Is there a lite under the hood

barnjeff · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:05 pm

I have a pre-lowered 2002. Just got smashed up a while back. (guy didn't know the difference between a protected left and an unprotected left) :cry:

both cops and a few bystanders said that they were surprised by the lack of damage to my jeep

. I drove it home after throwing what was left of the bumper in the back. I totaled his 2005 Toyota Tacoma. :twisted:

Any way got it back from the shop and everything looks good, but i though there was a light under the hood. Can anybody tell me if there is supposed to be a lite under the hood or was I just imaging there was a lite there?

bugnout · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:24 pm

Not on my Jeep. I have thought about putting an LED light under there

raceinfan · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:53 pm

we own jeeps...we don't need no stinkin lights under the hood :twisted:

mine ( 04 ) doesn't have one either :wink:

barnjeff · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:54 pm

thanks i applicate it. I am surprised that DC didn't think of that.

barnjeff · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:56 pm

raceinfan wrote:

we own jeeps...we don't need no stinkin lights under the hood :twisted:

mine ( 04 ) doesn't have one either :wink:

very good point

hallb4 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:58 pm

My 88 XJ had a sweet light under the hood that you could pull out like a shop light, then reel back in when you were done. It sure made things easier to see in the shade.

My KJ doesn't have one

elephantrider · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:21 pm

hallb4 wrote:

My 88 XJ had a sweet light under the hood that you could pull out like a shop light, then reel back in when you were done. It sure made things easier to see in the shade.

My KJ doesn't have one

i had an 89 chevy truck that had that retractable underhood light. loved it.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:41 pm

Haha, Ive seen the light like that on the xj's, it was sweet.

If you look under the hood it looks like there is a spot cut out in the foam for a light. Its all about those price cuts. :roll:

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:04 pm

'05, and they still didn't have one. Been thinking about an LED with a hood switch or maybe even just a manual switch, myself. Although, I could just pull the spotlight out of the back, instead...

new92xj · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:46 am

Jeeps often did in the 80's and 90's my first 84 XJ had one along with other jeeps

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:29 am

I've also thought of installing one, I can't believe no one has ever added one. I'll put it on my to do list.

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:58 am

All my XJ's (85,95 and 96) had one. BOTH KJ's (02 & 07) Don't.

Kind of miss it now that you mention it.

All Xj's had prop rods, KJ's Gas tubes holding the hood. wonder if the lights threw off the balance for the gas shocks? would not think they would, little old light can't weigh much.

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:22 am

Maybe DC didn't install a light under the hood cause they are thinking "its pretty rare for a Jeep to break down" but I like to check the oil & shtuff while on road trips. But then again gas stations are pretty well lit. I still like the idea of a light under the hood.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:31 am

You boys don't carry flash light and glow sticks with you all the time? :roll:

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:41 am

I carry a Maglite under the seat and it's come in handy plenty of times. But I would like both hands free. By the way it's a 20K vehicle and no $5 light under the hood.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:16 pm

Im telling you, its the price cuts.

I keep two mag lights with me.

Albert · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:08 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Im telling you, its the price cuts.

I keep two mag lights with me.

Mine does not have a under-hood light either.

I have several mag lights but only one in the jeep.

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:01 pm

Mine has light when the hood is open. Early 2002.

at least when the sun is out

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

or a full moon!

slikjr · **Posted:** Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:40 am

I actually hae one of those Chevy lights someone had mentioned before mounted under the hood of mine. Got it off a old Chev at a wrecker one day. $2, has the reel thingy on it and everything. Sweet deal!

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