Who has these FP mirror lights installed? Or other suggestions?

I have them installed and they look great! I went through the Official Ford Accessories website and included the install at a local Ford dealership. Plus I got 25% off the price of the lights, but not the installation. Side note, the websites installation prices are incredibly good if you want it done right and to give you peace of mind that it's under the Ford warranty.

FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS BY RIGID® BRONCO MIRROR MOUNTED OFF-ROAD LIGHT KIT | Accessories.Ford.com

Check thebronconation store for deals. I went with Heretic (square, amber), which work fine. Worth considering. Today only there's an extra 4% off (4x4 Day).

Thanks for all the replies and good info. I am still leaning toward the Rigid 4” - I just like the look. Found these that appear to be similar specs as the FP set, but includes amber backlight. They will not come with “optimized wire harness” but are cheaper. Not sure if custom wiring is much of an issue, or if the FP covers are available separately. But the same light with backlight option is kinda cool.
https://a.co/d/dpMNmiC

Also found some other aluminum mounts that move the lights outward little further so they are less visible to the driver.
https://a.co/d/hAcBo6e

So much for keeping it simple. 🤯

I ended up ordering the same 4” Rigid 360 series with amber backlighting. Of course this means I don’t get theincluded wiring from the FO kit, but after watching a couple of Install videos it looks like straight, red and black wire more than an actual harness.

My question for those that have done this, is 18 gauge wire appropriate to run from the lights to the accessory switch wiring? As others have stated I would probably use switch 5 and 6 for the main and back lighting.
Thx!

Fillups

I ended up ordering the same 4” Rigid 360 series with amber backlighting. Of course this means I don’t get theincluded wiring from the FO kit, but after watching a couple of Install videos it looks like straight, red and black wire more than an actual harness.

My question for those that have done this, is 18 gauge wire appropriate to run from the lights to the accessory switch wiring? As others have stated I would probably use switch 5 and 6 for the main and back lighting.
Thx!

The lights only draw 2 amps at 14V and then you’re only using about 6 feet of wire. What’s not to like?

Fillups

I ended up ordering the same 4” Rigid 360 series with amber backlighting. Of course this means I don’t get theincluded wiring from the FO kit, but after watching a couple of Install videos it looks like straight, red and black wire more than an actual harness.

My question for those that have done this, is 18 gauge wire appropriate to run from the lights to the accessory switch wiring? As others have stated I would probably use switch 5 and 6 for the main and back lighting.
Thx!

I think you’re wise by wiring your backlights to a switch. Pretty sure it may be illegal to drive with them or the floodlights on the road. Might want to check your state laws. Some states require covers on the lights at all times on roads.

extra toasty

I think you’re wise by wiring your backlights to a switch. Pretty sure it may be illegal to drive with them or the floodlights on the road. Might want to check your state laws. Some states require covers on the lights at all times on roads.

Yeah, I’m sure they will be all-off majority of the time, but I like the option of backlighting alone. Since I’m not getting the FP covers, and don’t see them separately, I found these available in black and amber:
https://www.cjponyparts.com/rigid-industries-light-cover-360-series-4-/p/36363-V/

Assuming the install goes ok this weekend, I will probably get those covers too.

extra toasty

I think you’re wise by wiring your backlights to a switch. Pretty sure it may be illegal to drive with them or the floodlights on the road. Might want to check your state laws. Some states require covers on the lights at all times on roads.

I'm 100% sure that in PA, you're required to have covers on them, switched on or not.
Anything higher than the headlight has to be covered.

I'm also about 99% sure that no one is going to bother me for having the backlight on, as it's really no different than cab lights on a Super Duty.

jtgensler

I'm 100% sure that in PA, you're required to have covers on them, switched on or not.
Anything higher than the headlight has to be covered.

I'm also about 99% sure that no one is going to bother me for having the backlight on, as it's really no different than cab lights on a Super Duty.

You’re saying it’s against the law not to cover them but say having the backlight on is not a problem?
People can do what they want but I don’t need any more reasons to be pulled over or cited.

Kinda like the Tesla folks that don’t feel they need a front license plate where it’s required.

extra toasty

You’re saying it’s against the law not to cover them but say having the backlight on is not a problem?
People can do what they want but I don’t need any more reasons to be pulled over or cited.

Kinda like the Tesla folks that don’t feel they need a front license plate where it’s required.

Well... as a former PA resident... let's just say that Pennsylvania has a rigorous required vehicle safety inspection process with lots of requirements that are an immediate fail on the inspection.

But whether law enforcement actually cares about those requirements enough to cite you for failing to meet those requirements is up for debate. 👍

extra toasty

You’re saying it’s against the law not to cover them but say having the backlight on is not a problem?
People can do what they want but I don’t need any more reasons to be pulled over or cited.

Kinda like the Tesla folks that don’t feel they need a front license plate where it’s required.

Yes, it's against the law here to have them uncovered at all, backlight on or not.
In practice, I only know 1 person who has been pulled over for it & it was for roof lights, not A-Pillar ditch lights.
I don't expect any issues.

RagnarKon

Well... as a former PA resident... let's just say that Pennsylvania has a rigorous required vehicle safety inspection process with lots of requirements that are an immediate fail on the inspection.

But whether law enforcement actually cares about those requirements enough to cite you for failing to meet those requirements is up for debate. 👍

It pays to have a good relationship with your inspection guy.
My front tinted windows, the sunvisor strip on my windshield & the uncovered lights should all be instant fails.
But they never say a word.

My brother runs a 6.7 Powerstroke that's had some serious weight saving done to it if you catch my drift.
Every year when he gets it inspected, his mechanic says to him "you can home & take those unnecessary parts off now" with a wink lol.

I have KC HiLite Flex Era 4s mounted in that location on a set of BadAss Mounts. Backlighting on 1 Aux switch - Lights on another. Made some custom covers and I also have the clear and amber covers.

Thanks for all the feedback! I ended up using the same style Rigid lights, but with the amber backlight. The amber is dimmer than I expected, but still like it as accent lighting. The backlight does not provide any useful light at night,
FYI.

I do have amber and solid black Rigid covers coming. I got to use these a little last weekend and can’t imagine needing anything brighter 😎.

Unrelated, but forgive my half-painted garage ceiling.

If I understand correctly, the backlighting on most of these lights is strictly for show, correct? So, if the backlighting is in amber, you aren't getting useful amber cast light; therefore, you would need to put an amber cover on your full-power light or have designated amber LED lights.

EriktheCabonizedGray

If I understand correctly, the backlighting on most of these lights is strictly for show, correct? So, if the backlighting is in amber, you aren't getting useful amber cast light; therefore, you would need to put an amber cover on your full-power light or have designated amber LED lights.

That's correct.

EriktheCabonizedGray

If I understand correctly, the backlighting on most of these lights is strictly for show, correct? So, if the backlighting is in amber, you aren't getting useful amber cast light; therefore, you would need to put an amber cover on your full-power light or have designated amber LED lights.

Seems accurate, yes. Although results may vary by brand. I have seen some amber on passing trucks that are brighter than these Rigid backlights, but I didn’t analyze the specs too closely as I liked the round shape and size of these. The 6” next size up look little out of place to me on the Bronco and the white color-scale seems to match the Ford headlights well (some are more blue or yellow I think).

I didn’t want only amber. On a clear night I wanted the white beam of light that looks like an extension of headlights. But if the amber covers work like I’m hoping, will have that option in dust, snow, etc.