More modifications today

[AC54ME]

After all the other modifications I completed today - threads here: http://www.ramforum.com/f41/let_mods_begin-40340/ and here: http://www.ramforum.com/f44/modification_day_my_ram-40349/, there was one that the S/O demanded.

At night it was difficult for her (and, to be totally honest, me) to 'see' the step up bar(s) for entering the truck.

I had purchased two 6' led 'strips' a few weeks ago (purchased at Auto Toys locally for around $30), and thus had the necessary materials on hand to remedy this issue.

The LED's are bright in the picture, but more so upon opening the truck door(s).

I tagged the interior lights for power - they have a higher density light (read higher voltage supplied) when the doors are opened.

The LED's 'shut- off' as the truck door is closed in concert with the interior lights.

A simple, and efficient, method to light up the night - not to mention keeping the S/O happy.

 

[BAILEY1]

Nice!

 

[LB3711]

Swwet

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[bigbadram1500]

nice!

 

[cane.mba]

Love this idea! I guess I'll install this when I finally get around to buying steps. How hard was it to tap into the cabin lights from underneath? Any tips or tricks?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[metalfab]

Some at work did this but installed the LEDs under the bottom of the door. When you opened it you can see the ground and side steps.

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[Alfonsio]

I like it!!

 

[AC54ME]

Love this idea! I guess I'll install this when I finally get around to buying steps. How hard was it to tap into the cabin lights from underneath? Any tips or tricks?

Thanks,

Mike

On my Ram 1500 the easiest wiring access was found to be accessible through the small removable panel to the left, and below the steering column.

I do not recall the wire color I tied into - use your test light while the interior lights are on.

As a note - the LED 'conversion box' unit also fits in this area.

The actual install took around 45 minutes. The most important, and time consuming effort is to fully 'clean' the underside of the step- rails. This will ensure that the adhesive on the LED backing is firmly attached to the step- rails.

 

[cane.mba]

Awesome! Thank you, I didn't even think of using a test light.

 

[argray90]

Nice

 

[Cruizer]

Looks good! My mirrors have 3 LED's in each that do this. Though about pulling those out and putting in a 6 strip. Great mod!