How do I keep my light bar from draining my battery?
Follow these 8 tips on how to keep a light bar from draining your battery:
- Connect your light bar directly to the vehicle battery or another DC voltage source.
- Use a wire gauge that matches or exceeds the maximum current of your LED light bar.
- Fuse power wires to the expected current draw, not the wire size.
Is it hard to install a light bar?
The good news is that installing a light bar is not very difficult at all (this is part of the reason they are so popular). You only require basic tools, such as an allen wrench set, a socket and ratchet set, and an extension.
How to install an LED bar on a grill?
How to Install LED Light Bar Mounts 1 Stud Mounting. Smaller light bars are often mounted within the vehicle grill or under the bumper in the case of fog lamps. 2 End Brackets. 3 Channel Brackets. 4 LED Lights Mounting Bars. 5 Original Equipment Brackets. …
What kind of light bar do I need for lower grille?
Thanks!! Rough Country makes a light bar kit that fits in that lower grille portion. On their website they list the Mopar part # needed in order to install their light bar kit. Yup. That’s the part number.
Do you need a mesh grill for a light bar?
Picked up the mesh one and it looks like everything should work now. Haven’t had a chance to install yet. With the Grill and the RC kit you’ll have everything you need. Mine went in as planned, and I’m very happy with it. With the Grill and the RC kit you’ll have everything you need. Mine went in as planned, and I’m very happy with it.
How do I hook up a light bar to my car?
Wire ties help route wiring under the hood and inside the cab. Connect your light bar directly to the vehicle battery or another DC voltage source as soon as you open the box. If you use a power supply, make sure its voltage output is within the light bar’s specs. Also, make sure it can supply the maximum current your light bar draws.
How to Install LED Light Bar Mounts 1 Stud Mounting. Smaller light bars are often mounted within the vehicle grill or under the bumper in the case of fog lamps. 2 End Brackets. 3 Channel Brackets. 4 LED Lights Mounting Bars. 5 Original Equipment Brackets.
Is there a light bar behind the grill?
Does anyone have pics of a light bar mounted in this location on a 16-18 LTZ? Your truck most likely has active aero shutters. Can’t mount a light bar with them. Your truck most likely has active aero shutters. Can’t mount a light bar with them. Click to expand… How would the grill not affect the light output?
How do you mount a light bar on a bull bar?
Bull bars often have mounting holes for driving lights incorporated in their design, and many light bars have adjustable mounting points as is the case with the curved light bar from Ridge Ryder. Simply assemble the mounts, position them to line up with the holes in the bull bar, and fasten the nylon nut underneath.
How do you install a new light bar?
Loosen the adjustment screws and tilt the bar up or down until the optimum spread is achieved – then tighten the screws back up. With your new light bar installed, you’ll turn night into daylight and wonder how you ever survived without one! *Important information* – Click here to read more about our How-To terms and conditions.