KC Back-Up Lights
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KC Back-Up Lights
Has anybody tried those KC Back-Up Lights at Performance Products?
Here's a link:
http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=20
Let me know if you think they are with the 70 bucks and how easily they will be to wire up and their overall effectiveness.
Thanks guys,
Fink
Here's a link:
http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=20
Let me know if you think they are with the 70 bucks and how easily they will be to wire up and their overall effectiveness.
Thanks guys,
Fink
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I basically have the 5x7 equivalent and work very well. I would have to think the 2x6's would be similar and should work great. I can't speak to the wiring as I didn't do mine.
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Nah...
Check out Corey's aux. backup light write-up in the tech section.
50W each easily upgrade-able to 100W each.
All the parts should cost you no more than $20 for the 50W version at NAPA.
You could also try a local offroad shop if you got one... the local one here http://www.offroadwarehouse.com sells round and rectangular lights for around $12 each.
Check out Corey's aux. backup light write-up in the tech section.
50W each easily upgrade-able to 100W each.
All the parts should cost you no more than $20 for the 50W version at NAPA.
You could also try a local offroad shop if you got one... the local one here http://www.offroadwarehouse.com sells round and rectangular lights for around $12 each.
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BACK UP
I bought the KC back - up light package for my T100 when I had it. Not from Performance Products, but locally. The cost was about the same maybe a couple of dollars cheaper, and I didn't have to wait for them to come.
They were super easy to install, it took about an hour, and I am not even that good at electrical.
Add to that it was probably one of the best mods I made to that truck, especially since I had a shell on it also. They really improved my backing ability.
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They were super easy to install, it took about an hour, and I am not even that good at electrical.
Add to that it was probably one of the best mods I made to that truck, especially since I had a shell on it also. They really improved my backing ability.
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So if I were to get the lights seperately could somebody give me the name of the kinda lights I should get and what other wiring stuff I might need.
Thanks guys,
Fink
Thanks guys,
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I just got the cheapest lights I could find and that was some walmart fog lights for $14 for 2. It's not like you need expensive special purpose lights for backing up. If I were looking for driving lights or something, then yes, I would spend more money for good ones, but for backing up?
My walmarts are 55 watts each and make a nice wide beam that light up a pretty big area around the rear. It comes with wire and a switch, but I rewired it using a relay and a smaller 3 way switch. I can set them to be off, on, or come on automatically when I shift into reverse. I even wired up a little red LED light to come on when they are on. Search for a wiring diagram 'cause I know it's been posted before.
My walmarts are 55 watts each and make a nice wide beam that light up a pretty big area around the rear. It comes with wire and a switch, but I rewired it using a relay and a smaller 3 way switch. I can set them to be off, on, or come on automatically when I shift into reverse. I even wired up a little red LED light to come on when they are on. Search for a wiring diagram 'cause I know it's been posted before.
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Awesome man, I will go to Wal-Mart and look for some...what size were the ones you got? I will probably get some rectangular ones so it will look a little bit better.
I'll be sure to ask you if I need any help with wiring it up or picking out the supplies. Thanks again man!
Fink
I'll be sure to ask you if I need any help with wiring it up or picking out the supplies. Thanks again man!
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I got these little oval ones, probably only 2 inches across. I do have to say that the paint on the housing is starting to chip off allowing it to rust, but I figure I can just paint them again later. And also, since the ones I got are fog lights, the light has a little yellow tinge to them. They've got other housing shapes that are white though. Tractor supply usually has cheap lights too.
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I just got some cheap driving lights from Walmart a few weeks ago to use as back-up lights. They were just $15, but do their job well. They're in rectangular housings and came with 55 watt bulbs. They're not super bright but definitely make a big difference in an un-lit area at nite. I'll snap some pictures tonite or tomorrow and post them.
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When wiring the lights where should I run the wire inside of the car without it leaking? Any ideas?
When wiring the lights where should I run the wire inside of the car without it leaking? Any ideas?
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