Lights for 2510 Mule

[nybuckboy]

Anyone know how I can upgrade the lights on my 99 2510 Mule ?

[Travis]

All i know you can do is just get LED lights that have the some hook up as the old ones.

@islander83 Did that with his 550.

 

[kenfain]

On 9/1/2017 at 8:15 PM, nybuckboy said:

Anyone know how I can upgrade the lights on my 99 2510 Mule ?

If you're thinking of adding more power to the existing headlights, you're likely out of luck, without extensive modification. But I'm no expert.

  I'd recommend a light bar. They've got some really nice aftermarket stuff out there. They come in all sizes and shapes. Installation is usually plug n play.

[shawnry]

The LED light bar is worth considering. Just be sure that they have Cree LEDs.

[Travis]

Cree makes EXCELLENT L.E.D's. I had on of their LED flashlights for awhile, but the switch button quit working.

But it was B R I G H T!

https://www.amazon.com/TMH-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Excavator-Bulldozer/dp/B00C0SQ8KG

The only downside to the light bar, it could run down the battery. NOT SURE Though.

[kenfain]

At 120w of power consumption, it'd have to be used only while the engine is running. Just for comparison, my mule 3010 has 50w stock lights, and they don't perform well either. That thing would pull the battery down in just a couple minutes, possibly leaving you stranded. I'd suggest splitting up the task, if you want heavy duty lighting. So you've got to figure out exactly what you want to accomplish. Are you just lighting the trail in front? To the side also? To the rear? Are you lighting the cargo area also? A work area light? 

    You'll need a heavy duty rocker switch panel, and several smaller lights, or bars. I'd run em through an additional fuse box. I'd also suggest upgrading the alternator, if it has one. And maybe adding a back up battery.

    This way you can turn on only what's needed. The  job would be cleaner from a maintenance/trouble shooting aspect. And the effect would have a much better cool factor, IMHO. 

   Upgrades like this can be expensive. The easy solution is to just get a couple of forward firing led lights. Our Toyota forklifts at work, have what you need. Check out the newer models of these locally, or on the web. They aren't powerful enough to replace the stock lights, but to supplement the total.

I can also tell you that the color of light is important, to actually recognize what you're seeing. Led lighting CAN do it. But the technology has barely made it to the flashlight market. Extremely white light gives a washed out appearance to stuff. You want a more yellow light. It's a huge difference, but you have to see it firsthand to appreciate it.

[Travis]

2 hours ago, kenfain said:

And maybe adding a back up battery.

That's a good idea!!

 

2 hours ago, kenfain said:

You want a more yellow light.

Halogen light.😁

[nybuckboy]

I have upgraded and will show pics soon. 

[Travis]

Alright! I bet it looks GOOD!

[nybuckboy]

[nybuckboy]

JC Whitney. $40 pr

[Travis]

Man, your Stylin'!  

Good for $40! How far ahead can you see with them?

Is that a full cab enclosure?

[kenfain]

I like the cab also.

[Travis]

I thought about getting one for my 550, but they are $800!! Plus, its just another  thing to break!

[kenfain]

13 minutes ago, Travis said:

I thought about getting one for my 550, but they are $800!! Plus, its just another  thing to break!

You'd need one with an air conditioner down there in conroe Travis. 

[Travis]

3 hours ago, kenfain said:

You'd need one with an air conditioner down there in conroe Travis. 

You know it! The humidity gets you too!! its horrible!!!

[kenfain]

44 minutes ago, Travis said:

You know it! The humidity gets you too!! its horrible!!!

Not to mention the skeeters

[Travis]

47 minutes ago, kenfain said:

Not to mention the skeeters

Oh yeah!! Lately the county has been flying the C130 Spraying. So in 60 years I'll have some form of cancer or disease that i can make money off of by suing them! Lol  

Last winter, we bought a little 5x5 greenhouse to keep our plants in, in the day time, it would get in the upper 90's in the green house, but the humidity was soo thick, U cant breath!

[Keyif]

Cree light bar combo, flood and spot with 24x3w LED's is awesome. 

£20 off ebay. 

[nybuckboy]

Man you need some tires...OMG!!

 

[nybuckboy]

On 9/23/2017 at 1:25 PM, Travis said:

Man, your Stylin'!  

Good for $40! How far ahead can you see with them?

Is that a full cab enclosure?

I can see about like a car with these and cab has he solid doors as well.  Even has a heater although it won't get you very hot. 

[Keyif]

Believe it or not, 800km only out of those tyres on tarmac. Chinese rubber.

Will have to replace them with road tyres soon.