JL Cargo Area Lighting Upgrade

[melendez69]

Tapping the wires was easier than I thought, and much cleaner. I didn't like the protrusion from the outlet.

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[RenegadeJeeper]

Tapping the wires was easier than I thought, and much cleaner. I didn't like the protrusion from the outlet.

I might be dumb but how easy... I have tapped into the rear cargolight but not the cig yet...

 

[melendez69]

I might be dumb but how easy... I have tapped into the rear cargolight but not the cig yet...

It's incredibly easy... Removing the panel was the only pain in the ass. I used Posi-taps... no splicing.... They're faaaaantastic.

 

[nerubi]

I installed a 40w LED rechargeable magnet mount work light in the back. Bright plus just pull off and use as a work light outside the vehicle. Total cost $18.

 

[Adamoni]

I installed a 40w LED rechargeable magnet mount work light in the back. Bright plus just pull off and use as a work light outside the vehicle. Total cost $8.

link. Pics.

 

[nerubi]

I have a rear security enclosure and I needed something that could go inside. The enclosure covers the little light in the back and the overhead light. Also noticed in my post I didn't push the 1 hard enough. Price is $18.

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Magnetic-1500Lumens-Repairing-Hurricane/dp/B083RCTHHP

 

[ORACLElights]

Tapping the wires was easier than I thought, and much cleaner. I didn't like the protrusion from the outlet.

Looks great

 

[Nikko2020]

It's incredibly easy... Removing the panel was the only pain in the ass. I used Posi-taps... no splicing.... They're faaaaantastic.

So you were able to hard wire it?

 

[melendez69]

So you were able to hard wire it?

Yes... tapped into the cig lighter wires & just use the switch to cut the power... I don't care for the 'always on.'
I tried one of them fancy lighted switches, did something wrong & popped a fuse. The kill switch was easier for me.

 

[Nikko2020]

Yes... tapped into the cig lighter wires & just use the switch to cut the power... I don't care for the 'always on.'
I tried one of them fancy lighted switches, did something wrong & popped a fuse. The kill switch was easier for me.

When you have a min can you show me where you ran the wire? I'm sure you hid it all the way down to the switch? Thanks

 

[melendez69]

When you have a min can you show me where you ran the wire? I'm sure you hid it all the way down to the switch? Thanks

For now, it's clipped down the side of the top using the clips Oracle provides. I don't like the look. This weekend, I'm gonna fish it thru inside the top along with the harness so it looks cleaner.

I'm using this quick-disconnect for when I take the top off.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6LTK44/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Nikko2020]

Sky One Touch so I won't have to worry about that - my top doesn't come off! Thanks for all of the help ...

 

[psdtime]

How much, if any, larger is the new housing/light? Any issues there?

 

[melendez69]

How much, if any, larger is the new housing/light? Any issues there?

It's no bigger than the stock part it replaces.

 

[psdtime]

For now, it's clipped down the side of the top using the clips Oracle provides. I don't like the look. This weekend, I'm gonna fish it thru inside the top along with the harness so it looks cleaner.

I'm using this quick-disconnect for when I take the top off.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6LTK44/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tips or a write up would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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