View Full Version : Strobes?
Dboy11
09-22-2010, 02:45 PM
So I have to add some strobes to the truck because I am always working on the side of the road these days. Who is gonna get me the most bang for my buck on the best hideaway strobe kit?? I was looking on ebay, at whelen, recon is wayyy overpriced. Also, if im going to do this, im going to do this right, and put as many as I can in LOL
Right now I figure on doing some in the turn signals on the front, and reverse lights in the back. Any other suggestions?
Dboy11
09-23-2010, 09:45 AM
a bump for any opinions???
4x4dually
09-23-2010, 09:51 AM
I have a system similar to this. Just drill holes and pop them in. Be sure and buy the Duetch connectors and not the Amp ones. The amps aren't sealed. You can buy many brands from AW, but I got their own brand. I'm sure one of the others make it for them. It works well.
IIRC, the hide-a-strobes take a 1" diameter hole. I couldn't put them in the turnsignals or taillights on my 2002 dodge. I have to end up with them in the headlights and backup lights....both white..not great, but it was the only option.
Strobe System (http://www.awdirect.com/strobe-system/remote-strobe-kits-and-parts/)
ratledbycummins
09-23-2010, 08:55 PM
I bought a set on eBay a while back and it was two strobes and a control box in one set and i bought 2 sets and it was only like 75 bucks. they have worked great ever since i got them. 2 Sets 4 x Super Bright Strobe White Flash TLD Light: eBay Motors (item 220672853354 end time Oct-23-10 00:32:00 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Sets-4-x-Super-Bright-Strobe-White-Flash-TLD-Light-/220672853354?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336120856a) i have had good luck with these personally and they were quite cheap. i just recommend sealing all the connectors and controllers
CSnyder
09-23-2010, 09:54 PM
I have a Sho-Me kit in my plow truck and I can control different sequences and can actually drive without headlights at night with them on.
Dboy11
09-24-2010, 11:12 AM
Alright, how about the plasmaglow?? Or should i just go with the ebay special.
Dboy11
09-24-2010, 11:14 AM
I have a system similar to this. Just drill holes and pop them in. Be sure and buy the Duetch connectors and not the Amp ones. The amps aren't sealed. You can buy many brands from AW, but I got their own brand. I'm sure one of the others make it for them. It works well.
IIRC, the hide-a-strobes take a 1" diameter hole. I couldn't put them in the turnsignals or taillights on my 2002 dodge. I have to end up with them in the headlights and backup lights....both white..not great, but it was the only option.
Strobe System (http://www.awdirect.com/strobe-system/remote-strobe-kits-and-parts/)
Coming from Mr. Electrical i guess these must be the ones to get :stab:
4x4dually
09-24-2010, 11:19 AM
Coming from Mr. Electrical i guess these must be the ones to get :stab:
Not neccessarily. I'm just skeptic at "internet bargains" and lean towards great customer support. Growing up in a tow truck, I buy lots of junk from them when I need it. Mine have never failed, but I only use them very seldomly when on the side of the road or waving at folks and pulling into parties and scaring the crap out of the young people.
Yooper75
09-24-2010, 01:17 PM
Here is the best price I have found yet on Whelen Hide-Away strobes. Here is a video of them installed in my truck both at night and day time. Sorry for the crappy video it was done with my Blackberry.
http://www.oviedosafetylights.com/Strobe-&-LED-Light-Kits/Whelen_90_Watt_Strobe_Light_Safety_Kit_4_Strobe_He ads_and_Cables_for_Vehicles_and_Snowplows
Whelen Hide Away Strobes at night video by dsq1975 - Photobucket
Whelen Hide Away Strobes video by dsq1975 - Photobucket
Dboy11
09-24-2010, 02:04 PM
Ya those are about to be ordered...Thank you sir!! Good looking truck to!
Yooper75
09-24-2010, 05:18 PM
Thank you and you are welcome.
1500hd03
09-25-2010, 02:13 AM
Whelen 90 Watt. I use them on a daily basis. They have never let me down.
Yooper75
09-25-2010, 09:46 AM
I have more toys for my truck as well. I am a bit of a light geek.:lolly:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSC_0774.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSC_0770.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSC_0781-1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSC_0780-1.jpg
http://www.f150online.com/forums/members/dsq3973-albums-my-truck-picture139396-792-1.jpg
Fireman450
09-27-2010, 10:48 AM
I used to run all Strobes on my puller when it was my DD. Had like 12 scattered out everywhere. Even had a Strobe Excalubur lightbar, that thing got attention real quick.
