kac0825

Hey. I have a 1997 4runner, and i just bought a bull bar. I was wondering what the best was is to run the wiring to hook up KC Hilites #664 Flood Off-Road lights?

justin_4runner

to use a relay wise and wire it up. with a relay u are not using the switch to power the lights and have it burn out a switch, instead the switch just powers a relay that the power comes right from the battery and u get better lighting this way.

Elton

lol ill make it easier

kac0825

Hmm. It may be a dumb question, but how do i run the wires from my battery to the bull bar, the "cleanest" looking way?
Do you have a picture of how you did yours? Cause i just got the 4runner, and the bull bar, and im new to this. Just curious.

Ron Helmuth

a few things to consider is whether you want the lights to come on independently at any time,or whether you want them to be controlled with your fogs or high beams.

I'd recommend using your own switch-which would be fused from your battery to come into the dash area-then a "signal" wire back to your bull bar to supply the switched power to the lights. This is described as a "hot all the time" setup, so if the lights are left on then yes they could run your battery down. Alternately you could use a switched power source-such as off the back of the cigarette lighter for example to avoid that scenario.

Personally, I find relays cumbersome but others will tell you they are cheap protection.

There are usually a couple of pop out plates to the left of the steering wheel you can use to mount your switch to. See my Facebook pics if you need a visual.

kac0825

Thanks! That makes sense, Can i run more then one set of lights with one switch?

Ron Helmuth

possibly you could run more than one set of lights per switch but I would not advise it myself.

Switches are usually rated for low current flow. If you buy a heavier duty switch then I could see how that could work. Check closely the specifications of the lights and the switch you intend to use.

In my case I do use the same power source into my dash area to feed 2 switches, but never use the 2 light sources (turned on) at the same time.

I have one switch for my underbody 'rock' lights. I use another switch for my Hella driving lights.

Always, always use a fused power source so that any short blows the fuse rather than the switch or your lights.