To whomever suggested Rock lights for a dome light ...

[Pruitts]

Here is the original post that @wv18jl provided me -
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...rior-dome-lighting-to-rigid-industries.37559/

They use fairly expensive lights in that post. You can get much cheaper lights here -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1

Original post has good photos and instructions. Hope this helps.

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[Firemadz]

How many are you putting under your Slipstream and where are you placing them? I have a Slipstream too and it is dark under there!!

I have two of them, mounting location TBD. I’ll post when I get them installed.

 

[ColoJLRubi]

How many are you putting under your Slipstream and where are you placing them? I have a Slipstream too and it is dark under there!!

Free with any purchase at Harbor Freight!

 

[RubenZ]

I may try these for 24 bucks https://amzn.to/2sOlhW1

 

[maddscot]

I may try these for 24 bucks https://amzn.to/2sOlhW1

That what I ordered and am going with... debating how much output and if I will do both overhead areas. Also, reviewing what wire tap connectors to use. I have had bad experiences with Scotch-link or similar types on my motorcycles, but understand this is not a critical light (like a headlight or other function on vehicle).

 

[ColoJLRubi]

That what I ordered and am going with... debating how much output and if I will do both overhead areas. Also, reviewing what wire tap connectors to use. I have had bad experiences with Scotch-link or similar types on my motorcycles, but understand this is not a critical light (like a headlight or other function on vehicle).

I’ve had really good experience with Posi-Tap connectors.

 

[RenegadeJeeper]

eBay.... Super cheap I negotiated a 6 pack for less than $15 shipped

 

[rdrjohn]

Free with any purchase at Harbor Freight!

I do use those but the magnets are not strong enough to stay in place while wheelin...

 

[AnthemAVM]

Any update from anyone?

 

[Pruitts]

I actually installed the lights I referenced in my post above this morning. If you look at the original post (link in my post above), that person broke one of the clips on the center dome light when removing the trim piece. I broke the same one... I epoxied that back in place. The center dome light will actually come down without the trim piece coming off, however I’m not sure how you would get up around it well enough to do that since it is flush with the trim. Mounting the lights and splicing the wires in place (black = ground, yellow/purple = power) wasn’t difficult. In the end, the results were dramatic. The lights do fade out as the dome light fades. Overall very pleased. I would have been ecstatic if I wouldn’t have broke the clip...

I would like to add the same lights to the rear of the Jeep where the rear cargo light is. Has anyone pulled that trim off and installed there?

 

[maddscot]

I actually installed the lights I referenced in my post above this morning. If you look at the original post (link in my post above), that person broke one of the clips on the center dome light when removing the trim piece. I broke the same one... I epoxied that back in place. The center dome light will actually come down without the trim piece coming off, however I’m not sure how you would get up around it well enough to do that since it is flush with the trim. Mounting the lights and splicing the wires in place (black = ground, yellow/purple = power) wasn’t difficult. In the end, the results were dramatic. The lights do fade out as the dome light fades. Overall very pleased. I would have been ecstatic if I wouldn’t have broke the clip...

I would like to add the same lights to the rear of the Jeep where the rear cargo light is. Has anyone pulled that trim off and installed there?

Thanks for this information and went through the other thread as well. I ordered 4 lights as the intent is to install in the back as well. Odds are I'll still break the clip as well...

 

[Pruitts]

Thanks for this information and went through the other thread as well. I ordered 4 lights as the intent is to install in the back as well. Odds are I'll still break the clip as well...

Let me know how the back goes. I look to do those in the near future but was hoping to gain insight on the removal from someone who had already done it. At quick glance the back has screws on both sides. I’m sure there’s a clip there for me to break somewhere...

 

[maddscot]

Let me know how the back goes. I look to do those in the near future but was hoping to gain insight on the removal from someone who had already done it. At quick glance the back has screws on both sides. I’m sure there’s a clip there for me to break somewhere...

It is on my "Jeep To-Do" list... as this is a low $ and high value mod it has moved up the priority listing.

 

[swimman]

I'm planning to install these lights and have removed the rear panels. It's easy but I have a Diabolical Slipstream which makes it a pain the ass as I have to remove that first. I plan to video the process but will not get to it until Spring.

 

[Pruitts]

I installed the lights in the back last night. 7 screws and the panel pulls off much easier than the front with only 2 clips (neither of which are part of the light assembly). The trim piece there is beveled. I debated whether to place the lights on the back or front of the bevel. The back would put more light in the cargo space, but I was concerned if you standing behind the Jeep getting something out, the lights might be blinding as they would definitely be tilted up towards your eyes. I chose to put them on the front of the bevel. This adds more light to the 2nd row seating and give a good amount of light in the cargo area. Having said that, if I had to do over again, I would have installed them on the rear part of the bevel.

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