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Ordered a set with relay for an 07 LX
Ordered a set with relay for an 07 LX
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ARCHIVE Owl plug-and-play LX courtesy/puddle replacement and rock lights
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Max.Powerzz
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These look great, when are they back in stock?
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I'm actively working on a DIY set. Will be more work for the buyer (drilling holes, wiring, etc.) But will be substantially cheaper.
Stay tuned!
Greetings.... any update on the DIY set? Thx
The glue on mine (3m -adhesive backing) failed within a week. Summers here in Arizona are brutal. I cleaned the frame meticulously before adhering the strips.
To remedy the issue... I bought gorilla glue and glued them on. I also feel a quality right stuff rtv would work well.
To remedy the issue... I bought gorilla glue and glued them on. I also feel a quality right stuff rtv would work well.
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- #426
I'm still working on it.
My main dilemma is I can go two ways with the diy. It could essentially be a basic bracket with no holes that requires the user to drill.
Or, I could build it around a standardized size of light. Like these: Amazon product ASIN B00J5AAX5S
Then the user could decide on cheap Amazon, or expensive and not have to drill.
Any input is appreciated!
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- #427
Mine aren't the glue on ones. They're bolted to the frame
My 2 cents: I could build something myself from some aluminum from HD, amazon lights, and the cut the plugs off my running board lights for less than I'd have to pay you to do something similar - but then I'd have to be willing to measure it all out, drill the holes, solder/butt connect the wires with extra length in between, and figure out which lights will work best.
If you're going to build a DIY kit, I'd rather not have to think about the hard stuff like how much wire I need, what lights fit, if I can drill the holes in the right spots, and whether I want to cut the light connectors off my (removed) running boards. If those things are taken care of and all I have to do is put it together and bolt it on, I'm sold. If I have to take the chance of drilling the holes wrong or something even if I buy a kit, I'd rather just put it together myself and save the extra money.
Somebodyelse5
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Planning on installing these on my LC this weekend (I won them at HIH this year, Woo!) and was wondering if anyone had some pictures of where they mounted their switch? I'd like to be able to turn them on when I need them, not just have them on when the doors are open.
I did some digging, and it looks like a 4-pole switch is required to make the relay work on a switch? Can anyone confirm?
I did some digging, and it looks like a 4-pole switch is required to make the relay work on a switch? Can anyone confirm?
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The issue I run into is lights. Some people want $300 lights, some want $20 lights. Another thing is all the soldering involved.
Hmm. I think im getting a good idea of how to do this.
I think if I use a standard size light like I posted above, then made the wiring harness with just butt crimp connectors at the ends, the user could then buy whichever quality light they want, crimp connect them (or cut and solder of capable) and be done.
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I ordered some lights. Assuming they're not too big to fit under or anything like that, I should have some brackets made up asap. I'll also be out of the shop for two weeks, after next week, so it will likely be the end of the month at the soonest that I make any real progress.
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Just a quick update. I keep getting questions about these, so I dove in head first. I think I have a really good design that will allow the user to buy cheapo amazon, or expensive lights and still be super easy to install. I have to get it perfect, so please bear with me. I suspect a few weeks before I have the brackets in hand, then I can start shipping. This kit should be very reasonably priced considering I dont have to source lights any longer.
Very much appreciate the update and the effort you've put in!
Awesome - can't wait to see what you've come up with. Thanks!!
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Exciting news!
So I hit a bit of snag initially, but worked through it this weekend. The brackets are officially with laser cutter to make 10 kits as a start. These kits will require no special tools or abilities. They will be so simple, you'll only need a 12mm wrench for the bolts on the frame and a pair of pliers.
The will work with any light that has a similar shape and mount as these:
After doing a lot of research, this type of light is available from the $10 Amazon specials to the $200 rigid, so you get to decide!
Now's a good time to start deciding what type of light you're going to go with!
So I hit a bit of snag initially, but worked through it this weekend. The brackets are officially with laser cutter to make 10 kits as a start. These kits will require no special tools or abilities. They will be so simple, you'll only need a 12mm wrench for the bolts on the frame and a pair of pliers.
The will work with any light that has a similar shape and mount as these:
After doing a lot of research, this type of light is available from the $10 Amazon specials to the $200 rigid, so you get to decide!
Now's a good time to start deciding what type of light you're going to go with!
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Dude that's exciting, I'll be anxious to see what the new sets will look like. I am still loving mine after all this time and they've held up great! I still get compliments from my passengers about how nice it is to have bright courtesy lights when approaching the truck at night.
Just an FYI for those buying cheaper lights - if possible I would recommend opening them up and resealing the edges with a bead of marine grade silicon. Takes maybe 5-10min each light. I had to do that on my knockoff 20" light bar on my front bumper after reading reviews of water ingress, and I gotta say it's made that light bar last much longer. Just something to keep in mind!
Just an FYI for those buying cheaper lights - if possible I would recommend opening them up and resealing the edges with a bead of marine grade silicon. Takes maybe 5-10min each light. I had to do that on my knockoff 20" light bar on my front bumper after reading reviews of water ingress, and I gotta say it's made that light bar last much longer. Just something to keep in mind!
Agreed to the re-seal. I do that to every light I buy for our race car. The first couple sets got condensation in the quick fast.
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I just ordered these guys:
7 inch Led Light Bar,Autofeel 2 Pcs LED Pods Flood Spot Combo Beam 60W 6500K Driving Work Fog Light Off Road Super Bright Waterproof for Jeep UTV Truck Sand Rail ATV SUV Ford Chevrolet Amazon product ASIN B07FJSJMS3
They look like they will have a massive spread of light. This new kit might get me to switch from my OG hand cut kit that's been on the truck for nearly 4 years.
7 inch Led Light Bar,Autofeel 2 Pcs LED Pods Flood Spot Combo Beam 60W 6500K Driving Work Fog Light Off Road Super Bright Waterproof for Jeep UTV Truck Sand Rail ATV SUV Ford Chevrolet Amazon product ASIN B07FJSJMS3
They look like they will have a massive spread of light. This new kit might get me to switch from my OG hand cut kit that's been on the truck for nearly 4 years.
