Install guide

Wheel Light Installation

Wheel lights are the most involved install we sell, and worth doing properly. Read the whole guide before you start. Two steps below are warranty conditions, not suggestions, and they are called out where they apply.

Before you start: a jack and jack stands, basic hand tools, a drill, and somewhere level to work.

Step 1

Position your vehicle on a secure, level surface. Safely jack up the vehicle and remove the wheels to gain access to the brake assembly.

Tip: Double-check that your vehicle is properly secured with jack stands before starting.

Step 1 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 2

Carefully remove the brake caliper and set it aside securely to avoid putting strain on the brake lines. This step is necessary to access the rotor.

Step 2 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 3

Take off the rotor to expose the dust shield area. Once removed, temporarily reinstall the brake caliper to keep it secure while you work on the next steps.

Step 3 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 4

Position the wheel light ring on the dust shield, ensuring it is evenly spaced. Use the provided brackets as a guide and drill mounting holes into the dust shield. If you ever need a spare, we sell wheel light brackets on their own.

Reminder: Each wheel light set includes two directional rings per side.

Step 4 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 5

Attach the ring to the dust shield with the provided nuts and bolts. Make sure the wire and plug exit at the top, near the brake line, for clean routing.

Note: Position bolts with the heads facing outward and threaded ends inward to ensure proper clearance.

Warranty condition: Use only the supplied nuts and bolts. Anything else, rivets and self-tappers included, can back out over time and voids the warranty.

Step 5 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 6

Reattach the rotor and brake caliper securely. Double-check that everything is tightened to manufacturer specifications before continuing.

Step 6 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 7

Carefully route the wires along the brake lines, allowing enough slack to accommodate full steering and suspension movement. Proper slack prevents stress on the solder points, ensuring a durable installation.

Warranty condition: Insufficient slack may cause connection issues and void warranty coverage.

Step 7 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 8

Run the wires from each wheel toward the front of the vehicle. Route them cleanly along the truck’s frame, avoiding heat sources and sharp edges. Connect the wires to the supplied wiring harness or your vehicle's battery.

Tip: Using separate leads for each wheel light helps maintain consistent brightness and performance.

Step 8 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Step 9

Test every ring before the wheels go back on, while a loose plug is still easy to reach. Then fit the wheels and torque the lug nuts to spec. That is the install done.

Step 9 of the Southern Lumen wheel light installation

Everything in this guide

The parts named in the steps above, in one place.

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