Added some reverse lights today

[Richard320]

Looks awesome. Question: does the mopar trailer connection still work? I did not know you could connect it from the inside. Much cleaner.

Yes. The Curt 56584 Tees into the back of the 7-pin. Straight plug-in, no cutting.

 

[GP-TEK]

Great info. Thank for sharing!!

 

[5thgenalamode]

Beautiful! Do they point down mostly or give nice light aft?

They light up a good area behind the truck. So glad I did this modification.

 

[5thgenalamode]

Looks awesome. Question: does the mopar trailer connection still work? I did not know you could connect it from the inside. Much cleaner.

Yes it still works.

 

[Rmazzei]

general question. i wires reverse lights using the 7 pin adapter and when in reverse (Led lights on) radio signal is dramatically worse. once I am out of reverse and lights are off radio static is gone. Any ideas?

 

[GP-TEK]

How can you Fix Radio Interference from LED Lights?

 

[John Jensen]

general question. i wires reverse lights using the 7 pin adapter and when in reverse (Led lights on) radio signal is dramatically worse. once I am out of reverse and lights are off radio static is gone. Any ideas?

Sometimes it's a ground fault. Try changing your LED's ground from the 7-pin adapter harness to grounding your LEDs to the truck metal or frame.

 

[5thgenalamode]

general question. i wires reverse lights using the 7 pin adapter and when in reverse (Led lights on) radio signal is dramatically worse. once I am out of reverse and lights are off radio static is gone. Any ideas?

I haven’t had that issue. Make sure you have a good ground. I ground my lights to a bumper bolt, and prepped the area well for a proper ground.

 

[WildWildWest]

Parts list

MICTUNING Flush Mount Led Pods, 2Pcs 20W Flood Cree Led MICTUNING Flush Mount Led Pods,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WNM3K9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share



7 pin t harness, I used this one CURT 56584 Replacement... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007EA6WQU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share



5way trailer side wire harness, I just used this and cut it for my needs CURT 58550 Vehicle-Side and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EOV2X0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share



Waterproof heat shrink tubing

Solder if soldering the wires or butt connectors

Wire harness tape

Zip ties

Ring terminal for ground wire.

External tooth lock washer for ground.

This is awesome and looks great!! I understand they are getting their power from the trailer light harness, how are they told to turn on? Sorry if an amateur question! Lol

 

[Richard320]

This is awesome and looks great!! I understand they are getting their power from the trailer light harness, how are they told to turn on? Sorry if an amateur question! Lol

The 7-pin connector has a Reverse light wire.

 

[Jako]

This is awesome and looks great!! I understand they are getting their power from the trailer light harness, how are they told to turn on? Sorry if an amateur question! Lol

FYI

Reverse Lights POSTS COMPILATION

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/license-plate-reverse-light.4787/page-17#post-238534 https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/reverse-light-mod.13871/ https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/another-reverse-led-idea.14148/...

5thgenrams.com

 

[Lpsouth1978]

I am going to copy this install, however I just ordered these lights instead. They look nearly identical, but 40W. Hopefully they work well.

 

[WildWildWest]

I am going to copy this install, however I just ordered these lights instead. They look nearly identical, but 40W. Hopefully they work well.

How did your project turn out?

 

[theblet]

Interested in this mod. Following!

 

[Lpsouth1978]

The install went well. You will notice that I have some additional (Larger) lights also, but those are on a switch in the cab. I use those for camping, working in the backyard, or other projects after dark, etc. I wanted to do this install so the lights are automatically turned on for backing. I really like having both sets, and the larger lights can be turned on without the truck running if needed.

 

[theblet]

The install went well. You will notice that I have some additional (Larger) lights also, but those are on a switch in the cab. I use those for camping, working in the backyard, or other projects after dark, etc. I wanted to do this install so the lights are automatically turned on for backing. I really like having both sets, and the larger lights can be turned on without the truck running if needed.

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Wow nice! So behind the bumper you install the 7 pin T harness, and plug the 5way trailer side into it and wire the lights to this?

 

[Lpsouth1978]

Yup. Super easy. I just cut off all of the un-needed wires from the 5 way harness, zip tied the wires up and out of the way, and done. The most difficult part was removing the little plastic pieces from the truck to cut the holes out. It wasn't hard, but there isn't much room to get a socket on the bolt by the exhaust. It is easiest to remove the spare tire and move the exhaust tips out of the way.

 

[theblet]

Yup. Super easy. I just cut off all of the un-needed wires from the 5 way harness, zip tied the wires up and out of the way, and done. The most difficult part was removing the little plastic pieces from the truck to cut the holes out. It wasn't hard, but there isn't much room to get a socket on the bolt by the exhaust. It is easiest to remove the spare tire and move the exhaust tips out of the way.

Sweet. Thanks! No relay needed?

 

[Lpsouth1978]

Nope, no relay needed.

 

[theblet]

I was wondering if you could install the 5way trailer side wire harness in line in the back of the bumper, or does this connector just come from the 7 way harness? Thanks