With the new truck I opted for LEDs this time. A little more pricey but not near the trouble as strobes and you can shut the truck down and leave em on.
$.02
Lynn
Dboy11
09-27-2010, 03:35 PM
I used to run all Strobes on my puller when it was my DD. Had like 12 scattered out everywhere. Even had a Strobe Excalubur lightbar, that thing got attention real quick.
With the new truck I opted for LEDs this time. A little more pricey but not near the trouble as strobes and you can shut the truck down and leave em on.
$.02
Lynn
Who makes these??? Or better yet what do I need to make a set up.
Yooper....I am becoming a little bit of light geek myself!
Yooper75
09-27-2010, 03:42 PM
Whelen makes a bulb for the Hide Away system and they are not cheap but they are very efficient. I started out with a Grote 16in dual rotator bar and upgraded to my Whelen 27in 12 strobe bar this year because no one saw the little bar in the daylight.
Yeah its kind of like drugs once you start there is no turning back.:nail:
Dboy11
09-28-2010, 02:14 PM
Whelen makes a bulb for the Hide Away system and they are not cheap but they are very efficient. I started out with a Grote 16in dual rotator bar and upgraded to my Whelen 27in 12 strobe bar this year because no one saw the little bar in the daylight.
Yeah its kind of like drugs once you start there is no turning back.:nail:
I think this goes for truck stuff in general....not just lights :Cheer: :hehe:
BtsNhoS
09-29-2010, 03:48 PM
im gunna tell your mom that you have money for strobe lights and not injectors
Dboy11
09-29-2010, 09:03 PM
im gunna tell your mom that you have money for strobe lights and not injectors
HAHAHAHAAHA company expense for it all Devin!!!!!!! Gotta meet those highway requirements....and those injectors....well im making her pay for those to...Today was her birthday so i didnt forward the reciept today....
Is that bad?
P.S. For all that dont know...I work for my mom, and we do construction...so its not as bad as it sounds:bs::thankyou2:
BtsNhoS
09-30-2010, 04:04 AM
wow she is giving you alot of good stuff, cant wait to give her my present this weekend
Dboy11
09-30-2010, 08:30 AM
wow she is giving you alot of good stuff, cant wait to give her my present this weekend
Damn you...i guess ill call tiff to babysit me then:stab:
BtsNhoS
09-30-2010, 09:45 PM
yeah good call...**** talking privileges are revoked
ctcsp846
10-01-2010, 07:31 AM
Go with Whelen hideaway led's. Strobes use and assload of power and create a ton of heat. Install them too close to the lens, you melt the lens. I got hideaway led's in my last new cruiser and they are very bright, no heat, and use like 1 amp. I believe you pick them up for about 65 bucks each. Plus, just power and ground, no giant strobe cables and power supply. Much easier to wire in. I would never use strobes again.
Check out AW Direct for prices.
Dboy11
10-22-2010, 01:09 PM
Just wanted to let everyone know what set I got. I was going to go with the whelens, but found these bad boys and wanted to give them a whirl. Once the truck gets the injectors, oil cooler, and ball joints taken care of----i know---I will put these things in!
https://www.speedtechlights.com/product_detail.php?catid=9&id=213
Dboy11
11-04-2010, 09:44 AM
Well since no one answers back here...And considering this will be first install of strobes, anyone have a how to guide LOL
4x4dually
11-04-2010, 09:47 AM
Well since no one answers back here...And considering this will be first install of strobes, anyone have a how to guide LOL
Dude....it is easy as 1, 2, 4. LOL Cut hole, snap them in, run wires, and plug. The power supply should be labeled well enough to get them plugged in correctly. What do you need to know?
Yooper75
11-04-2010, 10:13 AM
There are some nice flat spots on the tails near the reverse lights and on heads by turn signals that I used to mount mine. If you need me to I can snap some pics tonight if I can get the furnace installed in my garage with out to much trouble.
Dboy11
11-04-2010, 11:35 AM
Ok thats what i thought...Just wanted to check! I hate electrical! Do you think I can manage to fit them in the cargo light? they sent me 8 of them!
Yooper75
11-04-2010, 11:48 AM
I have seen cargo lights done but I dont know what is involved to make it work.
Dboy11
11-04-2010, 02:02 PM
Ok, well when the truck gets back from having the head gaskets done, oil cooler, and 4 injectors, we will see about putting these in :nail:
Yooper75
11-04-2010, 02:17 PM
Ok, well when the truck gets back from having the head gaskets done, oil cooler, and 4 injectors, we will see about putting these in :nail:
I feel your pain I did two injectors and the FICM last fall.:charger: I am saving for the HG's and studs now because I know it's just a matter of time.
