I finally installed the driver and passenger courtesy lights

BjBnet · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:52 pm

I was able to tap into the light plugs behind the panels, stick the LED lights on with 3M tape and SHAZAMMM, let there be light. It's so awesome. I ordered some LED strips which I will use for the rear seating area (will use as dome light). It's not great in the pic but it's nice and bright and crisps white.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:54 pm

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d72 ... 0/ry%3D480

whare are they located??

BjBnet · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:56 pm

hmmmm, I can never post pics here....those are the light strips I was talking about...but that's a pic of my boat....
Let me try again

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:57 pm

oh ok

I thought it looked like it was off of a boat or something

BjBnet · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:59 pm

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce0 ... /ry%3D480/
why don't my pics ever show up here, they work on any other site I try. I followed the instructions in the FAQ section

BjBnet · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:01 am

never mind, I posted it as a link instead :wink:

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:02 am

here ya go

BjBnet · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:20 am

THANKS!!
is that my problem, I have them hosted on shutterfly? Maybe I'll try photobucket next time.
Anyway, the yellow light strips on my boat are gonna be like that as the dome in the Jeep but in white. It's a flexible strip with 3M tape as well so I'm hoping it'll stay put, if not, I'll install them on the pillars.

riptricket · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:30 am

i want to put some lights like that in the kj, but just didn't really have the time or the idea, but i think you found it out... tape!

BjBnet · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:38 am

tape is a wonderful thing LOL
They put really great tape on the lights cause they are used for underwater applications so they're waterproof as well.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:39 am

I always use photobucket bc its free and super easy

where did you get those lights? I have some ideas and those lights would be perfect!

BjBnet · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:50 am

got them from http://bluewaterled.com/
You'll notice alot of boat applications but guys are using these for whatever they can come up with...there is a truck bed package listed there too....I bet if enough of us order they'll have a Jeep KJ package in no time LOL
The ones I put in are listed as livewell lights.
I'll post pics of the 12 strip in white when I install them...maybe next weekend.
I have plans for the brake lights (lower part with no bulb, the reflector) stay tuned

riptricket · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:54 am

yes, i have plans for that pesky brake light too...

ooops i already did mine!!!

BjBnet · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:15 am

darn near lit up my whole basement LOL
those are nice...I won't be doing it THAT fancy. Those are too expensive for me right now.
Looks great though! LEDs are the best thing since light bulbs! ( I was gonna say sliced bread but everyone says that) hahaha

BjBnet · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:13 pm

for those of you who are wondering, the Amp draw on the strips is .027 per led. I have 6 leds per side.

rangerd77 · **Joined:** Sat May 03, 2008 10:48 am **Posts:** 512

so let me get this right, you didnt have the courtesy light in your KJ to begin with? wow thats cheap. but i wouldve done the same thing with the LED's.

I finally installed the driver and passenger courtesy lights

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