Aux. Backup Lights??

[craig333]

This setup works great for me.

Just don't use the bulbs the tractor lights come with.

 

[ttora4runner]

That's one way to do it :victory:FLYFISHEXPERT . I think though I would rather try and find a thin LED strip that I could set into the spoiler.

Less likely to bash it into a tree like I've been doing lately :yikes:.

 

[Goin]

Cheap pilot lights under the bumper from autozone. The hitch does a decent job of protecting them. I have bent them pretty good but have not broke them.

I want to put some on the rack too.

 

[corax]

Cheap pilot lights under the bumper from autozone.

I got the same ones, cost like $15 or so . I used a relay for the lights so that the reverse switch on the transmission doesn't burn out trying to pass too much current. The first pic explains the wiring, which was easy. For power, I tapped off a 12 gauge wire that I had run for my trailer socket adapter.

Mounting for these lights is pretty standard, so I just welded a 1.5"x5"x1/8" tab onto my bumper. I recessed them into the tube work fairly well, so I don't expect they'll ever break.

It's like having a set of headlights behind me when I throw it into reverse + with the lower mounting I don't get blinded by them if I leave 'em on to set up camp (personally don't like any lights at or above eye level)

 

[FLYFISHEXPERT]

Where did you get that light? How much was it? Is it 2W or 3W LED?

I ended up getting it for free, but you can pick them up here:Summit Racing

I am not positive on the wattage, but I believe it is 3. It consists of 6 1/2 watt LEDs...I believe.

Edit...According to the manufacturer, the unit draws .8amps, so at 12VDC we are looking at 9.6 total watts.

 

[java]

here is mine, tractor light up high. just enough light to help so much. especially with a trailer.

 

[davegonz]

I picked up a pair of Maxxima PLB-630 3 LED (1 Watt each) lamps. They are bright as heck, small, and consume very little power.

Here is where I got them from ($25.99 each): http://www.jbr17llc.com/plb630--3-led-projector-light--1-watt-white-power-leds-500.html

Pics from another site: http://www.ledtrailerlights.com/other/led-drive-lites.htm

Specs: http://www.maxxima.com/products/product_detail/290/PLB-630 - 3 LED Projector Light/view/.html

 

[Goin]

dave - Nice, do you have any night pics of the light these put out?

 

[davegonz]

No, I am going to mount them on my rear bumper, but have not finished fabricating the swing arms. I'll post some once I do have something to show.

 

[Expedition Key]

I'm just about to pull the trigger on 2 sets of these KC Fogs (two on the rack pointing to the rear, and one on each side of the rack pointing to the sides: http://www.amazon.com/KC-HiLiTES-51..._1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1267173339&sr=1-1

And this kit to light the underbody when night crawling: http://www.visionxstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=208

and here's a video of the in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6oqGKHCa7E

Kye

 

[AlexJet]

I hope sometime LED light will become cheaper as now I had to pay $160 for 2 lights + shipping... I like LEDs for their low power consumption, so I don't have to run heavy gauge wiring for them and their light output which is increasing every year with newer technology.

 

[matt s]

Well whatever type of light you get, just go for it. I did some serious plowing last night and having the aux lights in the rear made it easy despite working at night and still heavy snow fall.

A very useful cheap easy mod. The best kind.

 

[Outbacktacoma]

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/ryland30/DSC00895.jpg


I found a place on the frame for mounting and bought some cheap lights at the auto parts store and tapped the lights into the reverse lights. I also dont think I negatively effected my departure angle too much, which is something to consider when mounting under the vehicle.

Cheers from California.....my first post.....cherry popped!!! Great website.

 

[07 Elephant]

 

[4x4v8]

I am in need of these too. Has anyone tried mounting them to the spoilers on the 4runners?