How to Build Custom LED Strip Lighting

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In this video my good friend Marco from @OVRLNDX joins me in the garage to show me how to build the custom LED light strips he has had in the rear of his Jeep for over 2 years. This setup consists of 3 connected LED flexible LED strips secured in an aluminum channel and uses a controller to allow dimming and wireless use. It is amazing just how simple and inexpensive this DIY project is and Marco shares a few soldering tips along the way.
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Flexible LED strip: amzn.to/2Gi37Rf (Note: this one is different than the one used in the video)
Aluminum Channel: amzn.to/2DS7RaK
LED Controller with Wireless Remote: amzn.to/2uPBOcq
16 Gauge Wire: amzn.to/2pCp9Ve
Heat Shrink: amzn.to/2INbeUl
Wire Loom: amzn.to/2IRlniD
Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2pDiDN3
Solder: amzn.to/2pBXAv3
Flux: amzn.to/2IRtwDU
3M Tape: amzn.to/2G3OmCg
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@LOVE-62 2 жыл бұрын

My best friend of over 20+ years (we met in the Navy) is just like your Marco. Just the nicest dude ever. Salt of the earth type of guy. Your channel is awesome Brad (Marco your channel is awesome also) well done guys.

@RubiconUnlimited 6 жыл бұрын

I almost bought a preinstalled kit last week. I love soldering and much rather do this myself, thanks to both you and Marco for putting this tutorial together! Next project on the list. What a clean install!

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 6 жыл бұрын

Great addition to the Jeep. In case no one mentioned it before (I confess, I didn`t read through the 100 comments) you can put a dab of hot glue over those connections at the LED strip to refill the melted holes and seal up the exposed bit of wire. Cheers and keep it shiny side up!

@christophermichaelson9050 6 жыл бұрын

Also to act as strain relief.

@jeffdunehew 5 жыл бұрын

Ha.. I came here to say this. Not THAT big of a deal, but they made comments about having the waterproof coating on the LED strips so I assumed they would want to know the trick of coating things with hot glue.

@markcatizone2011 6 жыл бұрын

Super helpful idea. Thanks to Marco for sharing all his knowledge with us. I feel so much better about tackling something like this.

@ponchwarez 6 жыл бұрын

New Jeep owner of a 2015 Rubicon. Loving this channel, and this little project is going to be a sweet ass father/son build in the next few weeks. Really appreciate you and @OVRLNDX for putting it together.

@Lmiller201 4 жыл бұрын

I saw Marco's lights on a walk through video and I'm gonna use this for lighting the stairs on my porch and wired into the low voltage transformer. Thank you Marco for the inspiration. They sell meat little pigtail connectors so you don't have to solder 😁

@eddaeges9309 4 жыл бұрын

I installed mine a couple of weeks ago. Works great. For people that don't solder, they have easy tabs that you snap on the LED strip and makes connection. I'm going install a system in my truck topper and see how that works. Again, Thank You Brad for you channel. Really enjoy it.

@kyleallen8678 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Was looking at a Brawlee setup, but I want to do it myself. THANK YOU for the parts list!!!

@JosephVE3GKT 6 жыл бұрын

I love these videos of cheap, useful mods. Your four-tire inflator video is one of my favorites!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! There is something rewarding about building stuff like this and the four tire inflation system.

@N8FLY 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought all the supplies. Looking forward to this fun project! Thank you Brad and Marco...especially for the parts list!

@jrodriguez8216 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you can wait to get my rig to do this in the future Always enjoy how well the both of you work together.

@JKGearandGadgets 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great mod!! Made a diy video very similar to this. Having a rear hatch light is a must have!

@texanpride1979 5 жыл бұрын

Such a simple and useful project for multiple applications. Great job. I will definitely be adding this to my build list. Thanks for the video guys

@sifilmaker 6 жыл бұрын

Nice mod.. I used a single strip on the window, works great, but really like your idea...and those strips better. Might pull mine out and copy yours...lolol tks. wish I wouldve seen this earlier...

