LUX Lighting Systems Rock Lights Complete Install and Evaluation

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In today's video we install LUX rock lights to the bottom side of our Jeep Gladiator. I will cover why I chose LUX, Tools, and how to wire to rocker switches and AUX controller.
Website: luxlightingsystems.com
Should you have questions about the install or the jeep build, feel free to contact me via:
email- jkhartel3@gmail.com
Instagram- @gator_overland
Facebook- / jkhartel3
Tools:
Terminal Crimper
Pliers
Wire Strippers
Screw Driver (small)
Box Blade/Utility Knife
Measuring Tape
Electrical Tape
Heat Shrink
Butt Splice Connectors
Ring Terminal Connectors
Male/Female Spade Terminal Connectors
Rocker Switch/s (optional)
Inline fuse (optional)
3Amp Diode (optional)
Split Conduit (optional)
12V battery (optional)
zip ties (optional)
Video Timeline
Intro- 0:00
Opening- 1:58
What's in the box?- 4:19
Tools- 7:06
Light Location Prep- 10:12
Sourcing Power for Rocker Switch/AUX Controller- 12:55
Locating AUX Controller Box- 14:01
Routing Wires To Engine Bay- 15:52
Connecting Lights to AUX Controller Box- 16:20
Wiring AUX Controller Box to Power/Ground- 18:25
Pressure Wash Test- 22:35
Night Evaluation- 24:09
Closing- 25:10
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@JulyRobbins 2 жыл бұрын

Great video my friend and just in time too I picked these lights as well can’t wait to get them installed.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

great to hear from you heather!! That’s awesome!!🤘🏼.. I like them a lot. Plenty of light for camp

@christophermann4219 2 жыл бұрын

The diodes were a lightbulb moment! I have the Oracle Sidetrack and have been trying to figure the easiest way to do that. Now, they will come on with a switch and with the dome lights. Thank you.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

You bet man… I’m almost tempted to reload the video because my Tee Tap connectors finally arrived this afternoon… I tapped into the bed light driver circuit which is a beige and white wire in the passenger foot well on connector F… I ran a short wire through the firewall and up to the diode… now when I unlock the vehicle or open the door my rock lights come on… But the diode prevents lights on that circuit from coming on when I press my auxiliary button… It’s a win-win. Shoot me an email and I can send you some photos… JKHARTEL3@gmail.com

@Skindata 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve been researching different mods for my 2022 Gobi Mojave I have on order for about a month now, and these are definitely on the list. I love how they can just plug right into the AUX group and be done with it. Throw in the fact that it’s ‘Murica and I’m sold.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, quite possibly one of the best investments I’ve done so far… I really wish they would do this from the factory.

@motor1001 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Informative and with options. 💯🔥🇺🇸

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Sorry it took 26 minutes to get the point across but it sounds like it opened up some ideas for you….. 🤝

@henrybeach4510 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a “bright idea” for sure

@gabrielbarriga535 Жыл бұрын

Hey man thank you so much for such a detailed video gonna go install mine now

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Bad ass! Let me know if you have any questions! I hade some wiring diagrams available if you want to run a diode for your courtesy lamps Jkhartel3@gmail.com

@AmmoniteDragon Жыл бұрын

Awesome review and setup. Thanks!

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… I am extremely happy with the setup and performance, even after a year… I did mention tapping into the courtesy lamps, and I actually did that, and couldn’t be happier with the convenience of having them come on when I unlock the vehicle or open the door

@AmmoniteDragon Жыл бұрын

@Gator_Overland That's great to hear! I have never bought rock lights before and was previously considering buying the cheap aluminum ones from foreign sellers on amazon. However, I feel like it's better to invest in something that will last, especially through field applications! It's good to know these are holding up for you, and I'm going to consider buying this brand.

@Verb130 2 жыл бұрын

Nice intro. Hook'em! Fellow Texan. A control relay inline to turn on the lights from two options, like from an interior light circuit and the Aux switch is a good idea also.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea🤘🏼🤘🏼… Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment..

@erichenion1300 2 жыл бұрын

As always an informative full install. Two thumbs up. If you can do a shorts video with the lights coming on when the doors open. I am sure others would enjoy.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment and taking the time to watch

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.infoGGahxM6uoL8?feature=share Getting all that in 15 seconds was tough

@rodneybatten1762 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great help, I have a 21 Mojave and I ordered exactly what you have from LUX (4 10 ft, 4 20 ft, and 3 zone Bluetooth controller). I love where you mounted the controller. Since we have nearly the same vehicle I would love to see more detail of where you routed the wiring.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, I’d be happy to help… Shoot me an email to JKHARTEL3@gmail.com and we can go from there

@rodneyhatcher1858 5 ай бұрын

Thank you now I know where I should put my lights at on my trooper. And I will be using a total of 8 lights and a 30 inch light bar

@GatorOverland 5 ай бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 let me know if you have any questions !

