Up lifter power....
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From: Wildcat Country
Originally Posted by RollingRock
They are an inexpensive light kit, I was skeptical of them at first due to price...and wasn't sure how to mount them...after getting them, they have brackets and a large zip tie...so I mounted them on the hitch...worked out way better than I expected. I modified the wiring a little then ran down the frame with it. They work. They are bright enough to see better but not bright enough to blind anyone either, however, I have them pointed down somewhat too. Was thinking of getting another set to put under the bed rails for my truck bed.
Here is the link
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?category|cat_-26|114=Back+Up+Lighting+%26+Alerts&canned_results_ trigger=&selected_prod_ids=29
Here is the link
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?category|cat_-26|114=Back+Up+Lighting+%26+Alerts&canned_results_ trigger=&selected_prod_ids=29
I have them on my truck, and am very pleased.
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On a side note, are these switches able to be put into the older trucks? IIRC the switches are molded into one of the dash panels. Is this a panel that could easily be swapped out or is it more in depth than that? I can't picture exactly how those switches are in place but it sure would be nice to have an OEM looking setup in my 02..
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From: Aurora Texas
Originally Posted by BIG_BLUE_FX4
Thanks for the link. For your bed rail lights, check these out http://www.gorecon.com/products.php?...2FCargo+Lights
I have them on my truck, and am very pleased.
I have them on my truck, and am very pleased.
Question: where did you run the power for these? How did you get through the bed?
Also, do you know how many amps they draw?
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From: Wildcat Country
Originally Posted by RollingRock
BigBlue, thanks for this link. those do look great.
Question: where did you run the power for these? How did you get through the bed?
Also, do you know how many amps they draw?
Question: where did you run the power for these? How did you get through the bed?
Also, do you know how many amps they draw?
I'm not sure about the amperage. There were no instructions or info with them. Each strand has four pods, each pod has six LED's. I have both strands tied to the same switch. I neglected to add an inline fuse when I installed them, but will probably do that in the spring.
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From: Aurora Texas
Originally Posted by BIG_BLUE_FX4
I ran the power straight from the battery. The power lead runs down the frame rail, then follows the tail light wires up into the bed. There is a few inches of wire exposed inside the bed before it gets up to the bed rail, but mine is hidden behind the bedrug. I mouted a switch for the LED's on the driver's side under the rail.
I'm not sure about the amperage. There were no instructions or info with them. Each strand has four pods, each pod has six LED's. I have both strands tied to the same switch. I neglected to add an inline fuse when I installed them, but will probably do that in the spring.
I'm not sure about the amperage. There were no instructions or info with them. Each strand has four pods, each pod has six LED's. I have both strands tied to the same switch. I neglected to add an inline fuse when I installed them, but will probably do that in the spring.
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[QUOTE=RollingRock;3015742]
Noticed i never answer this question....per your note, this was not the case with my truck. Those wires must not have been run be we tried using those in the engine area and they had no power....the ones behind the fuse block inside the cab are the ones that had power.
Strange eh?
Ok, so this weekend I wanted to mount my non factory fog lights and too found 4 wires behind the brake booster that had no power that I was sure were the upfitter wires. I did tear out the fuse box in the glove box to see if there were fuses in but didn't feel like tracing the wires. I gave up and used the switch that came with the fog lights since the truck had to be dropped of for the goose neck hitch install today. I think I'll go back and trace the wires from the fuse box like RR did. Wondering if anyone else had this problem, looks like the switches were factory installed.
Originally Posted by nvrenuff
Noticed i never answer this question....per your note, this was not the case with my truck. Those wires must not have been run be we tried using those in the engine area and they had no power....the ones behind the fuse block inside the cab are the ones that had power.
Strange eh?
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[QUOTE=Tilt350;3614444]
Ok, so this weekend I wanted to mount my non factory fog lights and too found 4 wires behind the brake booster that had no power that I was sure were the upfitter wires. I did tear out the fuse box in the glove box to see if there were fuses in but didn't feel like tracing the wires. I gave up and used the switch that came with the fog lights since the truck had to be dropped of for the goose neck hitch install today. I think I'll go back and trace the wires from the fuse box like RR did. Wondering if anyone else had this problem, looks like the switches were factory installed.
The wires you are looking for are behind the fuse box mounted under the steering wheel. Take of the cover under the steering wheel, then I believe there are three bolts holding the fuse box. Remove bolts, pull fuse box out a little, the wires should be blunt cut and taped to on of the wire bundles.
Ok, so this weekend I wanted to mount my non factory fog lights and too found 4 wires behind the brake booster that had no power that I was sure were the upfitter wires. I did tear out the fuse box in the glove box to see if there were fuses in but didn't feel like tracing the wires. I gave up and used the switch that came with the fog lights since the truck had to be dropped of for the goose neck hitch install today. I think I'll go back and trace the wires from the fuse box like RR did. Wondering if anyone else had this problem, looks like the switches were factory installed.
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[QUOTE=BIG_BLUE_FX4;3614480]
The wires you are looking for are behind the fuse box mounted under the steering wheel. Take of the cover under the steering wheel, then I believe there are three bolts holding the fuse box. Remove bolts, pull fuse box out a little, the wires should be blunt cut and taped to on of the wire bundles.
ok. I'll give that a look. I didn't think to look at the fuse box under the steering wheel. TIA
The wires you are looking for are behind the fuse box mounted under the steering wheel. Take of the cover under the steering wheel, then I believe there are three bolts holding the fuse box. Remove bolts, pull fuse box out a little, the wires should be blunt cut and taped to on of the wire bundles.