@ratled1 6 жыл бұрын

Consider adding one more strip on the inside for more light in the back.... it really helps. Thanks for another great video

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, thank you!

@WaslonLopes 3 жыл бұрын

Marco is a master of food as well as electronics!

@kmslatton 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to do this since your walk around of Marco’s Jeep. Thank for the video.

@rhill9717 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys SO much for sharing this. I did order a 16 ga quick disconnect also for taking the hard top off.

@vgullotta 6 жыл бұрын

oh man, this is killer, I'm going to order some of the LED lights to make rock lighting for my Jeep!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

@229Reaper 6 жыл бұрын

Done this last year on my jku tailgate table but din't even know about these aluminum channels,make me wanna do an update now,super cool video,thanks for sharing.

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

The aluminum channel really gives this setup the added touch. Thank you!

@isaacleal2 4 жыл бұрын

I thought that I had done a great installation on my Troller (Brazilian 4x4) by using a magnetic switch on the glass, but I'll add this dimmer on my installation too. What an awesome tip!

@worrowp 6 жыл бұрын

This is an great mod! I can’t wait to add some to myJKU. Your channel is awesome, keep up the great work!

@garrettdaeges7382 4 жыл бұрын

Just helped my Dad do this install. He wants to install it also in the truck topper. Thank you.

@dmonic31 6 жыл бұрын

Best channel hands down! Thanks Brad.

@Igot2fly1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job. I actually made two for my Tahoe. Now I'm building more for my 2021 Grand Cherokee. You guys Rock. Thanks Brothers. Larry. US Army Signal corp. 76-82

@Trickson 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t own a Jeep, but I watch your videos for the excellent content you produce and your tips and tricks videos. Thank you for doing what you do!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

That's the great thing about his project is you can tailor it to any vehicle. Thank you!

@karinbennett9807 6 жыл бұрын

Just installed in my Jeep and hooked up the power to my Spod. Love it.

@TikkerLoS 5 жыл бұрын

really nice install video, everything pretty well explained. a neat addition would be to add constant 12v power, but use a mercury/tilt switch for lights on

@albygreatwhite 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video but it’s something I’ve wanted to do on my Xterra and this video has come in clutch! Mahalos

@timweimar8768 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks you guys!! Can't wait to get this installed. Thanks for listing the products as well.

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@ericschmidt3759 5 жыл бұрын

This is genius, Thank you for sharing. Just Awesome.

@TheBeardedJeeper 6 жыл бұрын

Wow what a clean install very detailed install. Looks great!!

@7sinscustoms 3 жыл бұрын

I took the padding off of my roll bars, and then took off the dome light, running wiring from dome light to an easy plug to LED strip around inside my hardtop. It plugs upfront by sun visor, and luminates the entire inside, and eliminates the wires on the roll bar. Love it, super bright.

@jkkrubicon677 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, ordered mine tonight I’m going to do mine 4 sided for the extra light, good install and thank you👍

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

4 sided will be a great setup and you'll have plenty of material for it!

@imdbtruth 5 жыл бұрын

I like your positive attitude.

@classicrocker81 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea! Might do this to my camper shell!

@waywardescapes4384 6 жыл бұрын

Marco is always so meticulous with his builds. Excellent video!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Yes he is and that's why I love his Jeep!

@OVRLNDX 6 жыл бұрын

Wayward Escapes Thank you!

@stephenjackson1536 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I would like to see how you tapped into your power and then into the box.

@NicholasHoggan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for including more information in the comments section.

@JDPhotography7 3 жыл бұрын

Great detailed video and mod. Thanks for sharing.

