L3560 HSTC rear LED lightbar install

[ChristopherHM]

finally had a free weekend to knockout a few projects that have been waiting . So i fabbed up the brackets with a weld on standoff and bent some 2” flat bar. Made a prior run to the dealer for front and rear switches .($$$) jeez !! Those puppies are pricey !! Lightbar is a 30” single row unit from Tractor Supply. Spec sheet says 122 watts and they are pretty spot on with that as a quick check with my amp probe shows a 10.1 amp draw when on . Hmmm… from what i’ve read, this switch [or relay] is operating right at its current limit . I’m going to play it safe and install its own relay. Anyway , just needs a different wiring configuration but i’m diggin it !

 

[Jchonline]

Thanks for sharing. Please post how you did the wiring (relay, switch, etc) with pics!

 

[ChristopherHM]

Thanks for sharing. Please post how you did the wiring (relay, switch, etc) with pics!

Sure thing , i’ll update once i add the relay to the circuit .

 

[ve9aa]

Looks really nice. I love my lightbar. Turns night into day ;-)

 

[ChristopherHM]

Looks really nice. I love my lightbar. Turns night into day ;-)

Thank you ! Yes sir, it does ! I'm ready to tackle the front lighting now. I may try the Tiger LED lights on Ebay, and its thats not sufficient, add a 12' light bar up front.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

That looks awesome!

Very professional.

Wow 10.1 amps? I recently installed lights in my metal barn and they draw about 11 amps and that lights up the entire barn like its a UFO landing site.

I can't imagine how bright those must be.....

Edit: How did you bend the bracket? Press Brake?

Paul

 

[ChristopherHM]

That looks awesome!

Very professional.

Wow 10.1 amps? I recently installed lights in my metal barn and they draw about 11 amps and that lights up the entire barn like its a UFO landing site.

I can't imagine how bright those must be.....

Edit: How did you bend the bracket? Press Brake?

Paul

Appreciate the kind words, Paul . As for the bending method used, nothing more than a large vise and a little heat.