Wiring roof lights

[ry_034Runner]

Alright, so im looking into getting 4 led spotlights to put up on my roof rack. Ive tried looking at numerous videos and have yet to see a decent way from getting the wiring from the roof to where it needs to be. Id rather not drill a hole. So what are some ways you guys have done it?

 

[kevinpt]

Alright, so im looking into getting 4 led spotlights to put up on my roof rack. Ive tried looking at numerous videos and have yet to see a decent way from getting the wiring from the roof to where it needs to be. Id rather not drill a hole. So what are some ways you guys have done it?

i ran a cb wire in my rear hatch. a lot of people run them down along the windshield

 

[4thgenblake]

Why not drill? My light bar that's going up top will have a drilled hole. Yes it's about the scariest most permanent thing to do, but just do it correctly and assure yourself that you can't mess up. I mean, align your lights and just find a necessary place to start. Measure your wires, and take a leap of faith. You can have it done professionally or teach your self and save the $$. Do it for your runner, stealth look and convenience. It's all about what works best for you, though. Running wires under trim is only asking for creating a broken seal trim was designed to prevent but, who am I to tell you. Best of luck

 

[ry_034Runner]

Why not drill? My light bar that's going up top will have a drilled hole. Yes it's about the scariest most permanent thing to do, but just do it correctly and assure yourself that you can't mess up. I mean, align your lights and just find a necessary place to start. Measure your wires, and take a leap of faith. You can have it done professionally or teach your self and save the $$. Do it for your runner, stealth look and convenience. It's all about what works best for you, though. Running wires under trim is only asking for creating a broken seal trim was designed to prevent but, who am I to tell you. Best of luck

Thanks for the advice, and im all ears for either option, was just wondering that if there was maybe a great way of doing it out there without drilling.

 

[LOSTR4]

I used the rack trough and ran the wires down that to the windshield where you can than run the wires down along the windshield/A-Pillar and I used electrical tape to hide the wire...one would never know and it's been on there for 2 years plus in high heat and extreme colds with sandy-gusty winds and it still looks good...and if you need to replace it again...shit, it's electrical tape and easy to find...than just run wires in through the firewall and you have a great hidden-in-plain-sight wiring job

 

[Sisente]

I mounted an LED bar on the rear of my rack. The rear hatch is a great place to do the wiring, without having to drill through the cab. I also used a trailer connector, so I could take the LED bar off. I don't want it to get stolen. Plus, it makes it so the rack can be taken off with little effort.

 

[wadle5]

I ran the wire down the side of my windscreen. There is actually a small groove in the windscreen moulding and the wire fits snugly in there. Has been there for a few years now with no problems. From there I ran it through and under the cowl directly to the relay and then the battery.

 

[duffdog]

Thanks for the advice, and im all ears for either option, was just wondering that if there was maybe a great way of doing it out there without drilling.

There is not. But there is a better way to get power through the roof without leaks:

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