Anyone see this before?

[veedubtuner]

Was researching rear light options. Was initially thinking of possibly doing a couple flush mounts in the rear bumper, but I'm not sure how I feel drilling holes. Then I thought of a hitch light and found this. Pretty cool and cheap (and I'm sure for the price, the lights are just that...CHEAP lol) I'd probably opt for better lights though.

https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Mounting-Brackets-Reverse-Lighting/dp/B08HV68RSJ?th=1

and a 4"

https://www.amazon.com/AveneMark-Br...5b-bb72-311c441c4c47&pd_rd_i=B09ZT61QXH&psc=1

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[Deleted User 38384]

Yup. I thought I'd try it out cuz it was inexpensive. Ended up loving it. And those tiny, cheap lights kick ass !

 

[PltFX4]

Was researching rear light options. Was initially thinking of possibly doing a couple flush mounts in the rear bumper, but I'm not sure how I feel drilling holes. Then I thought of a hitch light and found this. Pretty cool and cheap (and I'm sure for the price, the lights are just that...CHEAP lol) I'd probably opt for better lights though.

https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Mounting-Brackets-Reverse-Lighting/dp/B08HV68RSJ?th=1

and a 4"

https://www.amazon.com/AveneMark-Brackets-Trailer-Off-Road-

Yes, I have the 4" LED edition on my Ranger... works great... really illuminates the area...

 

[veedubtuner]

@TDF017 and @PltFX4 how's the quality of the brackets?

 

[PltFX4]

@TDF017 and @PltFX4 how's the quality of the brackets?

The bracket itself is fine, replace the bolts with SS editions to minimize rust nut/bolt look. Or which I was planning to do bit never have, is black plastic "nipple" over nut filled with plumbers putty... got keep the water out...

 

[Deleted User 38384]

@TDF017 and @PltFX4 how's the quality of the brackets?

I'm pleased with it. It's powdercoated so, no rusting. It came with cheap hardware. I replaced that with SS right away. I made my own bracket extensions so I could get the exact look I was going for. Then I went off roading with it. I haven't had any issues with it. I went with the Nilight Bracket on Amazon. It had fewer complaints than the other versions of the same thing. I still have the Nilight 60w LEDs laying around somewhere. I might put them on my lawn mower. I found cheap lights on Amazon that had the look I wanted. I tried to do this as cheaply as possible so it wouldn't hurt too bad if the whole setup sucked. Surprisingly, it doesn't suck. Everything cost less than $50 (lights & bracket).
https://a.co/d/3kVJrvw
https://a.co/d/euXGauL

 

[veedubtuner]

I made my own bracket extensions so I could get the exact look I was going for.

I like that. Not only does it spread the lights further apart, but you were able to use slimmer lights as well.

 

[Dereku]

Yes, I have the 4" LED edition on my Ranger... works great... really illuminates the area...

Is your truck a hybrid? Its plugged in!!

 

[PltFX4]

Is your truck a hybrid? Its plugged in!!

LOL... no... have a 2 amp battery tender installed
, mostly for winter, as the Ranger sits a fair amount. Had the plug installed there as I back in toward the garage. Tender is up by the battery.

 

[TheExtra404]

hmm, this is nice. I could use a little bit more light for reverse. Thanks for sharing this. I have started to think about something for this.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

I like that. Not only does it spread the lights further apart, but you were able to use slimmer lights as well.

I needed a longer bolt attaching the light to the bracket plus a bunch of stainless washers to get it to sit at the right height. And, the longer light pods hit the main bracket so spacers were needed. I was tempted to cut 1/2" off the long ends of the main bracket because it was hitting the back of the pod. I also mounted the main bracket upside down so it was less "noticeable". That forced me to buy thread covers at HomeDepot.

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