I installed this KC light kit on two of my cars and now on my Jeep. I love these lights, they have saved my many times when working in the dark on oil changes or other work in the engine bay. Great Video! Thanks for showing the Jeep install.

Thanks for the Video Brad. I’m looking to add some KC lights. Been watching some of you old and new videos pertaining to them

I'm doing the same thing probably this weekend but I bought a different type of LED light...I also decided to use a mercury switch so the lights come on themselves when I open the hood. Just a tip I thought I'd share. Great videos, really like them.

Great video Master Chef!! Although I'm not a Jeep guy I do appreciate your reviews and your quality videos. I have been shopping LED's for some time with KC being one of my top 3 choices. 20% off just sealed the deal. Thanks!!!

I love your LED light videos. By far my favorite topic on your channel. Keep up the good work! Super stoked to see what light you do next for your channel.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. More LED videos in the future for sure. Thanks!

Loved the video I installed the KC cyclone under hood lights using your video.

Rock lights (also known as puddle lights at times) and underhood lighting are the first installs I do on ALL my vehicles! Even my family sedans.. LOL Love those KC lights!! Cheers!

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Seriously, if I would have known what a difference the make, I would have done this when I first bought the Jeep!

By far one of my favorite Jeep channels! You do an excellent job on these videos. I stepped away from the Jeep world for a couple years but plan on getting a JL sometime next year.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm excited to see folks out on the trail and modifying their JL's when they come out.

Just bought myself a 2007 Rubicon for Christmas...and I’ve been binging your channel for the last couple of days for ideas, tips/advice...thanks so much for all you do. You got a new sub here my friend!!!

@TrailRecon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

Those lights both on the jeep underneath and under the hood look amazing!

Great video Master Chief. I was think of putting lights on my wheel well and sidesteps. Thanks for the ideas

On those lights that you put under the Jeep I have had Lights under my Jeep that blink that seems to keep away the little furry rodents that love to eat wiring. So far I used it for over 20 years and it's worked

Going to be doing both. Looks good under the hood is a must

yep their great been using one as a dome light in my prerunner

Will be upgrading to these rock lights asap. Great video

I’m definitely getting a set for under the hood 👍👍 Great info Brad

Excellent video as usual, love the work and detail you put into your videos.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, I try to make it as informative as I can without putting you to sleep!

I have ordered a set of the rock lights. I went with white, I wanted blue but wasn’t sure how much illumination it would provide and like you I’ll mostly use them to see what I’m about to step in/on. Another great video, thanks.

That looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

They look pretty cool 😎 good job 👏🏽💪

Thanks for posting those. Very versatile. 👌

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! So many options with these lights!

These lights are great, with endless applications. I installed one on each side on my molle mount behind rear seats on window mounts for cargo lights. Sweet and easy.

Congrats, I saw one of your KC light videos as a commercial that played prior to a video.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks!

Thanks for the great videos and for your discount code!

Well done Brad. Night shot looked very good, but yeah, need something up front.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! As soon as I get new fenders I'll be throwing some under there.

nicely done video. You made it look so simple that I might be able to install them.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a very simple install.

Great product bro

love the vids! keep it up!

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

yes im like number 600!! thanks for the videos they are very helpful

I completed the hood lights but cut the length them and added connectors to allow to be disconnected if hood has to come off. Also did rock lights and flipped the harness due to using a switch pod.

Nice video, have yet to own any KC products but they might be a first. Thanks for the video!

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy with KC and their quality! Thank you!

I did swap the sides that the wires went on my rock lights due to switch pod box is under driver side.

Just a heads up, the Discount Code @2:07 still works! THANKS BRAD & KC!

How is your setup holding up? Any issues with under hood lights or rock lights? I flipped the harness for the rock lights due to me using a ApolloNtech Switch pod.

Great video, I might have to pick some of these up using the supplied discount code.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are a great little light and I can't wait to find some other uses for them.

have you thought about running a momentary switch vs the toggle switch. set it up to when the hood is opened the lights automatically turn on?

