Relay block and lighting wiring advice

[MarkyMark]

Hi forum, I need a little advice on wiring up my lights and adding in a Relay Block.

My lighting configuration is:
- 2 lights on either side on the A-Pillars, 1 spot (white) and 1 ditch (yellow)
- 2 lights on bumper, again 1 spot (white) and 1 diffused (yellow)
Specific lights are: Auxbeam Hyperspot Light Pods 3 inch 80W, X-PRO Series 9600LM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJFD3TNZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I have the Rubicon with the factory accessory switches and am intending to use switch 1 to turn all of them on. (I don't feel the need to turn them on separately. . . I either "need light" or I don't. . . ) Plus my other three switches are already in use and at least right now I don't feel like pulling in another switch (like an A-pillar switch. Maybe in the future).

I do intend to wire each set of lights to it's own relay to keep the power high.

So, here's my question: I'm looking for a good relay / fuse block to work with. Ideally I need something that will handle 6 relays so I have some growth. I need to keep it small (must be no wider than 3 inches and less than 6 inches long (5.5 or less would be better in length). I would like it to be pre-wired to save me time and hassle. There are tons of them out on Amazon. However, they all have super short wiring whips. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE YOU CAN GET ONE WITH A LONGER WIRING LOOM? Say 3-4 feet long? I'd like to avoid splicing any more than I have to.

Examples of ones I'm looking at include:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZL19PQ8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AVZNWT0O79W01&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BV1KX1PF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1SNAN5B3ELRMH&psc=1

Anyway, any advice is appreciated. Also, if anyone has already done this and has examples or a write-up of their work that they can point me to on the forum, I'd appreciate it. (Yes, I did search - so don't flame me too hard. . . )

I'm not an electrical guy but can generally follow along on what others have done. . . . Thanks!

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[lashlee]

The second relay is unnecessary, unless your current draw is over 15 amps (which I doubt). I would tie the four wires (you could use a barrier strip or a large butt connector) and go on your way to hooking it up to the Aux switch you want to use.

I feel like you are way overthinking it but you could use another sPOD style of relay pack but that adds expense and wiring.

 

[MarkyMark]

Hey @lashlee, I have been known to overthink it. . . so probably! BUT. . . I don't think I'm doing a double relay system. Here's what I'm planning to do:

- Cut out the relays that come with the wiring harness on the lights. (They each come with one.)
- Wire each of them into the relay block. (I may put up to 4 lights on one relay or keep it 2 lights to a relay - leaning towards this.) I think the relay is fine with the amps, but am concerned about wire thickness and other draw. Auxbeam recommended no more than 4 lights to one relay. I'll probably just keep it 2 lights to a relay.)
- Use the #1 factory accessory switch to turn them all on.

Am I missing something on how you're getting to a double relay system? Thanks for any advice!

 

[lashlee]

@MarkyMark I like the second version of your plan!

 

[MarkyMark]

IMO - Suggest always choose a relay box with the wires to avoid all the crimps at the relays.
For 4 lights you need one relay for each light , and one more for the High beam. Total 5
I use the Rubicon factory control as well. No relay box for me as I do it all from scratch.
I bet that are many more wiring solutions than what I did.

Hey @PaulW, how did you tap off your high beam? I’d like to do that but don’t want to splice into a wire if I can avoid it. Did you find a splitter that worked?

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