pfrederi 17,518 #1 Posted January 21, 2018 I have toyed with adding some better lights to one of my snow horses., Charger 12 Got a pair of the LEDs Sarge mentioned ($15.00 a pair) however I dindn't want to drill any holes or otherwise damage a very nice hood. Magnets might not be secure enough. Came up with this idea yesterday while I was taking a break from my Sundstrand Motion control arm problem. Found I had a piece of 22ga sheet steel. That would be kind of thin so I cut out two pieces with a hand nibbler. Removed the existing headlight assembly and used the 6 holes to secure the double plate. Put some fender washers on the mounting bolt to spread the load. Got it together and discovered because the grill slants back I couldn't get the lights aimed up far enough, had to turn them over. (and drill a third pass though for the wire). Will put some sealant around the wire entrance. Lights aim slightly out from center as the hood is a bit rounded but that will not be a big issue. These are mostly "To be better seen" lights i don't plow that much in the dark. 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,518 #2 Posted January 21, 2018 OK not super scientific but I think they are a whole lot brighter. She and the blower horse side by side ..guess which of the last two pics is the LED 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,719 #3 Posted January 21, 2018 May not be purdy but no one can argue with the functional results!!! for sharing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,518 #4 Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Between old military vehicles, farm tractors and Wheel Horses too many times i have come across otherwise sound sheet metal that has been butchered putting on lights or whatever. This horse could go back to original and no one would know. and for $15 looks aren't that important. Edited January 21, 2018 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #5 Posted January 22, 2018 Those led's are about the best bang for the buck I've found yet - and far more durable than you'd believe. I doubt there's room, but maybe you could mount them on the inside of the hood ? It would look better overall, but you sure can't beat the light output compared to even a high powered 1156 led upgrade bulb in a stock housing. I'm leaning towards an ROPD versus trying to upgrade something on the hood of my units - plus it gets the light up high where can do the most good, especially for snow removal and mowing in the dark as I end up doing so often due to work. I applaud how you mounted them - nothing I hate worse than having to fix a hood from someone that is far too happy to use a drill bit... Sarge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites