Rubi Recon

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Great. That’s helpful and pics are priceless. Is that a fuse then that’s accessory power or tied to some lighting?
Where are on the Jeep are you accessing the towing harness power. At the back or under the hood somewhere?

Hi Justin, I found the pic that shows where I tapped into the running lights on my tow package harness. Here it is.

On my Jeep, this is the White/Brown Stripe. I verified it with a test meter before stripping/soldering. The other white wire(w/orange stripe) on the harness is the back up lights. Hopefully this will give you a jumping in point, but please verify with a meter on your build.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

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[JJsJL]

Hi Justin, I found the pic that shows where I tapped into the running lights on my tow package harness. Here it is.

On my Jeep, this is the White/Brown Stripe. I verified it with a test meter before stripping/soldering. The other white wire(w/orange stripe) on the harness is the back up lights. Hopefully this will give you a jumping in point, but please verify with a meter on your build.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

Steven. Thanks for taking the time to dig up the old photoS! I’ll be sure to meter before using it. I’m starting to figure on getting some lights here and usually start doing the homework ahead of time. I really appreciate your time in answering the questions.

 

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Nine Quarter Circle Ranch, Montana...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

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Coming in from Wheeler Lake...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

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My new steering upgrades getting a good workout on the trail...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

[kubicon]

Love the new?? wheels!

Really enjoy the pictures makes me jealous I am not out more.

 

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Love the new?? wheels!

Really enjoy the pictures makes me jealous I am not out more.

Thanks kubicon! I switched from my previous set of red Fuel Covert Beadlocks to the bronze Fuel D124 Beadlocks early this summer. The red wheel looked great but I was looking for a more integrated overall look for my build.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

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And these turned out to be a good choice before our last trail run(s).

The Artec Rear LCA Brackets took some serious abuse working the Colorado granite...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

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Stopping on the trail to take it all in...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

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Pre-Dawn under the Tetons...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

[dunkin_d]

Freaking awesome build!!!! Took me a few days to go through all the pages but well worth it!

Just got my 2018 jl a few months ago and trying to figure out where to even start. Id like to get the bull bar which goes on the steel front bumper then add some lights to start. I took your suggestion from the start of your thread and got the rhino rack cross bars. But at some point id like to run a full rack.

By any chance can you provided all the lights you have on your rig? From the 4 on your front bumper to the 2 on each A pillar. Then I know you have a few up on the rack.

I am trying to figure out which beam patter is the best for each location. It seems like you got it dialed in!

thanks!

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Freaking awesome build!!!! Took me a few days to go through all the pages but well worth it!

Just got my 2018 jl a few months ago and trying to figure out where to even start. Id like to get the bull bar which goes on the steel front bumper then add some lights to start. I took your suggestion from the start of your thread and got the rhino rack cross bars. But at some point id like to run a full rack.

By any chance can you provided all the lights you have on your rig? From the 4 on your front bumper to the 2 on each A pillar. Then I know you have a few up on the rack.

I am trying to figure out which beam patter is the best for each location. It seems like you got it dialed in!

thanks!

Hey Brian, thanks for the compliment!

Give me a chance to pull that together for you. I'll go over each light and detail what I used. I think it would be useful have that info together in one place.

I'll get back to you soon with this.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

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• AUX. LIGHTING •

@dunkin_d

Ok, here's the run down on the auxiliary lighting on my build. I'm glad you asked me about this because it's nice to have it all in one post.

Let's start up front and work our way to the back. On the bumper a pair of Baja Designs LP4's...

The LP4's are an amazing light. I'm using the 'Driving Combo'. Great forward punch with lots of closer in side illumination (200 degree spread). I also love the amber backlighting.

On the outer corner of the bumper I mounted a pair of Diode Dynamics SSC1 Pro Yellow, Amber Backlight...

These are the 'Wide' beam pattern. Having them lower on the bumper makes them great in dusty, snowy, inclement conditions. This was a super easy mount using the existing bolts in the Mopar Steel Bumper.

While were up front, may as well mention the LED's found in the Rugged Ridge Fender Chop Kit...

The fender LED's put out a nice amount of power providing a little illumination on the trail/road.

Moving to the A-Pillars. Here I'm running Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Yellow, Combo lens...

I used Yellow here as it is easier on the eyes. The clear lens were putting too much light on the hood.

Also on the A-Pillar are a set of Diode Dynamics SSC1 that are used as 'Ditch' lights mounted with custom brackets. Having the ability to see the edge of the trail/road is a huge help. I started with Yellow lens and then switched to Clear, Wide Beam, Amber Backlight...

Now on to the roof rack. On the front of the rack I'm running a set of Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Pods Clear, Combo Lens, Amber Backlight...

Testing the SS3 Max Pods.

On the side of the rack are Diode Dynamics SSC2 Clear Flood Lens, Amber Backlight...

Here's the Rack Side Lights in action. These have been a huge help when setting up camp after dark. The Food lens illuminates a large area.

In the rear bumper I'm running Oracle LED Reverse lights...