@m.parreaguirre3370 5 жыл бұрын

Just did this mod - thanks for sharing. It may have been discussed in comments below, but for those trying to tap into a power source just wire up to the rear dome light and tap into the Black and Yellow wires (Not the yellow wire with stripe) - Black to Black; Yellow to Red or whatever color wire is your +. LED's will come on with dome light and fade out as well. Hot glue to cover holes and soldered exposed wires was good call in comment too!

@project-5724 6 жыл бұрын

I did this to my jeep shortly after you posted the video. It came out very nice. For the price you can't go wrong - I am thinking should have gone with colored LED so I can turn it yellow for the bugs. Otherwise its a very "cool" setup!

@AddictedToJeepsCom 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. We’ve been considering adding a similar set of LEDs to our JK - one set like your install and another set that would better light up the storage area automatically when the rear door is opened. Keep up the great work!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Having an auto switch when opening a door is a great idea. I think there are so many useful way to put these strips to work.

@soldier42mp37 6 жыл бұрын

Genius Idea !👍🏼 Awesome video guys !

@natelk5 6 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome build 👍🏽👌🏼🤙🏽. Can’t wait to order my items from amazon and start this on my JKU!Awesome!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ninez5740 2 жыл бұрын

First time I saw this. Very informative and useful.

@overlandvegan8224 6 жыл бұрын

Great DIY... Well done. Thanks for the inspiration. 👍🏻

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@kurt5457 6 жыл бұрын

Bookmarked! Such an awesome mod. Thanks and hi from Australia!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you found it useful!

@averagerider92 6 жыл бұрын

Big fan of that extreme double sided tape, from experience with it, wipe mounting area with denatured alcohol or alcohol to remove any armor all or grease

@NorthBoundExpeditions 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great step by step video, will be doing this very soon!

@jasoncottingham6573 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, can't wait to try this on my JKU. Great content keep it coming!!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TOPOM42 6 жыл бұрын

DIY stuff always the best content

@joshmontgomery4040 4 жыл бұрын

This video I love it has been so helpful thank you both so much.

@mhatfie 5 жыл бұрын

What?! Marco didn't grill up some Filet Mignon Tacos while installing the light? Seriously, great video Brad. Marco seems to be a kind, generous guy and I learn from him today. Thanks!

@ummbeer1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job, thanks for sharing!

@jailbreakoverlander 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, everyone should know how to solder wire etc etc etc especially in this sport/pastime if it breaks way out___________________________ Its good to know how it all works.

@JDJD-hg9hu 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video gentlemen! If you guys don’t mind I’m rigging it in the bronco. Stay happy healthy and fluid

@c-note4146 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you much for sharing!

@dennisranck1613 6 жыл бұрын

I did a similar in style in my wife's Hyundai Elantra and my mother-in-law's Hyundai accent. I simply tied in to the existing trunk light. Because this system does not draw a lot of current, I felt safe tying into The existing late because there is not excessive current draw. Also, when the truck is opened, it is like daytime. I used the waterproof version in the Electra, I used the non-waterproof version in the accent. I did not use the aluminum channel, because of the curvature of both trunk lids.

@dirt.road.warriors7143 6 жыл бұрын

Love the videos man. Watch every one. Keep doing what your doing

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!

@jmillerbeco 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!!

@sworks7124 3 жыл бұрын

That is a bromance in the making there.

@crazyt8781 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man. That's is awesome looking.

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SynergyAVE 3 жыл бұрын

You should have put heat shrink over the solder point help keep water out. Also, you should cut the braided loom with a knife or cutters that you heated up with the heat gun. By doing this, the loom will not fray and look like it had a hard night of partying. Lastly, "Fast Cap" makes an incredible tape, called "speed tape' (sold on Amazon) that was not designed for LED's BUT it is by far the best out there for this and any other thing you need double stick tape for.

@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 2 жыл бұрын

another great how to video, Brad, and thanks, Marco, for sharing your experience of how to solder some very kewl LED strip lighting! great content! Just curious, what setting did you have your solder gun on for that little task? thanks again for sharing all the how to videos and thanks to all the people who shared their experience and knowledge to make these very informative videos!

