Adding off-road lights / relay box, harness, switch

[Cael528]

Hello, I have a 2023 Willy’s 4xE JL. I am looking to add KC (or another off road brand) lights and have them attached to the A-pillar. My jeep does not come with the factory auxiliary switches in the cab. My question come from the installation of the light switch. Do I need to buy a switch with a relay box? Do I need a relay box at all? Is it easier/cheaper to buy them separately? Thanks I’m a total noob with this stuff.

 

[Wanderlost]

Your safest bet would be to get a kit that includes all the right gauge wires, relay, and switch. People very often miscalculate the amps being drawn through components, especially switches. Many will have lights that draw 10 - 15 amps and direct it through a switch that's only rated for <5 amps. That's a great way to start a catastrophic fire.

 

[Cael528]

Your safest bet would be to get a kit that includes all the right gauge wires, relay, and switch. People very often miscalculate the amps being drawn through components, especially switches. Many will have lights that draw 10 - 15 amps and direct it through a switch that's only rated for <5 amps. That's a great way to start a catastrophic fire.

Gotcha! Thanks man I appreciate the help.

 

[MazeVX]

Hey you might want to look into the kit from Lasfit, it replaces the original aux switch/blinds and comes with a switch box.
There are YouTube reviews available.

Fit For Jeep Wrangler JL 2018-2023 Auxiliary Switch Panel Bank Kit

Lasfit Wrangler JL 2018-2023 Switch Panel Bank - Best Jeep OEM Switch Design 1. Most Unique OEM Design Ever! The two buttons on the left of the red switch can not only control the front and rear differential locks like the factory one. It can be also set as switches to control other lights and...

www.lasfit.com

 

[MidOH]

Rigid 360 are good ditch lights on the pillar. But angled out.

Forward aimed, larger model Rigid 360 lights are what I'm putting on my bumper.

Both have near nil for amp draw. A small relay and switch is fine.