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Do you have the backup camera? I ordered the Putman split 18 inch system but would prefer the 1 piece. Have not installed it yet.
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Tailgate light bar
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BlckDT
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Ready to buy but see its not back in stock until June 10th..... 60" w/Amber Turn.
ktl5005
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Will be working on my install tonight. Putco Blade dual 18" and Curt 56584 connector. Couldn't justify the Putco harness being 40$ more.
dts828
Ram Guru
Post a video once completed. I would like to see how the dual 18's looks compared to the 60".
ktl5005
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BobbyLeeSniper
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Forgive the um mess
Pulled the tailgate and dropped the Spare for extra room. I think most people used self tappers, but I ended up tapping the holes slightly larger on the 4 clamps/brackets and used #8-32 1" stainless steal screw with an oversized washer and locking washer on the backside. Used 1/4 Nylon spacers on the ends, and 1/2" in the middle.
Used the Curt Wire Harness, however, My HomeDepot does not carry a Bullet connector large enough to fit snug into the harness for the reverse light. So I took the largest connector and just spread the end open, then taped and zip tied the reverse wire to the harness.
While the delay isnt bad, I think im going to make the attempt to make a splitter harness to tie in between the factory harness and taillights to feed the light bar. Ive already priced out parts and everything needed. Should be an interesting project.
Not sure if the video plays or not, its been a few years since Ive had to embed a video into a forum
Pulled the tailgate and dropped the Spare for extra room. I think most people used self tappers, but I ended up tapping the holes slightly larger on the 4 clamps/brackets and used #8-32 1" stainless steal screw with an oversized washer and locking washer on the backside. Used 1/4 Nylon spacers on the ends, and 1/2" in the middle.
Used the Curt Wire Harness, however, My HomeDepot does not carry a Bullet connector large enough to fit snug into the harness for the reverse light. So I took the largest connector and just spread the end open, then taped and zip tied the reverse wire to the harness.
While the delay isnt bad, I think im going to make the attempt to make a splitter harness to tie in between the factory harness and taillights to feed the light bar. Ive already priced out parts and everything needed. Should be an interesting project.
Not sure if the video plays or not, its been a few years since Ive had to embed a video into a forum
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I'll be doing this shortly waiting for my 60 inch bar to come in. Can you take a picture of where you installed the clamps? Did you do the end ones as far on the plastic as you could or what? Thanks ahead of time!Forgive the um mess
Pulled the tailgate and dropped the Spare for extra room. I think most people used self tappers, but I ended up tapping the holes slightly larger on the 4 clamps/brackets and used #8-32 1" stainless steal screw with an oversized washer and locking washer on the backside. Used 1/4 Nylon spacers on the ends, and 1/2" in the middle.
Used the Curt Wire Harness, however, My HomeDepot does not carry a Bullet connector large enough to fit snug into the harness for the reverse light. So I took the largest connector and just spread the end open, then taped and zip tied the reverse wire to the harness.
While the delay isnt bad, I think im going to make the attempt to make a splitter harness to tie in between the factory harness and taillights to feed the light bar. Ive already priced out parts and everything needed. Should be an interesting project.
Not sure if the video plays or not, its been a few years since Ive had to embed a video into a forum
Sent from my SM-N976V using Tapatalk
ktl5005
Well-Known Member
Had to go to my local auto parts store for the correct thickness bullet connector. Think it was .176"Forgive the um mess
Pulled the tailgate and dropped the Spare for extra room. I think most people used self tappers, but I ended up tapping the holes slightly larger on the 4 clamps/brackets and used #8-32 1" stainless steal screw with an oversized washer and locking washer on the backside. Used 1/4 Nylon spacers on the ends, and 1/2" in the middle.
Used the Curt Wire Harness, however, My HomeDepot does not carry a Bullet connector large enough to fit snug into the harness for the reverse light. So I took the largest connector and just spread the end open, then taped and zip tied the reverse wire to the harness.
While the delay isnt bad, I think im going to make the attempt to make a splitter harness to tie in between the factory harness and taillights to feed the light bar. Ive already priced out parts and everything needed. Should be an interesting project.
Not sure if the video plays or not, its been a few years since Ive had to embed a video into a forum
BobbyLeeSniper
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Heres a better Video
Mine are not perfectly spaced, but close enough. I have the clamps/clips 5-6" from each end, and then about 15" in from those.
Here is how I screwed mine in. Was also going to use loctite, but forgot to apply it. If any nuts come loose, Ill go through and add loctite
Mine are not perfectly spaced, but close enough. I have the clamps/clips 5-6" from each end, and then about 15" in from those.
Heres what Mine looks like. If this was going to be long term, I would swap out the end, but since I plan on making an actual harness, this works for now.
Here is how I screwed mine in. Was also going to use loctite, but forgot to apply it. If any nuts come loose, Ill go through and add loctite
Thanks for the info! Looks good, I'm getting the putco inline harness for the 7 wire so I'm hoping the delay is better or gone!
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ktl5005
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Every bar has a delay no matter what. If you try to direct wire to tail lights then you loose the brake feature because they run in the same line.
jrr907
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The gap on is smaller with multifunction tailgate.
Skater
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Is that the OPT7 or Putco light bar?
BobbyLeeSniper
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I highly doubt you can do this with the MFTG, the additional space taken up by the frame for the tailgate wouldnt allow for it.
OPT7 with amber lights
Skater
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Thanks. Looks great on your truck. I just wanted to make sure I pickup the right one when the time comes. I like the sequencing amber.
For MFTG, use smaller spacers, that's all. I believe I used 1/4 spacer in center to clear the harness and 1/8 spacers on each end. Mount the light bar so it sits perfectly FLUSH with the bumper.
I used the Putco 60" blade with 3 brackets, middle, left and right. Clears the multi function tail gate just fine.
Bought this kit so I had an assortment to choose from
I used the Putco 60" blade with 3 brackets, middle, left and right. Clears the multi function tail gate just fine.
Bought this kit so I had an assortment to choose from
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Skater
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Any chance you could post a few pics of how you mounted it using the spacers? Thanks.
here you go... screws are stainless steel to avoid rust... not that it matters really.
