Mojave Hood Scoop Running Lights

[R0BSTR0SITY]

I wanted to install running lights in my Mojave hood scoop that were more oblong (like the Ram TRX hood scoop lights) and less round like the Quadratec/Oracle pre-runner light kit offerings.

After searching around Amazon, I found an amber light kit designed for use on a Toyota that I thought would work with some modification.

https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Sparta...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I started by removing the hood scoop and separating it into two pieces.

I de-pinned the wiring plug connections (to more easily fit the wires through the holes i drilled in the back of the hood scoop) and trimmed the Toyota-specific mounting tabs on three of the lights.

I used hot glue to “seal” and mount the lights to the back hood scoop piece.

There are a few ways you can wire the lights up depending on your needs and the control that you want. I wired them to one of my AUX switches. (I also taped-off the fourth connection included with the wiring harness, since I am only using three lights.)
I am happy with how it turned out. Only time will tell the longevity and advertised “waterproof-ness” of the LEDs. I tried to take pics with minimal glare and reflections, especially in the night pics.

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[yoda13]

Nice work?

 

[jsalbre]

Curiosity question. The Raptor and TRX have the three orange center lights (and two outboard) as they’re required clearance lights due to FMVSS regulations on vehicle width.

Why are people with vehicles that aren’t over 80” wide installing them?

 

[Jaxmax]

I think a lot of peole are doing it for looks, but they do give more visibility, and I believe, in dusty condtions prerunner lights give the driver in front of you a sense of where you are better then just glare of headlights. I think about it cause I have a modding disease and think it looks neat....But don't really need them and why put something on I really don't need or want to repair when broke......Jack

 

[jsalbre]

I think a lot of peole are doing it for looks, but they do give more visibility, and I believe, in dusty condtions prerunner lights give the driver in front of you a sense of where you are better then just glare of headlights. I think about it cause I have a modding disease and think it looks neat....But don't really need them and why put something on I really don't need or want to repair when broke......Jack

Good answer, thanks!

 

[aceisback]

Nice clean discrete install. Just curious as to why you didn’t mount outside the grill? Aesthetics? Tabs wouldn’t line up?

 

[R0BSTR0SITY]

Nice clean discrete install. Just curious as to why you didn’t mount outside the grill? Aesthetics? Tabs wouldn’t line up?

The LED kit that I used is designed to fit in the grille openings of a Toyota. Not the same shape openings in the hood scoop on the Mojave. I do prefer the discrete look behind the outer hood scoop also.

 

[darkhorse13]

Very well done!

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