52" Round LED light Pods

[Mudderoy]

Changing out all the bars for round LED lights

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Been designing, collecting and today started doing some measuring and drilling.

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Round LED Light bar Specs:

8 CREE 80 watt (5 watt LED x 16) 5.5" Round 8000 lm LED lights. (https://amzn.to/2Xiy8N7) $380 from Amazon
Estimated light output 64,000 lm. Estimated current draw 46 amps at 13.8 volts. Estimated weight 30 pounds.

52" Square steel tube (Home Depot 1-1/4 in. x 1/16 in. x 72 in. Plain Square Tube) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-4-in-x-1-16-in-x-72-in-Plain-Square-Tube-800867/204331422
Tube that holds the 8 lights

Flat Steel Bar (Home Depot 1-1/4 in. x 72 in. Plain Steel Flat Bar with 1/8 in. Thick) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-4-in-x-72-in-Plain-Steel-Flat-Bar-with-1-8-in-Thick-801047/204225738
Used to make 8 "U" shaped brackets to mount the lights to the tube.

Steel Rod 1 1/8" x 6" (Had to order mine online since Home Depot didn't carry anything this big.)
2 3" pieces that slide into the tube ends to provide mounting points for the light bar. Drilled and tapped for hardware.

1" Plastic caps (BPF- 1" - 1 Inch Flush Mount Black Plastic Body and Sheet Metal Hole Plug (Amazon https://amzn.to/2N7ct75)
Used to cover 1" holes on the back of the square tube that provides access to the nut mounting light bracket to tube)

[4.3LXJ]

Why. Thought you were happy with the bars

[Mudderoy]

Why. Thought you were happy with the bars

The 44" light bar wasn't as bright as I thought it would be, and never liked the "bars" look on the Jeep. Round lights always said off road to me. Now I can do round lights, LED, and super bright. I'm sure this won't be the last time I change out the lights. I've been thinking about pulling the 4 off the bump since the light bar "should" be so bright. 12 of these (8 on the roof line and 4 on the bumper) is approaching the total amount of current the stock alternator puts out. Of course there is always upgrading the alternator and main cables, and adding a second battery. :D

[4.3LXJ]

Then there is always this

https://www.amazon.com/LActrical-Output-Alternator-CHEROKEE-3956cc/dp/B07RM7M3BP/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Jeep+cherokee+250+amp+alternat or&qid=1560269945&s=gateway&sr=8-5

[Mudderoy]

Then there is always this

https://www.amazon.com/LActrical-Output-Alternator-CHEROKEE-3956cc/dp/B07RM7M3BP/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Jeep+cherokee+250+amp+alternat or&qid=1560269945&s=gateway&sr=8-5

It's all fun and games until the new high power alternator stalls the engine.

[4.3LXJ]

It's all fun and games until the new high power alternator stalls the engine.

That is true. Turned up my idle a little for that. The taurus fan coming on pulls 90 - 100 amps and did pull the engine down. But all is good now

[Mudderoy]

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[4.3LXJ]

Well, that lets out your 4'8" grandma from driving your Jeep

[Mudderoy]

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Holy crap this thing is heavy. I'm guessing 30 pounds

[Mudderoy]

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[4.3LXJ]

Aha, now I see. Using the old brackets. Much better

[Mudderoy]

Aha, now I see. Using the old brackets. Much better

Oh no, I got these for this project. I had a bent tube before.

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[Mudderoy]

Aha, now I see. Using the old brackets. Much better

Oh no, I got these for this project. I had a bent tube before.

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[Mudderoy]

Moved it up a few inches.

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Currently I have it all taken apart and painted. After waiting a little bit, I'll put it all back together and re-mount it.

So hot outside. Wiring will be later.

[Pookapotamus]

Looks awesome tony!


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[Mudderoy]

Looks awesome tony!


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Thanks!

[Mudderoy]

My final idea was to seal up, the ends. I thought shrink wrap tubing might work. Here's the results.

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[bluedragon436]

Looks good Tony... I agree that the round lights say offroad... But for some reason I can't put round lights on my square headlight Jeep.. LOL But I really like this light bar idea you got going on.. Kind of taking the old school round offroad light look with a modern flare being the LED's.. Look forward to seeing some pictures of the output when it's all said and done..

[Mudderoy]

Looks good Tony... I agree that the round lights say offroad... But for some reason I can't put round lights on my square headlight Jeep.. LOL But I really like this light bar idea you got going on.. Kind of taking the old school round offroad light look with a modern flare being the LED's.. Look forward to seeing some pictures of the output when it's all said and done..

Well full disclosure it's fun having the newer technology too. 5 watts per LED! On the light bar alone that would be 128 individual LEDs, in 5 years the 100 watt LEDs will be cheaper and I'll have to change again. :D