Aftermarket Reverse lights
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Gilford NH
Aftermarket Reverse lights
I got a set of lights for Christmas. I want to install them like backup lights but I don't know wich wire is the reverse light wire.
I tryed to do a search but ended up more confused than I already am.
Any help would be apreciated.
2003 Superduty incase it helps.
Rich
I tryed to do a search but ended up more confused than I already am.
Any help would be apreciated.
2003 Superduty incase it helps.
Rich
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
From: West Virginia
I just did this to my truck today, On your 7 pin trailer harness the center pin is your backup lights, I believe the wire is brown with a black stripe. Look to make sure. I drilled and tapped the bottom of my reciever and mounted the lights there. The lights are tucked up under the bumper and out of harms way. I put the truck into reverse and its like having headlights in the back of the truck 
Hope this helps
Fitter
Hope this helpsFitter
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Curious if you ran relay set up or just tapped into trailer harness?
Was debating if relay and power was needed if tapping into trailer harness, I sort of figuring the wiring to the trailer harness would handle the extra reverse lights.
Thanks
Was debating if relay and power was needed if tapping into trailer harness, I sort of figuring the wiring to the trailer harness would handle the extra reverse lights.
Thanks
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,440
Likes: 0
From: Ventura County, CA
...and thanks from me, too. I am the WORST at electrical, so all this information REALLY helps as I draw nearer to getting some backup lights.
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 658
Likes: 0
From: Wayne, PA
plenty of power of of the trailer harness. Besides, how long do you leave your truck in reverse?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Gilford NH
Yeah I will post on how I like them. would get pics, if the wife shows me how to use the digital camera.
Also gotta get over a cold that I got. I am the biggest baby when i get sick.
Also gotta get over a cold that I got. I am the biggest baby when i get sick.
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Lexington USA
I just put a set of driving lights on my rear bumper where the holes are drilled from the factory. I installed a switch panel and ran the wires to it as I have other lights on the front. The rear lights look slick. Already have had some comments on them.
Good luck!!
Good luck!!
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Blaine Wa
I already have the lights mounted to the rear with a switch on the dash. Could I also run a jumper wire from the + wire on the lights to the middle wire on the hitch plug. Would I have to install a relay to accomplish this? Thanks!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
