Rear work lights on a GQ

[Ghurkin]

Tried searching cant find the info I need so I put this post up.

I have two 36 led spotlights that I want to install om my roof rack under the awning line for use as both work lights and so I can see when backing the bastard up (dam those tinted windows)

only way i can see of getting power to the lights without drilling the body is run the positive wire down the rear small barn door gutter and stick it there somehow then enter via the demister wire grommet in the body.
Id also like to be able to switch it on from the cab for reverse and from the back when the barn doors are open.

Im sure this has been donne a million times so any info will be very handy

P.S. its a 1993 GQ

[Bloodyaussie]

Without drilling the only 2 ways I have heard of is the way you mentioned and also running 20mm pvc tubing up the front along the snorkel????

I just got my mate a strip of that flexi led light to run on the inside of his door for his b'day....

My mate wired his up direct to the reverse light (slackers way, sorry Pete) I went the hard way and wired it up with relays from the 2nd battery to a switch in the cab plus another on the back door and when I need to reverse with extra lighting I just flick the switch.

[Ghurkin]

hmmmm snorkel ay? hmmmm ideas forming, dangerous time lol

[Ghurkin]

Ok so im going to drill holes under the top sill at the rear barn doors and install a rubber grommet, I dlike to have a switch in the cab to turn them on and a switch at the back too, anyone have any idea how to do this? a relay of some sort perhaps?

[the ferret]

Why don't you go for something like this mate, they can be made taller if you need the height
Just click on the link in my sig, or go to my website.
Cheers, the ferret

[Ghurkin]

Thanks for the suggestions Ferret, great products mate, I already have led lights though and they are bolted to the roof rack all I need is some wiring advice for two switches

[the ferret]

Thanks for the suggestions Ferret, great products mate, I already have led lights though and they are bolted to the roof rack all I need is some wiring advice for two switches

Yendor is your man mate!!
Cheers, the ferret

[Bloodyaussie]

If you are not sure about wiring just buy a light relay kit.. Super cheap have them for about $28 but I prefer the proper ones for about $60.

Power is taken form the battery but the trigger is wired to what ever you choose, eg: reverse light, driving lights.

I have just wired mine up to a constant power so when I reverse and I need the extra light I flick the switch or if I need a work light it is there to be had.

My mate wired his up to his reverse light only and that is the lazy way.

[choochie]

I drilled a hole in the large barn door behind the spare wheel carrier bracket - then pushed in a rubber gromet, pushed wire through, and applied small amount of silicon to seal it off.

Toggle switch with missile cover installed on the dash running to a fused distribution box under the hood. Not connected to reverse lights as the switch is only an arms length away

But if you are wanting to install lights on roof rack then I'd recommend drilling a hole at top rear passenger corner of roof and running cable through there. That is how the GQ police vehicles had power to roof lights (mine has a blanking plug in the roof in same spot).

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[choochie]

My mate wired his up to his reverse light only and that is the lazy way.

That's the fuse-poppin' way


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