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Rayzer RS Wide Beam Light Installation - Shedding New Light On An Old Problem

Thanks To The Unique Rayzer RS.
By Joe Greeves
Photography by Joe Greeves
Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Parts
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Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Parts
When we received the $995 Rayzer kit, we found the light unit with its mounting bracket and carrying pouch, a radio transmitter that wirelessly activates the unit when the high beams are selected, a 12-volt adapter with power cable, and comprehensive instructions.
Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Test Light
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Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Test Light
We plugged our test light into the headlight wiring harness and activated the high beam circuit until the tester lit.
Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Splice Connector
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Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Splice Connector
Once we knew which wire controlled the high beams, we connected the red wire from the transmitter using a splice connector. The black wire went to a ground.
Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Transmitter
The Rayzer was synchronized... 
   
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Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Transmitter
The Rayzer was synchronized with the high beams using a sophisticated wireless control system that is encrypted to prevent interference with other Rayzer units. Mike then placed the transmitter as close to the truck's cab as possible for best results. We attached it near the firewall using the peel-off adhesive backing.
Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Reference Point
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Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Reference Point
We used blue masking tape on the windshield for an initial reference point. Once we knew the center of the windshield and had a horizontal line for reference, we held the Rayzer in place, adjusting the rearview mirror for the shortest person who would be driving the truck. With the Rayzer against the windshield on the inside, Mike used a white marker to mark the location of the mounting bracket on the outside of the glass.
Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Mounting Bracket
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Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Mounting Bracket
Sticking the mounting bracket to the windshield was simply a matter of cleaning the windshield thoroughly with the supplied wipe, then peeling the red protective tape and positioning the bracket between the marks.
Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Routed Cable
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Rayzer Rs Wide Beam Light Installation Routed Cable
The cable that connects the lighting unit to the 12-volt adapter was routed behind the headliner and down the A-pillar for a clean look.
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