Rear internal LED installation (lots of pics)

[Olazz]

I bought some Cheap LED's recently to install in the rear tail gate after seeing J.W. setup in a post on here. They ended up in the bin after arriving as they were plastic flimsy and half broken.

A few days passed and J.W. found what looked like the exact item I needed, with integrated touch switch. He posted the link on here.

Promptly bought 2 of them from MUD's and held on to them until I went to collect my truck from Voelckers Cruisers.


Where they will go

Panel removed to see innards

Deciding on the spacing as I wanted them to light the drawers as they opened

Dismantled LED to show slimline form

The only drilling needed for the cabling

LED in place with just 2 screws

Flush fitting with no extra drilling required

Cover snaps in place

Wiring routed through bottom of door

Through existing rubber housing from door to body work

Rear head lining gently removed to feed wiring through

Internal wiring for rear courtesy light after removing Light. Refitted later to give even more light if needed.

New wires finally through after much fiddling and pulling

Finished Installation

LED showing centre € ...its really the snazzy on-off switch

The final result. Fantastic amount of light Only 2 LED's no internal light

As they're wired to rear courtesy, when the rear hatch is closed they turn off automatically, and will not light unless you switch them on manually.

Very very pleased with the result. Had lots of help from Rich at Voelckers.

Thanks J.W. excellent find.
Thanks Rich for all the help
Thanks JV for the use of tools and garage/tea/food etc.

 

[Scott]

Nice one, and a very neat install Well done Olazz. They do put out a great amount of light and look smart at the same time.

That's a nice looking load guard I spy in the back there. Where is it from?

Cheers.

 

[Chris]

Nice looking everything. Hmm, is that the 'gold colour' I see there?

I think that should be truck of the month. Come on, let's see everything!

Chris

 

[Olazz]

That's a nice looking load guard I spy in the back there. Where is it from?

Cheers.

Its a standard Black Widow issue, as are the drawers. Very sturdy kit. Crash tested and approved in Aus. Didn't fancy having a head-on in Africa and a 40+kg fridge and stuff come hurtling at my head!

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

They look really good and a nice install too

 

[Gav Peter]

They do look great Olazz & having seen Jon's working at the weekend, one of the next essential mods for Muxley!!!

Cheers

 

[Mal Eade]

Here they are

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Defender%20LE ... ting.shtml


Mal

Do we get a discount from Mudstuff ?????

 

[Chris]

Well OK I took my time, but they are in so you can rest easy now Laz. Really easy to put in, nothing tricky at all. Only took me about two cuppas worth I think.

Obviously they don't look very bright in the daytime, looking up with the camera, but having seen yours at night I know what to expect.

Nice find. I'd happily stick more of those in.

Chris

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[Matt Wright]

Very cool.. Nice wok!

 

[Charlie]

I have the same lights fitted in the same place, they are excellent lights. Makes it very easy to work / cook at the back of the truck at night.

 

[Olazz]

Well done chap.... passes muster: Carry on!

 

[paulm]

again i have exactly the same pair in the same location due to olazz's install

 

[Bat21]

Nice job, I'll be adding it to my list of 'to do's'.... does anyone know what watt these lights are?

Can the rear courtesy light wiring sustain prolonged draw from fitting two of these, or would fitting a relay be a wise move?

 

[Charlie]

Got mine came from here,
http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/shop/112-34-t ... light.html

 

[Andrew Brierley]

Got mine came from here,
http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/shop/112-34-t ... light.html

Me too, and they make a world of difference! The hardest part was getting the power through the rubber gromment . Highly recommended...

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

Nice job, I'll be adding it to my list of 'to do's'.... does anyone know what watt these lights are?

Can the rear courtesy light wiring sustain prolonged draw from fitting two of these, or would fitting a relay be a wise move?

I just fitted a set as well Paul and before fitting them I checked the current draw - 190mA each at 12.6v . I don't think two of these will overload the courtesy light circuit, especially not if you have converted the OEM lights to LED?

I didn't run my wiring to the courtesy light, I just picked up the open/closed switch feed in the corner of the tailgate by the wiper relay and only ran a single thin power wire through into the boot and picked up power from the aux battery circuit instead of the OEM courtesy light wiring.

 

[Bat21]

I just fitted a set as well Paul and before fitting them I checked the current draw - 190mA each at 12.6v....

Thanks Jon, I knew someone would know what I was asking

I'm still running the OEM interior light so I guess converting that might be another job to add to the list too

Ref the wiring, that sounds like another option of powering them

What is the spread pattern like from these.... would they be described as spot or flood in light appearance?

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

What is the spread pattern like from these.... would they be described as spot or flood in light appearance?

Gave them a quick try just, not properly dark and lots of street lights to spoil the effect but they seemed to light up 4-6ft behind the car as well as the tailgate/boot area which seems pretty much perfect.

 

[Bat21]

Gave them a quick try....

Thanks Jon, they sound perfect for the job.... I need to get my act together and order a pair.

 

[Gary Stockton]

and don't hold your breath waiting for them - paid for mine 10 days ago but not yet heard a peep ...