@JTRSpartacus 2 жыл бұрын

nice video..thanks for the mention! #JTRSPARTACUS

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It’s the only way to be seen these days.. I need your algorithm.. and you could benefit from mine.. anyone with 1k+ is privy to the mention.. I just pay it forward .. 🤝

@itsm00t17 Жыл бұрын

My first thought about the magnets was…”what about a pressure washer.” Yeah, you went there. Thanks and Gig ‘Em👍

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

$300 lights.. prove their worth.. remove all doubt.. 6months in, it’s one of the best investments I’ve done. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Whoop 👍🏼

@itsm00t17 Жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland just ordered a 6 pack:)

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 let me know if you have any questions jkhartel3@gmail.com

@Jake-pq3iz 6 ай бұрын

I run 17 of these on one circuit to a Voswitch. Been installed for 4 years now. They only use 150ma per. 4a circuit.

@GatorOverland 6 ай бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@davidmoralesbello2852 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks. I'm about to install the very same lights but was thinking that by mounting the control box in the cargo bed (beside one the lights) and using the cargo bed light leads to power up the Lux lights, I would have them power up as courtesy lights (as the cargo bed lights normally do) AND control them from the cargo light OEM in dash switch. No need for an Auxiliary button connection or diode with that set up. Would you agree?

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

You don’t have to go to the bed. Please shoot me an email to discuss this further. JKHartel3@gmail.com

@talljeeper Жыл бұрын

Curious as to the placement of the light on the rear driver side. Where did you place that light? Pic? Great video. I loved you saw blade trick great idea!!!!

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Exactly the same place one passenger 11:40 shown in video is the same on driver .. shoot an email and I’ll send actual photos if need be. JKHartel3@gmail.com

@priyol1037 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting this video up, very helpful. Can you put a link to the Diode kit you are using? I want to wire the lights to curtesy lights as well. Thanks

@GatorOverland 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s in the description… shoot me an email and I’ll send you helpful photos Jkhartel3@gmail.com amzn.to/3MSeYXi

@priyol1037 7 ай бұрын

@@GatorOverland Thanks again. Will do. Just ordered the Monster version from Lux.

@GatorOverland 7 ай бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine on the 2021 Bronco Badlands. The LED BLE app is confusing for me. Can't see to find anything on the web in regards to using it. What did you use?

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. I’m unfamiliar with “BLE” but shoot me an email at jkhartel3@gmail.com and we can sort this out quickly! 🤝

@ajphillipsjeeps 2 жыл бұрын

This was the only thing I wanted to do when I installed mine but wasn't sure best way to make it happen. Totally forgot about the hopkins diodes. Just ordered a set to do my wifes and my jeep. Also just wondering what metal did you put in the front fender, I made a custom piece that I covered in a video a while back, but could not see exactly what you did.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

About 10:53 I explain that I used a hacksaw blade… It’s high carbon steel and super magnetic… It also has a hole conveniently at each end🤘🏼🤘🏼 Here is a follow up I did for the diode and reference to the circuit I attached into kzfaq.infoGGahxM6uoL8?feature=share

@ajphillipsjeeps 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland I must have been distracted when by the kid when you mentioned it, but it was a lot quicker and easier than. What I did. Great idea. Great video with good ideas beyond the standard just toss them up there.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be honest… I watched your video before committing to these lights… You sold me on the lights but that front end work was not what I was about😂😂😂

@ajphillipsjeeps 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland t Yea it was a lot of work and I dreaded it when I knew I was doing it on the 2nd jeep also. Took at least an hour on each side so your idea is a lot better for the Time. We just couldn't figure out what metal to bend and the saw blade was perfect cause the drilling and bolts work, but tear the arms up.

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Well thanks for the initiative to make a simple upgrade. It works well and passes the pressure wash test 🤘🏼🤝

@auntjanet2346 Жыл бұрын

These look closer to a warm white in the video, would you say that's how they look in person as well?

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… They are 6000 K white, So they are pretty white, almost to the point of bluish… It is a clean white though… The white balance on the phone at night might be conflicting with the actual color but I am very happy with the results… Feel free to reach out via email and I can send you maybe some video for reference… JKHARTEL3@gmail.com

@Zx10R_Jar 2 жыл бұрын

So my previous rock lights I ordered off Amazon they were 30$ and rgb I have a 2021 overland and I don’t have the aux switches and I want to replace my lights with these how would I go about the aux thing and set them up to my lights I also have the 30$ ones connected to my bed light button and they work when I unlock and lock

@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын

shoot me an email to jkhartel3@gmail.com I’d be happy to answer further. Simply put you would need a wire connected to 12v with a interrupter switch in between for an on/off function.. you could do it for a few bucks or invest in a switch pro or sPod or similar

@devildog1168 7 ай бұрын

Any updates with the lux rock lights??..they still holding strong??. I’ve seen them on IG thinking of getting some

@GatorOverland 7 ай бұрын

It’s a fantastic upgrade… I literally use them every day, and I’m bout to incorporate them into my off-road trailer for the simplicity of magnetism, instead of drilling into the steel body of the trailer.. super bright, and very efficient..

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@willtatom1806 3 ай бұрын

What app are you using to control? Or are you using just the key chain controller?