Bought my set of 6 with discount, and got the 2 light under hood kit ordered. KC even swapped out the clear lights for a diffuse set for no additional charge and with 20% discount

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

The functionality of these little lights is a great investment and easy install... you will really be happy with them!

These look sweet! I'd love to get a hood light setup like that for my Cherokee

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

They are so nice! I'll be installing some of the on the XJ for sure!

Have you considered mounting an auxiliary fuse box for all those wires going to you battery terminal. I mounted a marine 6 fuse box next to my battery and now i only have one heavy gauge wire going to the terminal. Its looks cleaner and its easier to wire and maintain.

Just curious how come you didn’t wire the hood lights into your spod? Not enough switches? I just picked up an spod and I’m looking to do a set up like yours.

Like the hood lights

Hey Brad. You have an awsome jeep that I’ve taken many of your ideas and now implementing on my Jeep. One thing I’ve noticed is on some of your videos you mention about your engine bay needing some cleaning. Well Brad I think the time has come to show us a video on how to clean up a dusty or just plane dirty engine bay lol. Thanks for all your great videos and love my rhinorack low profile pioneer rack ! Can’t wait for my pro 6 hi-lights coming soon. 😁

@TrailRecon

5 жыл бұрын

Solid idea, something I'll have to give some thought to. Thank you!

@MrPoseidonSays

5 жыл бұрын

Should be fun! Looking forward. 😁👍

The rock lights, I would add to more on the front bumper and two more at the back bumper. The hood lights I would use a pressure switch (same switch normaly used on car alarm systems) on the hood, meaning as soon as you open the hood the lights come on. I would re-install the hood blanket (just cut two holes in for the light units), it will protect the hood paint against heat and it will keep some of the engine noise down. The whole system is really easy to install; that is a big plus point. Just my thought on the project, otherwise great DIY project.

How did you manipulate the wires to rig to the SPOD? I am planning on doing the same and want to consult first and cut the wires correctly the first time!

I bought the 6, what is a good application for the last two?

Wow those are nice! I'm certainly going to get a set for under my hood!

@JeepingNet

6 жыл бұрын

Ohh geez.. I just went to order their hood lights and shipping to Canada was $85.. They need to fix that..

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I hope that's an error.

Did you install the additional lights over the front wheels?

Always a good idea to remove rings/watches/anything metal when working with wiring or near the battery! Otherwise - great video as always.

No idea if you will reply on this since it’s an older video but what did you zip tie the wires to when you routed the wire harnesses? Also, where the diffused lights a kit option when you got these. I seem to only find clear. Not diffused.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice my freind very handy are those lights

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

They have become very handy since I installed them!

Are you happy with the white lights for under the hood? Would you go with a diffused white or green with working at night?

Did you add the rescue tape to your tool kit and what did you think of it

Any idea what the temp rating is on these? I know they are used under the hood a lot and that KC sells them as an underhood kit, but I'm curious how close we are pushing these to the limit. There is no info on their Web site.

Great video

@mr.bluegrass9723

6 жыл бұрын

Very neat install . I'm impressed. How much are the lites ..would like them for my tj with 50000.miles. Thanks again.

The hood lights look great. Can you have them replace the factory under hood light

Brad, how did you get all 4 lights on one rocker? I have the six pack, can I get all of those on one rocker switch? I also have the sPod. Thanks!

I'm new to your channel and absolutely love it. Just binged watched all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to create them. One question, can the rock lights be wired to the SPOD on the same terminal?

@timfranks2

5 жыл бұрын

Never mind. Should have finished watching the video before asking a question. Lol. Thanks again

So... probably over kill... but do you think these could be used as the ambers on the factory fenders? I wanna go to leds on those and want something good.

Why the can’t sell the lights with all the colour options? (That could me switchable to whatever desired )

i have these lights because of your video - thanks so much! i've noticed these lights get really hot in a short time. are you experiencing the same?

Brad don’t you use these as a rear chase lights when driving in dust?

Could you share the link to the cyclone brackets you used for the rails location? Thank you

Screws without a nut for the hood, how does it hold ?

