How To Install a Light Bar || 42" Auxbeam Roof Light Bar Install || How to Wire up a LED Light Bar

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2024

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  • @LowRangeNick
    @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +2

    Hey guys!
    Here's the link to the Auxbeam Website - auxbeam.com/?ref=Lowrangenick
    Use Code - LOWRANGENICK - for 10% off at the checkout :)
    Here's some tools that will make the job a lot easier -
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    Cheers Guys :)

  • @sureshtomar
    @sureshtomar Рік тому +1

    Great video. your Video help me lot for my roof rack light installation. Thanks from India.

  • @datdippa8495
    @datdippa8495 2 роки тому +2

    Great to see you're back to making videos mate, thought you had stopped. Awesome video, would love to see a transmission oil change video.

  • @naknav
    @naknav 2 роки тому +2

    Great to see a new video! Super informative as always! Thanks Nick.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for watching and for the kind words :)

  • @adamtaniasargent1386
    @adamtaniasargent1386 2 роки тому +3

    Long time between Vids nick .. Great vid with plenty of info... thanks..

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      Thanks alot for watching and for the nice comment 😊

  • @rocketviii
    @rocketviii 2 роки тому +3

    Great video as per usual Nick! Might pay to do an edit to let everyone know why you changed back to the silicone intercooler pipes (i.e. warranty issues). First thing I noticed as I only just put mine in last week! ...unless you're getting $1 for every time someone notices 😝

  • @pallet2play596
    @pallet2play596 2 роки тому +2

    Great to see you putting out more content, thanks for the vid super informative and we hope to see more 4wd exploring from you we always enjoy watching your adventures.
    Cheers.

  • @sonofagreatsouthernland
    @sonofagreatsouthernland 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet installation guide!

  • @warrenwilliams334
    @warrenwilliams334 Рік тому +1

    Hi mate.great video!
    Just a question. Why do you run the cable through the passenger grommet and not the drivers side grommet?
    Cheers

  • @Cameron_W
    @Cameron_W 2 роки тому +1

    Great to have you back! As always, enjoyed the vid and the way you explain and demonstrate things. P.S. thanks for the discount code on the HikeIt, just installed one in my MUX and it’s unreal 👌

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks alot Cameron! The Hikeit are an awesome unit. 😊

  • @barryw5911
    @barryw5911 2 роки тому +1

    welcome back

  • @beanfrankednow5391
    @beanfrankednow5391 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome and informative as always, thanks mate

  • @beigenomads1048
    @beigenomads1048 2 роки тому +1

    thanks for another great video

  • @melharris169
    @melharris169 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Nick, first of all I would like to thank you for the very informative videos you have made, you have save my ass, second I can’t find the clip how you changed the automatic transmission oil, I need to drop the oil on a 2018 d max, thanks mate.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      I do plan on making a video on the transmission oil change. Most likely in a few weeks time.

    • @donaldkempf4357
      @donaldkempf4357 2 роки тому +1

      @@LowRangeNick
      I'm local to you. if you need a two post car lift. PM me.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      @@donaldkempf4357 Thanks alot for the offer Donald. That's very kind.

  • @allanpower8041
    @allanpower8041 2 роки тому +1

    Well done Nick. Have you noticed any increase in noise whilst driving at highway speed?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      No extra noise that I have noticed. Still very quiet.

  • @Matti_H_
    @Matti_H_ 2 роки тому +4

    Nice job as usual mate , curious why you have gone back to the silicone intercooler hoses though ?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      Warranty Issues.

    • @CRN8091
      @CRN8091 2 роки тому

      @@LowRangeNick wouldn’t most of your mods void the warranty?.the chip? Etc?.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      @@CRN8091 I no longer have the vehicle tuned.

    • @CRN8091
      @CRN8091 2 роки тому

      @@LowRangeNick have you had some issues??

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      @@CRN8091 yep

  • @KrisH-mc8hd
    @KrisH-mc8hd 2 роки тому +1

    That will light up the whole of Logan mate 😅👌👍

  • @jeremystewart7471
    @jeremystewart7471 2 роки тому +1

    Hey mate how come you have gone back to the factory intercooler pipes?

  • @mj4853
    @mj4853 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid as usual 👌 do you think you'll be making one on how to check/adjust valve clearance in the future?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      Hey M J, I may make one in the future but due to it being a rather complex job and really needs to be done correctly. I would highly recommend getting a workshop to carry out this job.

    • @mj4853
      @mj4853 2 роки тому +1

      @@LowRangeNick okay too easy, also any automatic transmission service vids coming 🙂

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      @@mj4853 Yep, stay tuned!

