Semi-DIY Magnetic Rock Lights

[swooshdave]

A long time ago I picked up a couple pairs of Harbor Freight Rock Lights. Nice, rugged aluminum housing and 320 lumens. Power leads are pretty short. I think I got them on sale for $19ea.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-utilityrock-white-led-light-2-pack-57205.html

In looking at how they mount they are designed to screw into something. But I really like magnetic mounts. So I got creative.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBFVGH25

These are the perfect size. The only change I think I'll make is to the center screw (I keep a selection of hardware but obviously not every possible iteration) and go with a countersunk or cheesehead screw. Otherwise I think I have it.

But now I just need to get more hardware and then more wire and start running these.

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[swooshdave]

While I could make my own harness I may just go with this. I will just cut off the switch, fuse and relay and go to an aux switch. Since they already join the four leads into on I don't have to hack something together.

https://www.amazon.com/Ampper-Wiring-Harness-Lights-Extension/dp/B089QKBZZ2/

 

[swooshdave]

After looking at the wiring harness I decided to make my own. I’m going to use these AMP connectors at each light and then run a four way harness out from the engine bay.

Unfortunately I messed up crimping a couple pins so I had to order more connectors. They should be here this week although the weather is not looking promising.

Proper wire routing is often the most time consuming operation.

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