Backup Lights
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Backup Lights
Added backup lights to the trailer hitch. Created an adjustable bracket (two levels of adjustment) and welded it to the clear end of the hitch square tubing. Used Rigid D-SS Pair Side Shooters. Wiring is tied into backup circuit for bed 5th wheel trailer lights.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 859
Likes: 10
From: North Carolina
Did the same thing. 50 bucks for the lights, wire, and fender washers at tractor supply. Ran one line to upfitter #1 and one common ground. I have 5% tint on the back so this helps a lot at night.
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: TN
What sort of difference in ride/handling did you notice?
Sorry for the thread hijack.
Sorry for the thread hijack.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
np... I have not noticed any difference on "comfort" but I also replaced the front with Hellwig 7712 Front Sway Bar.. used Energy Suspension Polyurethane bushings so engagement is quick (front and rear) Set bars close to 90 degrees so arc is correct. ... tracks very flat with no load to heavy load.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 996
Likes: 193
From: AZ
Any chance you'll sell these brackets so all buyers would need to do is have them welded on and rattle can painted?
What's "bed 5th wheel trailer lights?" (I don't yet have the truck) Do these lights come on when you put the truck into reverse? I'd like that instead of having to manually switch them on using an Upfitter switch (but that would be OK).
Thanks for sharing this great mod.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Really like this mod! Great work and selection of Side Shooters too! I like where the lights are installed too - tucked up and out of the way.
Any chance you'll sell these brackets so all buyers would need to do is have them welded on and rattle can painted?
What's "bed 5th wheel trailer lights?" (I don't yet have the truck) Do these lights come on when you put the truck into reverse? I'd like that instead of having to manually switch them on using an Upfitter switch (but that would be OK).
Thanks for sharing this great mod.
Any chance you'll sell these brackets so all buyers would need to do is have them welded on and rattle can painted?
What's "bed 5th wheel trailer lights?" (I don't yet have the truck) Do these lights come on when you put the truck into reverse? I'd like that instead of having to manually switch them on using an Upfitter switch (but that would be OK).
Thanks for sharing this great mod.
.. if you get the 5th wheel prep package then it has a wiring harness that you can tap into... otherwise use the standard trailer harness and tap into the backup light wire so they come on with reverse... very bright flood.. 1.7amps per light
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
For my back up lights, I use a pair of Whelen Ions mounted on a license plate bracket. Theses Ions are dual color. They flash red (think fire department lights) and have a clear override feature. I like this mount location because the lights don't abuse when I happen to back into snow banks in the winter. The Ions are available as single color clears also. Hoping to post a video soon.
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
I have the 5th wheel prep package. Where is this wiring harness? TY
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From underneath the truck, reach between the bed and fender and disconnect
the wiring harness from the vehicle 7 pole connector socket. Pull loose at least one wire harness body clip and the plug end will drop down sufficiently to splice the backup feed and a ground.
the wiring harness from the vehicle 7 pole connector socket. Pull loose at least one wire harness body clip and the plug end will drop down sufficiently to splice the backup feed and a ground.