For Sale buggman special: Custom OHC LED panel (KY)

Discussion in 'Ranger Forum Classifieds' started by buggman, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    I wanted to post my new mod here FIRST so you guys/gals could get a leg up on everybody else.

    So here it is, my long awaited prototype for the OHC LED panel mod.

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    This bad boy has 64 5mm super bright LED's.

    There are 2 separate circuits so that both of the LAMP buttons will function as normally.

    Each circuit has it's own voltage regulator so the panels will receive a regulated 12v even if your vehicle puts out 14v or more.

    After some testing, I believe that the OHC's are configured so that both sides light up with the Dome Lights (door open) and function when the doors are closed by the buttons or by rolling up the headlight dimmer switch.
    Unfortunately, I haven't installed my OHC yet but I know there are a ton of folks who have & I'm sure you'd all like more light out of your OHC's.

    Installing this is pretty simple, but you WILL need to remove your OHC from the truck to gain access to the "guts" side to mount the LED panel.

    I designed the panel to be held in place between the white tabs of the electronics module and by the 2 rear mounting screws.

    -Unscrew the 2 mounting screws in back & the 2 screws holding the electronics module in place.

    -Remove the old bulb holders/reflectors, you won't need them.

    -Slide the LED panel between the white tabs of the module, replace 2 of the screws with the longer screws included in my kit (the OEM torx screws will be too short for the rear mounting holes) & install the module screws.

    -Cut the 3 wires going to the OEM bulb holders/reflectors, strip & insert wires into the labeled screw terminal & tighten down.

    -Plug the connector back into the OHC & test the functions & you're ready to install the OHC back in the truck.

    I've also tested the OHC with the mounting bracket fully inserted to ensure that none of the electronics come into contact with any bare metal parts. I coat the entire back side of the panels with several layers of liquid tape to further reduce the chance of an electrical short.

    I'm currently working on a full install manual with pics (may need to email the manual or burn it on a CD) although it's pretty easy to install.

    Since I don't have my OHC installed, I really can't show any "working" pics, but after bench testing it in the garage I can tell VERY bright.

    It should take less than 20 minutes to install & most of that will be spent removing the OHC from the truck.

    The one shown is one of my prototypes, so disregard the markings or rough cuts as I'm working on the design.

    PRICING:
    $25.00 plus shipping
    (as of 2-11-11: $5.20 Flat Rate box, $4.95 Flat Rate envelope, $$ calculated based on zip code for 1st Class mail)

    PayPal is good for me.


    OHC not included :(
     
    Last edited: Feb 11, 2011
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  3. nice job Terry!!!!
     
  4. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Wow!! I want one!!!
     
  5. what is that blk goop on the back side?
    liquid electric tape? or bedliner
    I ask because when itgets summer here inside a vehicle can be over 190* real fast wonderedif it would melt and drip as some bedliner materials do out here get sticky
     
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  6. 08 Ranger Sport 4X4

    08 Ranger Sport 4X4 New Member

    If I had an OHC I would definately already own this! haha

    Great work as usualy Terry!
     
  7. OP
    buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    LOL :D

    Although I'm loving the spray on bedliner, I use liquid electrical tape to seal everything up.
     
  8. Demon

    Demon I take no prisoners!

    OMFG yes yes yes i love it lol
     
  9. Demon

    Demon I take no prisoners!

    can i get the leds with the ohc for 25 bucks? lol i dont have a ohc yet i'm worried ill **** it up.
     
  10. I thought that would amuse you as it did me when typing it lol
     
  11. I have some lights in the pop up camper I might want you to do if willing
    I will get a picture in a couple days :)
     
  12. OP
    buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    Sorry, OHC is not included... but it's really an easy swap.
    The worst part is finding a small torx driver to fit the OEM screws inside the OHC.

    I'm sure Hooligan will have a truck load of OHC's fresh off the yard as soon as all the snow is gone :D
     
  13. OP
    buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    I should be able to come up with something, just let me know :thumbsup:
     
  14. great man , Thanks
     
  15. Demon

    Demon I take no prisoners!

    and i hope a rear window lol
     
  16. OP
    buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    Slight update.... WITH PICS :thumbup:

    Here's a few shots from this evening
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    That's ok, but HOW BRIGHT IS IT REALLY!?!?!?

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    How's ^ that ^ for bright?

    Complete darkness, no camera flash, just the OHC pointed at the garage door, AND that's a new one I just finished that ONLY has 56 led's.
     
  17. OP
    buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    2-23-11 UPDATE:

    I have one that's 90% completed, should be finished in a couple days.
    Grab it while it's HOT, I'm waiting on delivery of more PCB's right now.

    UPDATE to the UPDATE:
    Sale pending, stay tuned....

    UPDATE to the UPDATED UPDATE:
    That bad boy is SOLD... Stay tuned, as soon as I get more PCB's I'll be making more.
     
    Last edited: Feb 24, 2011
  18. if you had some of those little colored pegs you can have your own light bright in a custom ranger OHC lol
     
  19. OP
    buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    I was thinking that tonight in the garage...

    I never had a lite brite when I was a kid :cry:
     
  20. hahaha now you do !!!
     
  21. Black mamba

    Black mamba The mannnn

    I want!!!!!!!
     

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