LED lights installed & protection

[Zick]

Finally got my 4 27watt LED light hooked up. See this thread for were they came from and extra info: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/298867-tuff-led-light-sale-amazon.html

Took me a while to figure up a placement for them in a way that they would be protected and not obstructive. I really wanted them up on top of the ROP to provide the best coverage but I've got a bunch of lower tree branches that currently hit the very top of the ROP (and I don't want to trim the branches any higher).
In between the ROPs but underneath would have worked but I would have been blocking some of the light.
So I decided they would go on the sides of the ROPs but still worried about the tree branches hitting them so I built a box to house them in.

Really wish I had a press brake to bend this. Had to do it by hand so it didn't come out perfectly square.



Front view



Rear view


Some initial testing.
Front stock headlights


With just the front LED lights

 

[GGB]

Nice work, a very clean installation. I'm still looking to see which one of the guards is out of square-could have fooled me! Pretty impressive given that you didn't have a press brake.

 

[Zick]

Nice work, a very clean installation. I'm still looking to see which one of the guards is out of square-could have fooled me! Pretty impressive given that you didn't have a press brake.

Thanks!
Maybe the paint helps hide the defects. :laughing:

 

[lostcreekranch]

Zick;

Nice job with the boxes to protect the lights. What gauge sheet metal did you use?

 

[Zick]

Zick;

Nice job with the boxes to protect the lights. What gauge sheet metal did you use?

Thanks,
It's 16 gauge metal.

 

[dragoneggs]

Nice job... great that you protected them due to their exposed location. And I see that you are in the 'no holes in ROPS' faction. I personally think that is smart although not as clean. Well done :thumbsup:

 

[Zick]

Nice job... great that you protected them due to their exposed location. And I see that you are in the 'no holes in ROPS' faction. I personally think that is smart although not as clean. Well done :thumbsup:

Thanks,
Although I have no real issue w/ drilling into the ROPs as far as safety goes (assuming you’re not making a giant hole). My real issue with making a hole in the ROPs is that it's just another place that can let water enter and possible start rusting.

 

[kevin37b]

Looks good . Nice garage .

 

[Bob77064]

Good job, nice work.

 

[dragoneggs]

Thanks,
Although I have no real issue w/ drilling into the ROPs as far as safety goes (assuming you’re not making a giant hole). My real issue with making a hole in the ROPs is that it's just another place that can let water enter and possible start rusting.

Yep, this is what I continue to advocate. Rust, cracks, paint lifting, not to mention possible voiding of warranty.