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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 Re: Rock lights [Re: Angelo] #800633 03/29/07 02:28 AM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 826 Johnson City, TN icysyrup Rock Warrior Quote If someone were to wire up these lil LED lights under the hood, how would one do it? Is it that simple? They just have 2 wires.....a power and ground...they have the resistor already built into the wiring......I might just do that on the engine compartment with one...One would be more than bright enough to light up under there.... 03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear. Re: Rock lights [Re: icysyrup] #800634 03/29/07 04:12 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,520 Wandering around Phoenix Robinhood150 Body Damage is Cool No way you're going to break an LED, they're embedded in epoxy and are practically impervious to vibration. You can run these over, spray them with gravel, probably even shoot them with a bb gun and they'd be fine. No glass to break, no filament to burn out or vibrate to death, no worries of water getting into the glass. I can run these all night long with the engine off and I can still start up in the morning. They also seem to attract fewer bugs than normal lights. I've got 8 LEDs under my truck for a total of about $35. Steve My Website ||Gettin' off 4wheel drive club member '93 4Runner V6 4x4 auto tranny If you have to ask about a SAS, you're not ready for it. Re: Rock lights [Re: Angelo] #800635 03/29/07 04:18 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,520 Wandering around Phoenix Robinhood150 Body Damage is Cool Quote If someone were to wire up these lil LED lights under the hood, how would one do it? Is it that simple? It depends on what kind you get. LEDs need around 3V, any more than that and you'll toast them. Some over the counter LEDs come with resisters in them to reduce the voltage. I made mine from scratch and went a little more sophisticated and used a current regulator IC chip. There are a ton of websites showing how to calculate the resistor needed for LEDs. Steve My Website ||Gettin' off 4wheel drive club member '93 4Runner V6 4x4 auto tranny If you have to ask about a SAS, you're not ready for it. Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Dandeman, Mike Bondi  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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