Bed lights, puddle lights, flush mount reverse light install (PIC heavy)

[firebuff17]

Ufokillerz:
I hear yea on cutting the bumper. I am trying to work up the courage to do the same thing.


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[lokal907ryder]

im about to install some led light strip I got off amazon. im going to tap into the trailer harness for constant power then ground to the frame. im just going to hook them up to a toggle inside the bed, im going to add a fuse of course but my question is do I need to add a relay? I don't feel like the leds draw enough power to need a relay when just hooked up to constant power and not on the dome circuit. anybody know for sure if I need a relay or not?

 

[firebuff17]

No relay needed if your tapping the trailer harness. You'll be fine.


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[sbarron]

No relay needed if your tapping the trailer harness. You'll be fine.


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Yep. You should be fine. I tend to overcomplicate things... lol

 

[lokal907ryder]

ok cool thanks guys! I don't mind the work to run a relay. just seemed over kill to me if I was using the trailer harness.

 

[sbarron]

ok cool thanks guys! I don't mind the work to run a relay. just seemed over kill to me if I was using the trailer harness.

The reason I used a relay, (two in fact) was to be able to isolate/combine the individual circuits to use the reverse lights as puddle/approach lights as well.

 

[PCT]

Not to resurrect this... I'm looking to add a grill guard and use another form post, ill look for it and post it. But I'm going to tap into the factory fog light system and run it like that because my truck didn't come with foglight inserts in the bumper. But on the grill guard I would like to run a light bar or 2, and going through this and your other forum, I don't know exactly what everything your saying is. when I do this my neighbor is electrical genius.

Anywho is there a chance you could put a shopping list for generic parts that you use, like your box, what relays and pig tails you use for various applications. If possible I don't want to be an annoying bird. Only if you have time.

 

[Mr.Asmith9]

... is there a chance you could put a shopping list for generic parts that you use, like your box, what relays and pig tails you use for various applications...

Can I get the specifics on what box you sourced for your distribution center on top of the fuse box?

Sure.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EA5ZV2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

wiring relay holder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VU9D0C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Relay: Amazon.com: HELLA 007794301 Weatherproof 20/40 Amp SPDT Mini Relay with Bracket: Automotive

Here's some of what you requested. If you haven't read through both SBarrons threads I strongly recommend you do so and I don't mean just his OP and a comment or two, you'll get a lot of additional information from my questions he's already answered and others.

You can also check out my build thread where I've done a fair amount of wiring myself all based off SBarrons information.

Hope this helps.

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[PCT]

Here's some of what you requested. If you haven't read through both SBarrons threads I strongly recommend you do so and I don't mean just his OP and a comment or two, you'll get a lot of additional information from my questions he's already answered and others.

You can also check out my build thread where I've done a fair amount of wiring myself all based off SBarrons information.

Hope this helps.

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Awesome thanks, i read through it all last night, if you told me where and what todo with wiring i can do it, but when it comes to customization, i dont know much of anything haha

 

[Stewi]

Excellent work man. I really like what you did with the fuse box. I was just researching fuse and relay boxes like that this morning.

 

[sbarron]

Thanks guys.

PCT, the part numbers are all in the beginnings of either this thread or the other:
http://www.ramforum.com/f41/led_light_bar_pods_install_behind_grill_bumper-63186/

As for any questions, no problem trying to help. I'm sure there are other more efficient ways to wire things up than I do. I was after two criteria:
1. As little impact to OEM parts, (dash, wiring, etc) as possible, and
2. As bulletproof as possible.

If your truck didn't have the factory fogs, you may want to check if the wiring harness and switch is there. The factory fog switch works by pushing he headlight switch. If you don't have this style switch, you likely don't have the existing OEM fog light wiring, and the easiest thing to do would to wire it up completely independent of anything else. If you DO have this switch, you'll still need to verify tat the OEM fog light wiring is installed and available to tap into.

 

[Underarock13]

To get to the driver side door harness how did you remove the trim and carpet? I don't want to break anything.

 

[sbarron]

To get to the driver side door harness how did you remove the trim and carpet? I don't want to break anything.

I used a trim tool and just gently pried the clips out. A trim tool is a great thing to have to work on these trucks.

 

[Underarock13]

Awesome. Ordering a set off Amazon now. Where do you start?

 

[sbarron]

If I remember correctly, there's an end piece, (maybe two?) that need to come off first. I'm in Russia right now so can't go out and look at my truck.

 

[bspink]

This is a great thread and recommendations but as said the notion of cutting the rear bumper isn't something to take lightly. Has anyone used the SuperBright LED flush mount backup light as an option. From what I can tell it would only require drilling, at max, three holes (two mounting, one for wires). I think any gaps around the mounting area could be shimmed with caulk or a rubber grommet.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor.../4581/#tab/Accessories/subtab/all_accessories

 

[sbarron]

This is a great thread and recommendations but as said the notion of cutting the rear bumper isn't something to take lightly. Has anyone used the SuperBright LED flush mount backup light as an option. From what I can tell it would only require drilling, at max, three holes (two mounting, one for wires). I think any gaps around the mounting area could be shimmed with caulk or a rubber grommet.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor.../4581/#tab/Accessories/subtab/all_accessories

Those look ok. Lots of options out there. I went with the Rigid theme, lol

Th rigid lights come with a gasket as I'm sure some other brands do as well. Another important thing is to protect the exposed metal after you make your cuts.

 

[w6pea]

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[kegger]

OK so I'm adding reverse lights. I know to tap into the 7pun for the lights to come on while in reverse. Now id like them to come on with the cargo light button (white/tan). Can I just run a wire from there and tap into the power side of the lights and have it work or is there something else I need to do?

 

[SitKneelBend]

I don't know what exactly you need but if you do it that way you may end up with reverse and cargo lights that turn on together.

I believe you need a 3 way switch somewhere to isolate power.

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