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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 12:55 PM
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@Jrunr619 - I've used them for two ditch lights (Rigid D-SS Pro's) on the hood and two reverse/camping lights (Rigid Scene lights) on the back of the expedition rack. I have plans to add a pair of Baja Designs LP6 Pros to the bull bars up front. That leaves me with +1 for some unknown future need.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2022 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GrouseK9
@Jrunr619 - I've used them for two ditch lights (Rigid D-SS Pro's) on the hood and two reverse/camping lights (Rigid Scene lights) on the back of the expedition rack. I have plans to add a pair of Baja Designs LP6 Pros to the bull bars up front. That leaves me with +1 for some unknown future need.
Sounds good! On my 4Runner I had a 42” Diode Dynamics light bar on the roof rack, and 20” Baja S8 in the upper grill attached to my high beams, Diode Dynamics S2 Pro ditch lights, and SS3 Pro fogs… I also had a 30” Baja ONX6 in the lower grill… 😬 I just don’t know what to do with all of those things now. Lol

What can I say, I like lights… lol
 
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 10:56 PM
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Any suggestions...
How do you insert a aux light on/off switch wire through the firewall into the vehicle's interior?

Also, what part is recommended to attach the "power wire" to the extra battery posts in the engine bay?

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Old Feb 2, 2025 | 01:29 AM
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I power my extra lights with the home link button on my rear view mirror.

a simple cheap solution. $40 for all the wiring and small RF switch that is paired to the home link.

I have 3 home link buttons. I use one for my garage and the other two for light controls.

 
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Old Feb 2, 2025 | 07:16 AM
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You can also go this route from powerful UK and install a rocker switch on the blank aluminum plate. Completely reversible so you’re not damaging parts on the car by cutting/drilling

 
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Old Feb 2, 2025 | 07:24 AM
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Garmin Powerswitch. No switchpanel necessary - control the lights from your phone and/or Apple Carplay/android auto from the Pivi display.

Aux lights are not mission-critical... I would not put something like an air compressor or aux fuel pump relay on this system - but fancy lights that get used only offroad? Sure.

Plus it avoids making permanent, irreversible modifications to the interior which kill your resale value.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2025 | 06:42 AM
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@Redrocks5160 - The most common way that I have seen is to go thru the rubber boot around the steering column. It is the easiest conduit, but like anything - it does penetrate the barrier. Some put a dab of silicon or other goo in there to help seal things back up. That grommet was so tough and thick that I just let it "self heal/close". If you want more details, search for videos or threads. To start you off, I'll point to the install documentation by the awesome company Lucky8 and their "Rooftop Wiring Harness Installation." The Link for convenience. Skip ahead to page 24 for a highlight. As a bonus round, page 37 shows were they access power. FWIW: I went this route for my GMRS antennae cable but went wireless for all my light switch needs. I highly recommend avoiding it if you can. But with all things Defender, you do you.

Good luck, post pics of whatever you do.
 

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