Additional rear lighting!!
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Additional rear lighting!!
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I recently purchased an '11 JKU Sport but, now it's time to mod. I'm looking to start with mods which are completely functional and hold a purpose for me as I won't be rock crawling or anything crazy like that. The first thing I really noticed was how poor the lighting was when I threw the rig into reverse. I found the Delta Tech Waterproof 260H Series Backup Light Kit and wanted to know if anyone had these or what they recommend!
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I recently purchased an '11 JKU Sport but, now it's time to mod. I'm looking to start with mods which are completely functional and hold a purpose for me as I won't be rock crawling or anything crazy like that. The first thing I really noticed was how poor the lighting was when I threw the rig into reverse. I found the Delta Tech Waterproof 260H Series Backup Light Kit and wanted to know if anyone had these or what they recommend!
The more pictures, the better!!
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The little guys are made by Blazer (part# XT860) and I found my first two sets at Wally-World for $10 each (clearance). They come with 55 watt H3 bulbs, (swapped for 100 watters) and the seams need to be siliconed. I still need to move them, so I don't have to buy any more. The last set was bought on eBay for $20. They're 4 1/2" W x 1 1/2" H x 2 5/8" D, have glass lenses and metal bodies. They are one of the best mods I have done, but I wouldn't mount them very high up. My KC's suck as back-up lights, but are good work lights. If I had a stock bumper, I would simply cut out a 1.5" x 4.5" hole and flush mount them. I have them wired to come on with the back-up lights only, through a relay.
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Helloooooooo!!
I recently purchased an '11 JKU Sport but, now it's time to mod. I'm looking to start with mods which are completely functional and hold a purpose for me as I won't be rock crawling or anything crazy like that. The first thing I really noticed was how poor the lighting was when I threw the rig into reverse. I found the Delta Tech Waterproof 260H Series Backup Light Kit and wanted to know if anyone had these or what they recommend!
The more pictures, the better!!
I recently purchased an '11 JKU Sport but, now it's time to mod. I'm looking to start with mods which are completely functional and hold a purpose for me as I won't be rock crawling or anything crazy like that. The first thing I really noticed was how poor the lighting was when I threw the rig into reverse. I found the Delta Tech Waterproof 260H Series Backup Light Kit and wanted to know if anyone had these or what they recommend!
The more pictures, the better!!
I haven't seen the lights that you are considering. But any additional lighting will be an improvement. I have been using cheepO wally-world lights. And I have been real pleased with the incandescent fixtures. I haven't been pleased with the LED fixtures.
Here is a night shot of the LED's
Sorry, I only have a daytime shot of the incandescents
Here is the wiring method that I recomend. It uses a 3 position switch. 1 position for automatic ( activate with the reverse lights ). 1 position for Always Off. And the last position for Manual ON.
This next schemattic uses a standard switch. But offers a little bit less control. The differance is that ther is no "Always Off" function.
Hope this gives you some good ideas.
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Hello from the North. First off, I can't believe that Echo doesn't have a set of 100 watt reverse lights already! I did this mod on my 87 Comanche and it was the best thing ever. I used a set of 55 watt work lights, I think they were Hellas, on a simple on/off toggle with a relay. I cut the lights into the bumper, it worked very well. I need to do this to my 11 JK and I am considering all the options. Below the bumper, Rigid led on the license plate bracket, round work light inside the spare. It is a great excuse to buy a Gobi rack for mounting purposes, but that kind of blows the budget for other stuff! Whatever you wind up with, it will be worth the work.
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Helloooooooo back at you and welcome to the forum. The reverse light mod is a good choice for "functional lighting mods". I have done this mod. And I have a couple more of functional mods that I could recommend to you. However, in the interest of staying on topic, just let me know if you want any more of my suggestions.
I haven't seen the lights that you are considering. But any additional lighting will be an improvement. I have been using cheepO wally-world lights. And I have been real pleased with the incandescent fixtures. I haven't been pleased with the LED fixtures.
Here is a night shot of the LED's
Sorry, I only have a daytime shot of the incandescents
Here is the wiring method that I recomend. It uses a 3 position switch. 1 position for automatic ( activate with the reverse lights ). 1 position for Always Off. And the last position for Manual ON.
This next schemattic uses a standard switch. But offers a little bit less control. The differance is that ther is no "Always Off" function.
Hope this gives you some good ideas.
I haven't seen the lights that you are considering. But any additional lighting will be an improvement. I have been using cheepO wally-world lights. And I have been real pleased with the incandescent fixtures. I haven't been pleased with the LED fixtures.
Here is a night shot of the LED's
Sorry, I only have a daytime shot of the incandescents
Here is the wiring method that I recomend. It uses a 3 position switch. 1 position for automatic ( activate with the reverse lights ). 1 position for Always Off. And the last position for Manual ON.
This next schemattic uses a standard switch. But offers a little bit less control. The differance is that ther is no "Always Off" function.
Hope this gives you some good ideas.
Great write up and NICE diagrams, I was just curious if you have ever considered using one fuse to terminal 86 and using the switch to apply the ground circuit to the relay?
just a thought, do you think that would work? good ? bad?
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Either method works fine. Even if you switched the negative, you still need a positive on the other side of the relay. Therefore, you still need a fuse on that circuit. So the argument that switching the negative is better doesn't fly with me. You still need a positive and a negative to make the system work. And you still need a fuse to protect the system. My training is mostly in positive control. So I prefer switching the positive side of the circuit.
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Either method works fine. Even if you switched the negative, you still need a positive on the other side of the relay. Therefore, you still need a fuse on that circuit. So the argument that switching the negative is better doesn't fly with me. You still need a positive and a negative to make the system work. And you still need a fuse to protect the system. My training is mostly in positive control. So I prefer switching the positive side of the circuit.
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x2!!
I was going to go with the Delta 260H series but, hearing about how pleased people are with the wally world mods, I believe I will go that route! Plus, it keeps some money in the bank for more mod spending!
I've already installed one... Hoist a prego wife mod a.k.a. grab handles
x2!!
I was going to go with the Delta 260H series but, hearing about how pleased people are with the wally world mods, I believe I will go that route! Plus, it keeps some money in the bank for more mod spending!
I've already installed one... Hoist a prego wife mod a.k.a. grab handles