Rock Lights

[(redbeard)]

Okay, so after exhausting myself looking through the forum, I am hoping this might help myself and some other new guys with building/mounting rock lights. These look great, but I can't justify the price when LEDs are a few pennies. http://www.maddogrc.com/MDRC031.php

I want to see how you all mounted rock lights to your rig. I am thinking of getting the little light buckets and using appropriately sized LEDs and just wiring it all from scrap wires to the stock Rx in the Powerwagon. But I'd like some other ideas and if you know a product that works please share a link. Also, which is the better port on the Rx, Batt or CH3?

Thanks

 

[gottorque]

I run a pair of cheap LED light pods from ebay directly off a 2nd 3s lipo. Super cheap and work great. They light up the whole underside with just 2
LED Lighting Oval Pods Motorcycle Lighting Turn Signals | eBay

 

[z50king]

Are you ripping those out of the pods?

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[gottorque]

Nope. I just leave them in the pods and use some indoor outdoor adhesive to secure them. The pods are water resistant which is a plus too.

 

[fr8cture]

This is what I used for mine.

Mini Clear Waterproof IP67 Stainless LED Area Light 4 LED 12VDC Marine or Accent | eBay

 

[z50king]

those ones are nice!

 

[milehigh970]

Gonna have to order some of these...

 

[(redbeard)]

I ordered the light buckets that are from Vaterra off Amazon. They come with the bucket, chrome reflector, clear lens and LEDs with controller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B844DKK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Not too bad for $18 when I can't get a hold of any parts tree light buckets from anyone around me. Plan on mounting them in the wheel wells facing outboard then likely adding one above each drive shaft. I'll post pics when it happens and I chose these to make a more scale appearance. If there isn't enough light then I'll be looking for more options. Thanks for those who gave input, a lot of your choices seem to work better for the purpose (bright light).

 

[(redbeard)]

I installed my rock lights. I used these lights from Vaterra: Amazon.com: Vaterra 340000 Light Set with Buckets: Glamis Uno: Toys & Games

I drilled straight into the little mounting tab and ran a screw through the gear head lift/droop bracket into the light. I haven't cleaned all the wiring up yet, but sure works for what it needs to. I can't help but laugh how the front lights project the image of a butt crack.

 

[savageasflux]

Those look awesome mounted on the shock towers, i might have to pick some up.

 

[dirtyjed]

I just ordered these
Vaterra LED Light Bar Insert Slickrock

Saw them on the Dudley Deadbolt thread

 

[novarider]

You can get led Strips on ebay in a big roll for pretty cheap. Just search for SMD led. Trim them to size and solder on some wires and your good to go

 

[(redbeard)]

Those look awesome mounted on the shock towers, i might have to pick some up.

Yeah they are a little bigger than I was expecting, but at least their light output is useful and it looks more scale than using some automotive interior decoration.

You can get led Strips on ebay in a big roll for pretty cheap. Just search for SMD led. Trim them to size and solder on some wires and your good to go

I still need to illuminate the sides under the rocker panels, so I am searching for something similar to what you speak of. I have new rocker guards on the way which will allow for some different choices for options.

 

[billj]

i used some COB LED lights from ebay. lots of light

 

[(redbeard)]

i used some COB LED lights from ebay. lots of light

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I dont quite see what is in this pic....???

 

[NorCal 2500HD]

The lights from the link in the first post look like they are from here

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-wired-bolts/little-dot-smd-led-accent-light/639/


tons of possibilities "thumbsup"

 

[billj]

I dont quite see what is in this pic....???

The yellow spot is the COB LED

 

[Natedog]

Lots of great led light suggestions here!

 

[NorCal 2500HD]

COB's are the way to go if you can get a heat sink on em

 

[Natedog]

COB's are the way to go if you can get a heat sink on em

Ordered, we'll see how they do. "thumbsup"