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Old 12-21-2011 | 06:14 PM
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I want to add a set of lamps to my Yakima and was looking for input on the best way to route the writes into a toggle switch. I don't want to drill into the roof but I want it to look clean. Thanks for any advice in advance!
Old 12-21-2011 | 06:58 PM
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You can run the wires down the length of the rails that hold the cross bars and down into the hatch. Then you can run them down the moulding and such. That way very little shows and only out back.

You could just bring it down over the rain gutter to the front door and into the weather stripping and then out closer to the dash.

But drilling will be the cleanest option.
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I will definitely explore those options, thanks
Old 12-21-2011 | 10:41 PM
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when i ran 20 dollar wally world lights on my old rig i pulled a screw for the rack ran the wire down inside and used a poop load of silicone just my .02
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Also an interesting idea. Did removing that screw compromise the structural integrity of your rack?
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