LED Front Light Bars & Pods

[Kerrslight]

Finally adjusted my light bar. It is now centered in the grill and there should be little to no blocked light output. I will try to get some output pictures tonight.

 

Before adjustment

 

 

After adjustment

 

[CptMcSaug]

Looks good. The more I look at mine idk if I can use a double row and it be effective

[agentf]

I would like to wire my light bar so that it would:

 

1. Turn on and off with HighBeam (this is easy - tap into the headlight + to "trigger" the relay)

2. Also be able to turn on and off with an aux switch even when the high beams aren't on.

3. have that same aux switch also turn off the light bar when the high beams are ON

 

Is this possible?

 

I know I can do #1 and #2 rather easy. but not sure how to do #3.

[NitroDatsik]

I would like to wire my light bar so that it would:

 

1. Turn on and off with HighBeam (this is easy - tap into the headlight + to "trigger" the relay)

2. Also be able to turn on and off with an aux switch even when the high beams aren't on.

3. have that same aux switch also turn off the light bar when the high beams are ON

 

Is this possible?

 

I know I can do #1 and #2 rather easy. but not sure how to do #3.

Yes, you will need a relay to draw power from the battery and a diode that will connect between the relay wire that powers the light and the high beam wire. I think lol. I'll link you to my video I did something similar but power reverse lights with reverse plus with a switch.

 

 

 

2014 Silverado 2WT CC Summit White 4.3L V6

DROPKICK Edition

IG: jorge_dropkick_rangel

Edited September 14, 2015 by NitroDatsik

[agentf]

Yes, you will need a relay to draw power from the battery and a diode that will connect between the relay wire that powers the light and the high beam wire. I think lol. I'll link you to my video I did something similar but power reverse lights with reverse plus with a switch.

 

 

 

2014 Silverado 2WT CC Summit White 4.3L V6

DROPKICK Edition

IG: jorge_dropkick_rangel

 

 

Hmm I believe you accomplished #1 and #2 but can you turn the lights off when you are in reveres?

[NitroDatsik]

 

Hmm I believe you accomplished #1 and #2 but can you turn the lights off when you are in reveres?

No, I think for that you will need a on/off/on switch. Top on could be on with relay, off is off no matter what, and bottom on would be for when you want it on with the reverse lights.

 

2014 Silverado 2WT CC Summit White 4.3L V6

DROPKICK Edition

IG: jorge_dropkick_rangel

Edited September 14, 2015 by NitroDatsik

[chrises08]

Just installed the T-Rex hood brackets and a set of Rigid D2 driving lights. Install was easy and fast and the brackets hold the lights securely. Definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to do the same.

 

Question, I have a Spod controller with their new touch screen switch panel. In looking at my truck it seems its not going to be easy fishing a line through the main wire harness grommet in the engine bay. From the inside of the truck there is so much stuff in front of it I can't even get my hand behind to feel it. Any suggestions or help? It should also be noted that I have to fish a headphone style jack with a 90* bend at the end.

 

I also see some people have suggested going in through the rubber grommet in the door jamb. Seems like an easier install and appears it can be done cleanly and without and pinching of the wire. Any reason not to do this?

 

 

on those trex brackets.. do they fold up with the hood when u raise the hood?

 

also do you think you could use them to mount a long light bar across the hood instead of just doing pods?

[Kerrslight]

 

 

on those trex brackets.. do they fold up with the hood when u raise the hood?

 

also do you think you could use them to mount a long light bar across the hood instead of just doing pods?

Your kidding about wanting to mount a light bar across the hood right?

[chrises08]

lol why not? people mount them in the grilles, at the top of the windshield and everywhere else it seems.

[Kerrslight]

lol why not? people mount them in the grilles, at the top of the windshield and everywhere else it seems.

 

Hey thats your deal. I think putting one on a roof looks bad enough, but I don't think anyone has ever put on across the hood. I personally think that would ruin the classy look of a truck.

[NitroDatsik]

 

Hey thats your deal. I think putting one on a roof looks bad enough, but I don't think anyone has ever put on across the hood. I personally think that would ruin the classy look of a truck.

I've only seen jeeps do this, but I think you would get to much glare from the hood when the light is on.

 

2014 Silverado 2WT CC Summit White 4.3L V6

DROPKICK Edition

IG: jorge_dropkick_rangel

[Herd Thinners]

For the ridgid Amber combo.

1. Being the bar switches from white to amber will the wireless remote work.

2. If I link it to the Intel link garage door button will it work maybe push once white push a second Amber third off. I'm asking I have no idea.

3. I read someone doing the cig lighter center console install has anyone else. Wonder how extensive or a pain it is.

 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[Herd Thinners]

A 30 inch bar obviously fits under the grill of the GMC Sierra my question is does it have to be curved or does the straight bar fit nicely also. Just getting ready to drop the hammer

[Kerrslight]

A 30 inch bar obviously fits under the grill of the GMC Sierra my question is does it have to be curved or does the straight bar fit nicely also. Just getting ready to drop the hammer

Curved and straight both fit fine. I've had both and in my experience I much prefer the curved. Wider spot pattern and it sits up closer to the grill so you lose less light output. The straight one I had behind my AT grill lost a good amount of light since it was not up against the grill.

 

There's a lot more info on the thread I created. "LED bar behind All-Terrain grill"

[Herd Thinners]

I wanted the Amber/white combo by ridgid. It's not curved. Curved would look better I'm sure. Uhhhhg. Any ideas.