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I finally got around to installing my LED tailgate light bar this weekend. I bought it, believe it or not, 2.5 years ago. At the time, I didn't have quite the wiring experience I have now, and the task of installing it was a little daunting. I ran out of summer and put it in my basement and forgot about it until last weekend. I was at my parents house, saw it, and decided to finally put it in.
Here's the product:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?partfamilyid=1713
It lights up with your tails, gets brighter when you step on your brakes, signals with your turn signals, and lights up white when you throw it in reverse - which not only looks cool, but is a huge help visually because my reverse lights don't light up crap anymore.
Installation wasn't too bad. The small holes that lead into the taillight with the removable rubber grommets really helped, and allowed me to complete the project without drilling. I had to tap into both signal lights, reverse light, brake and tail. I grounded to one of the screws that holds my taillight guard on. The bar is currently mounted on the plastic right between the bottom of the tailgate and above the bumper with double sided tape. When it get the height and location perfect (I think it's a little low) I will likely screw/bolt it in place.
All in all, not a bad project, was easily able to get it done in an afternoon with only a basic wiring kit and a moderate level of experience with wiring. For $70 shipped, it's a great deal too, IMO.
Here's a video of the finished product at night:
Here's the product:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?partfamilyid=1713
It lights up with your tails, gets brighter when you step on your brakes, signals with your turn signals, and lights up white when you throw it in reverse - which not only looks cool, but is a huge help visually because my reverse lights don't light up crap anymore.
Installation wasn't too bad. The small holes that lead into the taillight with the removable rubber grommets really helped, and allowed me to complete the project without drilling. I had to tap into both signal lights, reverse light, brake and tail. I grounded to one of the screws that holds my taillight guard on. The bar is currently mounted on the plastic right between the bottom of the tailgate and above the bumper with double sided tape. When it get the height and location perfect (I think it's a little low) I will likely screw/bolt it in place.
All in all, not a bad project, was easily able to get it done in an afternoon with only a basic wiring kit and a moderate level of experience with wiring. For $70 shipped, it's a great deal too, IMO.
Here's a video of the finished product at night:
