So you have purchased an LED light bar. You must be excited to install it right? Well, that's fairly understandable. Not only LEDs are reliable and energy-efficient, they are easy to fit to your vehicle, as well. As long as you carefully follow the instructions and have the necessary tools, you can install your new LED lighting equipment with little to no difficulty. But before you proceed with the installation process, make sure that you take these following steps.
Things to do before installing your light bar
1. Ensure that your light bar installation is legal
In case you didn't know, local laws prohibit the mounting of lighting devices on certain parts of your vehicle. Laws vary by state, so depending on where your location is, make sure that you check with the local authorities to ensure that you won't get into trouble. Also, you should check the Australia Design rules so you'll have an idea where the best place to install your light bar is.
2. Check the light bar for missing parts
Nothing is probably more annoying than installing LED light bars in Australia and then finding out later on that you're missing a screw. Before you proceed with the installation, therefore, you should check the parts list and ensure that nothing is missing. No matter how big or small a spare part is, see to it that everything is present and accounted for.
3. Gather all the tools you'll need
To ensure a quick and hassle-free installation, see to it that you'll have the tools you need to wire and mount your light bar to your car. In addition to a good set of screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers, you'll need measuring tape, a drill, and a marker. You'll also need a pair of wire cutters, wire strippers, and the correct crimpers to ensure that your lighting device is connected properly to your car's power source.
4. Test the light bar
Test the CREE LED light bars first before mounting them on your vehicle. If you mount the lighting devices first without testing them, it could be a hassle to remove them in case they are not working. When testing the light bar, connect it directly to your car's battery or another DC voltage source, ensuring that the voltage output is compatible with the light bar's specifications. Never connect the LED to AC power. Otherwise, it could damage the light bar. Also, do not look directly into the LEDs as the intensity of the light could hurt your eyesight.
Once you have completed these tasks, you can now mount and install your 4WD LED light bar without too much of a hassle.