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I just installed my new to me whelen edge 9000. It's a 6 strobe unit with 2 more available. It has alleys and takedowns, as well as 4 flashing halogens. Four of the strobes are in the corners and two are in the centers. I will be adding the two other twist ins in the spaces available on the back of the bar.
I bought this bar used on ebay. It was a filthy mess with only the two lenses that are on the takedowns and the front flashers. There was some for the center strobes too, but I replaced them. I would have replaced it all, but I didn't buy enough lens.
I meant to take pictures during the install too, but I forgot. I installed a four conductor trailer hitch for a disconnect. I mounted it on the trac-rack for now, until I get the right mounts for the roof. That's why the cable is so long.
I mounted the controller in the overhead console in my 01 Chevy 2500HD. I just need to make a small filler panel for it now. It fit perfectly. It was a nice tight fit. I cut the brackets that came with it, and pushed them into a small pocket on either side and then bolted it to the controller so it can't come out.
The pictures are from when I got it, took it apart, cleaned it, assembled it, and then after it was installed.
Oh, I also painted the dividers white with Krylon fusion paint.

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Wow that looks like it was a pain in the ass to do all that. But I gotta say it looks great!


Could you post some pics of how you attach it to the roof when you get that far?
 

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That is the same bar I have. I am looking for amber lenses and also the stinger in the front is not working so I want to do something different with that.
 

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Wow that looks like it was a pain in the ass to do all that. But I gotta say it looks great!


Could you post some pics of how you attach it to the roof when you get that far?
I may just fab something up for that. I was thinking about making the pieces for the gutter with two rectangular slots. And then making the piece for the bar with two tabs to go into them. That way I can easily remove it when I need to.
 

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Thanks, yeah I love them there too. They almost look factory, should look really good once I get the filler plate made.

The first picture of my second post you can kinda see the difference after cleaning/polishing it. The picture doesn't do it justice as far as the difference in how it looked in person. The right side is done in that picture.
 

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I came out great, definately worth the time.... :drinkup:
 

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Yes, I drilled a hole in the back near the third brake light and installed a 4-pin trailer connector for a quick connect. I also ended up drilling my own hole in the firewall to run the power wire. It only came with so much, and I didn't want to wait. So I just drilled one on that side and put in a grommet. When I drilled the hole in the back of the cab, I made sure it lined up with a hole that's in the pocket so I would have clearance for the wires.
 

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a much better strobe setup than ours.
Thanks for the ideas and know-how.
 

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Wow that looks like alot of work but looks great!
 

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I dunno... Nice setup except for that hole you put in the top of the cab.. :nono:
Yep, going thru the third brake light is always cleaner looking down the road.
 

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I may just get myself into trouble with this, LOL. My headlights are pointed down for some reason. Someone left his high beams on so he got the take downs.:guns: Didn't take him long to shut em off.:p
 
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