Dboy11
11-04-2010, 02:31 PM
I feel your pain I did two injectors and the FICM last fall.:charger: I am saving for the HG's and studs now because I know it's just a matter of time.
I have a total of $5200 for the oil cooler, studs, and HG, and install of 4 injectors....The next truck is definitely a F-150!
Yooper75
11-04-2010, 02:43 PM
The truck I have now is going to full time tow rig status once it's paid off and I am either getting an EB Expedition or a Lariat Crew F150. By that time my truck should be pretty reliable since I will have everything fixed.LOL
Dboy11
11-04-2010, 02:57 PM
The truck I have now is going to full time tow rig status once it's paid off and I am either getting an EB Expedition or a Lariat Crew F150. By that time my truck should be pretty reliable since I will have everything fixed.LOL
Well, mine is paid off, but I am in college. So as soon as I can make some money this thing is going in the barn!
Got Smoke?
11-04-2010, 08:24 PM
Go buy a uni-bit that goes to at least 1".
Go buy a tube of hi temp silicone.
Pull your head/tail lights out find a nice spot where they will be highly visable from the other side.
Use the uni bit and slowly go bigger and bigger until the strobe fits down into the hole and the back sits flush against the housing.
Use liberal amounts of silicone to seal the strobe into the housing, and allow to sit overnight to cure if possible.
Reinstall light housings, run cables, power/ground/switches.......DONE!
I have Whelen 90 watt's in my 99...they get attention QUICK.
02HO4X4
11-04-2010, 08:36 PM
Well since no one answers back here...And considering this will be first install of strobes, anyone have a how to guide LOL
Your sh!t is broke, stop thinking about strobes:kick:
Sell me the Wilson!:thankyou2:
4x4dually
11-05-2010, 06:49 AM
I used I believe a 1" hole saw. And if your strobe tubes are of any account, they will have a gasket around them and you won't have to dork them up like Red Green with a pound of silly-cone. $.02
Dboy11
11-05-2010, 06:51 AM
Ok thanks guys! Just want to make sure I do it right the first time.
Yes adam, I just went and put the strobes in the closet...
Got Smoke?
11-05-2010, 07:05 AM
I used I believe a 1" hole saw. And if your strobe tubes are of any account, they will have a gasket around them and you won't have to dork them up like Red Green with a pound of silly-cone. $.02
Last time I checked whelen wasn't junk, and my strobes didn't have gaskets around them. :what:
I asked my buddy who's EMS/Vol FF that I bought the truck from because I was transfering my strobes from OEM to aftermarket housings. He said silicone would be fine, and a year and a half later I haven't had any issues and my truck isn't babied. :kick:
4x4dually
11-05-2010, 07:12 AM
To each their own. :D I just don't like installing brand new stuff and cobbling it all up with goop...I save that for things that fall off after they are broke. LOL My AW Direct brand had silicone gaskets around them and a screw to hold them in. Maybe the pop-in type don't have gaskets, I don't know.
Dboy11
11-05-2010, 08:06 AM
The ones that I got do not have a gasket so I will definetly be using a little silicone goop
Dboy11
01-03-2011, 02:21 PM
I just wanted to let you guys know that these strobes are crazy!!!
02HO4X4
01-03-2011, 02:30 PM
Pics or it didn't happen!
Dboy11
01-05-2011, 09:18 AM
I will do video tonight. I have to go to the doctors later b/c i got a concussion and i think i broke my shoulder/collarbone? Idk lol
02HO4X4
01-05-2011, 09:19 AM
Pu$$y!
Yooper75
01-05-2011, 10:32 AM
I just wanted to let you guys know that these strobes are crazy!!!
Very cool can't wait to see the vids. And just raise the bar a little now you need on of these.LOL
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSCN0414.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSCN0416.jpg
Dboy11
01-05-2011, 11:26 AM
Very cool can't wait to see the vids. And just raise the bar a little now you need on of these.LOL
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSCN0414.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/DSCN0416.jpg
I need a vid of that thing in action!
Yooper75
01-05-2011, 11:42 AM
I need a vid of that thing in action!
Ask and ye shall recieve.:evil I need to mount the brackets on the truck and do the wiring but I am waiting until it warms up a little.
