Budget minded ditch lights

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

Again probably a dumb question, but do the lights come with install instructions/diagrams that would help with that? Thanks!

Ehhh not the best. It basically just says "here's your stuff have fun" ... essentially telling you red goes to positive, black to negative.

If you need instructions on how to wire up the kit, i'd recommend take it to a shop that can install it (not trying to be rude, but some folks just are not comfortable with 12V electronics which is perfectly fine, so if you have any 2nd guesses, take it to a pro)

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[AmericanYidiot]

Ehhh not the best. It basically just says "here's your stuff have fun" ... essentially telling you red goes to positive, black to negative.

If you need instructions on how to wire up the kit, i'd recommend take it to a shop that can install it (not trying to be rude, but some folks just are not comfortable with 12V electronics which is perfectly fine, so if you have any 2nd guesses, take it to a pro)

Not rude, I appreciate the candor. That's probably what I'll end up doing.

 

[j_marinelli]

This is probably a dumb question, but I just don't have much experience with this. How difficult would these be to wire if I don't have the Aux switches in my Bronco? I'm assuming at the very least I'd need to drill and install a switch in the dash...

If you don't have the Aux switches, I would entertain this option that way you have future switches inside the cab should you want to add more lights or other misc. items to it.

https://www.4x4truckleds.com/auxbea...iversal-led-switch-panel-kit-green-backlight/

 

[bronco fan]

Looking to install some ditch lights, but have no desire to spend thousands or even hundreds of dollars on them. As they will be more for looks than used. I've had my far share of Amazon lights, some good some bad. I am looking for recommendations for some decent if there is such a thing Amazon led lights. I know I can't be the only person who is like minded. Thanks

Check out rough country. I have them on my WT along with their light bar & nudge bar & they are fantastic quality & reasonable prices. Dutch lights are $79.

 

[R11]

Not 100% sure. There is a bit of loss of light since it's going through a 2nd lens system now. Also, it's not a YELLOW diode going through the lens.

Diodes Dynamics white lights have white LED diodes going through white lenses
Diode Dynamics yellow lights have yellow LED diodes going through yellow lenses

So you'll be taking a white light, going through a yellow lens and it won't be as good. THEN AGAIN you'll have MORE light (the white LEDs put out a bit more light over their yellow version).

To give you an idea, my SS3 Max that are on my own bronco, they are actually SS3 WHITE lights but i've put the YELLOW lenses on, as i wanted THE MOST light i could get (not street legal though anymore).

Sooo if you want yellow lights, get them from the start that way.

If you want white but want to experiment with the yellow, get the covers and/or a spare set of lenses to play with.

Fwiw have white floods, yellow covers to mess with.

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[RClark82]

I did Roadshock lights from Harbor Freight. I am more than happy with the purchase. Same boat as you, I didn't want to spend a ton on a rarely used light.

 

[theguda]

Fwiw have white floods, yellow covers to mess with.

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Thanks for the pic. Are those floods Diode Dynamics? I'll use white A LOT more than yellow....but...I will use yellow sometimes. So if the covers work well enough...that would be my preferred setup. Have you used the yellow covers in snow or fog yet? If so...how'd they do?

 

[R11]

Thanks for the pic. Are those floods Diode Dynamics? I'll use white A LOT more than yellow....but...I will use yellow sometimes. So if the covers work well enough...that would be my preferred setup. Have you used the yellow covers in snow or fog yet? If so...how'd they do?

Yes, those are yellow DD covers on white DD flood ditches in that pic. I tried them yesterday in fog. While better than white for sure, I would not expect flood lenses to cut very far.

 

[jcgcbns22]

I went with Teralume Industries pillar light for my "ditch lights" as I liked the spec and was pleased with their ICON driving lights. Prices are in AUD (Australia). A$138=US$100.

LED Work Light - 40w Scene - Charge	2	$127.18
Charge 40w Amber Covers - Single	2	$16.27

 

[Theowlhoothoot]

Looking to install some ditch lights, but have no desire to spend thousands or even hundreds of dollars on them. As they will be more for looks than used. I've had my far share of Amazon lights, some good some bad. I am looking for recommendations for some decent if there is such a thing Amazon led lights. I know I can't be the only person who is like minded. Thanks

I'm running the harbor freight lights that are identical to what rough country offers.

https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...-in-led-flood-with-side-light-pair-57539.html

 

[daddycreswell]

I'm running the harbor freight lights that are identical to what rough country offers.

https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...-in-led-flood-with-side-light-pair-57539.html

I was in HF today and these those, and the 6" one I think I work on the rear bumper.

 

[Theowlhoothoot]

I was in HF today and these those, and the 6" one I think I work on the rear bumper.

Just be sure and pickup some zip ties and tubing if you go the Harbor Freight route . We got all from the same place.

 

[Dubsesd]

I got some RC ones for $80 on Amazon. Cut up the supplied harness and installed with my aux switch. Very happy with the outcome. Took probably around 30 minutes with soldering.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07M6ZTZNY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Scotteasymoney]

30$ on Amazon 12k lum each. Super bright flood/spot combo. If they last a year or 2 it's worth it.

 

[Roger123]

I used these ones from Tractor Supply, seem to be a good light for $80. Wiring harness is very good quality. Had to cut off the plugs to wire to the Aux Switches but no big deal.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...accent-light-2-pack-tw0110-05146?cm_vc=-10011

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