Brighter Reverse Lights
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I made an insert that goes inside my receiver hitch. Used a ~14" piece of 2" box tubing drilled a hole in it for the hitch pin, then welded a short length of 1" flat bar on the bottom with (2) 3/8" holes in it for the lights. Capped the end. I used 2 4 or 5" utility lights. I then grounded the lights to the insert itself which is grounded to the truck thru the receiver. I wired them to the reverse circuit with a quick disconnect plug so I can pull it out easily.
Works awesome and can be removed/installed in about 2 seconds.
Works awesome and can be removed/installed in about 2 seconds.
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From: BC Canada
Hey, who is the short, chubby guy in the reflection there?
LOL
Sorry i am weak and could not resist.
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From: North Branford, CT
It makes you wonder. Since everyone seems to have the same issue (poor illumination from the factory backup lights) why the manufacturers don't do something about it? Or at least offer better lights as an option..
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From: La La Land
It appears to me that there is an error in the relay wiring diagram above.
The wire that goes off to ground from the switch shouldn't be there.
As it is wired, the switch flipped one way will turn on the aux back-up lights.
Flipped the other way, it just blows the fuse.
Of course, if that's the intent, then go for......
Pop
The wire that goes off to ground from the switch shouldn't be there.
As it is wired, the switch flipped one way will turn on the aux back-up lights.
Flipped the other way, it just blows the fuse.
Of course, if that's the intent, then go for......
Pop
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From: Scio, OR
It appears to me that there is an error in the relay wiring diagram above.
The wire that goes off to ground from the switch shouldn't be there.
As it is wired, the switch flipped one way will turn on the aux back-up lights.
Flipped the other way, it just blows the fuse.
Of course, if that's the intent, then go for......
Pop
The wire that goes off to ground from the switch shouldn't be there.
As it is wired, the switch flipped one way will turn on the aux back-up lights.
Flipped the other way, it just blows the fuse.
Of course, if that's the intent, then go for......
Pop
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From: La La Land
Shouldn't that then that should be spelled-out to avoid confusion and drawn differently, or spelled-out in a parts list?
I know, picky, picky, picky!
But there's no need for ambiguity when we can avoid it.
Pop
I know, picky, picky, picky!
But there's no need for ambiguity when we can avoid it.
Pop
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From: NorCal
Yes there are 4 pass-thru wires also just behind the fusepanel.
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If you have a 2008-09 you dont have to drop the fuse panel. The wires are located just above the E-brake pedal.
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Thanks to all for the help. This site is great with the help that members contributite. I installed the factory replacement fog lights without removing the bumper. I bought them for about $60 delivered. All upfitter wires and the pass through wires through the firewall were easy to access too. I've got the sealed beam headlamps and changed them to Silverstars and with the fog lights, Wow what lights I have now.
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If you like a lot of light northern tool has a set that take 2 h-4 bulbs each, you can replace them with up to 150 watt bulbs. I ordered a set and they came in today, they have glass lenses and look pretty good, I,ll hook 'em up tommorow and see how they work. They cost less than 20 dollars.
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