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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:02:33 GMT -8
So like many of you I have a lot of lights on my rig. The problem becomes all the wire harnesses that come along with those light bars, rock lights and bumper lights. I could never justify spending $500.00 or $600.00 on a SPOD system. I found a similar system made by ApolloInTech on Amazon and figured I would give it a try. Link to system on Amazon: amzn.to/2nTMWMVThe unit arrived packaged very well with all of the connectors and switches. Please note they give you an extra switch and 4 extra switch faces.   |
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:04:00 GMT -8
The under hood box is sturdy and well made.  |
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:05:24 GMT -8
The instructions are in color, well written and very easy to follow  |
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:09:03 GMT -8
You start by installing the under hood unit on the driver side just follow the instructions as outlined   |
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:11:38 GMT -8
Once the control unit is installed, run the positive and negative cables over to the battery and connect them to the terminals. At this time pull all the old harness back through the fire wall cut them and connect to the box under the hood   |
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:13:36 GMT -8
Now all you do is run the 8 wire plug through the firewall up the a pillar and across the top of the jeep by tucking it into the top trim   |
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:16:16 GMT -8
At this point, remove your freedom tops to allow access to the clamp screws on the unit. when I first started doing this I thought it was going to be a cheap cheezy install but to my surprise it is rock solid and allowed me to install my HAM radio on the bottom of it.    I am very impressed with the quality of this unit. You would think that corners had to have been cut for them to be selling for such a reasonable price. I can say that I see no quality issues and the install was super simple and I think it looks great and I don't have miles of harness under the hood any longer. I give the Apollo In Tech two thumbs up! Link on Amazon to purchase: amzn.to/2nc99Zv |
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Post by jchappy on Mar 16, 2017 19:19:03 GMT -8
Nice write up
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 16, 2017 19:28:33 GMT -8
Picture of the finished product:  |
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Man Solo
SDJC New Forum Member
Posts: 45 
My Jeep:: 2013 AEV Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
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Post by Man Solo on Mar 16, 2017 20:55:00 GMT -8
Nice looking set up Yeticon, let us know how well it performs in the days and weeks ahead.
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Post by arctrooper on Mar 17, 2017 9:17:08 GMT -8
I'm going to go look into that, was just looking at the spod se Hd system cause I have a dam rats nest of wires running all over and that unit is $750.00 and that's a lot of cash
Thanks Yeticon on the great write up
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 17, 2017 11:27:24 GMT -8
I will no more after tonights run to valley of the Moons as to how the unit performs but as for fit and finish two thumbs up
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RockTrooper
Mall Crawler
Always in motion is the future....
Posts: 76
My Jeep:: 2012 Wrangler Sport Unlimited
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Post by RockTrooper on Mar 19, 2017 17:06:02 GMT -8
I will no more after tonights run to valley of the Moons as to how the unit performs but as for fit and finish two thumbs up How did it hold up? What is the display in the center used for? This may be a good cost alternative option to install into the Club build.....Thanks for the information! |
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Post by Bling65 on Mar 19, 2017 20:28:20 GMT -8
I will no more after tonights run to valley of the Moons as to how the unit performs but as for fit and finish two thumbs up How did it hold up? What is the display in the center used for? This may be a good cost alternative option to install into the Club build.....Thanks for the information! It did GREAT! I have a 52" light bar, 2 6" ACI cubes, 2 3" cubes and a 24" light bar and it ran all of them for the 4 hour trip through the valley with no issues. The center display read out is voltage and is very accurate as it reads the same as my voltage indicator on my HAM radio. I am so happy with it that I am adding rock lights to the jeep this week. |
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Post by jchappy on Mar 20, 2017 4:54:04 GMT -8
NICE...Thats a great deal for that product considering the alternatives cost 500+
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