LED underbody kits -

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joemader

Discussion Starter · Mar 24, 2010

Anybody have underglow? A buddy i know just got multi-colors on his Wrangler, and they're awesome. I scanned the site but couldn't find any recent posts...sorry if this should be in electronics?

I'm looking for a multi color kit, preferably that can thump with the music? Anyone have any knowledge about this?

A cop told him he could ride with them on, so long as they weren't flashing, red, or blue.

Also, how sturdy are these things? I imagine neon tubes shattering daily...but LED bars should be able to take a beating, right?

thanks
joe

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xbinrochester

· #3 · Mar 28, 2010

I just installed a single color (red) LED Underglow Kit from ledunderbody.com. They also carry the multicolor kits and the control box can be connected to thump to music. The kit also has strobe, fading and chase effects. You may want to check them out.

xbinrochester

· #6 · Mar 28, 2010

joemader said:
Also, does the kit thump with the music via microphone or direct input?

I'm not sure why they priced it that way?

My kit came with two cables: one cable has a built in microphone and a light that flickers when it see's input from the remote and another one that is to connect to the audio output from your radio. There is a connection on the Control Box for each of these wires. Right now I only have the microphone connected because I didn't want to pull my radio when I did the install.

xbinrochester

· #10 · Apr 1, 2010

I ran my wires through the hole behind the glovebox, so I just put it in there until I think of a better place. I just use the remote, so having the control box visible or assessable wasn't a concern.

I haven't seen the multiple color tubes yet, so I can't say if one is brighter than the next.

xbinrochester

· #12 · Apr 1, 2010

Definitely keep us posted

xbinrochester

· #15 · Apr 7, 2010

Keep us posted. Did they give you an idea to what they would charge you to install the kit?

xbinrochester

· #18 · Apr 7, 2010

Let me know what they charge you.

xbinrochester

· #20 · Apr 9, 2010

joemader said:
Because of the skid plate under the front bumper, that LED bar is a little farther forward....i have to be even more careful leaving parking lots and on speedbumps. It really bugs me because you can see the bar when youre like 15+ feet from the car....but i guess theres nothing else that couldve been done.

It's not a skid plate, it's a plastic splash guard. I removed mine and installed the tube on the lower side of the radiator supports. You can't see it and I don't seem to get anymore water in the engine compartment with the guard removed.

joemader said:
The interior bars cant do all the crazy patterns the exterior bars can, and i don't know if im mad at ledunderbody for not telling me that yet; especially after i emailed them. Also the direct in for the music requires RCA heads (not included) to be soldered on, so i only have it hooked via the mic.

I don't have the interior light kit so I have a question, by you using the same lighting controller, can you turn the interior lights on separate from the underglow tubes or if you turn the underglows on everything will turn on?

xbinrochester

· #22 · Apr 9, 2010

joemader said:
Do you have pictures, of both the mount and the lighting? My dad is VERY skeptical about removing that splash gaurd.

I did not take any pictures of the installation of the tubes and a week after I installed them, I lowered the car, so taking pictures won't be as easy right now. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll try to jack up the front and take a few pictures.

joemader said:
Well guys; i was running through the different light patterns for my friend last night, and he showed me that they installed my lights wrong. Either the side bars are backwards; or the front and rear bars are in opposite places. There is a pattern that runs light from the front of the car to the back (Front Bar, then progressive on sides from front to rear, then Rear Bar). Well the light jumps and runs in the wrong (opposite) direction on the sides. UGH. The install is under warranty by the shop, but i have to find time to drive 2 hours back to greenville now that my spring breaks over.

I laid out all my tubes on the garage floor before installation and hooked them up to power to make sure they were all going the correct way. I ran them through all the patterns just to make sure.

xbinrochester

· #23 · Apr 23, 2010

XBinRochester said:
joemader said:

Do you have pictures, of both the mount and the lighting? My dad is VERY skeptical about removing that splash gaurd.

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I did not take any pictures of the installation of the tubes and a week after I installed them, I lowered the car, so taking pictures won't be as easy right now. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll try to jack up the front and take a few pictures.

joemader said:

Well guys; i was running through the different light patterns for my friend last night, and he showed me that they installed my lights wrong. Either the side bars are backwards; or the front and rear bars are in opposite places. There is a pattern that runs light from the front of the car to the back (Front Bar, then progressive on sides from front to rear, then Rear Bar). Well the light jumps and runs in the wrong (opposite) direction on the sides. UGH. The install is under warranty by the shop, but i have to find time to drive 2 hours back to greenville now that my spring breaks over.

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I laid out all my tubes on the garage floor before installation and hooked them up to power to make sure they were all going the correct way. I ran them through all the patterns just to make sure.

I haven't had a chance to jack up the car yet to take pictures of the front tube installation. Possibly can do it this weekend. Still interested in changing yours and the pictures?

Did the shop move your tubes around for you or did you have to do it? Did they charge you?

xbinrochester

· #26 · Apr 23, 2010

MenniFresh said:
I removed the splash guards ever since I put in my oznium vent lights in January my mom says they put them there for a reason but I've had no problems. I'm putting in my underbody lights on tomorow.

Menni, What color did you go with?

xbinrochester

· #31 · Apr 28, 2010

Blue will look great under your Super White! And the price was right! LOL

Did you install them on Saturday like you wanted to?

xbinrochester

· #33 · Apr 28, 2010

What is the manufacturer of the lights?

xbinrochester

· #35 · Apr 29, 2010

I just got my new tires/wheels mounted, but they couldn't put my XB on the lift to install them because of the glow lights. The tubes hang down lower than the pinch welds.

Has anyone else had this problem with the LED Underglow kits?

xbinrochester

· #37 · May 6, 2010

MenniFresh said:
Actually no. couldnt get around to doing it and my brother also has a toggle switch and im not sure if thats what i want. I think i might get an OEM switch.

Did you install them yet?

xbinrochester

· #39 · May 6, 2010

I took a couple of hours to do it. Not only did I have to figure out where best to mount them, but also I took my time running and securing all the wires for it.

xbinrochester

· #41 · May 6, 2010

I did mine before I lowered it, so I was able to do it all while on the ground. But just recently, I just had to adjust the side tubes so I can get it on a shop lift and I couldn't get under it., so I bought some new Rhino car ramps at Advance Auto. They worked fantastic even on a lowered XB!

xbinrochester

· #43 · May 8, 2010

Looks like they are not on sale anymore, the set is $35.99. I got mine for $29.00.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_RhinoRamps&153;-8000-Vehicle-Ramps-Blitz_9040020-P_N3400_T|GRP2042____

xbinrochester

· #46 · May 15, 2010

Menni, We are still waiting for pictures! LOL

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