I think I'll install my 4 x 6 LED cubes in rear bumper today

JinxCanada · Jun 5, 2015

I'm nervous about cutting my bumper...but man I really want to get these in. Any advice or anyone else who has done this? I know I've seen pictures.

sbarron · Jun 5, 2015

Build Thread: http://www.ramforum.com/f41/bed_lig..._mount_reverse_light_install_pic_heavy-66687/

I marked the openings, measured again. Stood back and looked, measured again using completely different reference points. Stood back and looked again and then remeasured for good luck It WAS nerve wracking putting the first cut into the bumper. One hint: DON'T use a level to mark the bumper unless your are sure your truck bumper is mounted perfectly level, your truck sits perfectly level, and your truck is sitting on perfectly level ground (mine wasn't). I used a square from the top edge of the bumper to take my vertical measurements.

Pickles · Jun 5, 2015

GREAT advice for a variety of DIY, not just this project. Reference for measurements needs to be in the same "system" as the end point. I know I've screwed that up more than once myself.

sbarron said:
Build Thread: http://www.ramforum.com/f41/bed_lig..._mount_reverse_light_install_pic_heavy-66687/

I marked the openings, measured again. Stood back and looked, measured again using completely different reference points. Stood back and looked again and then remeasured for good luck It WAS nerve wracking putting the first cut into the bumper. One hint: DON'T use a level to mark the bumper unless your are sure your truck bumper is mounted perfectly level, your truck sits perfectly level, and your truck is sitting on perfectly level ground (mine wasn't). I used a square from the top edge of the bumper to take my vertical measurements.

sbarron · Jun 5, 2015

Pickles said:
GREAT advice for a variety of DIY, not just this project. Reference for measurements needs to be in the same "system" as the end point. I know I've screwed that up more than once myself.

Been there myself. More than once. Hopefully current mistakes leads to future wisdom.

JinxCanada · Jun 5, 2015

well. I decided to stop at just 2 LED lights for now. It WAS scary cutting :superhack:

...and I measured a few times. Still...they aren't perfect but pretty close. It's really hard to measure the same on both sides without good reference points which there really aren't on the bumper. Let me know what you guys think?

JinxCanada · Jun 5, 2015

now I have to wire them up! Hmmm....and of course the wiring kit that came with them isn't long enough to go from the back all the way to the front engine bay...and then into the cab. I'll have to go get some wire I guess

JinxCanada · Jun 5, 2015

lights are wired up and working!!!

I'm gonna just stick with these 2 I think. Anyone want my extra set and wiring harness brand new in the box! Lemme know

firemedic10584 · Jun 5, 2015

Damn those look good! I have mine mounted under my bumper currently...but...this may of just caused me to rethink that!

JinxCanada · Jun 5, 2015

firemedic10584 said:
Damn those look good! I have mine mounted under my bumper currently...but...this may of just caused me to rethink that!

well...if you do try this trust me...it's a lot of work. Worth it...but definitely work

sbarron · Jun 5, 2015

JinxCanada said:
well...if you do try this trust me...it's a lot of work. Worth it...but definitely work

^^^Ditto^^^ Nice job on the install! Looks great!

DavidRam · Jun 5, 2015

Those look great man! Nothing like hitting the truck with a grinder, lol!!!

JinxCanada · Jun 5, 2015

DavidRam said:
Those look great man! Nothing like hitting the truck with a grinder, lol!!!

actually...i drilled a hole in 2 corners of the cut out...then I used a jig saw! :word:

and hey...I only killed a couple of blades! LOL :naughty:

JinxCanada · Jun 5, 2015

so I got to turn the lights on now that it's finally dark...they look great. Nice and bright but not toooooo bright. hmmm...maybe I shoulda done all 4? HAHAHAHA

DavidRam · Jun 6, 2015

JinxCanada said:
actually...i drilled a hole in 2 corners of the cut out...then I used a jig saw! and hey...I only killed a couple of blades! LOL

Oh, then you must have patience, lol! :favorites13:

JinxCanada · Jun 9, 2015

man...I'm starting to feel like the look is unbalanced. You guys think I need to add the 2nd pair of lights where I was going to put them??? opposite side of the tail pipes. I'm starting to think I have to. ugh.

Skrap · Jun 9, 2015

I think the two look good. However, I would have put the two closer to the corners. Probably right above the tail pipes. It doesn't look bad at all where the first who sit but I would probably add your extra where your original plan was to put them.

sbarron · Jun 9, 2015

I like them tucked in even a little more than mine I think.

jadocs · Jun 9, 2015

What does your light output look like now? Pics?

Do you have a reverse camera? Do you think if you added two more lights that it will wash it out?

sbarron · Jun 9, 2015

no problem with my camera. It's actually a little more clear because it doesn't have to go so far into the low-light exposure.

It's kinda a crappy picture and doesn't really show the true difference, I should have parked farther away from the house to really illustrate the difference. The Rigid's are a little brighter, but they spread a LOT more light. I would say the area I have illuminated is 3-4 times deeper and twice as wide as stock.

OEM

Rigid & OEM

ghostram1 · Sep 26, 2016

Im going to resurrect this a year later. How are the lights doing? I had a bunch of the nilight ones on my Wrangler but I am going to order the flush mount ones for the rear bumper.

I think I'll install my 4 x 6 LED cubes in rear bumper today

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