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Thanks again. Now looking for some lighting for the rear and side of the rig. Hoping to find something and install before Expo. We will see.
If your interested in some budget lighting, there is a set by Rough Country on Amazon Prime. The set has four lights and is $279.99. It was meant for the grill of a Jeep, but easy enough to make mounts to fit your rack..

Rough Country 8" Custom LED Vertical Grill Kit (fits) 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Includes (4) Chrome Series LEDs 70673 V
 
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If your interested in some budget lighting, there is a set by Rough Country on Amazon Prime. The set has four lights and is $279.99. It was meant for the grill of a Jeep, but easy enough to make mounts to fit your rack..

Rough Country 8" Custom LED Vertical Grill Kit (fits) 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Includes (4) Chrome Series LEDs 70673 V
I’ll take a look at them! Thanks!! I’ll let you know.
 

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If your interested in some budget lighting, there is a set by Rough Country on Amazon Prime. The set has four lights and is $279.99. It was meant for the grill of a Jeep, but easy enough to make mounts to fit your rack..

Rough Country 8" Custom LED Vertical Grill Kit (fits) 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Includes (4) Chrome Series LEDs 70673 V
I just checked the lights out. Wow! Are you running them? If not, do you know anyone who is? If you do, what do they think? Seems almost too good of a price to pass up.
 
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I just checked the lights out. Wow! Are you running them? If not, do you know anyone who is? If you do, what do they think? Seems almost too good of a price to pass up.
No don’t know anyone that has them, but probably the set I’m going to use on my rack. For that price not much to loose!
 
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No don’t know anyone that has them, but probably the set I’m going to use on my rack. For that price not much to loose!
I’m going to search review now. I just picked up my Maxtrax. Ummm. That was the Baja Budget. I think I may wait until after Expo West to pick up more light. My first trip after that is 6/11. Ya never know though, I haven’t been very patient thus far. I’m hoping my solar panel kit arrives the week before Az. We will see.
 
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I’m going to search review now. I just picked up my Maxtrax. Ummm. That was the Baja Budget. I think I may wait until after Expo West to pick up more light. My first trip after that is 6/11. Ya never know though, I haven’t been very patient thus far. I’m hoping my solar panel kit arrives the week before Az. We will see.
Just about finished with my DIY shovel & Axe mounts! Saved $70.00..
 
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I was looking for mounts for my axe and shovel and I found the below one from Old Dominion and they are pretty nice but they are $75.00. I'm sorry but I'm not paying $75.00 for something that I can Make.. So here they are, please give me your feedback and tell me what you think.

Oh and P.S. these only cost me approx. $22.00 to make, not too shabby.
 

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I was looking for mounts for my axe and shovel and I found the below one from Old Dominion and they are pretty nice but they are $75.00. I'm sorry but I'm not paying $75.00 for something that I can Make.. So here they are, please give me your feedback and tell me what you think.

Oh and P.S. these only cost me approx. $22.00 to make, not too shabby.
Phenomenal! They look great!! Where did you pick up the rubber mounts? I may have a new project!!! Are you attending Expo West?
 
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Phenomenal! They look great!! Where did you pick up the rubber mounts? I may have a new project!!! Are you attending Expo West?
Yes we’ll be there and I will also be sporting a new drawer system. I got the Quick fists from Amazon Prime, two packs of two was about 14 bucks.
 
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I was looking for mounts for my axe and shovel and I found the below one from Old Dominion and they are pretty nice but they are $75.00. I'm sorry but I'm not paying $75.00 for something that I can Make.. So here they are, please give me your feedback and tell me what you think.

Oh and P.S. these only cost me approx. $22.00 to make, not too shabby.
You are a talented man [emoji41]
 

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You are a talented man [emoji41]
Trying to be frugal, cause Overlanding is the great Rabbit hole that you gladly throw money into and I really don’t like sleeping on the couch!!!!
 
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Yes we’ll be there and I will also be sporting a new drawer system. I got the Quick fists from Amazon Prime, two packs of two was about 14 bucks.
I found them and ordered them. I’ll buy the steel today or tomorrow. I’m definitely going to attempt to make them. I’m looking now online for ideas for the maxtrax. You’ve inspired me to try and make a side mount for the Maxtrax as well. I’ll let you know what I find. Let’s be sure to meet up at Expo West!
 
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Yes we’ll be there and I will also be sporting a new drawer system. I got the Quick fists from Amazon Prime, two packs of two was about 14 bucks.
Forgot to ask. Which drawer system? I’ll be birding my Buddy’s ARB fridge to see if I like it on that trip. I’m considering ARB and Dometic. Looking at hidden Winch mounts and a winch right now. Not sure which brand I’ll go with. I’m seriously considering Smittybilt to save some coin.
 
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