So I went ahead and welded up my subframe and now I'm wondering what you guys are doing about your rear tail light. With the added angle aluminum on the parcel rack, the standard tail light plastic doesn't fit...so for those who modded the subframe, whats your tail light solution?
My stock tail light bolted right up on my welded subframe. I did have to cut slits in the inner fender to get it to fit over the braces.
I've found the subframe extension has been the weakest link in the system. Good on you exacto for doing something about it.
Didn't need to. I have the factory luggage rack and it's plenty strong for my needs. My subframe is braced similar to yours, but the braces aren't quite as big. I think I have a pic somewhere....
The DRC Edge 2. Works ok, not too expensive, and easy enough to make a custom bracket and install. I soldered up a molex connector for it, so its quick to disconnect. Already about half the brake LED's have gone dark. I think the vibrations / water crossings etc are hard on circuit boards. I've come to the conclusion that for anything electronic costing under $200, chances are it will probably last one season before breaking. Here's what I had welded on: I don't have a picture of the final tail. But see: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/610-tail-tidy.79159/
I'm surprised the drc edge has crapped out. The ufo brand that came with the power up kits lights have worked great for 6 years now. Any possibility of running that instead?
