My first trip to the con in the new rig will be a night run, hope to get to Spider by midnight. I wanted to put on some basic rock lights. What type of lights work best? Where are yours mounted? Where are they aimed? Pics!!! Thanks.

if you got highsteer, mount them where your tie rod used to go and the lights point where your wheels point, otherwise anywhere you feel youll need to see

I've got two in front pointing right in front of the tires, two right in the middle pointing down and out (between the frame and the nerfs) and two pointing a couple of feet behind and out side the rear tires. I work as a dinner cook so most of my playing is at night and this set-up kicks ass. It's nice to see EVERY THING!

I use the standard tractor lights that can be found at napa for about 9.99 each and they work well for me. I currently have a set mounted directly under the cab and and one on the back, this set up works ok.

I also use the tractor floods in the rubber housing...cheap and easy to install. I've got four total, two are above the rear solid mount spring hangers and two are just ahead of the front axle.

Also great for night-time repair needs...heh heh

Thanks...anyone using anything other than tractor lights?

Originally posted by Scout Dude


Yeah, I buy small driving lights from Walmart. they are about 1/4 of the size of the tractor lights and put out probably twice as much light. They are ~$14/set (2). Look for an orange or clear box in the auto section.

Scout are those water tight? The cheapo ones I had were filling with water and getting fawked.

Chevy Girl what Napa has the tractor lights for $9.99? Cheapest I've seen is $18.

Originally posted by Scout Dude


Ummm, probably not...But I haven't tried yet. I'm not a big fan of water crossings.

I know that the Napa/ Reibes on Auburn blvd here in Citrus Heights has the tractor ones for $10/ea.


Ummmm ok, thanks. I guess I sould have said "kinda" watertight ,it's not like I'm building a submarine.

I guess buying parts at Napa is like buying oem from the dealers. The local guy gets to set whatever price he feels like. Looks like Citrus Heights is the place to stock up.

I got some lights from Walmart. They are about 1.5"x2", 55 watt halogen lights. They cost about $15 per pair. The only downside is they don't come with a relay. The lights were in a orange package I think.

I've got a pair on the front side of the front body mounts and another pair up underneath the rockers pointing sideways. Some pics are here (http://home.attbi.com/~rokzuki/lights.htm)

Originally posted by MIke Mondloch


Scout are those water tight? The cheapo ones I had were filling with water and getting fawked.


Nope, they're not water tight. They have a drain slit in the bottom of the light.

These are the same lights I'm running. They work really well for the price. It's also nice knowing that repacements are so cheap.

I run the tractor lights, they are waterproof. The cheapie walmart variety were brighter and smaller, but lasted all of a month before they got full of water and blew the bulb as well as got dirty inside of teh lamp.

I have 2 mounted behind the front tire pointing back to just in front of the rear tires. 2 just in front of the rear tires pointed at the front/side of the front tires. They work pretty good, and mounted up on the frame up against the body, I only occasionally break one.

2 more will eventually be added to the frame in front of the front tire pointed down and 2 more behind the rear tires pointed down.

oh.. those $8-9 tractor lights are BULK binned in NAPA, not a bubble pack that is 2x as expensive for the same thing. when you do break/burn one out. Get the entire assembly, its cheaper than replacing just the bulb.

Originally posted by scwafish
Thanks...anyone using anything other than tractor lights?

Just buy whatever light is on sale

I got mine from Walmart as well. $17 for a pair (I think), they are 3" x 4" mounted them on the framerail pointed out just behind the front tires. May not be watertight, but I have been through the big mudhole by Rubicon springs a few times (water up to the dash) and the lights still work.

Originally posted by Scout Dude


Yeah, I buy small driving lights from Walmart. they are about 1/4 of the size of the tractor lights and put out probably twice as much light. They are ~$14/set (2). Look for an orange or clear box in the auto section.

Scwa.........I use these same lights!!! I have put them through hell, and they work awesome!!! Mud Water, rocks....and they are still holding up!!

put 4 lights on your rig....On on each side underneath the doors, and then one on each end of the vehicle in the middle.....They are a oval pattern and will light up everything!

Wire 2 lights per switch with a relay on each switch!

You will love them!!!

i use green neon light sticks.

Originally posted by camo
i use green neon light sticks.

mine are orange! :flipoff2:

I actually have 6 tractor lights under the cruiser. 2 front, 2 middle and 2 rear. Run off 3 seperate switches. :D:D Works damn good. I like light. And when I am done with my next invention you all will be begging me to sell you a set. MUUUHAHAHA :evil:

I'm running the cheapy Harbor Freight $8.97 a pair on sale, driving lights. Two in the front wheelwells, two under the doors by the front of the rear tire, and one in the rear crossmember :D:D:D.

