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Scrambler82 wrote:
Chewy_719,
Any thoughts so far, I know it hasn't been long for the Poll but what are your ideas.
I think I'm going to go with the bumper. I just don't know if my battery and charging system will be able to handle the lights.
There are OEM Replacement Alternator that can raise your total system output 10 or 15 amps, that alone could do the trick BUT !
How many lights are you planning and what wattage will they be ?
Two 150 Watt KC's will require 25 amps to run at full brightness, can you alternator, battery and wiring handle that ? Along with a good harness.
A good harness is one that has a Main Power Wire of sufficient gauge and Components rated for the full current of the circuit and will carry the total current of the lights, plus a safety factor.
The trick is to buy high amperage components, your circuit will call for 25 amps for the lights, a small safety factor would be to run a 30 amp relay but the 40 amp relay is only a small amount of money more ($1) but increases the your safety factor of 5 amps by three.
I'm getting carried away, as usual, when you get to the lighting install, and you find you need another voice in the mix, let me know I will help where I can. What ever I offer for help will be heavy duty but my advice will let you get to your hunting area with all the light you want and get back without worrying about a dead vehicle battery.
Good Luck on your project either way !
Last edited on Fri Apr 26th, 2019 11:48 am by Scrambler82
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2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !