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Cheap, but effective LED backup lights?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by ThunderOne, May 15, 2015.

  1. May 18, 2015 at 12:45 AM
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    ThunderOne

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  2. May 18, 2015 at 11:45 AM
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    I don't remember which brand exactly I bought, but from what I understand, they're all literally the same light. I think I paid about $20 for my pair. They ended up being the "spot" pattern, but I really don't notice a huge difference from the floods pattern squares I used to have back there. As for pics, all I have is the crappy one below. I'll try to get better pics whenever I'm out during dark.image.jpg
     
  3. May 20, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    Did you get any more pics?
     
  4. May 20, 2015 at 8:53 PM
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    Crap, totally forgot. Sorry about that man. I'll snap a pic or two when I get back from travel in the next day or so.
     
  5. May 20, 2015 at 9:11 PM
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    We use these lights at work on a nightly basis! Bolt them up to a magnet and wire them with a plug for the cigarette lighter plug. Use them on the atv's and off the sides of the truck for work lights. Work great! No issues so far. Already have two ready for my reverse lights. I think I got mine for 25 for a pair off Amazon. Just my .02.
     
  6. May 21, 2015 at 12:17 AM
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    Any output pics? I'm not sure if I should get spot or fog.
     
  7. May 21, 2015 at 6:23 PM
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    Sorry if the streetlights are kinda skewing the pics. The lights are a little more noticeable than the camera makes them look. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
     
  8. May 21, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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  9. May 27, 2015 at 8:26 PM
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    What pattern did you gets get? Flood or spot? I think I'm gonna pick up a pair of these. How did you wire them up?
     
  10. May 27, 2015 at 8:46 PM
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    If my memory serves right, mine are spot pattern.

    As for wiring, I have the pair on a dedicated harness, with both a manual in-cab switch as well as a jumper wire (with diode) connecting the reverse light trigger wire and the LED relay trigger wire. That way they come on automatically when I shift into reverse, and I also have the option of turning them on anytime.

    Sorry about the diagram being so poorly drawn and/or any mistakes in it.

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  11. Mar 18, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    3" Lift kit, Bilstein 5100 front and rear, 2881 EMU coils, 2" Deavers AAL, 18x9 KMC rockstar 1 wheels and 33" Nitto Terra Grapplers, Debadged, Grillcraft insert, clear corner and turn lights, 6k Leds, 30" Led light bar, 4 Pod fog lights.
  12. Apr 2, 2016 at 6:27 AM
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    I plan to install pair of flush mounted reverse lights in my bumper today. Anyone got links
    For installation on a stock bumper?
     
  13. Apr 2, 2016 at 6:45 AM
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    I have a pair of these in my bumper, they're impressively bright for $20. Like any cheapo LED, you'll need to get a connector to hook it up, I use this kit. My side windows on the cab and topper are tinted, as is the rear window of the topper, with these I can actually see what's behind me. It's a bit harder with the tire carrier.

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  14. Apr 2, 2016 at 7:24 AM
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    Thanks! Anyone else who cut into stock bumper?
     
  15. Apr 9, 2016 at 8:24 AM
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    Install day i got rained out. Still looking for best method for measuring where to cut bumper...
     
  16. Apr 11, 2016 at 10:05 AM
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    I'm looking for pictures installed and how to cut the holes on the stock bumper as well
     
  17. Apr 11, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    I just finished mine. If you have any questions let me know.
     
  18. Apr 11, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    what did you use to cut out the holes on the bumper? I have th I chrome bumper and the fact that it's metal I can't just use any saw or bit.
     
  19. Apr 11, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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    I also have crome bumper (but plastidipped black)I taped off area and used 4 1/2 grinder and a small Dremel
    Both with cutting wheels then grinder wheels.
     
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  20. Apr 12, 2016 at 1:25 AM
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    So I got my holes cut today, didn't take pictures yet but I am waiting on a spool of wire that will be delivered from Amazon today, what wire is negative and which is positive since I am taping into the existing reverse light wires?
     

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