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Jan 19, 2009 | 03:33 PM

dixiemudder04

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question about lights

I have been tossing the idea of putting some lights in the center of the front bumper. I would like to have it where they come on when i turn my lights on bright. So what all is involved in doing this. FYI: my truck is not equipped with the lower lights in the bumper.

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:53 PM

jwdenney2

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You could add a relay that is operated (turned on/off) by the hi-beam switch (you'll have to get a wiring diagram or use a voltmeter/test light to find the wire that is charged/activated when you switch to brights) and tap in to your fuse box for power (I don't know how to wire in a new fuse - in the past I've just used an open spot for power and added an in-line fuse).

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:53 PM

Tylus

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pretty easy. just need a relay and the lights

find the hot wire for when your high beams are on. then use a good "T" connector and run a wire to the relay. make sure to seal that connector up real good.

and mount the relay with the pins facing down...facing up collects water and will short it out.

check out the drawing below

Jan 19, 2009 | 05:23 PM

spatts

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Check this out !
L.E.D. Halo wired direct to marker lights (looks cool at night)

Fog light wired to common 12volt relay

Switch

Jan 19, 2009 | 05:41 PM

Tylus

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my drawing above was slightly wrong. thanks to 98greensi for pointing it out.

image should be fixed now. sorry about the screw-up

Jan 20, 2009 | 03:56 PM

dixiemudder04

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ok, what if i find the high beam wire and run a tee there. Then tee my two hot wires on my offroad light and connect a the tees with a wire and a fuse. then ground my lights to the frame? Will this work? And would it void my warrenty?

Jan 21, 2009 | 03:15 PM

dixiemudder04

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Alright i have the wiring idea down now i have to mount them some how. I touched the pos and neg wires to the battery and they are going to be bright!!