Dang it Brad.... I really dig both lighting setups you covered here, as well as the "How to". Haven't done much of anything to my KL, due to most of my work going into my ADV motorcycle. This video however may have just changed some things. I feel like I've just been suckered into getting my hands dirty.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! Time to give some love to your Cherokee! These are a really nice and easy upgrade.

Nice, but wish they made them in RGBW color change type. That way we could use them as accent lighting in the mall parking lots. LOL Hey, what switch system are you using here? That definitely does tidy up the wiring process for your electrical accessories.

Nice install Brad, mabye it’s a neat idea to use a nc switch. So when you open the hood, the lights turn on and when closed turned off. Greets Jasper.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Upgrading to an NC switch is a great idea.... something I may have to do in the future, thanks!!

Why not wire a pin switch for the hood lights?

anything for the Tacoma ?

Great video really like the under hood lights. I always like to plan for the worse and hope for the best, do you think you could install a switch that could cause them to flash? I was thinking if you were broke down you could lay the hood all the way back and set them to flash, it would draw a ton of attention if you needed it.

@axelrod21

5 жыл бұрын

The spod touch screen version has a strobe mode version built in as far as I know. If not that you can buy a led flasher module. Checkout sirennet channel for led flasher. Hope that helps. :)

Couldn't you run the wires to your sPod?

Just a heads up, I would use something to act as a gromit on your hood where the wires run through the braces. Over time the sharp metal will rub through.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, I'll have to see what I can come up with. Thank you!

@haydenwegner2439

5 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon if you haven't done something already, use those door trim strips they sell at parts stores in the "ricer isle"

6 light cyclone setup just purchased 😊 Brad my KC Gravity headlights, fogs and now cyclones have been bought thanks to your detailed reviews. Is there a TrailRecon code I can submit where you get a kickback? The Pro6 light bar still on my wish list and the Gravity Pro A Pillar lights the IronMan JK had.

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

You'll love your light setup. The code TrailRecon20 I think is still good, I don't get a kickback, but you should get a nice discount if it still works. Thank you!

SOLD!!!! Thanks Brad

@TrailRecon

4 жыл бұрын

You’ll love those lights.

they would be kick ass turn signals or added brake lights on a dual sport dirt bike.

I think a bunch of these mounted under my Peterbilt would look pretty sweet

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Heck ya, lot's of uses for these little guys!

does your discount code still work?

Brad I love your videos and I actually went out and got the rock light kit you featured in this video. I ran into a issue that you seemed to overlook and didn’t address in your video. I too have an SPOD installed in the same place and when I went to wire everything up the passenger side wire loom is barely long enough to get battery and nowhere long enough to make it over to the SPOD but the Drivers side loom is way too long. So I am going to have to remove both and swap the looms so they can both reach the SPOD. I didn’t see that you had the same issue?

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

I actually cut a chunk of the wire off my loom. I didn't have to add any new wire for this setup. If it wasn't even long enough reach the battery, they may have shorted you.... I'd call KC.

I would have turned those light brackets 180 degrees. The way you installed them, you have occluded about a third of the light output with those frame brackets.

Love the video, just a quick question, did you wire both driver and passenger to one switch on the sPod? Thanks and keep up the videos.

@TrailRecon

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the are all wired up to the same switch

@Alscutte

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

I just bought the 6 light rock kit but not installed yet,couple questions, did u have to use the bus bar since u have an spod? I also use spod also did u flip the wire harness around and use passenger on driver side since it's now the shorter length with the spod? I've heard it helps to flip around the harness

@scarlettwinchester7408

4 жыл бұрын

Rick Feemster I have the same question

Just installed the wiring harness and lights. Now on to attaching them to the SPod. How did you wire them to the SPod since it was two different harnesses. Did you use two different switches?

@axelrod21

5 жыл бұрын

I am assuming that he put positive to positive post on pod and negative to negative on a single switch section. :)

have you thought about putting it on a pressure switch so when you open the hood it turns on

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! I think it's a great idea and on my long to-do list.

