LED Rock Lights and Hood Light Review and Install - KC Cyclones

[@garonking]

Throwback Brad! Come a long way dude.💪

[@macfamily5693]

I installed this KC light kit on two of my cars and now on my Jeep. I love these lights, they have saved my many times when working in the dark on oil changes or other work in the engine bay. Great Video! Thanks for showing the Jeep install.

[@JeepSolid]

Well done Brad. Night shot looked very good, but yeah, need something up front.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! As soon as I get new fenders I'll be throwing some under there.

[@danielvasquez9419]

On those lights that you put under the Jeep I have had Lights under my Jeep that blink that seems to keep away the little furry rodents that love to eat wiring. So far I used it for over 20 years and it's worked

[@ialokinstein]

Rock lights (also known as puddle lights at times) and underhood lighting are the first installs I do on ALL my vehicles! Even my family sedans.. LOL Love those KC lights!! Cheers!

[@TrailRecon]

Seriously, if I would have known what a difference the make, I would have done this when I first bought the Jeep!

[@smokingbean]

Going to be doing both. Looks good under the hood is a must

[@mikepaoletta9847]

By far one of my favorite Jeep channels! You do an excellent job on these videos. I stepped away from the Jeep world for a couple years but plan on getting a JL sometime next year.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you very much! I'm excited to see folks out on the trail and modifying their JL's when they come out.

[@16minimonster16]

Those lights both on the jeep underneath and under the hood look amazing!

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

Congrats, I saw one of your KC light videos as a commercial that played prior to a video.

[@TrailRecon]

Right on! Thanks!

[@jr_jeep4470]

Thanks for the Video Brad. I’m looking to add some KC lights. Been watching some of you old and new videos pertaining to them

[@romeofthewing9626]

Great video Master Chief. I was think of putting lights on my wheel well and sidesteps. Thanks for the ideas

[@oldchicago3216]

I'm doing the same thing probably this weekend but I bought a different type of LED light...I also decided to use a mercury switch so the lights come on themselves when I open the hood. Just a tip I thought I'd share. Great videos, really like them.

[@davidkay7389]

Bought my set of 6 with discount, and got the 2 light under hood kit ordered. KC even swapped out the clear lights for a diffuse set for no additional charge and with 20% discount

[@TrailRecon]

The functionality of these little lights is a great investment and easy install... you will really be happy with them!

[@7sinscustoms]

These lights are great, with endless applications. I installed one on each side on my molle mount behind rear seats on window mounts for cargo lights. Sweet and easy.

[@sethharper9653]

yep their great been using one as a dome light in my prerunner

[@lobo176]

Excellent video as usual, love the work and detail you put into your videos.

[@TrailRecon]

Appreciate it, I try to make it as informative as I can without putting you to sleep!

[@connordoll9455]

Just a heads up, I would use something to act as a gromit on your hood where the wires run through the braces. Over time the sharp metal will rub through.

[@TrailRecon]

Great suggestion, I'll have to see what I can come up with. Thank you!

[@haydenwegner2439]

TrailRecon if you haven't done something already, use those door trim strips they sell at parts stores in the "ricer isle"

[@Ram-vt3rm]

I love your LED light videos. By far my favorite topic on your channel. Keep up the good work! Super stoked to see what light you do next for your channel.

[@TrailRecon]

Great to hear. More LED videos in the future for sure. Thanks!

[@2005mleal]

That looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@rodporterfield]

Just bought myself a 2007 Rubicon for Christmas...and I’ve been binging your channel for the last couple of days for ideas, tips/advice...thanks so much for all you do. You got a new sub here my friend!!!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@MrBurtonPE]

Just a heads up, the Discount Code @2:07 still works! THANKS BRAD & KC!

[@DaleL]

nicely done video. You made it look so simple that I might be able to install them.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! It's a very simple install.

[@doc559]

Thanks for posting those. Very versatile. 👌

[@TrailRecon]

You are welcome! So many options with these lights!

