Rock Lights & Mounting Options

[gesteer]

I've done a couple of searches and couldn't find what I was looking for, hence this post.

I'm looking to install some lights on my 2004 IFS 100 series (touring) cruiser. I intend that these lights operate as rock lights to the front and sides of the vehicle. Obviously, they will need to be mounted in such a way as to avoid flying rocks/mud/debris when travelling at high speeds and would need to be at least IP67 to survive water crossings, etc. I want to see how others have incorporated lights with bask plates, rock sliders, etc

I have an ARB rear bar with twin wheel carriers. I want to install reverse lights, but do not want to mount them on a light pole like ARB offers (-ie- I want to mount on the body/bar somewhere). God knows why ARB didn't just design in a third round hole to each swing out arm to mount white reverse lights.

I'd appreciate suggestions on both the lights and the mounting locations - installation pictures are a must. Links to light manufacturers/ebay/etc also would be helpful.

Cheers

Graeme

 

[Jordan345]

Check LabRak's website as i believe their modular roof rack design incorporates lights that can be mounted to serve as camp lights around the truck or in your case, serving as rock lights. I also was looking for something like this for wheeling at night and found a produce from the jeep crowd that can be used.. not sure if ip67.. some say they can go up to a meter underwater..

here are some links for underbody mounted lights -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Rock-Lights-for-JEEP-4x4-Off-road-Fender-Lighting-/170510214782

homebrew: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/omelets-led-rock-lights-1243906/

homebrew: http://www.stu-offroad.com/electrical/rocklight/rock-1.htm

manufactured: http://www.visionxusa.com/Accent_Li...D_ROCK_LIGHT_KIT_SUPERWHITE/product_info.html

 

[Gottagetone]

Look up Vision X tantrum rock lights, they mount under your rig. Contact brad at http://www.utahsportcycle.com, he sells rock light mounts but they are not listed on his website.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QuQ1rfPDTQ

 

[gesteer]

Thanks guys. That's just what I needed.

 

[Kigiin]

Ok, I give - why would you need lights under your truck?

 

[Jordan345]

Its very hard to see wheel placement and impending rock doom that may crush a quarter panel, rocker panel or impact something critical under your vehicle, so the rock lights allow you to see any under vehicle hazards during wheel at night. a regular example for me is coming off a rock ledge and into a water hole. This requires smooth brake modulation and wheel placement to prevent damage both going in and coming down. in addition, there are many places in winter in North America have less wheeling light. you'll find some of our southern state friends that drive in the desert prefer to wheel at night due to temperatures.