you dont need to negative switch the relay. you can run them all off 1 relay and yes just run the neg. to the chassis. here is ha quick diagram.
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | rock lights |
i have six (6) 50w bulbs that i want to put under my car for rock lights, i dont hve a clue how to set them up, do i run them of several switches and relays or one switch and one relay, i want it set up for, if one light smashes or doesnt work the rest will still work. does any one have any wiring diagrams or no how to set them up. info will be much appreciated as i dont have a clue |
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| Author: | lukes_89 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
i would go 1 switch and 1 relay if a light blows the others will still work its the same set up as the head lights and you can blow one bulb and still have the other. |
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| Author: | 2stroker [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
I would drive in the day |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
ok thanks so do i put all the negative wires onto the chassis and just run all the positives together and have a negative switch of the relay |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
[quote="2stroker"]I would drive in the day[/quote what?? |
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| Author: | 2stroker [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
I thought it was obvious, if you drive in the day you don't need lights..... sorry I was trying to be funny |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
2stroker wrote: I thought it was obvious, if you drive in the day you don't need lights..... sorry I was trying to be funny oh silly me, didnt click on bit slow i am sorry mate
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| Author: | dominator [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
you dont need to negative switch the relay. you can run them all off 1 relay and yes just run the neg. to the chassis. here is ha quick diagram.
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
i have 4 50 or 55w under my hilux but would soon like to go 6 and put 2 in the middle.Just wondering how much is too much off the relay before it becomes a problem?i think its just a 30amp relay. also plan on throwing 4 under my zuk shortly,they are definately a good thing out night driving |
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
just go buy a 6 pack of house downlights from the supermarket 
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
appsie wrote: just go buy a 6 pack of house downlights from the supermarket thats wat i did, they are philip 12v 50w downlights
dominator that helps alot thanks for that 
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
have always looked at them,how you going for mounting them tho?? |
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| Author: | royce [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
get a fuse in there too |
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
im no auto elecy.You just mean if i pick up power to 30 on my relay from my fuse block at the battery itd be sweet?? what size fuse should people run for this and is there any need to go a bigger relay?can you go bigger than 30A or is it good to have another link to let go ? |
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| Author: | want33s [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
Hey Lewis, make sure you put a fuse between power and the relay as well as between the lights and the relay... You won't need any more than four rock lights.... You can use the other two as extra reverse lights. |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
bought the plugs that join to the light the plugs have to screw holes |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
want33s wrote: Hey Lewis, make sure you put a fuse between power and the relay as well as between the lights and the relay...
You won't need any more than four rock lights.... You can use the other two as extra reverse lights. hey thnks for that and im Aaron lewis is my mate that got those sit off you |
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
so do you just throw a inline fuse on output(87) jase???somewhere before first light.Sorry for all the extra questions fellas,just learning a bit more here. 
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
appsie wrote: so do you just throw a inline fuse on output(87) jase???somewhere before first light.Sorry for all the extra questions fellas,just learning a bit more here.
yes between lights and another one between battery and relay |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
I'm running circuit breakers and I have 8 rock lights on mine. Run off 2 switches pretty bright |
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
thats alot of light,you got pics man? 
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
just one of my 50w lights just about lights up the hole underneath of the car, they have a 60 degrees beam so i guess 4 will do me |
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
my plans for the zuk are one in centre front and back and one each side between F and R.On my hilux tho i have one at each wheel and its a bit black in the centre do you have pics of your little mounts you were talking about mate. |
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| Author: | want33s [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
Even four X 50W lights is 16.6Amps....... plus headlights, parkers and taillights you are drawing over 30A..... Then there is ignition and trying to charge the battery... Don't be surprised if you get a flat battery after long night runs.... A 110A EF falcon alt upgrade is recommended. |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
I'm running a 60amp alternator. I'm on my phone ATM I'll put some up soon |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
appsie wrote: my plans for the zuk are one in centre front and back and one each side between F and R.On my hilux tho i have one at each wheel and its a bit black in the centre
do you have pics of your little mounts you were talking about mate. they are just a round plug with two screw holes on each side. the two prongs of the light pushes into the plug, while the prongs get clamped in by a spring |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
want33s wrote: Even four X 50W lights is 16.6Amps....... plus headlights, parkers and taillights you are drawing over 30A..... Then there is ignition and trying to charge the battery...
Don't be surprised if you get a flat battery after long night runs.... A 110A EF falcon alt upgrade is recommended. yea i wanna do the 110 amp alt conversion, bloody friend has 3 falcons but wont part with them |
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| Author: | Zook_Fan [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
I've got 2 100amp alternators left, check the for sale section |
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| Author: | 4x4ish [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
want33s wrote: Even four X 50W lights is 16.6Amps....... plus headlights, parkers and taillights you are drawing over 30A..... Then there is ignition and trying to charge the battery...
Don't be surprised if you get a flat battery after long night runs.... A 110A EF falcon alt upgrade is recommended. i was waiting till someone said something like this. alternative solution is use LED's as they use bugger all power and are bright enough for rock lights. Ask Bruce where he got his as im pretty sure i saw some on casper a while ago. Ebay has a good selection. |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rock lights |
i was thinking leds to but was going to do the alt conversion ny way |
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