This is how I have the lights wired:
- Aux Switch #1 Baja Designs LP4's/Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Roof rack Lights.
- Aux Switch #2 A-Pillar Yellow SS3 Pods/Clear SSC1's(ditch lights), Yellow SSC1/Bumper
- Aux Switch #3 Roof Rack SSC2 Pods (side)
- Aux Switch #4 Baja Designs Rock Lights

Additional pics...

Here's the amber backlights in action...

I do have a few videos on the YouTube channel covering some of the lighting mods.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

[dunkin_d]

• AUX. LIGHTING •

@dunkin_d

Ok, here's the run down on the auxiliary lighting on my build. I'm glad you asked me about this because it's nice to have it all in one post.

Let's start up front and work our way to the back. On the bumper a pair of Baja Designs LP 4's...

The LP4's are an amazing light. I'm using the 'Driving Combo'. Great forward punch with lots of closer in side illumination (200 degree spread). I also love the amber backlighting.

On the outer corner of the bumper I mounted a pair of Diode Dynamics SSC1 Pro Yellow, Amber Backlight...

These are the 'Wide' beam pattern. Having them lower on the bumper makes them great in dusty, snowy, inclement conditions. This was a super easy mount using the existing bolts in the Mopar Steel Bumper.

While were up front, may as well mention the LED's found in the Rugged Ridge Fender Chop Kit...

The fender LED's put out a nice amount of power providing a little illumination on the trail/road.

Moving to the A-Pillars. Here I'm running Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Yellow, Combo lens...

I used Yellow here as it is easier on the eyes. The clear lens were putting too much light on the hood.

Also on the A-Pillar are a set of Diode Dynamics SSC1 that are used as 'Ditch' lights mounted with custom brackets. Having the ability to see the edge of the trail/road is a huge help. I started with Yellow lens and then switched to Clear, Wide Beam, Amber Backlight...

Now on to the roof rack. On the front of the rack I'm running a set of Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Pods Clear, Combo Lens, Amber Backlight...

Testing the SS3 Max Pods.

On the side of the rack are Diode Dynamics SSC2 Clear Flood Lens, Amber Backlight...

Here's the Rack Side Lights in action. These have been a huge help when setting up camp after dark. The Food lens illuminates a large area.

In the rear bumper I'm running Oracle LED Reverse lights...

This is how I have the lights wired:
- Aux Switch #1 Baja Designs LP4's/Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Roof rack Lights.
- Aux Switch #2 A-Pillar Yellow SS3 Pods/Clear SSC1's(ditch lights), Yellow SSC1/Bumper
- Aux Switch #3 Roof Rack SSC2 Pods (side)
- Aux Switch #4 Baja Designs Rock Lights

Additional pics...

Here's the amber backlights in action...

I do have a few videos on the YouTube channel covering some of the lighting mods.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

Thank you so much for the response back!!!

 

[JJsJL]

• AUX. LIGHTING •

@dunkin_d

Ok, here's the run down on the auxiliary lighting on my build. I'm glad you asked me about this because it's nice to have it all in one post.

Let's start up front and work our way to the back. On the bumper a pair of Baja Designs LP 4's...

The LP4's are an amazing light. I'm using the 'Driving Combo'. Great forward punch with lots of closer in side illumination (200 degree spread). I also love the amber backlighting.

On the outer corner of the bumper I mounted a pair of Diode Dynamics SSC1 Pro Yellow, Amber Backlight...

These are the 'Wide' beam pattern. Having them lower on the bumper makes them great in dusty, snowy, inclement conditions. This was a super easy mount using the existing bolts in the Mopar Steel Bumper.

While were up front, may as well mention the LED's found in the Rugged Ridge Fender Chop Kit...

The fender LED's put out a nice amount of power providing a little illumination on the trail/road.

Moving to the A-Pillars. Here I'm running Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Yellow, Combo lens...

I used Yellow here as it is easier on the eyes. The clear lens were putting too much light on the hood.

Also on the A-Pillar are a set of Diode Dynamics SSC1 that are used as 'Ditch' lights mounted with custom brackets. Having the ability to see the edge of the trail/road is a huge help. I started with Yellow lens and then switched to Clear, Wide Beam, Amber Backlight...

Now on to the roof rack. On the front of the rack I'm running a set of Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Pods Clear, Combo Lens, Amber Backlight...

Testing the SS3 Max Pods.

On the side of the rack are Diode Dynamics SSC2 Clear Flood Lens, Amber Backlight...

Here's the Rack Side Lights in action. These have been a huge help when setting up camp after dark. The Food lens illuminates a large area.

In the rear bumper I'm running Oracle LED Reverse lights...

This is how I have the lights wired:
- Aux Switch #1 Baja Designs LP4's/Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Roof rack Lights.
- Aux Switch #2 A-Pillar Yellow SS3 Pods/Clear SSC1's(ditch lights), Yellow SSC1/Bumper
- Aux Switch #3 Roof Rack SSC2 Pods (side)
- Aux Switch #4 Baja Designs Rock Lights

Additional pics...

Here's the amber backlights in action...

I do have a few videos on the YouTube channel covering some of the lighting mods.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

Thanks a lot for the write up on the Aux lighting. I was curious why you switched your A-pillar ditch lights from Amber to White lenses?

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