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H.I.D. Headlights on my Cub Cadet

Apr 12, 2011#1

CajunCub

I bought a new Cub Cadet LTX 1046 a few weeks ago, I am so very pleased with everything about it....But, I thought that it would be "cool"

to put some more lights on it. I just recently installed some H.I.D.s on my sons' Ford Lightning, & really liked them. So, why not my lawn mower, there was enough voltage & amps, plenty of space, & I got the technical skills to do it. So, to the ebay site I went...week later I got my kit. Installed it yesterday, "IT'S OFF Da' HOOK"! I was laughing my a$$ off! I gotta get yall some pictures, be on the look out! Photos to come. BTW---my wife says I'm crazy!:confused2:

Apr 12, 2011#2

mystreba

CajunCub said:
I bought a new Cub Cadet LTX 1046 a few weeks ago, I am so very pleased with everything about it....But, I thought that it would be "cool"to put some more lights on it. I just recently installed some H.I.D.s on my sons' Ford Lightning, & really liked them. So, why not my lawn mower, there was enough voltage & amps, plenty of space, & I got the technical skills to do it. So, to the ebay site I went...week later I got my kit. Installed it yesterday, "IT'S OFF Da' HOOK"! I was laughing my a$$ off! I gotta get yall some pictures, be on the look out! Photos to come. BTW---my wife says I'm crazy!:confused2:

As a BMW enthusiast and erstwhile collector - I have GOT to see this! Anxiously awaiting pics.

and yes, you are crazy

Apr 12, 2011#3

CajunCub

Re: H.I.D. Headlights on my Cub Cadet {Pictures NOW HERE}

OK, here you go....10,000k H.I.D.s (Ice Blue) lights on a my new Cub Cadet LTX 1046 riding lawn mower:laughing:
Before....

After....

:shocked: I'm BLIND!!!!!

Apr 12, 2011#4

mystreba

Re: H.I.D. Headlights on my Cub Cadet {Pictures NOW HERE}

CajunCub said:
OK, here you go....10,000k H.I.D.s (Ice Blue) lights on a my new Cub Cadet LTX 1046 riding lawn mower:laughing:
:shocked: I'm BLIND!!!!!

That's sick! Can you do angel eyes as well? :thumbsup:

Seriously, they look great. I have some questions though.

1 - Is your tractor wired for full-time headlamps?
2 - What is the power impact?
3 - I don't believe that your headlight assemblies are sealed. How are you going to keep moisture from wreaking havoc with the HID elements?

Apr 12, 2011#5

bakerg

Re: H.I.D. Headlights on my Cub Cadet {Pictures NOW HERE}

CajunCub said:
OK, here you go....10,000k H.I.D.s (Ice Blue) lights on a my new Cub Cadet LTX 1046 riding lawn mower:laughing:
Before....

After....

:shocked: I'm BLIND!!!!!

The grass is going to see you coming when you mow a night.:laughing:

Apr 12, 2011#6

CajunCub

Yes, it came wired for full time running lights....But now with the H.I.D. relay wiring kit they are now on a toggle switch. The headlight globs were not sealed, so I RTV clear siliconed them sealed up tight. Also, the heat from these lights run way cooler tempature wise than the stock 1156s, so they won't melt the plastic lenses either. I did my S*** right! That's just how I do things. BTW, I also cured that dang seat safety switch while I was at it!

Nov 15, 2011#7

S

Sal

CajunCub said:
Yes, it came wired for full time running lights....But now with the H.I.D. relay wiring kit they are now on a toggle switch. The headlight globs were not sealed, so I RTV clear siliconed them sealed up tight. Also, the heat from these lights run way cooler tempature wise than the stock 1156s, so they won't melt the plastic lenses either. I did my S*** right! That's just how I do things. BTW, I also cured that dang seat safety switch while I was at it!

Do you think this will work on my john Deere 322? I don't have the skills but have the money to have
it done. Just don't want to burn anything up.

Nov 16, 2011#8

CajunCub

Yeah, if you get a kit with the start-up relay wiring kit it only takes a few amps to run the relay. The power is drawn from the battery direct. Just look on ebay for a kit that includes all wiring and pick a lamp style close to your bulbs in your mower...Then get ready to use a dremmel tool & silicone. Good Luck!

Nov 17, 2011#9

B

benski

CajunCub said:
Yeah, if you get a kit with the start-up relay wiring kit it only takes a few amps to run the relay. The power is drawn from the battery direct. Just look on ebay for a kit that includes all wiring and pick a lamp style close to your bulbs in your mower...Then get ready to use a dremmel tool & silicone. Good Luck!

That is cool, IMHO.

Unnecessary for my needs, but very cool.:thumbsup:

Apr 17, 2013#10

C

Chosen

CajunCub said:
Yes, it came wired for full time running lights....But now with the H.I.D. relay wiring kit they are now on a toggle switch. The headlight globs were not sealed, so I RTV clear siliconed them sealed up tight. Also, the heat from these lights run way cooler tempature wise than the stock 1156s, so they won't melt the plastic lenses either. I did my S*** right! That's just how I do things. BTW, I also cured that dang seat safety switch while I was at it!

I just cured the seat safety on my 1046 KW. Easy, clean and reversible. Just popped the switch out from under the seat, put a washer over the button, taped it down with a few layers of Gorilla tape, zip tied it around the seat spring and done!

How did you do yours?

Apr 17, 2013#11

djdicetn

Re: H.I.D. Headlights on my Cub Cadet {Pictures NOW HERE}

CajunCub said:
OK, here you go....10,000k H.I.D.s (Ice Blue) lights on a my new Cub Cadet LTX 1046 riding lawn mower:laughing:
Before....

After....

:shocked: I'm BLIND!!!!!

CajunCub,
All I see on your post is red X's where the pictures should be. How did you attach those(using "Manage Attachments" at the bottom of this page or cut/paste) and are they JPEG files??? I can't see your handiwork:0(
P.S.
Below is a picture of the Advance Auto Parts Off-Road Halogen light kit I put on my Gravely ZTR(for < $40 total).

May 14, 2014#12

F

fatcar28

CajunCub said:
I bought a new Cub Cadet LTX 1046 a few weeks ago, I am so very pleased with everything about it....But, I thought that it would be "cool"to put some more lights on it. I just recently installed some H.I.D.s on my sons' Ford Lightning, & really liked them. So, why not my lawn mower, there was enough voltage & amps, plenty of space, & I got the technical skills to do it. So, to the ebay site I went...week later I got my kit. Installed it yesterday, "IT'S OFF Da' HOOK"! I was laughing my ***** off! I gotta get yall some pictures, be on the look out! Photos to come. BTW---my wife says I'm crazy!:confused2:

i have the same mower and i think this is awesome and would like to do this what type of bulb did you use. the one i have are to small and the go through the hole

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