offroad lights

[poda]

I just built a prerunner style light bar for the roof of my ranger. I have two older offroad lights mounted in it, they have 100 watt bulbs. What is the best way to get power to these? I think my headlight switch is bad, is there any way to hook them up alone, with a switch? Are these lights to big for my stock alternator? thanks!

 

[dgndngrngr]

sweet!



if thats the only lights you are running besides your headlights, your stock alternator should be able to handle it. check this out for how to wire them up: http://www.offroaders.com/images/projects/lightforce/wiring-diag.gif
I would use a relay like they show in the diagram. If you want a lighted switch you can get one with 3 prongs and wire the 3rd prong to a ground. and post some pics when your done!

 

[poda]

Thanks man, that site has lots of good info i'll get some pics posted when done!

 

[fordboi415]

get a switch kit from 4wheel parts for about 17 bucks, it includes 14guage wire, inline fuse, relay and a sweet looking switch, ive got two 100 watt pro comps i used it to wire up

 

[poda]

get a switch kit from 4wheel parts for about 17 bucks, it includes 14guage wire, inline fuse, relay and a sweet looking switch, ive got two 100 watt pro comps i used it to wire up

I'll check that out, are you able to run your headlights with your offroad lights on also?

 

[fordboi415]

Yeah your stock alternator is more than suffecient for two 100 watt lights, I have the two offroad lights, high output stereo and train horn and my alternator still has much to give, and yeah you can run them with your headlights on