[@BORNAGAIN-rr2dm]

They look pretty cool 😎 good job 👏🏽💪

[@zachgilpin3504]

Will be upgrading to these rock lights asap. Great video

[@TBizzell68]

I have ordered a set of the rock lights. I went with white, I wanted blue but wasn’t sure how much illumination it would provide and like you I’ll mostly use them to see what I’m about to step in/on. Another great video, thanks.

[@robsmith2505]

Great video, I might have to pick some of these up using the supplied discount code.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! They are a great little light and I can't wait to find some other uses for them.

[@ErikSandstrom]

These look sweet! I'd love to get a hood light setup like that for my Cherokee

[@TrailRecon]

They are so nice! I'll be installing some of the on the XJ for sure!

[@JasperIjpelaar]

Nice install Brad, mabye it’s a neat idea to use a nc switch. So when you open the hood, the lights turn on and when closed turned off. Greets Jasper.

[@TrailRecon]

Upgrading to an NC switch is a great idea.... something I may have to do in the future, thanks!!

[@funkydodo149]

The rock lights, I would add to more on the front bumper and two more at the back bumper. The hood lights I would use a pressure switch (same switch normaly used on car alarm systems) on the hood, meaning as soon as you open the hood the lights come on. I would re-install the hood blanket (just cut two holes in for the light units), it will protect the hood paint against heat and it will keep some of the engine noise down. The whole system is really easy to install; that is a big plus point. Just my thought on the project, otherwise great DIY project.

[@tallsteve31]

Great video Master Chef!! Although I'm not a Jeep guy I do appreciate your reviews and your quality videos. I have been shopping LED's for some time with KC being one of my top 3 choices. 20% off just sealed the deal. Thanks!!!

[@johne6525]

I’m definitely getting a set for under the hood 👍👍 Great info Brad

[@burden74]

Loved the video I installed the KC cyclone under hood lights using your video.

[@burden74]

I completed the hood lights but cut the length them and added connectors to allow to be disconnected if hood has to come off. Also did rock lights and flipped the harness due to using a switch pod.

[@victoryrider]

I think a bunch of these mounted under my Peterbilt would look pretty sweet

[@TrailRecon]

Heck ya, lot's of uses for these little guys!

[@JeepingNet]

Wow those are nice! I'm certainly going to get a set for under my hood!

[@JeepingNet]

Ohh geez.. I just went to order their hood lights and shipping to Canada was $85.. They need to fix that..

[@TrailRecon]

Oh wow, I hope that's an error.

[@burden74]

I did swap the sides that the wires went on my rock lights due to switch pod box is under driver side.

[@jim9win]

Like the hood lights

[@kevinengland4675]

Need me a pair of those engine bay lights 😀

[@TrailRecon]

If you are in your engine bay as much as I am, its a perfect upgrade.

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Those under the hood lights look like they would be really handy.

[@TrailRecon]

They really make a big difference when working under the hood!

[@averagerider92]

TrailRecon how about when working under the jeep, does light bounce off ground enough to give enough light to bounce back up to undercarriage?

[@MrPoseidonSays]

Hey Brad. You have an awsome jeep that I’ve taken many of your ideas and now implementing on my Jeep. One thing I’ve noticed is on some of your videos you mention about your engine bay needing some cleaning. Well Brad I think the time has come to show us a video on how to clean up a dusty or just plane dirty engine bay lol. Thanks for all your great videos and love my rhinorack low profile pioneer rack ! Can’t wait for my pro 6 hi-lights coming soon. 😁

[@TrailRecon]

Solid idea, something I'll have to give some thought to. Thank you!

[@MrPoseidonSays]

Should be fun! Looking forward. 😁👍

[@BulletProofTech]

Nice video, have yet to own any KC products but they might be a first. Thanks for the video!

[@TrailRecon]

I'm very happy with KC and their quality! Thank you!

[@supertroopercj5]

Have you considered mounting an auxiliary fuse box for all those wires going to you battery terminal. I mounted a marine 6 fuse box next to my battery and now i only have one heavy gauge wire going to the terminal. Its looks cleaner and its easier to wire and maintain.

