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TheJDMan
02-19-2015, 07:02 PM
I installed a couple of LED light strips on my four post lift to illuminate the underside of the car and it turned out so well I thought I would share the project because I know some of you have lifts and might be interested. I have seen complete lift lighting kits for sale for around $400 but I purchased the component parts on Amazon and I have around $90 in the lighting project.

Here are the LED strips I used, you need two strips.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MPDA8WK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MPDA8WK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Here is the power supply I used.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034GUEY4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I attached the LED strips to the lift with 3/4" 3M attachment tape. Here are some pictures of the lift lights so you can get an idea of the lighting effect.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/lift20light-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/liftlight02-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/liftlight03-1.jpg

shmoov69
02-28-2015, 09:39 PM
Well I finally got mine today, the same ones you listed there. However, my wife didn't understand me when I asked for two 16' strands and only ordered one, so it's only on one side for the time being. But they make a HUGE difference under there. Thanks for the idea and info man!!
I am curious to know how sensitive/fragile they are because they are just stuck to the inside rail of the lift and there is nothing there to protect them. Any ideas?