Auxiliary Reverse Light Project/Install

[Ldc2335]

I'm sure y'all have noticed the lack of light at night with the factory LED taillights. Well, in my last truck I had some slim cubes installed by the hitch and decided to try it again. I know I ain't the first to do this kind of lighting, but maybe this thread with inspire others.

Lights are Sylvania flush mount pods (900 raw lumens, lifetime warranty, IP-67 Waterproof.)

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1. Built some custom brackets out of 1.5 inch aluminum strip from Lowe's. Measured and bent with a bench vise.

2. Painted, then drilled some mounting holes.

3. Drilled one hole in each side of trailer chain mounts.

4. Made wiring harness using 2 pin trailer connectors from AutoZone cut in half.

5. Assembled using all stainless hardware from Lowe's,including Nylon locking nuts. Added black RTV between my bracket and hitch for added strength.

6. Soldered other end of 2 pin to to center black/reverse wire on 7-pin trailer harness. Wrapped in 3m electrical tape, then Tessa Harness tape.

7. Zip tied everything up and hit the hitch screws with some matte black.

This came out really clean, you almost don't see/notice them and they put out some serious light for the size/price. Overall, I have about 80 bucks on this project. Bottom pic against garage is them lit without factory reverse lights. Activated them alone using alfaobd.

Pics or it didn't happen...

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[AV8OR]

Nicely done!

From some other post someone had a link to a Curt 56584 T wiring harness to tap into your backup light.

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C56584.html

 

[Jako]

Nicely done!

From some other post someone had a link to a Curt 56584 T wiring harness to tap into your backup light.

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C56584.html

curt 56584 vs 56070
56070 is a 7 wire, which will give you an auxiliary power wire.

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C56070.html

 

[Ldc2335]

Nicely done!

From some other post someone had a link to a Curt 56584 T wiring harness to tap into your backup light.

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C56584.html

Thanks!

I thought the T harness was a tad excessive/expensive just to tap one wire. I'm pretty comfortable soldering and it was easy to get to.

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[MoreOvalteenPlz]

Those are pretty damn bright for only having 2 LED’s per pod! Diggin’ the discrete look of them as well.

I was also disappointed with the light output from the factory reverse LED’s, so I did a similar install. I chose not to solder into the trailer harness like I did on my ‘13. I opted to use the CURT 56584 harness, as I also needed to tap into the running light circuit for the amber LED penny lights mounted on the side of my toolbox. This is by far one of the easiest and most practical/useful mods that can be done for under $80.

 

[riveralg79]

Those are pretty damn bright for only having 2 LED’s per pod! Diggin’ the discrete look of them as well.

I was also disappointed with the light output from the factory reverse LED’s, so I did a similar install. I chose not to solder into the trailer harness like I did on my ‘13. I opted to use the CURT 56584 harness, as I also needed to tap into the running light circuit for the amber LED penny lights mounted on the side of my toolbox. This is by far one of the easiest and most practical/useful mods that can be done for under $80. View attachment 104721

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Thanks for photos


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[Ldc2335]

Those are pretty damn bright for only having 2 LED’s per pod! Diggin’ the discrete look of them as well.

I was also disappointed with the light output from the factory reverse LED’s, so I did a similar install. I chose not to solder into the trailer harness like I did on my ‘13. I opted to use the CURT 56584 harness, as I also needed to tap into the running light circuit for the amber LED penny lights mounted on the side of my toolbox. This is by far one of the easiest and most practical/useful mods that can be done for under $80. View attachment 104721

View attachment 104723

Those look nice. Similar setup to what I had on my F150 a few years ago.

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[1awesomelaw]

I'm sure y'all have noticed the lack of light at night with the factory LED taillights. Well, in my last truck I had some slim cubes installed by the hitch and decided to try it again. I know I ain't the first to do this kind of lighting, but maybe this thread with inspire others.

Lights are Sylvania flush mount pods (900 raw lumens, lifetime warranty, IP-67 Waterproof.)

Amazon.com: SYLVANIA - Flush Mount 4 Inch LED Light Pod - Lifetime Limited Warranty - Wide Flood Light 900 Raw Lumens, Best Quality Off Road Driving Work Light, Truck, Car, Boat, ATV, UTV, SUV (1 PC) : Automotive

Buy SYLVANIA - Flush Mount 4 Inch LED Light Pod - Lifetime Limited Warranty - Wide Flood Light 900 Raw Lumens, Best Quality Off Road Driving Work Light, Truck, Car, Boat, ATV, UTV, SUV (1 PC): Light Bars - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

1. Built some custom brackets out of 1.5 inch aluminum strip from Lowe's. Measured and bent with a bench vise.

2. Painted, then drilled some mounting holes.

3. Drilled one hole in each side of trailer chain mounts.

4. Made wiring harness using 2 pin trailer connectors from AutoZone cut in half.

5. Assembled using all stainless hardware from Lowe's,including Nylon locking nuts. Added black RTV between my bracket and hitch for added strength.

6. Soldered other end of 2 pin to to center black/reverse wire on 7-pin trailer harness. Wrapped in 3m electrical tape, then Tessa Harness tape.

7. Zip tied everything up and hit the hitch screws with some matte black.

This came out really clean, you almost don't see/notice them and they put out some serious light for the size/price. Overall, I have about 80 bucks on this project. Bottom pic against garage is them lit without factory reverse lights. Activated them alone using alfaobd.

Pics or it didn't happen...

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Nice Job, Thanks for the pictures and explanation.