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Have you used this for anything medium/heavy duty yet? Whenever I see inexpensive power converters, I get suspicious of it frying something. Electrical is my mechanical handicap.
I have not, I use it to charge my phone when i’m cooking on my tailgate table and to plug in a small little light. I definitely recommend you spend the money on a legit converter for actual high powered tools or devices.
 

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So I just ordered and installed these grab handles and noticed that the bolts that they go into were CRAZY loose already. I turned them out with just my hand.

Because they're attached to an airbag panel, do you think that was by design? Should I not over-tighten these and/or are there torque specs I should be following for this?
 
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So I just ordered and installed these grab handles and noticed that the bolts that they go into were CRAZY loose already. I turned them out with just my hand.

Because they're attached to an airbag panel, do you think that was by design? Should I not over-tighten these and/or are there torque specs I should be following for this?
Yeah, my bolts never actually tightened, but somehow they still secured. I’ve used them consistently since installing with no issue.
 

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Which Rigid lights are these, sorry if I missed it in the thread.
 

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Update 4 :
Added speakers to dash and linked in page 1
 
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UPDATE 5:
Added Upfitter Switch vinyl overlays from StickerFab

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UPDATE 6:
Custom Vinyl Push-To-Start button overlay.

So overall it feels like a meh addition, but it’s so inconspicuous I’m going to let it ride. When I designed/planned this I didn’t consider the backlight on the standard button. So to achieve a decent look I had to stack three of my test stickers to block out the backlight. I have a handful of stickers left if anyone likes the look, has a cactus gray rig, and wants to give it a try.
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UPDATE 7:
Replaced factory 4” dash speakers with some Rockford Fostgates, and it is an amazingly simple upgrade. Added power with USB-A & USB-C ports on my dash for my accessories mount.
 
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Here I used fabric adhesive and it seemed to hold well. Obviously have not tested long term exposure to hot and cold , but I think I’m going to go the route of developing actual panels that will just adhere using hook and loop fastener so they can be interchangeable with multiple designs.
I love that idea, reminds me of Lotto's from back in the day lol.
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UPDATE 9:
‘Installed half my redline hood strut set tonight. Dropped my driver side bracket into the front quarter panel. Will report back after I finish swearing and removing the panel To fetch it.
 

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UPDATE 9:
‘Installed half my redline hood strut set tonight. Dropped my driver side bracket into the front quarter panel. Will report back after I finish swearing and removing the panel To fetch it.
LOL, I did the same thing. Needed to pull the flare and the lower part of the inner fender liner. Was able to then stick a magnet in there and fish it out.

Did not need to pull the entire fender.
 
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LOL, I did the same thing. Needed to pull the flare and the lower part of the inner fender liner. Was able to then stick a magnet in there and fish it out.

Did not need to pull the entire fender.
Oh man, this is good news!! Getting a magnet and beginning the operation tomorrow thanks for the tip
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