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Jan 23, 2012 | 09:00 AM

#11

Evo35

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From: Northern, Virginia

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Originally Posted by bkw

Brilliant!

I had attempted to squeeze a HID bulb (leftover H11) in there and gave up after figuring out I didnt have enough clearance to do so.

For those of us who don't have access to a walmart, can you tell us what the dimensions of the light is?

Optronics makes them - You can find them online.

Dimensions: 2.5" W x 2.25" H x 2.5" D
Materials: Glass lens, black metal housing, and metal bracket

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:04 AM

#12

Evo35

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Originally Posted by JK-ing

EVO35
I have not had any issues yet. I thought it might be a problem but does not seem to be yet.

Ronjenx,
There is plenty of room arround the light and unless you drive in reverse for a long time I doubt there would be a heat issue. I have left them on in the sun for about 5 minutes without heating it up much more that normal.

Thanks all,

JK-ing

If you have already left them on for 5 minutes and had no problems, I think that answers my concerns about the CANBUS. It would have turned them off way before that.

Thanks for the replies.

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:36 AM

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JK-Ford

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From: Cabot, Ar.

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Originally Posted by ronjenx

Thanks for the write-up. It looks like a good way to have more light in the back.

Keep us posted on whether or not the wattage is a problem for the electrical system, and if heat from the bulb is a problem.

These things get H-O-T. Mine have been hot enought to smoke part of the insulating boot. I would anticipate discolored lenses eventually.

Jan 23, 2012 | 10:26 AM

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JK-ing

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Originally Posted by pastorwug

This is exactly why I pursue this Jeep Forum, mods like this.
I have already done the Walmart Rock crawling lights mod and these little blazers put out quite a bit of light.

Now to the back-up lights - I too am interested in the Canbus issue, as that's an immediate red-flag to any dealership.

Subscribed to this thread and really wanting to do this - I would, however, solder ll connections and shrink wrap the connections as well, somewhat better water proofing.

Pastorwug,
I checked at lunch and was not able to pull any OBD codes so Canbus is not having any issues after two plus days of driving. My Jeep has been out of Warranty for so long that I do not care about what the dealer thinks any more.

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Originally Posted by JK-Ford

These things get H-O-T. Mine have been hot enought to smoke part of the insulating boot. I would anticipate discolored lenses eventually.

JK-Ford
Under normal use these lights are not on long enough to heat up the lenses to do any harm. There is about a inch of room between the lens and the light.

JK-ing

Jan 23, 2012 | 10:45 AM

#15

bobbyspaghetti

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From: BC

awesome

I love mods like this, this one isn't for me personally but this is great none the less. Anyone can install a part that is made to go on that vehicle, but these home-made DIY ones are awesome. Keep up the good work!