Light bar

Iceman6409 · Nov 22, 2021

Hello everyone. 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 Hemi 2wd. I desperately need a light bar on my tailgate as I cannot see anything at all when reverse lights are on back up. And yes reverse lights work. What light bars would you good people recommend. Price is of concern but not too much overall. I'd say $100 give or take but open to all suggestions. Thank you all in advance.

augiedoggy · Nov 22, 2021

Iceman6409 said:
Hello everyone. 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 Hemi 2wd. I desperately need a light bar on my tailgate as I cannot see anything at all when reverse lights are on back up. And yes reverse lights work. What light bars would you good people recommend. Price is of concern but not too much overall. I'd say $100 give or take but open to all suggestions. Thank you all in advance.

have you considered led reverse light bulbs? they are much brighter...

Iceman6409 · Nov 22, 2021

Yes I have. They are opne of the options. Exploring a few options like light bars as well

Phillyrube · Nov 22, 2021

I have the dieselled reverse lights. Like em lots.

kad · Nov 22, 2021

I've been running these on mine since 2018. They are nice and bright. I had one fail at around a year and they sent me a replacement for free.

Amazon.com

-K

IDSandman · Nov 23, 2021

I’ve put these in my rear bumper of my last two rigs as well as several buddies. Wired to a switch as well as reverse wire with a relay so as to be able to turn them on without the vehicle in reverse. I’ll be adding them to my new Ram as well.
Nilight 2PCS 42W Flush Mount LED Light Pods Upgraded Spot Flood Combo Driving Light LED Work Light Backup Reverse Light Grill Mount Light for Offroad 4x4 Truck SUV, 2 Years Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7CK2DT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HR83ATDVPVHYGD1CXGY6

Badger 13 · Nov 23, 2021

I have the Putco Blade light bar and very happy with it. I also have LED lights mounted below the bumper that are switched independently. I have no problem seeing when I back up.

VA-RAM · Nov 24, 2021

I have the OPT triple light bar and the turn signal / courtesy lights under the running boards.. The backup light on the tailgate bar is WAY batter than stock...also paired it with OED backup lights...I CAN SEE!!

RacerRon · Nov 24, 2021

I use this on mine....simple and can see great .

LP Series Lighting System

HIGH-PERFORMANCE LED LIGHTING ENGINEERED FOR YOUR LICENSE PLATE The LP Series of products provides a solution to add more light to the back of your ride. From high-output reverse lighting to blazing brake lights, the LP Series products are built to perform and last you for years.

www.vleds.com

16Ram4x4 · Nov 24, 2021

This is what I did for auxiliary back up lights. Two 20 watts led pods, one Hopkins 5th wheel wiring kit, two muffler clamps, two pieces of angle iron cut to length and holes drilled for mounting of pods and clamps.
These 20 watt pods are really bright and they also make it easy to back up a trailer at night. Total investment money wise about $60.00.
The muffler clamps go around your receiver hitch tube with the open side facing to the front of the truck. The angle iron goes on top of the muffler clamp bracket.
The Hopkins 5th wheel kit plugs into the back of your 7 pin and 4 pin trailer connector, quick and easy wiring. Just cut it off at about four feet. Then just use the backup light and ground wires and cap the rest with shrink tube for future use.
I installed this over two years ago with no issues. Only thing I would possibly do is hang the pods about 2" lower.

turkeybird56 · Nov 24, 2021

RacerRon said:
I use this on mine....simple and can see great .

LP Series Lighting System

HIGH-PERFORMANCE LED LIGHTING ENGINEERED FOR YOUR LICENSE PLATE The LP Series of products provides a solution to add more light to the back of your ride. From high-output reverse lighting to blazing brake lights, the LP Series products are built to perform and last you for years.

www.vleds.com

DID U have to get the LP Relay kit? Or did U just wire into 7 pin? Enuf clearance on tailgate opening?

CheechDogg.0n37s · Nov 24, 2021

VA-RAM said:
I have the OPT triple light bar and the turn signal / courtesy lights under the running boards.. The backup light on the tailgate bar is WAY batter than stock...also paired it with OED backup lights...I CAN SEE!!

This is the same thing I added to my truck and I love it ... definitely something to take a look at for the OP ...

Socalramfan · Nov 25, 2021

I have Rigid 2" pods under the bumper angled to the sides and work great. Also have a 13" LED bar on the headache rack which lights up the sky behind me when needed.

RacerRon · Nov 25, 2021

turkeybird56 said:
DID U have to get the LP Relay kit? Or did U just wire into 7 pin? Enuf clearance on tailgate opening?

I used a Curt

56584 wire adapter to attach to the trailer harness reverse lamp wire and ground without cutting or tapping factory wires.

This kept all wires under the truck and can go back to stock by unplugging the adapter.

My truck is a 2021 2500. I am not sure if this is the correct harness for other years but I suspect it is . Tailgate clears everything with no issues. The light is really no thicker than most license plate frames.

turkeybird56 · Nov 25, 2021

OK, Thanks for your reply.

Rebelrouser · Nov 25, 2021

I just bought a pair of 4" square led pods(with amber signal in middle) and mounted them in my rear bumber just above the exhaust holes. I then wired them to the reverse wire in each respective light with a 2 pin waterproof connector. Makes it easier if I have to remove the bumper for any reason. Oh and I didn't do this to the original bumper, that is in the basement wrapped in a bag. I found a good used one and worked with that, then had it painted. No Mickey Mouse here.......

FlyingA · Nov 26, 2021

fab this up... Nice and Brite

JC4041 · Nov 26, 2021

16Ram4x4 said:
This is what I did for auxiliary back up lights. Two 20 watts led pods, one Hopkins 5th wheel wiring kit, two muffler clamps, two pieces of angle iron cut to length and holes drilled for mounting of pods and clamps.
These 20 watt pods are really bright and they also make it easy to back up a trailer at night. Total investment money wise about $60.00.
The muffler clamps go around your receiver hitch tube with the open side facing to the front of the truck. The angle iron goes on top of the muffler clamp bracket.
The Hopkins 5th wheel kit plugs into the back of your 7 pin and 4 pin trailer connector, quick and easy wiring. Just cut it off at about four feet. Then just use the backup light and ground wires and cap the rest with shrink tube for future use.
I installed this over two years ago with no issues. Only thing I would possibly do is hang the pods about 2" lower.

It won't be about 60 these days, unless I'm looking at the wrong harness lol.

stomp · Nov 26, 2021

I put a pair of Quantum from AutoZone on my cargo rack and put a power jack in the cargo light on the back of the cab then tapped the reverse lights so they work in reverse or with the cargo light switch.

Jim welsh · Nov 27, 2021

I have a led light strip that mounts on the license plate it is very bright easy to install and wire around $100

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