@lobo176 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome how to video👍

@rbinatorr7761 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice, good idea

@titolynch 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!!!

@OverlandTT 6 жыл бұрын

It's called a soldering "iron" 👍 Nice video.

@BB-ig2ft 6 жыл бұрын

That's pretty slick!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

It's been something I've been wanting to do ever seeing it on Marco's rig... very slick!

@ThePremo1719 6 жыл бұрын

Love it. Great video. Thanks.

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mariodesmo 6 жыл бұрын

The low current load of the LED's allows you to have them on longer than incandescent lights, and not have to worry about discharging your battery!

@amberyoung1675 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how many leds do you think they could run off that 12V?

@advrx1041 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a kit for my Jeep too. I want to know more about your table. Thank you.

@Ram-vt3rm 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@5thGenNativeTexan 6 жыл бұрын

Nice install! I did something similar about a year ago. However, not really caring about having "diffused" light, I just attached the adhesive backing on the flexible LED light strip directly to the window glass. Those strips are flexible and I made one continuous run all the way around in the same areas you showed. Some of the reels of LED lights will come with very simple snap connectors to make the connection solid and easy without soldering.

@1111Overland 6 жыл бұрын

How did that work? That’s what I was thinking of doing. Did you wire it into your dome light or on a separate switch?

@5thGenNativeTexan 6 жыл бұрын

Jeremy McLerran I have 12V in the back cargo area from the factory cig/accessory plug on the lower right of the factory subwoofer. I mounted a flush rocker switch. Love the huge area of light in the back. I actually also have some additional external LED lights near the rockers on both sides as well as some more on the back tire carrier that I did wire into the dome/courtesy circuit so that when I hit the remote unlock I have more than decent exterior lighting at night when I walk up to the Jeep in the dark.

@5thGenNativeTexan 6 жыл бұрын

Behind the passenger side kick panel (the little panel on the sidewall down by the front seat passenger's legs) there is a bundle of wires. In that bundle of wires is one that is yellow with a white stripe. That is the 12V power for the courtesy lights (dome lights, etc). It's thin so you don't want to load it with anything heavy, but lightly loaded LED lights like these LED strips, etc are fine. I'm running two LED strips about 18" long in hard polycarbonate waterproof housings that are mounted underneath near the rocker guards on each side so that you have the "pool" of light on the ground next to the doors on each side to see what you're stepping out into, and I've got a couple more mounted on the tubular sides of my swing-away tire carrier so that when you walk up to the back of the Jeep in the dark you can see what you're doing.

@jlmedina9610 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative...👍👍👍👍👍

@ThinkHarder 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the idea

@johndiaz7240 6 жыл бұрын

Good job

@stevenanderson9857 6 жыл бұрын

Would that work also for Rock crawling? Great video, love the simple steps to soldering, a skill set that many who don't work in electrical fields, may not know. Always love your videos.

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

I think the application is endless! Really glad you found is helpful, thank you!

@larrymcmakin3429 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@jeffdunehew 5 жыл бұрын

I just finished installing LED strips that you guys have linked in my 18 Taco. Like literally 30 minutes ago. It is as bright as the surface of the sun in my camper shell. Note - I wanted to just use the strips so I did not use those "channels" to diffuse the light. I already had the issue of one of the strips trying to come down. I actually installed them in some extruded aluminum framing my camper shell has so it would partially diffuse them. I don't like it and I'm going to end up getting those pieces that you guys used.

@TrailRecon 5 жыл бұрын

So many possibilities with these lights. Great to hear about other projects out there.

@prabh2009 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@trimtrovewellness 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good, I’m going to run some red ones around the roof.

@SUVTouring 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome !

@oldchicago3216 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@raptorsoverland9388 5 жыл бұрын

love it so nice :)

@averyfortunato9663 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Is there any issue to lookout for with running the LED's to the battery with a fuse and switch rather than using a controlled dimmer?

