Supplementary reverse / work lights

[milsomr]

Howdy. My GU3 has privacy tints on the rear windows which means that rearward visibility is compromised.

Yes, I could scrape the black stuff off the windows but I'd like to supplement the reversing lights (mainly) for getting in the driveway.

Sorry that's it's not for some intergalactic back country expedition. But we often forget that most of our trucks just for the mundane...

Trying not to drill the body I expect that a relativelY small led would be best 16w or so?

Happy to inlet into the bumper

Maybe you've done your own and could give me an idea.

I do have permenact live to a secondary fuse box behind the radio, so even if run a wire from there via a small switch that would be fine also.

There doesn't seem to be a way of doing both so I'm figuring a line switch and fuse to a relay that gets triggered by the reversing light coming on would be the cleanestd

Let me know your thoughts....

Richie

[the evil twin]

If it is mainly for 'getting in the driveway' and will be bumper mounted just pick up the power from behind the existing reversing light.
That wire is easily accessible and the factory wiring will easily handle the extra current and you don't have to worry about fuses, relays, switches etc

[BigRAWesty]

I do a mount which bolts to the spare wheel bolts so the light is above the spare. Gives a good spread.
I'm in the vendors section under westys accessories

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[threedogs]

I have a very dark tint and all I did was retro fit some 120 smd globes x 4 behind the OE tail light lens.
never had a problem, great it the bush and at home.
Top light in pic is a 27 watt flood

[Ibbo]

I asked this question in another thread and didnt get a response so will try here "Can you buy just the loom, globe holders and globes to fit into the existing blank rear body lights in the GU? I have had a look on ebay and patrolapart but can only find them as a package with lenses"
I too want more reversing light and more tail lights never hurt. And i hate looking at those redundant empty rear body lenses, dont like things with no purpose.

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[threedogs]

I asked this question in another thread and didnt get a response so will try here "Can you buy just the loom, globe holders and globes to fit into the existing blank rear body lights in the GU? I have had a look on ebay and patrolapart but can only find them as a package with lenses"
I too want more reversing light and more tail lights never hurt. And i hate looking at those redundant empty rear body lenses, dont like things with no purpose.

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Yeah mate Patrolapart sell them for around $90

[Ibbo]

Thanks, i had a look on their website and could only find the whole assembly with lenses for $200 or so. Will get in contact with them directly.

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[threedogs]

do a quick searh on ebay under "patrol dummy lights" might work for you
what year do you drive??

[Ibbo]

Will do - cheers

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[milsomr]

Thanks. Had a look on your fb page. Some cool stuff.

[milsomr]

Ok, so it sounds like an additional clEar led light behind a blank might do the trick?
Anyone got an ebay link to one that suits?

[threedogs]

I used 68 smd led globes,[pure white] behind the brake/park lens,
and instead of retro fitting another indicator, I put 2 x 120 smd globes
behing the clear lens, giving me 480 smd leds for reverse.
the globes in the bumber were replaced with 68 smd brake/park and
68 smd led globes behind the amber lens, of all the globes on my Patrol
I havent changed were the OE amber indicator globes on the front.
I'm yet to find a decent amber led you can see in daylight.
Dont forget to put 50ohm resistors for every indicator [4]
the front T20 park globes need to have two wires each side
as they shine brighter when the indicator is on.

[threedogs]

This will be ok behind your red brake/park lens.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-White-80-SMD-1157-Bay15d-3528-12V-LED-Tail-Brake-Stop-Signal-Light-Bulb-/261577955921?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3ce742da51

[Ibbo]

do a quick searh on ebay under "patrol dummy lights" might work for you
what year do you drive??
Sorry didn't read your reply properly. I drive a 2010.

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[Ibbo]

do a quick searh on ebay under "patrol dummy lights" might work for you
what year do you drive??
Had a search on ebay for patrol dummy lights and variations of. Still only able to find light and lens packages for around $200. Will try patrolapart tomorrow, would rather retrofit existing lenses if possible.

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[the godfather]

Ah! Just a word of warning. It is very important information I offer here. Even if mocking may come after it.
If the wiring doesn't already exist for the extra reverse light (as in my 2001 GU) make sure someone is around when you wire it.
I removed the lights at the rear and stuck my arm through the hole into the cavity to grab the harness for wire into.
All good. Hot day, arm got stuck.......dam it.
Unfortunately for me, I did it after work and everyone had gone home, and to beat, my phone was on the work bench, just 10mm to far away to reach.

I pondered many things while my arm was stuck in there. Many things.
Eventually, some time later which I am not willing to share, a co-worker drove past and saw I was still at work and swung in to see why.
20 minutes later with oil and grease I was a free man.

So take heed my fellow Patrolians, do not repeat my stupidity.

[jack]

Eventually, some time later which I am not willing to share, a co-worker drove past and saw I was still at work and swung in to see why.


Ah just a co-worker, a real mate would have taken photos first. :kewlpics:

[the godfather]

Ah just a co-worker, a real mate would have taken photos first. :kewlpics:

He was laughing way to much to take a picture.

[threedogs]

when you drill holes for light sockets, blow them out with air.
try to carefully drill them upside down, so less waste gets inside.

[Ibbo]

Yeah mate Patrolapart sell them for around $90
Nope. Just rang patrolapart and they only do the whole light replacements for twice that. Back to the old drawing board....

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[threedogs]

Just had a look myself I find it strange no one does the dummy light loom

[Ibbo]

Yeah i would have thought there was a market for it. So my choice now is buy the full light replacements or source all the individual bits and make it up myself. Not even sure where to start on option 2 though...

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[threedogs]

Go buy 6 x light sockets push/twist style and some wire.
Im sure it wont add up to $90.

[Ibbo]

Ok, will start my shopping list and back of the envelope wiring diagram.

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[LUNATC]

If you're handy you can make your own spare wheel spacer/light mount out of 25mm square tube for around $10 and then source some LED work lights off ebay (I got a pair of 4" for $30!), wire it up and all done for under $100!