[@davidbock201]

Dang it Brad.... I really dig both lighting setups you covered here, as well as the "How to". Haven't done much of anything to my KL, due to most of my work going into my ADV motorcycle. This video however may have just changed some things. I feel like I've just been suckered into getting my hands dirty.

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! Time to give some love to your Cherokee! These are a really nice and easy upgrade.

[@JDGreen916]

Always a good idea to remove rings/watches/anything metal when working with wiring or near the battery! Otherwise - great video as always.

[@georgerabel4617]

The hood lights look great. Can you have them replace the factory under hood light

[@BKAGOSTO]

Great product bro

[@naamangeist7843]

Nice, but wish they made them in RGBW color change type. That way we could use them as accent lighting in the mall parking lots. LOL Hey, what switch system are you using here? That definitely does tidy up the wiring process for your electrical accessories.

[@redjkjeep104]

Thanks for the great videos and for your discount code!

[@burden74]

How is your setup holding up? Any issues with under hood lights or rock lights? I flipped the harness for the rock lights due to me using a ApolloNtech Switch pod.

[@Alscutte]

Love the video, just a quick question, did you wire both driver and passenger to one switch on the sPod? Thanks and keep up the videos.

[@TrailRecon]

Yes, the are all wired up to the same switch

[@Alscutte]

Thank you sir.

[@rickfeemster2387]

I just bought the 6 light rock kit but not installed yet,couple questions, did u have to use the bus bar since u have an spod? I also use spod also did u flip the wire harness around and use passenger on driver side since it's now the shorter length with the spod? I've heard it helps to flip around the harness

[@scarlettwinchester7408]

Rick Feemster I have the same question

[@deganni2688]

i have these lights because of your video - thanks so much! i've noticed these lights get really hot in a short time. are you experiencing the same?

[@Heavy.hemi510]

I have an Spod, would I still use the bus bar or can I wire them straight to the Spod?

[@mikehoffman3690]

You can wire them directly to the sPod. Simply run the positive and negative lead to an open sPod connection.

[@erichweller02]

@@mikehoffman3690 In this video it looked like he only hooked up one set of wires to the sPod. What about the passenger side wiring harness? How is that connected? Is that one spliced into the drivers side somehow? Thanks.

[@mikehoffman3690]

@@erichweller02 Assume he spliced in the passenger side harness and ran a single wire.

[@nelsonenaccion4x424]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice my freind very handy are those lights

[@TrailRecon]

They have become very handy since I installed them!

[@belaidout]

yes im like number 600!! thanks for the videos they are very helpful

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

Great video

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

Very neat install . I'm impressed. How much are the lites ..would like them for my tj with 50000.miles. Thanks again.

[@JWBrewer73]

I would have turned those light brackets 180 degrees. The way you installed them, you have occluded about a third of the light output with those frame brackets.

[@jasonallenphotography2476]

have you thought about running a momentary switch vs the toggle switch. set it up to when the hood is opened the lights automatically turn on?

[@CtPirate]

SOLD!!!! Thanks Brad

[@TrailRecon]

You’ll love those lights.

[@wesleykremer3916]

Are you happy with the white lights for under the hood? Would you go with a diffused white or green with working at night?

[@chrismak4859]

Brad don’t you use these as a rear chase lights when driving in dust?

[@zacharyblakely5923]

love the vids! keep it up!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@jeeper5118]

Did you add the rescue tape to your tool kit and what did you think of it

[@deving1439]

Hey Brad, I'm assuming you didn't use that bus bar, are you just staking the two blacks and the two whites from the left and right side to one switch on the spod?

[@TrailRecon]

Correct, didn't used the bus bar and connected all wires direct to a single spod switch. When I add the lights to the front fenders I'll tie them into the same spod slot as well.

[@timweimar8768]

TrailRecon. Hi Brad, I had the same question regarding wiring to the spod, thanks for the info. Great video!!

