
green mask??????? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That was my 350lb sparring partner. He was relegated to the corner for head butting. He and I don't get into many fights these days though.

My nephew wants him, but apparently doesn't want him bad enough to come pick him up.

KenP

08-30-2004, 04:04 PM

I'm worried about the kid in the corner, too. How long has he been there? Looks petrified to me. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

KenP

08-30-2004, 04:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR> the Dora bike since <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>As in Marlin's Dora? I know that movie word for word. The baby likes watching it in the car. Susan and I say the words without watching the movie. My favorite line, " Here's Brucey." Translated to "Here's daddy." http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 04:54 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR> the Dora bike since <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>As in Marlin's Dora? I know that movie word for word. The baby likes watching it in the car. Susan and I say the words without watching the movie. My favorite line, " Here's Brucey." Translated to "Here's daddy." http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>What the hell you talkin' 'bout. You mus' be talkin' 'bout Nemo. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif By the way, my wife reminded me that the fish's name is DORY, not Dora.

No, I'm talking about...D-D-D-Dora, Dora the Explorer.

And the translation is "Here's Johnny!". Remember redrum from that Jack Nicholson movie, "The Shining."

Dan

08-30-2004, 05:07 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
No, I'm talking about...D-D-D-Dora, Dora the Explorer. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My daughter has the talking Dora backpack.

"Backpack! Backpack!" over, and over, and over. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif How long is that battery going to last anyway??

That kid in the corner is standing too straight and projecting too much attitude.

KenP

08-30-2004, 06:13 PM

Yes, Dory.

As far as the battery goes, the boy is 9 and keeps going and going and going...

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 06:55 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by KenP:
As far as the battery goes, the boy is 9 and keeps going and going and going... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
I grab my daughter and keep looking for the "OFF" button on her back. She will flat wear you out doing nothing but talking.

DennisAJC

08-30-2004, 07:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by partsguy:
This may open a NEW can of worms,but
whos the dude in the corner w/the
green mask??????? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Paragon has a well in his basement too I imagine...

"It places the lotion on it's skin or it gets the hose again!" http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

PARAGON

08-30-2004, 08:31 PM

Damn, Dennis, you figured me out. The guy in the corner is what I used to use to "cure" the skins on. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

DennisAJC

09-06-2004, 04:35 PM

Looks great! I`m more partial to yours than Paragon`s because it`s pewter! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Phil, what kind of tires? Your Hummer looks complete!

PARAGON

09-06-2004, 06:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by DennisAJC:
Looks great! I`m more partial to yours than Paragon`s because it`s pewter! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Why? Pewter is just simply dark white. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

SOCRATES

09-06-2004, 06:38 PM

Love the look..

One question though -- I'm assuming this will not work with the SMA heavy duty brushguard due to the size of the tubing. How does it attach?

Thanks!
-Justyn

SOCRATES

09-06-2004, 11:16 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
Justyn,

The Warn light bar only fits factory grille guards as far as I am aware. It mounts to the same locations as the factory light brackets.

I'm sure a local metal fabrication shop could come up with something similar easy enough.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks, Phil -- that was my assumption as well. Can't beat the looks of it though, that's for sure.

-J

RIC-H0

09-08-2004, 02:20 AM

[/QUOTE]Paragon has a well in his basement too I imagine...

_"It places the lotion on it's skin or it gets the hose again!"_ http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/QUOTE]

"Put it in the Bucket" http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

I'm wondering if there is something that can be made to mount to the bumper itself?
(No Brushguard!)
I'm sure if we bump heads, someone can come up with something.

Ric-H2

PARAGON

09-08-2004, 11:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by RIC-H2:
I'm wondering if there is something that can be made to mount to the bumper itself?
(No Brushguard!)
I'm sure if we bump heads, someone can come up with something.

Ric-H2 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Has anyone seen a bull bar for the H2? Maybe that would work for those not running the brushguards.