Reverse lighting upgrade

[Csjumper2003]

I mounted mine this way. Very easy.

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What is that black on the tailgate?

 

[MannyN]

Tailgate applique. Peel and stick.

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[SKT Customs]

I mounted mine this way. Very easy.

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I almost decided to do lights like this. I kinda wish I did, it looks good.

 

[SKT Customs]

I may steal your idea, my problem is mine shine too far. I need more light up close.
If you haven't installed your other 2, may I suggest this location when you do?
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Nice that’s awesome! I wish mine were bright and shined that far! Even if I put them there I don’t think these little lights have enough power to shine like yours do.

 

[SKT Customs]

That looks pretty good. Do you by any chance have a link to those lights?

SUNPIE Pure White LED Rock Lights... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ODAK26?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I gotta admit I definitely wish they were brighter. They don’t do a whole lot until you’re close to an object

 

[Rlaf75]

SUNPIE Pure White LED Rock Lights... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ODAK26?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I gotta admit I definitely wish they were brighter. They don’t do a whole lot until you’re close to an object

How did you mount those? Did you take the lights apart? They almost look like they are factory. They aren't very noticable which is what I want

 

[SKT Customs]

How did you mount those? Did you take the lights apart? They almost look like they are factory. They aren't very noticable which is what I want

Thanks that’s what I was going for!
Used a 3/4” hole saw and then sanded the edges smooth. Honestly I just stuck them on with strong epoxy lol. I figured why get all crazy making brackets for $5 lights. Been driving it in the rain and snow and they’re sticking just fine!

 

[scottmoyer]

Spent some time last night cutting out the holes in the filler panel below the bumper. Mounted the lights into the panel with epoxy. Now, just need to install these on the truck and wire them in.

I plan on filling the gap between the lens and the filler piece with a black RTV or caulking. The light lens is angled from the base to visual part, so unless I cut the opening with an angle to it, I wouldn't get a tight fit. That was too much work to get perfect, so I just did a straight cut which is leaving me with a small gap between the filler piece and the lens.

 

[Rlaf75]

Thanks that’s what I was going for!
Used a 3/4” hole saw and then sanded the edges smooth. Honestly I just stuck them on with strong epoxy lol. I figured why get all crazy making brackets for $5 lights. Been driving it in the rain and snow and they’re sticking just fine!

You stuck them on the back side of that plastic piece right?

 

[Cajun_]

Now I just need to find the brightest 4 inch light bar to stick there like y'all are doing.

 

[SKT Customs]

Spent some time last night cutting out the holes in the filler panel below the bumper. Mounted the lights into the panel with epoxy. Now, just need to install these on the truck and wire them in.

I plan on filling the gap between the lens and the filler piece with a black RTV or caulking. The light lens is angled from the base to visual part, so unless I cut the opening with an angle to it, I wouldn't get a tight fit. That was too much work to get perfect, so I just did a straight cut which is leaving me with a small gap between the filler piece and the lens.

That looks awesome!

 

[SKT Customs]

You stuck them on the back side of that plastic piece right?

Yep!

 

[scottmoyer]

Finally finished. And my wife said they actually work!!!

 

[SKT Customs]

Finally finished. And my wife said they actually work!!!

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Well damn, now I like yours than mine

 

[PurpleRT]

Quick someone find the part # for the replacement filler piece


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[scottmoyer]

Well, it's finally dark and I went out to see how they look. Being installed to follow the angle of the rear fillers does put the focal point not far from the rear of the truck. It will help when backing into a parking space and being able to see parking lot lines and whatever is behind the truck, but it does NOT illuminate the area like some of the others posted above. Since they are just epoxied in place, I could always release them, add some spacers at the top and re-glue them in. I don't want to light up the entire neighborhood, so just a little angle is all I think it needs.

 

[Csjumper2003]

Well, it's finally dark and I went out to see how they look. Being installed to follow the angle of the rear fillers does put the focal point not far from the rear of the truck. It will help when backing into a parking space and being able to see parking lot lines and whatever is behind the truck, but it does NOT illuminate the area like some of the others posted above. Since they are just epoxied in place, I could always release them, add some spacers at the top and re-glue them in. I don't want to light up the entire neighborhood, so just a little angle is all I think it needs.

Any night shots from backup camera?

also what leds you use?

 

[90goldtsiawd]

Sub'd

 

[AV8OR]

I just got my lights this week and I also ordered the replacement bumper filler panels. Instead of installing the lights to the filler panel (as seen in post 1), I'm thinking about cutting an opening the size of the lens only, and mounting them on the backside with with only the light exposed. I could still drill the holes for the screws, but I was going for a more finished look. Anybody know how I can secure the light to the backside of the panel? Will a 2 part epoxy hold it there?

They look OEM!!!!

What lights did you use and do you have the part numbers for the L / R bumper filler panels?

 

[scottmoyer]

Sorry guys. I have not taken the time to get night time shots. I keep forgetting. I have had multiple comments from people that see them on that they do look factory. That's the look I was going for.

Quick someone find the part # for the replacement filler piece

68404400AA, 68404401AA

Regarding the lights, they were bought from Amazon, but it doesn't look like they have them anymore. They were the 4" Chelhead 6500k back up/utility lights. They seem to have the 6" still, but I don't see the 4"