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Old May 2, 2014 | 02:40 PM
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Have purchased the following lights from Amazon (don't judge me) and plan on installing them on my 2013 JKUS. What you see is what was included in regards to the wiring. I read the amazon comments and questions board for this product. Basically the red wire is + and the blue is for the ground and that I need to use a min 5a fuse. My question is what type of relay and gauge wire should I use to finish up the install?

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P.S. I am using a rugged ridge a-pillar mount and a daystar rocker switch.
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Old May 2, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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Here is the link for the lights. I figured at $20 bucks I could afford to try them out and always get a better brand if they are cheaply built of don't meet my needs.
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Old May 2, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by USCG G8R
Have purchased the following lights from Amazon (don't judge me) and plan on installing them on my 2013 JKUS. What you see is what was included in regards to the wiring. I read the amazon comments and questions board for this product. Basically the red wire is + and the blue is for the ground and that I need to use a min 5a fuse. My question is what type of relay and gauge wire should I use to finish up the install? Thanks P.S. I am using a rugged ridge a-pillar mount and a daystar rocker switch.
You can go to just about any auto parts store and pick up a fog light wiring kit for about $15. The kit comes with wire, relay and fuse.
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Old May 2, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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Don't feel bad about the purchase on amazon. I bought my 15" light bar and light pods from them. They work great and were 1/4 the cost.
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Old May 2, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Not afraid to tackle projects. But when they can burn your ride to the ground it is best to get advice and talk to others with experience. Looking forward to getting them mounted.
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Old May 2, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by USCG G8R
Thanks for the replies. Not afraid to tackle projects. But when they can burn your ride to the ground it is best to get advice and talk to others with experience. Looking forward to getting them mounted.
If you plan to install other lights and accessories you might want to look into "The Source sPod" I just got one, it makes wiring so easy.
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Old May 2, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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Where do you have that mounted? So you just run the sPOD to the power source and ground then run your accessory to the sPOD so the you have a single power/fuse source.
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Old May 3, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by USCG G8R
Where do you have that mounted? So you just run the sPOD to the power source and ground then run your accessory to the sPOD so the you have a single power/fuse source.
I also have one. Comes with bracket to mount under hood on driver side. Switches mount above rear view mirror. Takes about 30 minutes to install. Worth every penny to get. Relays and protection are built in and even shuts itself of if some jackass turns your lights on while parked with top off. Low voltage battery protection for starts.
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Old May 3, 2014 | 01:33 PM
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Installed. The only issue that I have found is I don't know where to get power from to the switch through the ignition. I have the power coming right from the battery to the switch. So the LED on the switch stays on. I will have to do some research this afternoon an re-wire that one tomorrow.
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Old May 3, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by USCG G8R
Installed. The only issue that I have found is I don't know where to get power from to the switch through the ignition. I have the power coming right from the battery to the switch. So the LED on the switch stays on. I will have to do some research this afternoon an re-wire that one tomorrow.
Take from the lower cigarette lighter. It gets power when the jeep is on.
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