92XJGuy

So I'm going to be doing the LED taillight conversion and I was wondering two things.

How's the process of wiring the LEDs up? Am I replacing the stock bulb wires? Do the LEDs plug into the bulb sockets?




I'm also getting the Rusty's taillight box. I see it accepts pretty much any 4'' lights. Can I use a pair that don't have the rubber ring on the outside?

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-...ings-pair.html

emptypockets

Here's what I did: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/em...5/#post1954125

If you need a wiring diagram I have one I can post.

Edit: might as well just post it up.

92XJGuy

Oh OK. I take it it was pretty easy? I'm not the best with electrical and wires and whatnot, but I have a general understanding of it.

Also, you're in IL, is a side marker mandatory? I posted the Rusty's link, those don't appear to have them.

emptypockets

Yes, it was pretty easy to do. Side markers or a reflector are mandatory.

andrewmp6

Yeah the side marker/reflector is mandatory all newer cars and trucks have them built in the tail lights now.

92XJGuy

I need to add a reverse light, since I was going to buy a red and an amber light for the two current holes on the housing. I can easily wire up like a 2'' reverse and another 2'' sidemarker, right?

92XJGuy

Will something like this work? It'd solve my issue with cutting another hole for a small reverse light.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Round-Hybr...-/120926965043

Title says 4'', but the description says the diameter is 5.75. I'd have to install it on the outside of the housing, will I run into any issues you think?

andrewmp6

Why not put reverse lights in the rear bumper or under it?Or read your states laws see if says you have to have amber turn signals or not.

92XJGuy

I have a tube bumper at the moment, so that wouldn't be for a while. I posted in the state thread for my state and I don't need an amber light. I ordered two 4'' red lights, two 4'' reverse lights, and two 2'' red side markers.

92XJGuy

Look what came today! Didn't know they'd be power coated. I almost went out and bought paint. Lights are on their way.

emptypockets

Looks good. Keep us posted with your progress.

92XJGuy

So the lights came today. The rubber grommets are a PITA to get in. It looks like it's bigger than the hole, but I guess it's supposed to be a tight fit. I got them in, but now can't get the lights in.. I don't want to put too much pressure on and crack the lights.


Any tips?

andrewmp6

Maybe wd40 for lube?

salad

Do the lights fit snugly in the grommets when they're not installed? Or a little loose? Maybe wrong grommet or you could grind a wee bit away of the metal. I'd make absolutely sure first though.

92XJGuy

So I made the mistake of buying 4'' lights for a 4'' hole, without compensating the grommet.

Are these too big for this or will I have to modify them to fit


It's a bit hard to tell, but the light itself will fit in the hole, so I'm thinking of maybe siliconing it in or something. Or trimming the grommet and making that work.