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CoolArc Inc. Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit - Throwin' Sparks

Attention Grabbing 101
By Dusty Johnson
Photography by Dusty Johnson
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Sparks
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Wildsparks Kit
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Battery
1.To start, we'll route a... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Battery
1.To start, we'll route a power wire from the battery into the cab of the truck. This is where we'll make the connection between the Wildsparks switch, the power, and the Sparkoo units we'll be installing at the rear of the truck.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Passenger Side
2.Next, the wire was run through... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Passenger Side
2.Next, the wire was run through the firewall and down the passenger-side of the cab, where we simply routed the switch wire from between the seats to the wiring coming from the battery.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Crimps
3.All it took was a couple... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Crimps
3.All it took was a couple of crimps to bring power to the switch and allow us extra wire (included) to route the switched main power wire toward the rear of the truck.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit L Brackets
4.Moving to the back of the... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit L Brackets
4.Moving to the back of the truck, we used the L-brackets supplied in the kit to mount the Sparkoo units.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Framerail
5.Because the framerail already... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Framerail
5.Because the framerail already has holes in it, we simply marked the L-brackets, drilled them on a drill press, and bolted them directly to each framerail from the outside. There is no right way to install the brackets; just make sure they've been secured to the chassis of the vehicle.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Mounting Bracket
6.Here's the mounting bracket... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Mounting Bracket
6.Here's the mounting bracket completely installed.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Sparkoo Unit
7.Next, determine the left... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Sparkoo Unit
7.Next, determine the left and right Sparkoo units by looking for the R and L marked on each unit. Install the Sparkoo unit by sliding three clamps onto the unit and then sliding the unit over the L-bracket.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Clamps
8.Make sure to tighten all... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Clamps
8.Make sure to tighten all three clamps on the L-bracket to secure the Sparkoo unit under the truck. Also, be sure the opening in the unit is rotated to where you want the sparks to go - out the back of the truck!
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Wiring
9.With the unit in place and... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Wiring
9.With the unit in place and rotated properly, run the power wire from the cab rearward, and connect it to the wiring that extends from the Sparkoo units. Make sure you don't have any loose wiring; zip ties are our friends. Also be sure to ground the Sparkoo unit.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Spark Rods
10.OK, we have the unit installed;... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Spark Rods
10.OK, we have the unit installed; now we have to load it. There's a load of spark rods that come with the kit, so load one or two of the rods into the chamber as shown.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Brass Tube
11.Next, load the spark rods... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Brass Tube
11.Next, load the spark rods using the spring included with the kit, and then slide the brass tube over the tube that extends from the Sparkoo unit.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Lock Down Bands
12.Using one or two of the... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Lock Down Bands
12.Using one or two of the lock-down bands supplied, hook one end at the end of the loading tube and the other at the base of the Sparkoo unit. Only use the type of bands supplied; rubber bands are not suitable for use.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Power Connection
13.Now that one side of the... 
   
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Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Power Connection
13.Now that one side of the installation is complete, just install the other side and jump the power connection to it in order to operate both Sparkoo units with a single switch.
Coolarc Inc Sparkoo Wildsparks Kit Truck Sparks
14.Sparks anyone?
Coolarc Inc.
4009 Longleaf Dr.
Garland
TX  75042

Dept. MT

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