Putco Blade Tailgate Light-bar Questions

[ktl5005]

Yeah, I just wanted to keep things simple and straight forward. I’m not much for messing with electrical, lol. Not my thing. That’s why I went the putco harness, boom boom and it was done

Where’s the clip to undo the factory 7 pin connector and how does it remove? Can’t get the damn thing undone.

 

[Scott_65]

Where’s the clip to undo the factory 7 pin connector and how does it remove? Can’t get the damn thing undone.

Just pop the whole harness off at the bumper and do it that way it’s a lot easier.

 

[ktl5005]

 

[ktl5005]

Sorry for the blurry. The phone auto focused but you get the idea...

 

[ClayFire2]

Do the turn signals all have a delay like your video? I won't want to put that on my truck is thats the case.

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[SpeedyV]

Do the turn signals all have a delay like your video? I won't want to put that on my truck is thats the case.

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So far, yes. It seems the only way to resolve that would be hard-wiring into the taillights.

 

[ClayFire2]

So far, yes. It seems the only way to resolve that would be hard-wiring into the taillights.

Wow ok.. thats horrible!

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[Scott_65]

Do the turn signals all have a delay like your video? I won't want to put that on my truck is thats the case.

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I believe the opt7 delay is worse than the putco but both have delays.

 

[ClayFire2]

I believe the opt7 delay is worse than the putco but both have delays.

Looks like I'll be hardwiring.. wish I would have known before I made my purchase a couple hours ago! Thanks for the info.

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[ktl5005]

Looks like I'll be hardwiring.. wish I would have known before I made my purchase a couple hours ago! Thanks for the info.

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The delay in person is not bad. There’s no way around it unless you hardwire into the LED taillights and if you do that then you lose the break function because it all runs on one wire. Like everyone else in the other thread, the delay in person is minimal and doesn’t bother me.

 

[ClayFire2]

The delay in person is not bad. There’s no way around it unless you hardwire into the LED taillights and if you do that then you lose the break function because it all runs on one wire. Like everyone else in the other thread, the delay in person is minimal and doesn’t bother me.

Alright i guess ill have to see when it shows up, hopefully next week.

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[aram]

Here’s the video right after I installed it

Looks great. I have same setup and the bar is so bright!


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[Str8Ripon]

Just got the Putco harness and the Split light bars. My quick connect harness has a clip/connection on it for the reverse lights but my light bar from Putco only has a bare wire with no other hardware. Is this typical? Can I use a bullet connector to attach the harness’ connection to reverse lights/white wire on the light bar?

 

[Ram Man 727]

Just got the Putco harness and the Split light bars. My quick connect harness has a clip/connection on it for the reverse lights but my light bar from Putco only has a bare wire with no other hardware. Is this typical? Can I use a bullet connector to attach the harness’ connection to reverse lights/white wire on the light bar?

Yes its the way they come. I added a quick connect connector instead of a bullet connector but a bullet connector will work fine. Just make sure you use heat shrink to seal it so you don’t get moisture in it.

 

[davidn0021]

Did you guys get the Curt 5 pin or 4 pin harness?

 

[Ram Man 727]

I used the Putco harness - 4 Pin.
The harness comes with a quick connector end (male) on the wire for the reverse lights. I couldn't find a female connector for it so I just put a new quick connector on it that I had both male/female ends. Super easy.

 

[ktl5005]

Just got the Putco harness and the Split light bars. My quick connect harness has a clip/connection on it for the reverse lights but my light bar from Putco only has a bare wire with no other hardware. Is this typical? Can I use a bullet connector to attach the harness’ connection to reverse lights/white wire on the light bar?

Yes. That’s exactly what I did. Bare white wire with correct size bullet connector into the 5th pin

 

[Str8Ripon]

Well got the 18” lights installed this afternoon. Pretty straightforward - mistake I made was not putting both of wires to the outside on the strips - so the right light was upside down, had to flip it around. Pretty easy to see everything with the spare tire down, left the tailgate on. Will have to check back in a week or so to make sure my routing is okay.

Overall I think I like the bars 95% as much as the 60” - does have a true OEM feel - and it’s at least 50% less headache to install so happy with my choice.

Also for the reverse light wire I got the wrong size bullet connector - just used a female connector and cut off the quick connector that came on the harness. No issues.

Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[davidn0021]

Well got the 18” lights installed this afternoon. Pretty straightforward - mistake I made was not putting both of wires to the outside on the strips - so the right light was upside down, had to flip it around. Pretty easy to see everything with the spare tire down, left the tailgate on. Will have to check back in a week or so to make sure my routing is okay.

Overall I think I like the bars 95% as much as the 60” - does have a true OEM feel - and it’s at least 50% less headache to install so happy with my choice.

Also for the reverse light wire I got the wrong size bullet connector - just used a female connector and cut off the quick connector that came on the harness. No issues.

Thanks for the help everyone. View attachment 79978

Looks awesome! I may do mine today as well, depending on how much time I get after I'm done with all my work calls. How low did you install the lights and can you take pics of how you attached all the harnesses and wiring?

 

[Str8Ripon]

Looks awesome! I may do mine today as well, depending on how much time I get after I'm done with all my work calls. How low did you install the lights and can you take pics of how you attached all the harnesses and wiring?

I can take pics but dark out now and tire tucked back up. Don’t think there is a wrong way to do it honestly. I mounted the lights about as low as possible but could probably go less than 1/4 inch lower, no contact at tailgate. I think with the split lights it’s less than of an issue.

As far as mounting you basically have to make the left side work as there isn’t much wiggle room, then just put the right side at about the same position in relation to the license plate.