Jlb377
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- Philadelphia, PA
Has any body tried wiring roof lights without drilling through? I was thinking either routing through the door jam or down the windshield. I am just curious if anyone had any success with that.
Roof Light Wiring
- Thread starter Jlb377
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- Location
- Columbus OH
That is where I have mine, as well is the CB cable on the other side. Has worked very well for the last ten years or so.
Malin_Rebate
Skid Plates
- Location
- Tennessee
I ran a whelen bar down my door jamb and it holds up nicely
Jlb377
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- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
Can you guys post some pictures so I have can get some ideas on how to mount it up? That'd be awesome. Also how did you keep it on the windshield?
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
This is how I had mine wired up on my last X
- Location
- Long Island NY
Mines run through the sun roof. Hasn't leaked yet
Tay-Lo
I'm the king of junk food!
- Location
- Upstate SC
I did mine like Davcos.....no problems at all
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- Location
- Brentwood, TN
I ran my wires up the channel in the windshield. I put the wires in the channel and laid a bead of black silicone caulk on top. Pretty self explanatory but if you still want a picture let me know.
lyons05X
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- Columbus Ohio
JayAre... I am stealing your idea... Thanks
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lyons05X
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- Columbus Ohio
Can you give a few details on wire gauge, relay size, fuse size, all four daisy chained?
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errrrrrr....You had to ask didn't you? The wiring I ran I had rated for 4 130w KC daylighters. I did the math to determine current draw, then went with the recommended gauge for that amount of current. I believe I used 2 30A relays for the daylighters, and had them on two switches. I also had wiring ran for the LEDS on the back of my roof rack, but that wire was fairly small. I think the main fuse I use is a 80A or something like that, and it is right off of the battery, before the fuse block.
I drilled a hole and ran the wiring down the A pillar. I did not need to drop the headliner either.
Ricel, helped me pick this sealed through port from West Marine. Sorry dont remember the part number.
But have a punch, pilot drill bit, step drill, little bit of paint, silicone, patience and some beer, and youll be fine.
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Mine actually run all the way to the rear and are entering the boot that connects the hatch to the truck. I also have disconnects there so the rack can be taken off if need be. Let me know if you want them and I'll snag some pictures.
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
I drilled a hole thru the roof right under the windfairing and ran the wires across in between the headliner and roof and then the a-pillar.
- Location
- West Haven, UTAH
^^^Got some stuff ran this same way.
With the new LED lighting, I may come up thru the front, but we'll see.
Malin_Rebate
Skid Plates
- Location
- Tennessee
I just ran my rigids up the door jamb to the room and used the "stock" basket screws as the bolts for the mounts. And have no glare on the hood 
Possum4757
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- Location
- London, KY
Can someone hook me up with some detailed pics of their wire routing... i'm going to install my light bar tonight and would really appreciate some ideas.
- Location
- Brentwood, TN
The ideas already mentioned on this thread pretty well cover the options for powering something on the roof. Which method are you looking to do? How much detail are you looking for on the wiring? Have you done wiring before? Help us help you.