  • @nathanwotwot
    @nathanwotwot 2 роки тому +1

    How good are those Ryobi solder irons! I used the same thing when I installed the light bar on the roof of my MUX.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      They are really good! Perfect for soldering thinner wires. They're also very well priced :)

  • @garrethmacanchroisan7786
    @garrethmacanchroisan7786 3 місяці тому

    Hey mate, 1stly thanks for all your awesome videos a lot of them have been really helpful!
    In regards to this light bar you've sourced, was it imported from overseas and if so what was the freight cost of you remember?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  3 місяці тому

      @garrethmacanchroisan7786 Yes, it was from overeseas. The freight was free of charge.

  • @P9876-c4c
    @P9876-c4c 2 роки тому +1

    Great video mate, what battery are you using? Also can you do a vid on why you changed the hard intercooler pipes due to warranty issues cheers. Just did my first trans service with your other video too. Keep up the great content!

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      That's Awesome! The battery im using is a century 4x4 overlander n70 battery. Biggest size you can fit.

  • @420hammyhamham
    @420hammyhamham Рік тому

    Where do I buy the long rail system? The one that's mounts to the luggage rack rail. The one the light bar goes on. Lmk thanks great video

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  Рік тому +1

      Yakima make it. It's the yakima lightenup light bar bracket kit.

    • @420hammyhamham
      @420hammyhamham Рік тому

      ​@@LowRangeNick what's the long black bar the assembly goes on. Is it a luggage rack or a single bar. Trying to mount light bar on a 1989 jeep cherokee (without drilling holes) trying to locate a bar I can mount to existing luggage rack rails. Then mount the light bar on to that.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  Рік тому

      @@420hammyhamham it's a roof rack system from yakima. Your local auto store should be able to price you up a roof rack system for your vehicle.

  • @WA-ek8pd
    @WA-ek8pd 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are great, enjoy watching them to get ideas.
    Did you find a switch to fit in the centre console as the ones for the right hand side of the dash are smaller.
    If you found some, where did you get them from as Im hoping to find some USB ports to fit in to the centre console switch spaces.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      Haven't found any yet! Thanks alot for watching 😊

    • @rich9903
      @rich9903 2 роки тому +1

      This will be the third time I try to leave a comment here ... UA-cam may not like links so I’ll try without.
      Try ‘ETRONX’. They appear to have various OEM type USB/C charge ports and switches.
      Luv your channel Nick. Up until a few months ago, I was deadset keen on getting a new MU-X but in the end, I decided on getting another ‘soccer mum’ vehicle instead - Prado

    • @adosten
      @adosten 2 роки тому +1

      Great video as always Nick. I installed a pair of Lazer ST-4 on my D-Max which have the same switch as your Auxleds. Did some improvisation and drilled a hole in one of the dummy ports in front of the gear. Looks OEM.

  • @mahfuzul2015
    @mahfuzul2015 9 місяців тому

    can you please explain, how i can connect my LED light bar to high beam!😢

  • @JustAnotherReviewwithAlek
    @JustAnotherReviewwithAlek Рік тому

    Hey mate. You have been very helpful. Question, I’m struggling to locate the headlight plug on my Isuzu to plug in my King wiring harness. What should I look for and what does the headlight plug look like?
    Cheers

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  Рік тому +1

      It is a grey plug down on the headlight that has multiple wires going into it. If you are looking for a plug and play harness you will need to get one specifically for the isuzu.

    • @JustAnotherReviewwithAlek
      @JustAnotherReviewwithAlek Рік тому

      @@LowRangeNick thanks mate. Yeah the king don’t work.

  • @AlexSwan
    @AlexSwan 2 роки тому

    Hey mate how come you didn’t wire it into the existing harness? I imagine it would be possible to just use a Deutsche splitter or something so it’s controlled by the same switch on the dash etc? Cheers

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      Yep thats right, i will more then likely do this. So both bars are off the same switch.

    • @AlexSwan
      @AlexSwan 2 роки тому

      @@LowRangeNick Ok cool I will try to wire it into the existing harness. On Stedi's website it says as a general rule, if your light comes with a harness, it needs to be on its own... so I wasn't sure if I should attempt it.
      Lightforce for example offers Deutsche Y splitters so you can run heaps more Striker lights off the same harness.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      @@AlexSwan I would still run seperate wiring harnesses for each light bars but use the same switch signal for both relays if that makes sense.

    • @AlexSwan
      @AlexSwan 2 роки тому +1

      @@LowRangeNick OK gotcha. I was gonna try and just wire the lightbar into the same harness as the two strikers as a "third light" so to speak. But makes sense now. Lightbar on its own harness but then use the same switch on the dash. Cheers legend.

  • @musyafatulhidana8602
    @musyafatulhidana8602 2 роки тому

    Great video for my MUX 👍

  • @WilldaBear
    @WilldaBear Рік тому

    Does the ground cable *have* to be screwed onto the battery's negative terminal or can I just ground it onto a screw thats touching metal?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  Рік тому +1

      The battery is the best connection but you can earth it on most metal panels.

