Led lights in rear bumper (1 Viewer)
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I mounted these to the factory running board light plug. Thinking about getting a second set to tie into the reverse lights since the LED projector bulbs I replaced the factory reverse bulbs with didnt help a lot as they were too small. While not flush mounted in the bumper, they can easily be mounted under the bumper in front of the two hitch. Run a bead of silicone in them to prevent fogging.
White of course to match!
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White of course to match!
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OST5TAU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Has anyone tried the lights that Slickspawn posted? They fit in the factory slot where there are reflectors.
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Did you ever get the backup lights installed? I just ordered the reflector replacement lights and was wondering what color wires that I needed to tap into in the tail light... Thanks!
Anyone??
Those Red/White "reflector" lights are total crap, not bright at all, lens yellows with time. I bought a pair and didn't bother installing them. Read more here: Wiring help, backup lights
The new kid on the block is these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0752F43D5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1
I haven't tried them yet, but this member did: Cream Puff Build Thread
The new kid on the block is these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0752F43D5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1
I haven't tried them yet, but this member did: Cream Puff Build Thread
I had these mounted under the bumper and used a 7 pin adapter to have plugged into the trailer plug. They worked well but I repurposed them for puddle lights using the factory LX running board light plugs. (hint: fill the lights with clear silicone or they wont last long under these trucks)
BullElk
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Could you elaborate on the process?
Did you tap into the regular reverse light wiring or the towing harness?
Did you have to add any sealant around the new lights or anything else to make them more weather resistant?
Was there much cutting on the bumper for these?
BullElk
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I tapped into the reverse wires right behind the bulb. Not sure if that is the best way to do that, however. I did not add any sealant around light. The reflector is recessed into the bumper. Once removing the reflector I just cut the recessed hole out. Then trimmed little at a time so the light will push in the hole snug. Then drilled a hole barely smaller than the screw and tightened down. Very easy.
I do have an existing trailer brake wire connected to the 7 pin connector from previous owner. I do not use any trailer brakes so now I'm brainstorming on how to use that wiring setup to perhaps connect a toggle switch on the dash to the new lights. But then, if the switch is off will the lights come on when shifting in reverse? But can't keep switch on all the time either. So not sure just yet.
I do have an existing trailer brake wire connected to the 7 pin connector from previous owner. I do not use any trailer brakes so now I'm brainstorming on how to use that wiring setup to perhaps connect a toggle switch on the dash to the new lights. But then, if the switch is off will the lights come on when shifting in reverse? But can't keep switch on all the time either. So not sure just yet.
