LED step bar turn signal and courtesy lights?

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I have these but not the sequential turn signal model. I wanted to use them in a different way, I wired them into my Spod switch system. I have the amber "running" lights switched with indirect lighting behind the grill. White, I have switched with my rear work lights, and a flash mode switched with a pair of warning lights. For me they serve my purpose well. The amber light is a very nice side running light. The white really lights up the sides which is a nice addition to the rear work lights, which provides white light to the sides of the truck. For the price, these are pretty slick. If I didn't have the Spod switches, I probably would have wired them up the way they were designed for. I would not cut, or tap into any factory wiring, but would go to the fuse box and use fuse taps on the "trailer" fuses. I have the 48" model which is just right for a regular cab.
 

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I like the idea but seems the biggest complaint is they don't last long ??
 
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I like the idea but seems the biggest complaint is they don't last long ??
That's why I've been hesitant to do anything like that. It seems like almost none of the non oem LED's last with only a few exceptions.
 

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I really like these. I was looking at just 30mm leds and I was going to drill into the step and put them in but wasn’t sure on what to tap into for courtesy lights
I don’t have puddle light which really **** me off since I’m often approaching in the dark and my truck is all black.

Any idea what to tap into so when I unlock they illuminate but will turn off on their own?
 

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I've got the Recon "Big Rig Ice Lights" version on mine. I've had them on for several years now with no issues. They have Amber Running & Turn and White Step lights.

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I have the same ones on my 17 Laramie. 2+ years and no issues. White courtesy lights and sequntial amber turn signals. I also have a tailgate light bar with sequential amber turn signals (and brake and reverse lights). I installed the running board lights with the sequential flash running back to front. When I turn on a turn signal or flashers, the rear bar runs fron the center to the out side and then the running boards lights run back to front almost entirely in sequence. The sequence ends at the mirror turn signals also. Makes for a pretty nice visual and really gets the attention of other drivers..no doubt of what my intention is!!
 

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I really like these. I was looking at just 30mm leds and I was going to drill into the step and put them in but wasn’t sure on what to tap into for courtesy lights
I don’t have puddle light which really **** me off since I’m often approaching in the dark and my truck is all black.

Any idea what to tap into so when I unlock they illuminate but will turn off on their own?
On my 17 Laramie, I tapped into the plug under my rear seats that power the inside led courtesy light under the seat bottom... easy to find and to run wires up into the cab through the storaage bin in the floor. There is a plug under each rear set right where the seat bottom hinges up.
 
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Those big rig lights are nice and they are pricey but I know you get what you pay for.
 

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I've got the Recon "Big Rig Ice Lights" version on mine. I've had them on for several years now with no issues. They have Amber Running & Turn and White Step lights.

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What does it tap into for install? I would ASSUME running and signal light?
 

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On my 17 Laramie, I tapped into the plug under my rear seats that power the inside led courtesy light under the seat bottom... easy to find and to run wires up into the cab through the storaage bin in the floor. There is a plug under each rear set right where the seat bottom hinges up.
Any chance you have a photo of this plug? The location sounds like the ones I have that plug into my seat for some reason but I honestly have never noticed courtesy lights in the rear...
 

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Any chance you have a photo of this plug? The location sounds like the ones I have that plug into my seat for some reason but I honestly have never noticed courtesy lights in the rear...
Here's a link to another thread that has pics of the connector...I tapped into these same 'courtesy light' wires to light up these lights on my running boards and also rear seat interior lights (see page 2 of the thread)...The running board lights are white LED License Plate lights and light up when door is opened, fob unlock/lock and 'fade to off' like the other courtesy lights...

Thread 'Rear Footwell Lighting' https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rear-footwell-lighting.157376/20220123_155330.jpg
 

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Here's a link to another thread that has pics of the connector...I tapped into these same 'courtesy light' wires to light up these lights on my running boards and also rear seat interior lights (see page 2 of the thread)...The running board lights are white LED License Plate lights and light up when door is opened, fob unlock/lock and 'fade to off' like the other courtesy lights...

Thread 'Rear Footwell Lighting' https://www.ramforum.com/threads/rear-footwell-lighting.157376/View attachment 483594
This is great thanks. Exact connector I thought you meant. So I have this but it doesn’t do anything since I don’t have lights lol
 

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I have them. Bought them when they first came out, so that's 3 years (roughly). My only complaint with the sequential version - the sequence seems to be a little long for the timing of my blinkers. About every 3rd or 4th flash, the timing is off and the sequential part doesn't finish blinking. Otherwise, I love the lights. If I was to do it again, I would get the non-sequential version. I am only using the white and the turn signal.

I tied the white lights into my courtesy lights under the dash. For my turn signals, I used a trailer hitch splice connector and tied into that so I didn't have to cut into my factory wiring. Maybe that's the cause for the slight delay in my turn signals?
 

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I have them. Bought them when they first came out, so that's 3 years (roughly). My only complaint with the sequential version - the sequence seems to be a little long for the timing of my blinkers. About every 3rd or 4th flash, the timing is off and the sequential part doesn't finish blinking. Otherwise, I love the lights. If I was to do it again, I would get the non-sequential version. I am only using the white and the turn signal.

I tied the white lights into my courtesy lights under the dash. For my turn signals, I used a trailer hitch splice connector and tied into that so I didn't have to cut into my factory wiring. Maybe that's the cause for the slight delay in my turn signals?
tapping into your trailer is a smart move!
 

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