    • @WilldaBear
      @WilldaBear Рік тому

      @@LowRangeNick Thanks!

  • @alexwilkinson1432
    @alexwilkinson1432 2 роки тому

    So, 9 months on since the install. Do you still recommend the auxbeam? Is the quality decent? Have you had any problems?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Alex! The Auxbeam light bar has been going great! It's insanely bright, no paint fade or water ingress. So yes it is a really good light bar!

  • @iadamworld10
    @iadamworld10 2 роки тому +1

    From Saudi Arabia

  • @DR0NE_BEE
    @DR0NE_BEE Рік тому

    Hi! Do you get any blending on the front shield (Window)?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  Рік тому +1

      None of the windscreen because the roof racks and lightbar are set back a bit.

    • @DR0NE_BEE
      @DR0NE_BEE Рік тому +1

      @@LowRangeNick windscreen, that's what i meant. Awesome, ill do the same then. Thank you for sharing. Regards from Norway 😎

  • @bintox3633
    @bintox3633 2 роки тому +1

    Isn’t it illegal to wire them to your high beam directly hence the switch

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      Correct.

    • @bintox3633
      @bintox3633 2 роки тому +1

      I knew you were putting a switch in but you said something about your driving lights should come on with your high beams cause it’s annoying to find a switch..not a direct quote…and that’s what drew my comment. Don’t want people out there thinking they’re spotties or light bars should come on with high beams. Not having a go. I used your video on putting diff breathers in my MUX.

    • @Deperoner
      @Deperoner 4 місяці тому

      its only illegal if there isnt a switch between the highbeam switch and light bar so you can switch it off but still use highbeam

  • @unclebob5686
    @unclebob5686 2 роки тому

    I would've fed the wiring through the snorkel. Small hole in the rear of the snorkel head and down into the air box exiting through another small hole. Just a thought.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому +1

      I have heard of people doing that and I really don't like that idea. Keeping it simple is usually best.

  • @donaldkempf4357
    @donaldkempf4357 2 роки тому

    So now i need to get a snorkel to hide the wiring? . Didn't I once see a set of stainless intercooler pipes?

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      Haha! Donald, if you feel the need to fit a snorkel to hide your roof Lightbar wiring then sure, go ahead 😂

  • @bigbadaboomboom
    @bigbadaboomboom Рік тому

    Does it interfere withe the radio?

  • @jasonjjj43
    @jasonjjj43 2 роки тому

    Nice job but I didn’t see your catch can anymore in ur engine bay.

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      I have removed all engine mods untill I have the Turbo issues resolved.

    • @donaldkempf4357
      @donaldkempf4357 2 роки тому

      @@LowRangeNick i would see the Catch Can as a plus. as the industrial version of the motor has a catch can. as long as you have a quality catch can with adequate flow properties. or again tell us what Isuzu are making you jump over.

    • @priomzaman3195
      @priomzaman3195 2 роки тому

      @@LowRangeNick best of luck 🤞

    • @Lisa-mc3hw
      @Lisa-mc3hw 2 роки тому +1

      How frustrating that you had to remove all the engine mods due to the turbo issues. Isuzu know that those turbos are faulty 😬

  • @jamestanner9198
    @jamestanner9198 2 роки тому

    You could run wires inside snorkel

    • @LowRangeNick
      @LowRangeNick  2 роки тому

      I dont like the idea of running anything through the snorkel air intake. Keeping it simple is best in my opinion.

  • @STAYhiPRODUCTIONS206
    @STAYhiPRODUCTIONS206 Рік тому

    Not bad w/ the how to video amigo, but wiring up the windshield looks like “proper crap” (if that’s how ya say it in Stralia 🇦🇺) personally I’d be worried about h2O & other elements entering the clip but maybe it’s because I’m in Seattle & we deal in aquatics. Lastly u might consider filming in the garage if possible in future, the shadows & that weird stuff I don’t see often I think it’s called the sun make a wee bit tough to see what’s going on. Just a dumb Merican’s 2 cents. Cheers & thx, u did clear up a couple ?’s I had.

  • @PJSinohin
    @PJSinohin 2 роки тому +1

    that must be blinding!

  • @joedivetta383
    @joedivetta383 10 місяців тому

    my relay comes with a connection for the headlights but I don't want them connected can I just simply disconnect the wires from the relay

  • @Nopaants
    @Nopaants Рік тому +1

    What the heck is a “bat tree”? I’ve been working on my cars since day one and I’ve never heard of a bat tree component?

  • @jeepercreepers54
    @jeepercreepers54 Рік тому

    AN led lihht bar.