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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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I have a Warn rear bumper and want to install some lights in it. I was thinking like a 4in round light that mounts with a grommet. Well turns out 4in is going to be to big. I need suggestions on another size and where to get lights. A 3in round light would be the biggest I would want. Even a square light would work. Any input would be helpful. Round or square, LED or incandescent. Where is the best place to buy?

My factory reverse lights don't work and they sucked anyway. Thanks in advance
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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Have you looked at other places to mount the lights?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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i put these in mine...
http://www.closertowholesale.com/
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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http://snowdigger.com/the_garage/gar...up_lights.html
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Have you looked at other places to mount the lights?
I don't know where else I could mount lights. The bumper has a tire carrier on top and I don't want to mount them on the bottom where they will get ripped off. But I'm open to suggestions
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Go to Wal-Mart & get some cheap lights & mount them in the bumper like you said.They should be protected by the bumper but if they get broken,who care,you go back & buy some more.

Cheap,simple.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Or harbor freight. Super cheap lights there too.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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search ebay " jeep backup cj" a few to choose from 2" dia and larger
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Here's an option I've been looking at. Not too expensive. I was going to mount them on the underside of the bumper because of the tailgate, and I've got the bumper mounted tire carrier. I want to be able to turn them on from inside the cab too.

Amazon.com: KC HiLiTES 517 2x6 55-Watt Halogen Back Up/Flood Light System: Automotive Amazon.com: KC HiLiTES 517 2x6 55-Watt Halogen Back Up/Flood Light System: Automotive
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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Thanks offroadordnance, I think I found a set I like. I'm broke for the moment since I just got a spartan locker for the front, so it will be a month before I can get them, but I like to know in advance what I will waste my money on. haha
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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You could always mount them on a roof rack if you have one. Or on the cross rails. When I get my rack made this is what I'm going to do.
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I was goin to suggest them in the hatch how I have mine but you said that you have a tire carrier and they would be blocked anyways. Another way you could prob to it could be on the carrier its self.

I did mine this way but have to figure out something later when I build my carrier.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hbracing13
I was goin to suggest them in the hatch how I have mine but you said that you have a tire carrier and they would be blocked anyways. Another way you could prob to it could be on the carrier its self.

I did mine this way but have to figure out something later when I build my carrier.
I really like that. If I didn't have a tire carrier I would do that.
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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Hbracing that looks awesome, but my tire would block all the light. To mount lights on the tire carrier would be harder since the wiring would have to be loose enough for the tire carrier to swing.
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by squirrelcrusher
Hbracing that looks awesome, but my tire would block all the light. To mount lights on the tire carrier would be harder since the wiring would have to be loose enough for the tire carrier to swing.
If it's wiring your concerned about it's not that hard to keep it out of the way.
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