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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by razorguy
Is that roof basket the Highlander brand? That's what I have and it looks very similar to mine. I was also disappointed in the size of it when I received it; the dimensions were way off on Amazon. I've been looking at the Curt model. My friend has it on his Jeep and it is notably taller, wider, and longer for around $115 on Amazon. It gets pretty stellar reviews and there is also an extension available for it which would extend it close to the length of the roof I would imagine. I really wish I had the money to throw down on the Thule.

The Curt for reference: Amazon.com: Curt 18115 Roof Mounted Cargo Rack: Automotive
The rack I had was just some cheap $99. walmart special, I think the brand was reese but I have since returned it. It actually was comparable in size to that curt unit you linked to but no extension available. That rack with the extension might be a nice size but still not as wide as I'd like.
 
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 12:15 AM
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Added the simple version of the quad headlight mod. I'll see if this works correctly and if not I'll pick up a relay to do it the more complicated way. I'll post pics when I get the fog lights switched out and wire up the roof lights better.
 
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 05:25 AM
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If you have access to a welder make a rack up its not that hard to do, built mine in like 4 days wile working full time. That way you can make it how ever you like it to be.
 
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Tested the quad headlights today and yeah, I need to go the relay route so that'll be the next few days.

The plan was to build my own rack but after pricing all the tools, even the cheap ones the cost is up there so I might give that Curt rack a try when I get some extra cash.
 
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 06:27 AM
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I have 2 stock turn signals that you can have also. I put clear ones in last year and my stock ones have been sitting in a box.
 
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Tajohns34
I have 2 stock turn signals that you can have also. I put clear ones in last year and my stock ones have been sitting in a box.
I have a set on the way but thank you for the offer.
 
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 05:33 PM
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Hey they got delivered
 
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Originally Posted by jmparker82
Hey they got delivered
yes they did and they look great installed. Once i figure out how to make the fog lights come on I'll post a night pic with all the lights on.

Any one know if the fog lights need some other fuse besides the fuse and relay under the hood? They are both good. I'm sure it's not the fog lights themselves because my old ones didn't work either. Maybe I just don't know how to turn them on lol.
 
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If in daytime you have to turn on headlights manually and have low beams on. Then hit the fog light button. Before i changed my fog light button mine was real temperamental because the connections were old and a bit corroded.
 
Old Sep 26, 2014 | 12:21 AM
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Haven't had any time to figure out the fog lights but I did clean up the wiring for the root lights since it looks like they will be mounted like this for awhile.



 
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