CJ LED tail L questions
01-25-2006, 06:03 PM
#21
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
My friend put something like the led lights on his ride a while back
(http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
switch on the dash :)...
(http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
switch on the dash :)...
01-25-2006, 06:03 PM
#22
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
My friend put something like the led lights on his ride a while back
(http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
switch on the dash :)...
(http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
switch on the dash :)...
01-25-2006, 06:44 PM
#23
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
street use.
I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
with trailers, etc.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
"
isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
street use.
I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
with trailers, etc.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
"
01-25-2006, 06:44 PM
#24
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
street use.
I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
with trailers, etc.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
"
isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
street use.
I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
with trailers, etc.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
"
01-25-2006, 06:44 PM
#25
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
street use.
I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
with trailers, etc.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
"
isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
street use.
I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
with trailers, etc.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
"
01-26-2006, 02:09 AM
#26
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
On my CJ it has never really bothered me to not have backup lamps. So I
have not put a lot of thought into it. This is my first winter using it has
my daily driver, most of the time it has the top off, and it is never an
issue turning my head to see what is behind me and having a clear view. On
other vehicles, especially longer ones I agree I did like the extra light.
I have considered more of an underneath "rock light" to help see the trail
when off-road, I guess I could easily double that into an aux light for the
rear. And I have never wanted to pull any trailer with my CJ, too short,
not enough weight. I have a small utility trailer that I have considered,
but I would not want to get it too heavy.
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:43qgo8F1on4l8U1@individual.net...
> regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
> isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
> above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
> street use.
> I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
> with trailers, etc.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
> "
>
have not put a lot of thought into it. This is my first winter using it has
my daily driver, most of the time it has the top off, and it is never an
issue turning my head to see what is behind me and having a clear view. On
other vehicles, especially longer ones I agree I did like the extra light.
I have considered more of an underneath "rock light" to help see the trail
when off-road, I guess I could easily double that into an aux light for the
rear. And I have never wanted to pull any trailer with my CJ, too short,
not enough weight. I have a small utility trailer that I have considered,
but I would not want to get it too heavy.
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:43qgo8F1on4l8U1@individual.net...
> regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
> isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
> above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
> street use.
> I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
> with trailers, etc.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
> "
>
01-26-2006, 02:09 AM
#27
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
On my CJ it has never really bothered me to not have backup lamps. So I
have not put a lot of thought into it. This is my first winter using it has
my daily driver, most of the time it has the top off, and it is never an
issue turning my head to see what is behind me and having a clear view. On
other vehicles, especially longer ones I agree I did like the extra light.
I have considered more of an underneath "rock light" to help see the trail
when off-road, I guess I could easily double that into an aux light for the
rear. And I have never wanted to pull any trailer with my CJ, too short,
not enough weight. I have a small utility trailer that I have considered,
but I would not want to get it too heavy.
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:43qgo8F1on4l8U1@individual.net...
> regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
> isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
> above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
> street use.
> I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
> with trailers, etc.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
> "
>
have not put a lot of thought into it. This is my first winter using it has
my daily driver, most of the time it has the top off, and it is never an
issue turning my head to see what is behind me and having a clear view. On
other vehicles, especially longer ones I agree I did like the extra light.
I have considered more of an underneath "rock light" to help see the trail
when off-road, I guess I could easily double that into an aux light for the
rear. And I have never wanted to pull any trailer with my CJ, too short,
not enough weight. I have a small utility trailer that I have considered,
but I would not want to get it too heavy.
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:43qgo8F1on4l8U1@individual.net...
> regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
> isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
> above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
> street use.
> I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
> with trailers, etc.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
> "
>
01-26-2006, 02:09 AM
#28
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
On my CJ it has never really bothered me to not have backup lamps. So I
have not put a lot of thought into it. This is my first winter using it has
my daily driver, most of the time it has the top off, and it is never an
issue turning my head to see what is behind me and having a clear view. On
other vehicles, especially longer ones I agree I did like the extra light.