[@tekkenking99991]

have you thought about putting it on a pressure switch so when you open the hood it turns on

[@TrailRecon]

Yes sir! I think it's a great idea and on my long to-do list.

[@TheAbeSystem]

Could you share the link to the cyclone brackets you used for the rails location? Thank you

[@64maxpower]

they would be kick ass turn signals or added brake lights on a dual sport dirt bike.

[@danmersman6779]

How did you manipulate the wires to rig to the SPOD? I am planning on doing the same and want to consult first and cut the wires correctly the first time!

[@bryanclendenny1354]

So... probably over kill... but do you think these could be used as the ambers on the factory fenders? I wanna go to leds on those and want something good.

[@matthewwillmann9679]

Just curious how come you didn’t wire the hood lights into your spod? Not enough switches? I just picked up an spod and I’m looking to do a set up like yours.

[@cole33333333]

not having the hood insulator could lead to paint damage from engine heat. Here in Arizona its for sure

[@TrailRecon]

I live in AZ for couple years I know all about the heat there>. For some folks it may be the best option just to cut out holes for the lights.

[@markrogers6681]

Great video really like the under hood lights. I always like to plan for the worse and hope for the best, do you think you could install a switch that could cause them to flash? I was thinking if you were broke down you could lay the hood all the way back and set them to flash, it would draw a ton of attention if you needed it.

[@axelrod21]

The spod touch screen version has a strobe mode version built in as far as I know. If not that you can buy a led flasher module. Checkout sirennet channel for led flasher. Hope that helps. :)

[@brandofamily]

No idea if you will reply on this since it’s an older video but what did you zip tie the wires to when you routed the wire harnesses? Also, where the diffused lights a kit option when you got these. I seem to only find clear. Not diffused.

[@Bubblemech]

I know I’m years after this install, but really curious how these lights have held up? JKs are notoriously hot under the hood, wondering how those lights are doing now.

[@TrailRecon]

Lights are still going strong. I use them 75% of the time for ground camping lights, but work great when I'm on the trail at night.

[@Bubblemech]

TrailRecon, thanks Master Chief!

[@jeffwallace5447]

Why the can’t sell the lights with all the colour options? (That could me switchable to whatever desired )

[@loicdhaen]

Screws without a nut for the hood, how does it hold ?

[@averagerider92]

I bought the 6, what is a good application for the last two?

[@3spriggs3]

Why didn’t you hook the hood lights to your spod

[@TrailRecon]

I could have, but I like the idea have having the switch right there at the ready when I open the hood and not have to hop in the Jeep to turn them on.

[@averagerider92]

TrailRecon good call I thought that myself with spod, then realized it's more handy go have a switch in engine bay, also frees up a switch on spod for something else worthy of in-cabin switching

[@brianmedina4937]

Did you make a video when you cut yor bumper and fenders ?

[@TrailRecon]

Sorry, I didn't. I was in a hurry and chopped them up 2 days before I hit the Rubicon. Visit Rock Trooper, he has a great video on how to do the fenders.

[@timfranks2]

I'm new to your channel and absolutely love it. Just binged watched all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to create them. One question, can the rock lights be wired to the SPOD on the same terminal?

[@timfranks2]

Never mind. Should have finished watching the video before asking a question. Lol. Thanks again

[@xX_Templar_Xx-1]

Did you install the additional lights over the front wheels?

[@rob_luna]

6 light cyclone setup just purchased 😊 Brad my KC Gravity headlights, fogs and now cyclones have been bought thanks to your detailed reviews. Is there a TrailRecon code I can submit where you get a kickback? The Pro6 light bar still on my wish list and the Gravity Pro A Pillar lights the IronMan JK had.

[@TrailRecon]

You'll love your light setup. The code TrailRecon20 I think is still good, I don't get a kickback, but you should get a nice discount if it still works. Thank you!

[@christophermichaelson9050]

Any idea what the temp rating is on these? I know they are used under the hood a lot and that KC sells them as an underhood kit, but I'm curious how close we are pushing these to the limit. There is no info on their Web site.

