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corax · 05-06-2008, 08:14 PM

Got my reverse lights on today. I used a relay for the lights so that the reverse switch on the transmission doesn't burn out trying to pass too much current. The first pic explains the wiring, which was easy. For power, I tapped off a 12 gauge wire that I had run for my trailer socket adapter. The lights I decided to use were cheapo Pilot driving lights I picked up from some parts store awhile back for $20.

Mounting for these lights is pretty standard, so I just welded a 1.5"x5"x1/8" tab onto my bumper. I recessed them into the tube work fairly well, so I don't expect they'll break anytime soon.

05-06-2008, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
corax Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: eastern PA Posts: 632	Got my reverse lights on today. I used a relay for the lights so that the reverse switch on the transmission doesn't burn out trying to pass too much current. The first pic explains the wiring, which was easy. For power, I tapped off a 12 gauge wire that I had run for my trailer socket adapter. The lights I decided to use were cheapo Pilot driving lights I picked up from some parts store awhile back for $20. Mounting for these lights is pretty standard, so I just welded a 1.5"x5"x1/8" tab onto my bumper. I recessed them into the tube work fairly well, so I don't expect they'll break anytime soon. __________________ -Keith- kb3scj '88 4runner SR5 - 3.0 7MGE eng swap - Marlin HD W56 - 4.56 V6 Thirds - '82 Toyota Celica Supra LSD up front - 33x10.5 BFG KM2's - NWMP Aux Gas Tank - home fab front and rear bumpers - Hannemann fenders - OME Dakar rear springs w/ Bilstein 5150 reservoir shocks Garage Thread "Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary does." - Richard Hammond Last edited by corax; 11-27-2008 at 07:11 AM.