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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pon55
If you jump the wires and it works just splice in a switch up in the dash. Anytime you need it- turn it on.
(scares the hell out of people if you turn it on as the light turns green, LOL _
Why would one do this? The time and money to put a switch in the dash would far exceed the 10 minutes and minimal cash it takes to replace the switch in the trans.

Edit... and besides why would you want to scare people by putting your reverse lights on in traffic.You could cause accidents doing crap like that... You know... how about joining civilization? Not funny at all.

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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 5Rangers
Why would one do this? The time and money to put a switch in the dash would far exceed the 10 minutes and minimal cash it takes to replace the switch in the trans.

Edit... and besides why would you want to scare people by putting your reverse lights on in traffic.You could cause accidents doing crap like that... You know... how about joining civilization? Not funny at all.
Exactly my thoughts when he posted that....

Don't worry I am not going to Jimmy- rig my truck like that, I appreciate everyones clarification!

5rangers, I leave tomoro for my montana elk hunt, how'd your season go?
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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Nice... thanks for asking....I have had a great season so far... After lots of early season hunting I downed an 11 point 150 B&C whitetail at 28 yds with an arrow through the heart last weekend. I had seen him on several morning hunts but he never hung around for it to get light enough for me to get a shot. He finally came in with a little buddy and hung out. I watched him for 15 minutes after shooting light until he presented a good shot and I let the arrow fly. He ran 90 yds and crashed. I still have a doe or 2 to take and an Iowa hunt in early december with a slug gun...



I really wish you good luck on your elk hunt. They are a difficult game. I hunted them for years and never had success. Really good luck and be safe....

Make another post quick... you got 666....

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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:08 AM
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Nice... thanks for asking....I have had a great season so far... After lots of early season hunting I downed an 11 point 150 B&C whitetail at 28 yds with an arrow through the heart last weekend. I had seen him on several morning hunts but he never hung around for it to get light enough for me to get a shot. He finally came in with a little buddy and hung out. I watched him for 15 minutes after shooting light until he presented a good shot and I let the arrow fly. He ran 90 yds and crashed. I still have a doe or 2 to take and an Iowa hunt in early december with a slug gun...

I really wish you good luck on your elk hunt. They are a difficult game. I hunted them for years and never had success. Really good luck and be safe....

Make another post quick... you got 666....
Getting rid of the 666 lol

And outstanding! Hope he's good eating, sounds like a good hunt and a great buck.

Yes we haven't been successful for many years in Idaho so hopefully we get a little stroke of luck and pull a Montana bull off.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 5Rangers
Why would one do this? The time and money to put a switch in the dash would far exceed the 10 minutes and minimal cash it takes to replace the switch in the trans.

Edit... and besides why would you want to scare people by putting your reverse lights on in traffic.You could cause accidents doing crap like that... You know... how about joining civilization? Not funny at all.
WOW, guess your not a fun guy. Accidents at a traffic light, don't think so!
And really great for trailer hook up.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pon55
WOW, guess your not a fun guy. Accidents at a traffic light, don't think so!
And really great for trailer hook up.
Utility lights are one thing. But, when you purposely turn on your reverse lights at a traffic light and there are people stopped behind you, and then they think you are coming back at them. You have no control over what their reaction may be. Which could include causing an accident or even a death. You sir should think first about your actions and the consequences of them. Driving a car or truck should not be viewed as playing with a toy or playing games. I hate to be the one to tell you, but this kind of caviliar attitude about driving can lead to nothing good, thus you may want to rethink how you view your vehicle before you hurt yourself or some innocent bystander.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 5Rangers
Utility lights are one thing. But, when you purposely turn on your reverse lights at a traffic light and there are people stopped behind you, and then they think you are coming back at them. You have no control over what their reaction may be. Which could include causing an accident or even a death. You sir should think first about your actions and the consequences of them. Driving a car or truck should not be viewed as playing with a toy or playing games. I hate to be the one to tell you, but this kind of caviliar attitude about driving can lead to nothing good, thus you may want to rethink how you view your vehicle before you hurt yourself or some innocent bystander.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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My trucks a toy
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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My trucks a tool
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