@GatorOverland 3 ай бұрын

It’s connected though the courtesy group so when I hit my unlock/lock button they light up. Otherwise it’s powered by the aux button on my dash.

@bellyisis 8 ай бұрын

What brand wire stripper did you use? It’s appears to be the perfect size vs some of the ones I’ve looked at that were huge

@GatorOverland 8 ай бұрын

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@bellyisis 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great explanation video.

@GatorOverland 8 ай бұрын

That’s what I do! Happy to help. If you need help with anything shoot an email to jkhartel3@gmail.com

@dennispilipuf7452 2 ай бұрын

Is there a different colored wiring for a 2022 JL? I had a White with beige wire and that is not it. Tapped it and it did not work.

@dennispilipuf7452 2 ай бұрын

NM, it was yellow /purple

@GatorOverland 2 ай бұрын

The JL is slightly different because they don’t have the bed circuit. The gladiator bed circuit turns off and on only… The interior of both the wrangler and the gladiator gradually dim. If you tap into your courtesy lamps under your foot, well, your exterior lights will gradually dim as well. The correct way to do it would be to tap into the foot Well lights and use that as the trigger for a relay and have the output of the relay turn on the lights… I can explain this further in depth if you reach out via email… JKHARTEL3@gmail.com

@dimes007 Жыл бұрын

The diode is a great idea! You have a link or part number? Thanks.

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for reaching out! The diode works great! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about wiring. Jkhartel3@gmail.com Diode link- amzn.to/3TLTlJL

@dimes007 Жыл бұрын

Quick like! Still watching install. I'd love a way to turn turn the convenience light feature on and off with some kind of switch. Not sure how I'd do that. Even a manual switch near battery is fine. I guess I can just add a fuse and pull it for the rare times I wouldn't want the rock lights on with convenience lights. Any thoughts? Regards.

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

No problem! Always happy to help. I’m on newborn duty right now so I have some free time to answer quickly! Yes, it’s an additional step, but you could wire in a interrupter switch to have power over when/if you want the courtesy lights to come on with the door open. You could easily affix this switch to the dash or console areas. A simple solution to the switch, if necessary, would be to just unplug then spade from the diode that Is wired to power from the courtesy group. In my experience, With as little power as these lights consume you’ll probably find it convenient enough to just leave them powered. Even modern vehicle perimeter lighting comes on during the day when the courtesy group is activated. What kind of vehicle is yours? And if you want help with wiring diagram, shoot me an email and id be happy to draw one up to suit your needs. Jkhartel3@gmail.com

@Reggiekranz 7 ай бұрын

In the case of more lights, can you use one box for all? How many lights will one box power?

@GatorOverland 7 ай бұрын

That would be a question to confirm with lux, it these light draw very little and are on a self resetting circuit. The lights draw 150mA each, and there are typically 3 zones per controller.. you can wire the zones separately for different switches or all together for them to activate at the same time.

@Reggiekranz 7 ай бұрын

@@GatorOverland I'm more worried about how many can fit in the box and how weather proof it is

@GatorOverland 7 ай бұрын

@Reggiekranz consolidate splicing prior to putting in the box… For example, there are 8 holes on the exterior of the box… If you’re wanting to do 12 lights, then you would have to combine/consolidate twice to one wire prior to going into the hole to make for ease of wiring. You could also make your self some new holes in the box… The box is not waterproof, but on the best side of dustproof..

@Reggiekranz 7 ай бұрын

@GatorOverland after installing all the wires into the box did you silicone where the wires went in?

@GatorOverland 7 ай бұрын

No.. I placed mine on top of the fuse box, which is otherwise the highest place in the engine bay… If I have water getting that high, I have bigger problems

@JustinLaguna Жыл бұрын

Why didn't you run the wires in the channel that the gladiator and wrangler have along the firewall? No loom, etc. Your wires are literally right in front of it.

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. It wouldn’t fit in the channel with the loom, and/or the bundle of wires without the loom… I would have done this otherwise.. I went the extra step with the loom as protection from the field rodents and heat from the engine.

@Jake-pq3iz 6 ай бұрын

Are they still in business?

@GatorOverland 6 ай бұрын

Yes… I just ordered a set of lights from them the other day

@Jake-pq3iz 6 ай бұрын

I pressure wash mine all the time…no issues.

@GatorOverland 6 ай бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@JWard2 Жыл бұрын

Why didn't he run the wires through the frame? He's gonna snag those wires on branches when overlanding.

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

It’s a boxed frame.. nearly impossible to run through the frame. I ran on top of the frame with all the other factory wires. 10k of overlanding and off-roading since install and no issues.. there won’t be issues as far as I’m concerned . 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@JWard2 Жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland o nice! Did you use zip ties?

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Yes, and plastic split conduit. The kit comes with 12 thin zip ties, but I used a bit thicker style that I keep around

@JWard2 Жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland you're a legend. Thank you for the review. Just ordered

@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын

Bad ass! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I later wired mine in to the courtesy lamps so when I opened the door or unlock they illuminated as well. Jkhartel3@gmail.com