ARCHIVE Owl plug-and-play LX courtesy/puddle replacement and rock lights (1 Viewer)

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I got some good comments from a few guys at CM this weekend. I'm happy with how they've worked and love how bright they are!
 
I have some good news to past an future customers. If you think the lights are too bright and want something closer to the stock lights, all you have to do is turn the lights to face upward instead of directly downward.

I tested this theory out this evening after @92LXAZ sparked the idea.

Here are the regular lights

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Here are the same lights facing up

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Here is a light on one of the brackets facing up.
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The install is a tiny bit more difficult as you lose some finger room with the light facing up. It's still a 20-30 min job though.

Since this worked so well, I'll no longer offer the 6 LEDs as they were just as bright as the 10.

I won't bend the brackets the opposite direction either. The way I look at it, with the lights facing up, they're shielded from rocks no matter what. Then if you want to switch to having them facing down, you still get the bends that shield them.
 
Hi Ram15 was I ever added to the list? If not please add me asap.
 
Didn't read thru the whole thread...do these fit the LC or LX only?
 
Didn't read thru the whole thread...do these fit the LC or LX only?

Right now I can only confirm that they fit the lx.

These bolt to the frame where the AHC bolts on and it seems land cruisers don't have the same bolt holes. I'm working on a solution for the lc guys though. Hopefully I can get something worked out soon.
 
Loving the look of the 10 light facing up. Please switch me to the 10 from the 6. I know you said no more 6x but I'm on the list as a 6 light and wanted to confirm. How far out are you shipping these days?

Thanks a killer work.
 
Loving the look of the 10 light facing up. Please switch me to the 10 from the 6. I know you said no more 6x but I'm on the list as a 6 light and wanted to confirm. How far out are you shipping these days?

Thanks a killer work.

Will do,

It's hard to say. I can usually only make a set or two a week unfortunately. I keep the list updated as I go.
 
I have seriously considered buying a newer truck to have these plugs... I think someday I'll just run new splices from my dome light though. Great product, hope to buy someday :)

I'm actively figuring out how to get these to work on a LC. It will inevitably take more work since the wiring/plug isnt already there, but I think I can still make relatively simple.
 
In a different thread, @68W65D mentioned that he added LED lights to his existing running boards (using an adapter so he didn't have to splice anything) and said that they work great.

Good to know. My lights should work with runningboards on, but if you want to keep the board lights plugged in AND the new lights you'll need a y adapter or to spice. These would surely overppower the running board lights though.
 
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I'm actively figuring out how to get these to work on a LC. It will inevitably take more work since the wiring/plug isnt already there, but I think I can still make relatively simple.
Wish I could like this twice! I've got bigger fish to fry at the moment, so I'll leave you to it. I'll definitely watch the thread for developments. Keep up the good work!
 
Sooo ... Ramazon delivered yesterday ...

For anyone on the fence ... this product is awesome ... pull the trigger!! @Ramathorn15 did a great job on both design and execution. Install was easy and as advertised. Fit and finish is excellent.

A few install notes/observations:

- I had to use a breaker bar to get off my 12mm bolts. No big deal, but I couldn't turn my smaller ratchet.

- I had to switch between a regular and deep socket wrench. The deep socket wrench was easier to use once the metal mounting bracket was on.

- make sure your electrical is routed properly (thru slider mounts or whatever else before you anchor down the second light)

It's almost dark here in Colorado ... waiting to go out and play with my UFO landing lights ...

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Glad you like them Duncan! Cute kid! I could use an assistant. Maybe I'll second think the whole having kids thing. Are you bringing the family to HIH this year?
 

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