I thought I heard or read somewhere that the were not legal, maybe just in some states?
backup lights project - anyone?
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backup lights project - anyone?
any of you guys have good aftermarket backup lights? i am just curious how everyone else did theirs... i just finished my project. i wanted something i can use to see behind me on the road, in the bed, and some to the sides. post up pics if you can, pics tell a thousand words!
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lol ok, i will get the ball rolling. i used a pair of rectangular marine lights found at del city Halogen Flood Lamps (made by BEP marine, ironically they are HQ'd 2 miles from where i work in Peachtree City!) that give off great light. i welded two small tabs on my reciver hitch frame and bolted them facing back and some to the sides. i tried to place them away from the tire so they didnt get pounded by rocks and debris.
then i used a pair of CAT replacement work lights found on CAT equipment (CAT Lamp "G" Part # 142-8637 3x3 Halogen Light). i had a harder time finding these than i anticipated but finally found a source. they ran me about $50 each but are WELL worth it! i used those cheap stake pocket tie down kits to bolt the lights down. here are some pics:
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then i used a pair of CAT replacement work lights found on CAT equipment (CAT Lamp "G" Part # 142-8637 3x3 Halogen Light). i had a harder time finding these than i anticipated but finally found a source. they ran me about $50 each but are WELL worth it! i used those cheap stake pocket tie down kits to bolt the lights down. here are some pics:
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ok here are some comparisons. i still need to get a good shot of all four lights on at the same time.
no lights on, just camera flash:
bottom lights only:
top lights only:
view from behind:
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no lights on, just camera flash:
bottom lights only:
top lights only:
view from behind:
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also, here is the link the gallery, (https://picasaweb.google.com/WunTunE...eat=directlink) i have a few more pics i took. i used separate switches and relays to isolate them from each other. i didn't want to be tied to my reverse lights but they are keyed so i cant accidentally leave them on. i bought a handful of rocker switches to clean up my dash, i had a bunch of different switches and it was starting to look bad.
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yes they are great for those dark nights i just need a lil more light or for when i have a load in the bed i need to keep any eye on.
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BTW, the stock backup lights are powered directly from the transmission switch. If you tap into the backup wire to the trailer hitch, it is powered through a relay beside the power distribution box under the hood. That is probably better suited to running add on lights.
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BTW, the stock backup lights are powered directly from the transmission switch. If you tap into the backup wire to the trailer hitch, it is powered through a relay beside the power distribution box under the hood. That is probably better suited to running add on lights.
i wanted to put lights up higher but i dont have a headache rack and do not want to drill in the body unless i absolutely have to.
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Cutts,
I don't have anything to show you but on my old red truck I had the lights like you have under the truck. Between seeing your pics and plowing this morning I have decided to copy you under the truck and the side lights. I ordered 4 tractor work lights. They won't look as nice as your square light up top but I should be able to see well.
One thing I will do different though is have them set up to turn on with the BU lights and on a seperate switch that way I can choose how I want them on
I don't have anything to show you but on my old red truck I had the lights like you have under the truck. Between seeing your pics and plowing this morning I have decided to copy you under the truck and the side lights. I ordered 4 tractor work lights. They won't look as nice as your square light up top but I should be able to see well.
One thing I will do different though is have them set up to turn on with the BU lights and on a seperate switch that way I can choose how I want them on
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