General installation guide for Hood hinge LED light pods, based on 2009-2015 DODGE RAM 1500
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What is Weisen Hood hinge mount?
Quality hood hinge LED light bracket mounting is an important aspect of any off-road vehicle.
It can offer the extra position on the hood ditch for mounting additional electronic equipment, like LED light pods, antennae, etc.
Also, It does not require any drilling or grinding, and can be installed directly with OEM screws. The installation is really very hassle-free.
How To Install Hood hinge mount LED Light kit？
Weisen Hood Ditch Bracket Mounts are one of the most popular aftermarket upgrades for Side-By-Sides. Installing a Hood Ditch Bracket is simple and can be done in minutes with just a few tools. Here’s how:
Step 1: Use a piece of tape to assist in marking the relationship between the hinges and the hood so that you can make sure the hood is properly aligned after the installation is complete.
Step 2: Loosen the two bolts holding the hood hinge to the lower belly of the hood, do not remove the hardware. Simply back off the threads a few turns.
Step 3: Secure the bracket to the hood hinge with the factory bolts, sliding the LED bracket into place. Make sure the bracket is at the bottom of the hinge and NOT between the hinge and the hood, repeat on the opposite side of the vehicle.
Step 4: Mount the LED Lights on each bracket. Now, tighten the mounting bolts by hand.
***Pro Tip***: You may consider mounting the Light Pods to the bracket first and then sliding it into position from the driver's side.
Step 5: Wire LED Light with by utilizing a compatible custom wiring harness.
***Red Wires = POSITIVE | Black Wires = NEGATIVE***
Step 6: To adjust the angle of your light pods, rotate the LED(s) to adjust the angle until the light pattern you want is achieved. Your installation is now complete.
