Finally started my bed light mod

This is a "GOT TO DO" for everybody! Great job.

 

Well done sir !

 

Nice job man! I like the line-x on the bed pockets!

 

hey hookedonphonics. I would like to do the same(bed lights). can u post wiring diagram?. not sure how I would do it without blowing/burning something.
thanks

 

As far as wring goes it's pretty simple. I used an add-a-fuse and tapped power from my acc fuse. Ran that wire to my carling switch, then ran the positive from the switch to the bed lights. I grounded my lights on the 10mm bolts that hold the fender brackets (1 on each side). It was really simple.

 

indeed! very sano and super useful. im impressed.

 

I'm assuming the lights were wired in parallel? Vs coming from the switch to one, then out and to the in of the other, then out and to the ground? It looks great! What good are those cubbies anyway? I've never found anything that can fit in there. Also, where exactly did you get the switch?

 

I have same question?

 

They look like carling switches. And yes you would want them in parallel otherwise you would only have 6V on each light

 

^yup parallel and they are carling switches I got from mud uk

 

I really like this mod. I will have to look into it.

Nice work. The bins are useless anyway, this makes good use of them

Justin

 

Wondering where you bought the lights from.

 

A truck supply place by work. I posted pics on the first page with the brand and model number

 

All very cool mods, all done well......props

 

very nicely done man. looks great. another for my subd folder to do later.

 

Thanks, I'd never heard of mud uk yet. Wondering if I could get your thought on something though. What about wiring two switches to the lights? One in the cab and one in the bed? The wiring should be simple enough, maybe even use the special on-on carling switch? http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Carling_Switches.shtml I don't know why you would need the special switch, it should be the exact same as a on-off. Any thoughts from you holy light master?

 

damn that looks good! I really need to do this mod.

Will the rain effect the lights? (i dont have bedcover)

 

Rain won't affect the lights, they are weatherproof. The lights are made to be outside

 

thats looks good man

did you do anything to hold your bed pockets in place? mine always pop out whenever i go offroading or if i hit a bump to hard, its kinda annoying...

 

I just saw where they are reverse lights...sorry for the dumbass question haha.

Do you know the # on the carling switch..I like that one! and where did you get your plastic? Id just paint mine black...you think the plastic painted will hold up? Ohhh and how the hell did you cubbys come out?

Sorry in advnave for the storm of questions