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Light install

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by Billy1234, Aug 12, 2017.

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  1. Aug 16, 2017 at 3:55 PM
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    Lmfao @JKBob 25 i thought it was a set up so i didnt do it haha! And i want that light dimmer idk what it would do tho or if it works ganna check out a jeep youtuber i follow n see if he has a video. :goingcrazy:
     
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  2. Aug 16, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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    you gonna measure it.....???.......??......:anonymous:
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    Ok i measured the "package" lol:annoyed: about 7 foot. And looks like im ganna have to do some wire work witch i dont mind im use to installing radios and amps in my old lincoln and other 6 cars i had + a pickup truck that was my first car. But anyways wiring this will take about a hr or 2 to add all the wiring! So im game for thanks again @chris4x4 :anonymous::bananadance:
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:04 PM
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    Yeah, That harness is for a light bar, so I figured it was about that ling.
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    Thats all fine with me i dont mind a little work to get it going. I mean the first day i spent a total of 9 hrs running wire and making it to length and getting it to work but now i know where its going about itll be somewhat easier
     
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    And wont burn up! :)
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    Exactly! Thats what my hole play was not to have my wiring burn my jeep down haha! :fingerscrossed:
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    Only question is what the blue wire going to the switch just so i know @chris4x4
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    You should have 3 wires going to the switch. Red goes to a +, Black goes to the Ground, and the Blue goes to a Switched +.
     
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  11. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:34 PM
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    That link might help
     
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    I will say this again. You da man @chris4x4 :transformer:thought the transformer was cool lol
     
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    You measured the package.....or the harness. My god.....7 foot. Holy crap Billy. Are you looking at inches or centimeters. :rofl:
     
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    Ok...now this is getting a little Ummm. Kinky. Hole play. What the hell are expected you doing with that harness
     
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    Oh dam. I just read that post...... i ment hole plannnnnnnn!!!! Dam it lol i got out late today ganna get some connecters tommrow and do the harness and lights might even do the other set of spot lights that i have to.
     
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    So im starting the wiring im in the middle of putting the wire threw heat shrink tubing any ideas on how to make the wire go threw easier?
     
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  17. Aug 19, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    Hmmm ok ill try it out
     
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    IMG_1475.jpgThis is the amount of wire im looking at....:frusty:
     
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    You dont wanna see it close up lol
    its a mess but it will work i might wanna put a tiny bit bigger fuse but f it well see


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