Need me a pair of those engine bay lights 😀

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

If you are in your engine bay as much as I am, its a perfect upgrade.

Did you make a video when you cut yor bumper and fenders ?

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I didn't. I was in a hurry and chopped them up 2 days before I hit the Rubicon. Visit Rock Trooper, he has a great video on how to do the fenders.

Hey Brad, I'm assuming you didn't use that bus bar, are you just staking the two blacks and the two whites from the left and right side to one switch on the spod?

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Correct, didn't used the bus bar and connected all wires direct to a single spod switch. When I add the lights to the front fenders I'll tie them into the same spod slot as well.

@timweimar8768

6 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon. Hi Brad, I had the same question regarding wiring to the spod, thanks for the info. Great video!!

Hey, good afternoon Brad by any chance were you going to post or make a video for the Halloween night run on the mica gem trail?

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, didn't do any filming out there, just took a few pictures and enjoyed the ride.

the lights look great and under hood are awesome but that wire mess on top of your battery looks terrible it needs some work

Are you still running the cooper stt pros? If so how many miles do they have? How are they holding up?

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

I am, 40k so far and still doing well. Will be upgrading to 37's soon, but haven't decided if I will stick with the STT Pros or try something different.

@vegansaxon3962

5 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon 40,000 sounds good..I want 37s also but not sure what to buy..Delta, Patriot or something more expensive?

I have an Spod, would I still use the bus bar or can I wire them straight to the Spod?

@mikehoffman3690

4 жыл бұрын

You can wire them directly to the sPod. Simply run the positive and negative lead to an open sPod connection.

@erichweller02

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikehoffman3690 In this video it looked like he only hooked up one set of wires to the sPod. What about the passenger side wiring harness? How is that connected? Is that one spliced into the drivers side somehow? Thanks.

@mikehoffman3690

3 жыл бұрын

@@erichweller02 Assume he spliced in the passenger side harness and ran a single wire.

I know I’m years after this install, but really curious how these lights have held up? JKs are notoriously hot under the hood, wondering how those lights are doing now.

@TrailRecon

5 жыл бұрын

Lights are still going strong. I use them 75% of the time for ground camping lights, but work great when I'm on the trail at night.

@bmoyer28

5 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon, thanks Master Chief!

Are you sure that (first) bracket isn't installed upside down. Seems to me that it could be tucked up more if you flipped it (if possible)

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

This was the correct mounting direction, the holes in the bracket are sized differently to only allow their respective bolts to pass through.

@contracostaexpert

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe you misunderstand. To rephrase, the mount lamp side is lower to the ground than the frame mount side leaving a gap. If the mount were flipped over (not rotated horizontally 180) the light would use the same hardware but would tuck up closer to the underbody further protecting it from damage. At least thats what it looks like via camera and internet.

Great video, audio is a bit tinny though.

not having the hood insulator could lead to paint damage from engine heat. Here in Arizona its for sure

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

I live in AZ for couple years I know all about the heat there>. For some folks it may be the best option just to cut out holes for the lights.

Will the heat from the engine melt the plastic

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Nope, they have been holding up great.

Now you gonna have to start making patches....

I was looking at these as marker lights for my motorcycle. But then I found out a lot of people are having problems with them like water getting in, leds failing, etc. And according to them, kc is being very stingy with their "23 years warranty"

👍👍👌!

Why didn’t you hook the hood lights to your spod

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

I could have, but I like the idea have having the switch right there at the ready when I open the hood and not have to hop in the Jeep to turn them on.

@averagerider92

6 жыл бұрын

TrailRecon good call I thought that myself with spod, then realized it's more handy go have a switch in engine bay, also frees up a switch on spod for something else worthy of in-cabin switching

Did you need the bus? The install was skipped for spod install...

@averagerider92

6 жыл бұрын

Disregard, installed them

I like those light there can I got them from

@TrailRecon

6 жыл бұрын

Head over to KC and pick you some up! www.kchilites.com/trailrecon