Nice pic Tim, um, why didn't you run the wire up through the inside of the bracket? or did I forget the holes?
Nice pic Tim, um, why didn't you run the wire up through the inside of the bracket? or did I forget the holes?
Well originally my earth was just going to be behind the light, straight onto the work light bracket. This however didn't work because the bracket wouldn't earth due to the paint I'm guessing. So I had to run an earth wire down to the bolt that holds it onto the door. So this was a bit of an after thought and considering the trouble I had getting 1 wire through the bracket I wasn't about to take it all off and fiddle around with it after the busy day I had haha!Originally Posted by the ferret
If I'm feeling extra motivated, I could take it all off and feed the earth wire through the holes because I left enough wire to do so. I'm just happy it's working
Ha ha, If you bring the earth from inside the door out to the mounting bolt then it should be earthed, then hook the earth at the top to the light bolt, then run just the positive through the bracket to the light. works in theory anyway, LED's only need a 4mm cable anyway, or even smaller. onya Tim.
Rod.
Yeah it's still a beauty! Now I'm just going to make a swivel joint on the top with a locking pin. Haven't put pen to paper yet but I'm sure there's something you can buy in bunnings. Will be handy to be able to spin the light to the left or right.
Im stupidly happy with mine, Bit of fark arsing around getting the wires through but come up tops, Cheers!
Hi All, I've come up with another style of rear light bracket, this one swivels at the top.
It will fit either side of the wheel carrier, the light can also be aimed into the rear of the vehicle.
These are available now at $80 plus postage, all bolts and washers supplied. (not the light)
Cheers Rod.
This is how I ran the wiring to my rear work light (GU) without having to drill through the rear door panel.
I cut a hole in the bottom left of the plastic trim and just ran the wiring from the light pole across to the trim (between the spare wheel and door) in through the trim and then just into the original harness going into the body (near the hinge).
I was able to run a 5 core wire harness by doing this and have no problems with dust or water entry.
This is the 2nd GU I have done it this way with no problems.
I was able to remove this set up from my first GU when I sold it and you were unable to tell it was even there.
Rod sorry for the thread hijack but I thought some people might be like me and not like the idea of drilling a hole in their panel.
Cheers Rodney
That's a good idea Rodney, glad you brought it up mate.
my GU has'nt got that strip I don't think. With the GQ you need to drill a hole.
Cheers Rod.
If your truck is in the picture in the post above mine (post 67) then you do, it's black.
Mine is just colour coded to the vehicle.
Yeah yeah, I'm with ya Rodney, I have used that one for the UHF, it pops out.
Cheers.
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