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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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Cool Hood Light? Or not?

So lately I've been working on my truck, doing the occasional cleaning and I've recently noticed I have no light in my engine on the hood. Do you guys have a light up there? It's just a small oddity I recently noticed.
 
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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I had one, but it sucked. So I replaced it with a 3w led bar.
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Hey that looks awesome!

I've been looking at wiring something into the system, but I was hoping there was a factory spot for mine, I just can't find anything.
I might order an LED light soon for it. I really like how well your engine bay is lit up
 
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I like that a lot! I'm going to have to do something like that.
 
Old Jun 12, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Here is the led I used. I used some thermal glue to glue it to the hood in a flat spot.
 
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Any idea as to where I should wire it in as I can't seem to find a hood light?
 
Old Jun 12, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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I would just wire it to the batt. with an easy to find switch. If you can find a stock hood light that would work the best, but you can get creative.
 
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I was thinking something along those lines. I will definitely post up here when I come up with a solution!
I'm thinking since it'll be custom, why not a few led lights, like front back and maybe sides to really help me see better. I'll be sure to let you guys know
 
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I had one, but it sucked. So I replaced it with a 3w led bar.
Wow, that is great! Maybe a link to sourcing the light??? Thanks!!!
 
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Here is the led I used. I used some thermal glue to glue it to the hood in a flat spot.
Here you go.
 



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