Reverse Off Road LED Lights

[Helmetface]

Just my own spin on adding some back up lights. Most people that I've seen do this have them hanging lower than what I would prefer, or seem to be flimsy.

Parts List:
LED's:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Dy7DbE582VHH

U-Bolt:

Amazon.com: Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Automotive

Buy Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Clamps - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Honorable Mentions:



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I built my own bracket to hang the lights from the U-Bolts. I used some scrap steel, cut to shape, punched some holes and then spray painted to prevent rust.



Various pictures of the mounting and wire run:





I tapped into the trailer harness for power. White = negative and black = reverse.



Final look:




I absolutely love this setup! I have three sets of these lights and they always perform excellently. In the first image, the backup camera makes the light look floody and with little spread. However, you can see in this final image that they illuminate on a nice and wide angle.



Sneak peak of the next project:

 

[Rich51]

Looks good. Is the next one going on the front?

 

[Rplante3108]

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Just my own spin on adding some back up lights. Most people that I've seen do this have them hanging lower than what I would prefer, or seem to be flimsy.

Parts List:
LED's:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Dy7DbE582VHH

U-Bolt:

Amazon.com: Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Automotive

Buy Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Clamps - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Honorable Mentions:

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I built my own bracket to hang the lights from the U-Bolts. I used some scrap steel, cut to shape, punched some holes and then spray painted to prevent rust.

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Various pictures of the mounting and wire run:

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I tapped into the trailer harness for power. White = negative and black = reverse.

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Final look:

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I absolutely love this setup! I have three sets of these lights and they always perform excellently. In the first image, the backup camera makes the light look floody and with little spread. However, you can see in this final image that they illuminate on a nice and wide angle.

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Sneak peak of the next project:

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Nice set up and thanks for something outside of the box! The reverse lights are trash, added the tailgate lightbar and it's just up to high..I need something to shine like yours is. Thanks again!

 

[Neurobit]

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Just my own spin on adding some back up lights. Most people that I've seen do this have them hanging lower than what I would prefer, or seem to be flimsy.

Parts List:
LED's:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Dy7DbE582VHH

U-Bolt:

Amazon.com: Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Automotive

Buy Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Clamps - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Honorable Mentions:

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I built my own bracket to hang the lights from the U-Bolts. I used some scrap steel, cut to shape, punched some holes and then spray painted to prevent rust.

View attachment 41392

Various pictures of the mounting and wire run:

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I tapped into the trailer harness for power. White = negative and black = reverse.

View attachment 41395

Final look:

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I absolutely love this setup! I have three sets of these lights and they always perform excellently. In the first image, the backup camera makes the light look floody and with little spread. However, you can see in this final image that they illuminate on a nice and wide angle.

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Sneak peak of the next project:

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Great job. That’s exactly where I put mine. So far so good, although the LPR route was a lot better for me. Unfortunately had to return them due to tailgate rubbing. Until they come out with the supposed redesign, this will have to do.

Cheers,

 

[Helmetface]

Looks good. Is the next one going on the front?

Yep!

Tentative plan is to mount them on the front valance, near the parking sensors.

 

[Helmetface]

Great job. That’s exactly where I put mine. So far so good, although the LPR route was a lot better for me. Unfortunately had to return them due to tailgate rubbing. Until they come out with the supposed redesign, this will have to do.

Cheers,

LPR?

 

[Neurobit]

LPR?

LPR LICENSE PLATE REVERSE LIGHT BAR UNIVERSAL KIT

Output 2500lm measured output (8X brighter than a standard reverse light) Output 13X 5W Cree XT-E 5500K chips Lens UV resistant polycarbonate Waterproof Potted and sealed for IP68 rating Material All aluminum CNC machined construction Finish Satin black exterior grade powder coating...

www.vleds.com

 

[Helmetface]

LPR LICENSE PLATE REVERSE LIGHT BAR UNIVERSAL KIT

Output 2500lm measured output (8X brighter than a standard reverse light) Output 13X 5W Cree XT-E 5500K chips Lens UV resistant polycarbonate Waterproof Potted and sealed for IP68 rating Material All aluminum CNC machined construction Finish Satin black exterior grade powder coating...

www.vleds.com

Gotcha! I was going to go this route, but was concerned about actual output.

The lights I posted are stupid bright. I picked them up for $17 and a now, 4th pair after the $10 lightning sale I saw yesterday.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Looks good. Pretty much what I did.

 

[Jako]

Additional installation information:

OEM LED reverse lights are absolutely terrible...what have you guys done to address this?

Finished, these are the Rigid Ignite diffused. Made a big difference! Really would like to see how you mount those on bumper in daylight. Thanks.

5thgenrams.com

 

[Ole Tater]

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Just my own spin on adding some back up lights. Most people that I've seen do this have them hanging lower than what I would prefer, or seem to be flimsy.

Parts List:
LED's:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Dy7DbE582VHH

U-Bolt:

Amazon.com: Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Automotive

Buy Exhaust-Mate 35794 3" Heavy Duty U-Bolt Exhaust Clamp: Clamps - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Honorable Mentions:

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I built my own bracket to hang the lights from the U-Bolts. I used some scrap steel, cut to shape, punched some holes and then spray painted to prevent rust.

View attachment 41392

Various pictures of the mounting and wire run:

View attachment 41393

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I tapped into the trailer harness for power. White = negative and black = reverse.

View attachment 41395

Final look:

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I absolutely love this setup! I have three sets of these lights and they always perform excellently. In the first image, the backup camera makes the light look floody and with little spread. However, you can see in this final image that they illuminate on a nice and wide angle.

View attachment 41398

Sneak peak of the next project:

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love the way it looks! everyone here is making me spend more and more looking at everything they have done!

 

[smankins]

I built my own bracket to hang the lights from the U-Bolts. I used some scrap steel, cut to shape, punched some holes and then spray painted to prevent rust.

I liked this idea. Great Job. I ordered these lights using the link above and my bracket that came with the lights does not look like the one you have. I tried to attach some pictures but it won't let me. I notice now there are some pictures on the Amazon listing which show the bracket I got.
Did you make the bracket on the light itself or were you just talking about the flat bar piece? Also what was your spacing on the flat bar from the last u-bolt hole to the light bracket bolt? Thanks for the help.

 

[Damion]

I did the same with mine, only instead of making a bracket to attach the light to the exhaust clamp, I used one of the exhaust clamp nuts to hold the light. Works great and they are tucked in nice and high, you wouldn't know they were there until I put the truck in reverse

 

[smankins]

I did the same with mine, only instead of making a bracket to attach the light to the exhaust clamp, I used one of the exhaust clamp nuts to hold the light. Works great and they are tucked in nice and high, you wouldn't know they were there until I put the truck in reverse

Did your light brackets look like mine in the pictures attached? The brackets in the original post look different than what came with mine. I'll play around with it and see how far down they go with the bracket I have.

 

[Damion]

My brackets are like the OP's brackets

 

[smankins]

My brackets are like the OP's brackets

Thanks. I either got the updated or the older version.

 

[Damion]

I don’t think it’s a matter of different versions, more of brands. Mine are just eBay cheapos

 

[RamConvert82]

Yep!

Tentative plan is to mount them on the front valance, near the parking sensors.

@Helmetface : you ever get these amber lights (fogs) mounted to your valance? You did an awesome job with the reverse lights, curious what you came up with. I have similar ambitions for mine.

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