[@rlecw1]

Brad I love your videos and I actually went out and got the rock light kit you featured in this video. I ran into a issue that you seemed to overlook and didn’t address in your video. I too have an SPOD installed in the same place and when I went to wire everything up the passenger side wire loom is barely long enough to get battery and nowhere long enough to make it over to the SPOD but the Drivers side loom is way too long. So I am going to have to remove both and swap the looms so they can both reach the SPOD. I didn’t see that you had the same issue?

[@TrailRecon]

I actually cut a chunk of the wire off my loom. I didn't have to add any new wire for this setup. If it wasn't even long enough reach the battery, they may have shorted you.... I'd call KC.

[@shawncupp5819]

Brad, how did you get all 4 lights on one rocker? I have the six pack, can I get all of those on one rocker switch? I also have the sPod. Thanks!

[@shaunbarrickman6339]

Are you still running the cooper stt pros? If so how many miles do they have? How are they holding up?

[@TrailRecon]

I am, 40k so far and still doing well. Will be upgrading to 37's soon, but haven't decided if I will stick with the STT Pros or try something different.

[@vegansaxon3962]

TrailRecon 40,000 sounds good..I want 37s also but not sure what to buy..Delta, Patriot or something more expensive?

[@daisyandrea1]

Hey, good afternoon Brad by any chance were you going to post or make a video for the Halloween night run on the mica gem trail?

[@TrailRecon]

Sorry, didn't do any filming out there, just took a few pictures and enjoyed the ride.

[@contracostaexpert]

Are you sure that (first) bracket isn't installed upside down. Seems to me that it could be tucked up more if you flipped it (if possible)

[@TrailRecon]

This was the correct mounting direction, the holes in the bracket are sized differently to only allow their respective bolts to pass through.

[@contracostaexpert]

Maybe you misunderstand. To rephrase, the mount lamp side is lower to the ground than the frame mount side leaving a gap. If the mount were flipped over (not rotated horizontally 180) the light would use the same hardware but would tuck up closer to the underbody further protecting it from damage. At least thats what it looks like via camera and internet.

[@chrisfeldmann2194]

Just installed the wiring harness and lights. Now on to attaching them to the SPod. How did you wire them to the SPod since it was two different harnesses. Did you use two different switches?

[@axelrod21]

I am assuming that he put positive to positive post on pod and negative to negative on a single switch section. :)

[@74elsinore]

Why not wire a pin switch for the hood lights?

[@pgrayrk]

the lights look great and under hood are awesome but that wire mess on top of your battery looks terrible it needs some work

[@CVPI03]

i’ve seen them use them as turn signals

[@TrailRecon]

Great idea!

[@averagerider92]

Did you need the bus? The install was skipped for spod install...

[@averagerider92]

Disregard, installed them

[@michaelmrtonkaryan3192]

Couldn't you run the wires to your sPod?

[@Airkoay]

Brad, are you planning to get a dual battery kit in the future?

[@TrailRecon]

Something I've been thinking about, but still undecided.

[@Airkoay]

That be nice to have. My last JKU I had the sPOD, but somehow it managed to drain my voltage even the vehicle and switches are off. Not sure if it was from the sPOD, but I couldn't really think of anything else? Would like to see your vid the future if you decide to install dual battery kit isolator. Also I've ordered these KC Cylones and they will be arriving today. Can't wait to install them, will place mine similar as you had them under the hood.

[@thepnwtest2124]

anything for the Tacoma ?

[@christopherharris5209]

I like those light there can I got them from

[@TrailRecon]

Head over to KC and pick you some up! www.kchilites.com/trailrecon

[@dannygonzales2528]

Will the heat from the engine melt the plastic

[@TrailRecon]

Nope, they have been holding up great.

[@eposs72]

What made you decide in diffused vs clear?

[@TrailRecon]

The diffuse gives you a broader light projection vs. the clear which is more straight on.

[@eposs72]

Thank you. Exactly what we’re looking for!