I have considered more of an underneath "rock light" to help see the trail
when off-road, I guess I could easily double that into an aux light for the
rear. And I have never wanted to pull any trailer with my CJ, too short,
not enough weight. I have a small utility trailer that I have considered,
but I would not want to get it too heavy.
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:43qgo8F1on4l8U1@individual.net...
> regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
> isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
> above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
> street use.
> I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
> with trailers, etc.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
> "
>
have not put a lot of thought into it. This is my first winter using it has
my daily driver, most of the time it has the top off, and it is never an
issue turning my head to see what is behind me and having a clear view. On
other vehicles, especially longer ones I agree I did like the extra light.
I have considered more of an underneath "rock light" to help see the trail
when off-road, I guess I could easily double that into an aux light for the
rear. And I have never wanted to pull any trailer with my CJ, too short,
not enough weight. I have a small utility trailer that I have considered,
but I would not want to get it too heavy.
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:43qgo8F1on4l8U1@individual.net...
> regardless of local laws, it is kind of silly to not have a backup lamp,
> isn't it? I have a floodlamp, it shines a cone of light, so it lights up
> above and below where it is pointed, unlike a foglamp which is better for
> street use.
> I like seing what is behind me, and can use it for a worklamp when messing
> with trailers, etc.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
> "
>
01-26-2006, 08:49 AM
#29
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
A pair of fog lamps wired into the reverse switch might be too much
current for the switch. A relay in the line might be a good idea. I've
got a tractor headlamp for a reversing light on my `79 CJ.
Independent control of bright lights aimed at annoying traffic behind
you -- while certainly an appealing idea -- is also certainly a
ticketing offense. I know of at least one driver who was required to
_remove_ the units or pay for a tow. The officer didn't care which way
it played out, but it was either one way or the other.
UtahCherokee01 wrote:
> My friend put something like the led lights on his ride a while back
> (http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
> anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
> hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
> holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
> bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
> and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
> great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
> switch on the dash :)...
>
current for the switch. A relay in the line might be a good idea. I've
got a tractor headlamp for a reversing light on my `79 CJ.
Independent control of bright lights aimed at annoying traffic behind
you -- while certainly an appealing idea -- is also certainly a
ticketing offense. I know of at least one driver who was required to
_remove_ the units or pay for a tow. The officer didn't care which way
it played out, but it was either one way or the other.
UtahCherokee01 wrote:
> My friend put something like the led lights on his ride a while back
> (http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
> anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
> hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
> holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
> bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
> and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
> great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
> switch on the dash :)...
>
01-26-2006, 08:49 AM
#30
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Re: CJ LED tail L questions
A pair of fog lamps wired into the reverse switch might be too much
current for the switch. A relay in the line might be a good idea. I've
got a tractor headlamp for a reversing light on my `79 CJ.
Independent control of bright lights aimed at annoying traffic behind
you -- while certainly an appealing idea -- is also certainly a
ticketing offense. I know of at least one driver who was required to
_remove_ the units or pay for a tow. The officer didn't care which way
it played out, but it was either one way or the other.
UtahCherokee01 wrote:
> My friend put something like the led lights on his ride a while back
> (http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
> anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
> hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
> holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
> bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
> and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
> great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
> switch on the dash :)...
>
current for the switch. A relay in the line might be a good idea. I've
got a tractor headlamp for a reversing light on my `79 CJ.
Independent control of bright lights aimed at annoying traffic behind
you -- while certainly an appealing idea -- is also certainly a
ticketing offense. I know of at least one driver who was required to
_remove_ the units or pay for a tow. The officer didn't care which way
it played out, but it was either one way or the other.
UtahCherokee01 wrote:
> My friend put something like the led lights on his ride a while back
> (http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/pro...roducts_id=717 )
> anyhow they didn't have a reverse light.. But then again he always
> hated how dim the reverse lights on his jeep were so he cut a couple of
> holes in the bumper and installed some aftermarket Foglamps into the
> bumper wired up to his stock reverse lights.. Very Helpful.. Protected
> and you can actually see behind you when you want to back up.. Also
> great for pissing people off who talgate.. just stick a secondary
> switch on the dash :)...
>