@harirao12345 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍🏽

@danhambrick6331 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job Marco...

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Marco is the man!

@danhambrick6331 6 жыл бұрын

Brother Man...lol..

@OVRLNDX 6 жыл бұрын

Dan Hambrick Thank You man! Hopefully this idea works out for you!

@clornboy 2 жыл бұрын

Just seeing this video three years later. Great set up. Can I run wires and directly connect to battery? I'm not to savvy with electronics but it wasn't explained how to source power. I did hear u had a fridge which made it easier for u but I don't have that in my jeep. Thanks.

@mannygarcia8266 6 жыл бұрын

Hey brad enjoy your videos very helpful. Particularly your upgrade to 37in tire vid. I'm going to upgrade my tires to 35s saw in your vid you had trouble with yours I'm going to get Cooper discover sst pros was wondering if these were the ones you had problem with as I saw you had this tire on your jeep on your previous videos keep up the videos thanks Manny

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The STT were a good offload tire and no, not the ones I had issues with in Baja.

@johnnydeetv7077 6 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this vid...

@kyleallen8678 6 жыл бұрын

JohnnyDeeTv, me too.

@christophermichaelson9050 6 жыл бұрын

Nice idea. I'm going to upgrade my cheap footwell lighting (installed in 2009 LOL) with these; I like the rigid mount, and the ability to use my own wiring (specifically 16AWG SGX-rated). A few things: 1. The braided sleeving can melt if the heat gun is too hot or placed too closely. I've melted it (Techflex) before while trying to contract heat shrink over it in the past. Obviously the fiberglass sleeving doesn't do this lol. 2. It might be a good idea to "pot" the power leads for strain relief and environmental sealing. You can use hot glue or epoxy. 3. The best tape for this application would be VHB 5952; it will handle heat better than the Scotch over the long run. 4. The solution might be better served with a pressure switch located near the hinge instead of a box/module to control it all.

@PJHDesigns 6 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos. As a newbie, I can't express how helpful and inspiring they are. However, I would love to see more (probably boring to many) videos about how you hook up (soldering or otherwise) additional electronics to the Jeeps stock wiring/electronic system. Mechanically, I'm a novice but it all seems fairly logical. Electronics....I'm totally lost. And I have a feeling (as you alluded to in the video) that this is a common experience gap. Exterior lights is my main interest at this time...where do you run the wires, how to you bridge the moisture barrier from exterior to interior (FYI I live in Canada!), how do you conceal the wiring (to make it look professional), and finally (most importantly) - how do you hook it into the fuse box? How many 'components' can the battery handle? How do I know if I will run the battery flat? How can I monitor the battery? etc. I love your shows, I love your Instagram (I love Overlandx Instagram also). But these videos would be hugely helpful to me...and hopefully a lot of others. Keep up the amazing work. Love it!!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the excellent recommendations!

@williamchristy257 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t seem to find the link for the dimmer and controller. I had a dimmer I used for awhile in the back of my Jeep but it recently died on me. Thanks for the help!

@Eightball2516 6 жыл бұрын

I did the same.thing under the hood of my 97 chereokee works great at night if u need to work on the engine

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

NIce! They holding up to the heat of the engine okay?

@nancysavidge7611 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the list, just got my Sahara last night and looking forward to this mod. One question, how does it connect to input? Everything else was really clear but that part I didn't understand, thanks.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 3 жыл бұрын

He said he was tapping into the cooler wires. You'll have to figure out power for yours.

@AYSeminar 6 жыл бұрын

Seems you could make some great rock lights for cheep using this same stuff!

@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could find a cleaver way to make that work.

@anthonytolliver4717 5 жыл бұрын

Did I miss how you hooked up the power? You said you already had a wire fed back there? Just curious how to get power for the less electrical savvy people. Great video thanks, ordered my parts!

@VTXDubya 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same question...any response?