my latest creation, new LED backup lights for under a $100
01-10-2013, 11:23 AM
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Those look great. I recently purchased one of the 6LZ LED COMPACT LIGHT BAR from BlitzPro because they were priced so cheaply. I mounted the light on top of my 3rd brake light and ran the wiring to a switch. It makes a huge difference and I was very pleasantly surprised by the lights.
01-10-2013, 11:34 AM
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I love the mounting idea! How is the light output? I've been eyeing the various versions of these cheaper LEDs that are around, and the number of lumens seems comparable to higher-end LEDs, like Rigids. Do you have any night shots?
I imagine that the lights you're using are the same as these: 4" 27W 9-32V Round LED Work Light
I imagine that the lights you're using are the same as these: 4" 27W 9-32V Round LED Work Light
01-10-2013, 12:51 PM
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I love the mounting idea! How is the light output? I've been eyeing the various versions of these cheaper LEDs that are around, and the number of lumens seems comparable to higher-end LEDs, like Rigids. Do you have any night shots?
I imagine that the lights you're using are the same as these: 4" 27W 9-32V Round LED Work Light
I imagine that the lights you're using are the same as these: 4" 27W 9-32V Round LED Work Light
01-10-2013, 05:27 PM
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night shots with a black Berry Tour (circa 2006) the road/driveway/trees are about 125' away.
Request a shot and I'll post it with an explanition and measurements,
Request a shot and I'll post it with an explanition and measurements,
01-10-2013, 05:54 PM
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here are some better shots, Stumpy the bear is just a few feet away but the snow bank on the far side of the roar is about 120' and look at how the side of the house is lit up even on the second floor. For scale referance my drive is 100'x23'
01-10-2013, 06:04 PM
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The mount was super simple, the steel is a 3' piece of 1"x1" angle stock. the piece is centered on the brake light support and even in height with the bottom of the window frame. then 2 1/4" bolts to mount, in my case the bar is left at 3' because of the Hi-Lift. the light mount holes are drilled about 1/2" in from the ends.
01-10-2013, 06:20 PM
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this also shows where I ran the Blue wire thru the factory grommet behind the spare tire then following the factory harness and down thru the actory grommet above the passanger side brake light.
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01-03-2014, 11:03 AM
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I have the same Tuff LED lights in the front. That mounting bracket idea is great. When I replace my floods in the front with spots, I will be fashioning up a bracket for the rear also.
Currently, I have some high power LED bulbs from ebay for the back up lights. When I bought my JKU, it had limo window tint on which is really hard to see at night, so I need additional lighting before I back over someone.
Looks like those will be good for tailgaters and people who have high beams on when they are behind you.
Currently, I have some high power LED bulbs from ebay for the back up lights. When I bought my JKU, it had limo window tint on which is really hard to see at night, so I need additional lighting before I back over someone.
Looks like those will be good for tailgaters and people who have high beams on when they are behind you.