DSCN0373.mp4 video by dsq1975 - Photobucket (http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/?action=view¤t=DSCN0373.mp4)
Dboy11
01-05-2011, 12:04 PM
Ask and ye shall recieve.:evil I need to mount the brackets on the truck and do the wiring but I am waiting until it warms up a little.
DSCN0373.mp4 video by dsq1975 - Photobucket (http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/dsq1975/?action=view¤t=DSCN0373.mp4)
Wow where did you get that thing?! I will get you a vid tonight of mine.
Yooper75
01-05-2011, 12:33 PM
Thanks, I picked it up on E-Bay for $100 and I am building a 36in version out of spare parts from another one I bought last year. This is turning into a nice little hobby for me.
Dboy11
01-05-2011, 01:06 PM
Thanks, I picked it up on E-Bay for $100 and I am building a 36in version out of spare parts from another one I bought last year. This is turning into a nice little hobby for me.
LOL i love flashy lights! I guess im easily entertained?
Yooper75
01-05-2011, 01:10 PM
LOL i love flashy lights! I guess im easily entertained?
Same here my wife just rolls her eyes at me and walks away shaking her head most of the time.LOL
Dboy11
01-06-2011, 03:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEqwRLvzyU4&feature=player_profilepage
Check that out everyone. I will get another vid at night. There are 6 of them on the truck. I am going to put the remaining 2 in the fog lights up front of the truck.
Dboy11
01-06-2011, 03:20 PM
Same here my wife just rolls her eyes at me and walks away shaking her head most of the time.LOL
:hehe: :hehe:
Everyone does the same thing to me when i start talking about them.
02HO4X4
01-06-2011, 03:25 PM
Dean, great job. I like em.
Yooper75
01-06-2011, 03:26 PM
Very nice install.:Cheer:
Dboy11
01-06-2011, 03:27 PM
Dean, great job. I like em.
Thanks man! I will get another vid when it gets dark.
Yooper75
01-06-2011, 03:30 PM
I am going to have to get a video of my Whelen 12 head mini bar and strobes at night for you. I have more light bars than I know what to do with.:charger:
Dboy11
01-06-2011, 03:33 PM
Very nice install.:Cheer:
Thank you sir!
Dboy11
01-06-2011, 03:34 PM
I am going to have to get a video of my Whelen 12 head mini bar and strobes at night for you. I have more light bars than I know what to do with.:charger:
Do you have any that can go inside of the truck?
Dboy11
01-06-2011, 03:46 PM
Like inside the front windshield or something?
Yooper75
01-06-2011, 03:53 PM
Do you have any that can go inside of the truck?
That is the only type I have not ventured into but I will keep my eye out for a good deal for you. I am always trolling E-Bay for a good deal.
Dboy11
01-06-2011, 04:02 PM
That is the only type I have not ventured into but I will keep my eye out for a good deal for you. I am always trolling E-Bay for a good deal.
Ya let me know! I want some amber directional lights to go up front and in the back. I was thinking of calling up speedtech to see if they had any "in the back" :hehe:
BtsNhoS
01-06-2011, 05:34 PM
:bang nice dude where is the night vid? oh i think its my shutoff solenoid
Dboy11
01-07-2011, 04:28 PM
Night vid is up on the same youtube page.
02HO4X4
01-07-2011, 05:01 PM
Us dumb folks need a link. No telling what we will run into on your YouTube page!
Yooper75
01-07-2011, 08:41 PM
Very cool looks good.
BtsNhoS
01-09-2011, 05:35 PM
Us dumb folks need a link. No telling what we will run into on your YouTube page!
haha:clap:
06 DIESEL
01-09-2011, 06:25 PM
Here is the link for you guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EJX4JKF34g
Dboy11
01-10-2011, 12:10 PM
Here is the link for you guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EJX4JKF34g
It doesnt do it justice. They give you epilepsy when you see them.
02HO4X4
01-10-2011, 12:35 PM
They seem almost as bright as a patrol car!
Dboy11
01-10-2011, 12:37 PM
They seem almost as bright as a patrol car!
They are brighter...
02HO4X4
01-10-2011, 12:41 PM
Was it a simple install?
Dboy11
01-10-2011, 01:12 PM
Ya it wasnt too bad. Hardest part was making all the wires longer lol
BtsNhoS
01-10-2011, 01:21 PM
put some on that dozer lol
Dboy11
01-10-2011, 01:49 PM
put some on that dozer lol
I was thinking about putting some on the dirtbike :hehe:
BtsNhoS
01-10-2011, 03:27 PM
that would be awesome...but i think pulling over someone in the dozer would be the best
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