Tailgate light bar

[rrroscoe]

OPT7 here. Easy install with spacers. There is delay, but I never see it!

 

[CrzyDmnd]

Received my Putco Blade 60" (92009-60) and Putco quick connect harness (529004) from Amazon last week and just installed it last night. I was going to test it out and then work on an Arduino no-delay hack later, but after testing it by recording a video on the phone, I found the delay to be minimal (0.03 to 0.05 seconds, from a 30 fps video). The delay is so minor that I really don't think a no-delay hack is necessary. Either Putco recently revised their electronics or my 2020 Ram has a different delay in the trailer wiring than others.

Here's the video:

 

[WasatchBack]

For those that used the Curt adapter, how did you remove the OE plug? Is it a twist, or are there plastic clips? I can't see/feel how to disconnect.

 

[dts828]

For those that used the Curt adapter, how did you remove the OE plug? Is it a twist, or are there plastic clips? I can't see/feel how to disconnect.

Press in on clip towards top of connector and pull straight out.

 

[LI_RebelKev]

How are you guys getting the 60inch putco blade to fit my putco dealer said I only the 18in split pair fits on the tailgate I prefer the look of the 60 over the 18

 

[dts828]

How are you guys getting the 60inch putco blade to fit my putco dealer said I only the 18in split pair fits on the tailgate I prefer the look of the 60 over the 18

I have the opt7 redline but I suspect it would be same for putco. Installed with spacers underneath mounting clips. IIRC 1/2" ROUND plastic spacers on outside and 1/4" on inside

 

[Scott_65]

How are you guys getting the 60inch putco blade to fit my putco dealer said I only the 18in split pair fits on the tailgate I prefer the look of the 60 over the 18

I think they’re using spacers to bring it away from those plastic pieces that stick out. I went with the 2X18 Putco and couldn’t be happier and the install was very easy.

 

[LI_RebelKev]

Do you have pics of it on?

 

[Scott_65]

Do you have pics of it on?

I put a video of it on post #288

 

[dts828]

Do you have pics of it on?

Here are pics of opt7 mounted, first 2 are top view (of clips with spacers) and next 2 are front view

 

[LI_RebelKev]

I put a video of it on post #288

Looks good cant wait to put mine on

 

[DarkKn1ght]

Here are pics of opt7 mounted, first 2 are top view (of clips with spacers) and next 2 are front view

I think they should sell them with the spacers. How long did you make the spacers?

 

[dts828]

I think they should sell them with the spacers. How long did you make the spacers?

1/2 spacers on outside clips and 1/4 spacers on inside clips. I used 2 of each spacer to mount bar.

Pretty sure these are the ones I used but either way they should work

Everbilt 0.194 in. x 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. Nylon Outer Diameter Spacer (2-Piece) 814978 - The Home Depot

Use this Nylon Outer Diameter Spacer with bolts and screws to maintain space between the head and surface. Corrosion resistance.

www.homedepot.com

Everbilt 1/2 in. x 1/4 in. Nylon Spacers (2-Pieces) 814918 - The Home Depot

Maintain space between head and the surface by utilizing this Nylon Spacers. Helps with vibration and corrosion resistance.

www.homedepot.com

 

[NightRam20]

Great guidance on this post. I appreciate all the input everyone has provided. Finally got the light bar installed today. Definitely a tight fit for the Triple OPT7 and install was not as straight forward as on the older gens, but it's on and looks good!

 

[Easyed]

Received my Putco Blade 60" (92009-60) and Putco quick connect harness (529004) from Amazon last week and just installed it last night. I was going to test it out and then work on an Arduino no-delay hack later, but after testing it by recording a video on the phone, I found the delay to be minimal (0.03 to 0.05 seconds, from a 30 fps video). The delay is so minor that I really don't think a no-delay hack is necessary. Either Putco recently revised their electronics or my 2020 Ram has a different delay in the trailer wiring than others.

Here's the video:

Looks very good did the quick connector (529004) come with connectors for the black and white wires on the lightbar. amazon reviews said there was no weatherproof connectors on the quick connector

 

[CrzyDmnd]

Looks very good did the quick connector (529004) come with connectors for the black and white wires on the lightbar. amazon reviews said there was no weatherproof connectors on the quick connector

The quick connector actually came with the weatherproof connectors on both the wires. The only wire that was missing a quick connector was the 12V+ wire on the light bar controller box; had to cut it and add the male weatherproof connector (the male end actually came connected to the female end on the quick connector but was missing the metal pin, which I had to salvage from one of the quick connectors I bought in this kit ahead of time in case the quick connector didn't come with any).

 

[supercanadian]

any recommend the red or amber opt7? not sure which colour I should get, the red would match the existing tail lights I guess.

 

[SKF]

Here are pics of opt7 mounted, first 2 are top view (of clips with spacers) and next 2 are front view

Quick question.....Are the screws just tapped into the black plastic or are they through the plastic and into the steel behind it? My truck has about a 1/4" gap between the black plastic and the steel. If you are threaded into the steel did you put a spacer between the plastic and the steel or draw the 2 together?

 

[knightro84]

Quick question.....Are the screws just tapped into the black plastic or are they through the plastic and into the steel behind it? My truck has about a 1/4" gap between the black plastic and the steel. If you are threaded into the steel did you put a spacer between the plastic and the steel or draw the 2 together?

I used nuts/bolts to secure the mounting brackets to the plastic part - no interference with the steel part. I used 10-24 1" flat head allen drive bolts and serrated flange nuts. Was going to use screws but figured being able to use a bolt would be a bit more secure.

 

[SKF]

I used nuts/bolts to secure the mounting brackets to the plastic part - no interference with the steel part. I used 10-24 1" flat head allen drive bolts and serrated flange nuts. Was going to use screws but figured being able to use a bolt would be a bit more secure.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like the way I will install also.