Work well, cheap to replace.

cheapy walmarts on mine too - If you hand sand the lense (ie scratch it up a lot) you get more of a flood pattern and less of the bright spot right were its aimed. $15 and readily available, not too bad :D

Originally posted by MIke Mondloch

Chevy Girl what Napa has the tractor lights for $9.99? Cheapest I've seen is $18.
All of the ones in Modesto, Waterford, Hughson, Empire, and I believe Oakdale too have them for 9.99

Originally posted by Red Chevy Girl

All of the ones in Modesto, Waterford, Hughson, Empire, and I believe Oakdale too have them for 9.99

Same as in WA. I *bet* they all have them. BUT they sell them in a bubble pack for $20 each, or in a bulk bin for $10 each, same light, different package. ;)

Camo do you feel green makes hte shadows stand out better?

what about a Disco ball underneath wouldn't that really make your Double Dubs stand out good?

put one on the top of the rear axle. It lights up the whole underside and is great for checking under there or making repairs. watch out for clearance so you dont smash it though.

Originally posted by Moab Austin
Camo do you feel green makes hte shadows stand out better?

what about a Disco ball underneath wouldn't that really make your Double Dubs stand out good?


Camo, only uses the green neon,because he has inhaled to much glitter dust in his lifetime, and his brain has turned into a glowing mass of organic mush.

I use the generic version of the 3 1/2" round Blue Diamond lights, (found at any swap meet fro about $20 a pair). They use H3 bulbs that I change to 100 watt. I silicone the joints at the clamp ring, to make them watertight. They are much more compact than tractor lights and have a much better focused beam.
I place mine in the front and rear fender wells aime right in front of the tires.
They are bright enough that the fronts are typicaly the only lights that I use on nights runs.

Thanks for all of the ideas and pics...looks like I'm off to Wallyworld!

While your at Wlly World pic up one of the mag mount tractor lights. It plugs in a cig lighter socket and has a good size magnet on it. I use one on my dump truck for extra light on night jobs. Then you'll have a light you can move around when you some extra light for part of the trail. Also works good if you break down.

Hmmm Wonder if that outdoor rope light would work worth a shit, I don't know how much light it puts off and it would be ambient not focused but you could run it all over the place lol.

I saw that magnet light there it looked very handy...unfortunately they didnt have the cool little lights...doh! I'll try the one on the way to work.

Originally posted by scwafish
I saw that magnet light there it looked very handy...unfortunately they didnt have the cool little lights...doh! I'll try the one on the way to work.
let me know if you need some....I can stop by and get some and send them down!

The rock lights I've been run'in are actually blue marker lights I bought at a truck stop. Just put one in each fender well. They could be a little brighter but who cares! They look awesome and the chicks dig'em!!
(:

Rude-I'm going to go back tomorrow and see if teyve restocked , thanks for the offer!

Jr-colors...bling bling!

Originally posted by JR
The rock lights I've been run'in are actually blue marker lights I bought at a truck stop. Just put one in each fender well. They could be a little brighter but who cares! They look awesome and the chicks dig'em!!
(:


I don't really have blue rock lights. I was just kidding! Come awn, I'd never put any blue rock lights on my rig. That's freakin gay!

I might try the red ones though. (:

I've got tractor lights but they are still in the bag from the store after something like 8 months... LOL :D

do these ones from Walmart give off yellow light? Or is it clear. Seem like a nice small light for cheep.

phil:usa:

Tractor Supply Co. is also a good place to pick up cheap lights.

color please....:D

I picked some up at the Walmart by my work...the light has a slight yellow tone to it...they are perfect and a smoking deal. Come with a toggle and wiring, just need a relay.

thanks

Great place to mount for illumination is up high on the "windshield
pillar" tubes.....unless you live in an area where you spend a lot of
time leaning this area on rocks.

Jay

Well I used $0.99 white reverse trailer lights from Agri supply(tractor supply store)
I bought 4.
2 up front and 2 in rear.
It probably cost me about $8.00 for everything including lights, wiring, switches,screws to hold them up, etc..

Sorry for the large pics but you can see the rear ones below:
The wiring is not the best but they have worked for over a year now.


http://www.custom4x4.com/images/Dcp_0003.jpg

http://www.custom4x4.com/images/Dcp_0004.jpg

A couple pictures of my setup. (http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2001/5-01rocklights/5-01rocklights.html) . I used the Wallmart lights. I'd suggest mounting them to something that won't see any hard impacts. The ones on my nerf mounts get broken filaments quite often.

the trick is to get a light that throws a wide beam up close. most driving light throw a directional beam that is small and brite. the tractor lights are the best as far as im concerned. i have two in front of the front tires and two under the rig pointing in front of the rear tires. works great.