Hood Lights

[Punisher]

Hey guys Just thought I'd show what I did to my jeep by adding something that might be helpful if your out in the dark woods and you need a helping hands to see what your doing when it comes to fixing under the hood... Knowing that alot of jeeps don't have under hood light... I picked these up for 20 buck at a local auto parts store...

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab165/punisher1_972/IMG_2581.jpg
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab165/punisher1_972/IMG_2583.jpg
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab165/punisher1_972/IMG_2584.jpg
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab165/punisher1_972/IMG_2586.jpg

[Punisher]

And the result at night...

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab165/punisher1_972/hoodlitenite.jpg

[DETOURS]

I like the thought of being prepared for the unexpected. ;)

I'd modify one with extra wire, so it could be detatched and used under the hood thru-out,
kinda like a 12 volt drop light.

[Punisher]

I'll be doing the same for the underside soon...But I'll be useing the led light style...

[ol"blue]

Nice and creative. How many watts are those lights?

[Melissa]

Good idea!

[Punisher]

their 55 watts each driving lights...I just like to make sure I have enough light to work...Hell of alot better than those mercury lights LOL...

[Audio222]

That's thinking with your dipstick!!

[96xj]

where did you get them ?

[Punisher]

where did you get them ?

I picked them up from Auto Zone for 21.39 with taxes...:D

[finneys98xj]

Just so you know I'm going to copy you! Great idea.

[muddeprived]

That's thinking with your dipstick!!

:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:


Very good idea. I'm gonna have to copy that. I just broke the factory lamp installing the snorkel so this would be a nice upgrade.

[Punisher]

Just so you know I'm going to copy you! Great idea.

Thanks... I'm glad I could help with the idea...:D

[Punisher]

:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:


Very good idea. I'm gonna have to copy that. I just broke the factory lamp installing the snorkel so this would be a nice upgrade.

I thought it would help if your stuck in the dark...:D

[prerunner1982]

Good idea.

I mounted a magnet to a cheap light and enough wire so that I could stick it to the side of the fender if I needed a bit of light on the outside or anywhere under the hood. Do you have problems seeing upfront like if you were changing a belt or alternater?

Also for you junk yard scavengers.. GM trucks came with a magnetic light with a retractible cable (basically the same thing I did). http://www.pfyc.com/mm5/graphics/new/gn3007.jpg

[finneys98xj]

I'm goin to mount a cigar lighter under my hood so I can unplug a light or run a small compressor.

[ol"blue]

I'm goin to mount a cigar lighter under my hood so I can unplug a light or run a small compressor.

That's using your noodle finney. Good idea.

[finneys98xj]

That's using your noodle finney. Good idea.

Yea I have one driving light that aint being used I'm going to wire the up to a cigar plug and about ten foot of wirebut have it where I can unplug about 5 foot of it so I can have an light to change tires at night or work under the hood.

[ol"blue]

Yea I have one driving light that aint being used I'm going to wire the up to a cigar plug and about ten foot of wirebut have it where I can unplug about 5 foot of it so I can have an light to change tires at night or work under the hood.

That's even better. You need some kind of reel to keep the slack wire from getting tangled/caught in something.

[finneys98xj]

That's even better. You need some kind of reel to keep the slack wire from getting tangled/caught in something.

I all ready thought of that and I'm going to try and use a old fishing line reel or speacker wire.

[ol"blue]

I all ready thought of that and I'm going to try and use a old fishing line reel or speacker wire.

Oh, okay. http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/DLHTURBO/beerchug.gif

[BlueXJ]

Good buy and seem bright enough for most underhood chores. Thanks for the idea.

[Punisher]

Good idea.

I mounted a magnet to a cheap light and enough wire so that I could stick it to the side of the fender if I needed a bit of light on the outside or anywhere under the hood. Do you have problems seeing upfront like if you were changing a belt or alternater?

Also for you junk yard scavengers.. GM trucks came with a magnetic light with a retractible cable (basically the same thing I did). http://www.pfyc.com/mm5/graphics/new/gn3007.jpg

No.. It lights up the whole think like its day light ill get more pic up from the top view soon... headed out of town for a few days..:D

[Punisher]

I'm goin to mount a cigar lighter under my hood so I can unplug a light or run a small compressor.

Your good.... I was just already thinking of that LOL:thumbsup:

[Punisher]

Good buy and seem bright enough for most underhood chores. Thanks for the idea.

Oh its bright alright... for what I need to do I think it worked out great... I'm going to do more of this for the under side, I'm hopein its going to work out good... stay tune for that post...:D

[jugbutt]

That one good IDEA!!!!

[Punisher]

well i tell ya, i had to use it the other night as i was overheated and im glad i got the lights cuz i didnt have my flashlight with me... what a life saver :smiley-gen165:

[96xj]

LOOK @ what i found :mel::banana:
at walmart for $5
it comes with everything and also has 10ft retrackable cord 12v

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/96xj/hoodlight.jpg

[finneys98xj]

sweet find

[Punisher]

LOOK @ what i found :mel::banana:
at walmart for $5
it comes with everything and also has 10ft retrackable cord 12v

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/96xj/hoodlight.jpg

Sweet... was that reg. price or clearance?

[96xj]

reg. price

[ol"blue]

LOOK @ what i found :mel::banana:
at walmart for $5
it comes with everything and also has 10ft retrackable cord 12v

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/96xj/hoodlight.jpg

That could come in quite handy.

[Punisher]

reg. price

dang... Thats great!! I'll have to go an check it out...

[Switch_knuckles]

Great idea!!! Gonna copy it also, Thanks Punisher!!

[modestmar00xj]

nice! i like the idea! thats one place xj's dont shine it! haha.

[LizardRunner]

great idea punisher!
like the moveable idea too. but wonder if the magnet would be strong enough if your bouncing over rocks.

[XJ4IV]

I'll be doing the same for the underside soon...But I'll be useing the led light style...

buy em on ebay, I bought mine for 5 bucks shipping and the auction was for .01 cent, I got the 12 LED ones for my rock lights, i bought two pair. the ONLY issue is they are coming from china and take like three weeks for delivery.
also for those wondering these same lights he used are at Northern tool for 12 bucks a pair but no wiring JUST the lights, they make for great offroad lights, cheap and if they break your not changin anything more than the housing whic is again 12 for another pair....

[XJ4IV]

I wonder how that would look with my hood vents and the hood CLOSED, guess we shal see tomorrow huh! I also am thinking of fender vents... no not like the messican ones you get at pep boys I mean these
http://www.genright.com/images/products/TFF4600_sm.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

I wonder how that would look with my hood vents and the hood CLOSED, guess we shal see tomorrow huh! I also am thinking of fender vents... no not like the messican ones you get at pep boys I mean these


I have thought about fender vents too. But the problem I see is that the metal in the fender is part of the sub frame in the front and used for the front spring. I think it would compromise some strength there if you vent it.

[Indiana Jeep]

Good idea!!