What did you do to your Ram today???

[z0n3]

Installed bed lights a few days ago.

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And installed a rear light bar today.

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Also interested in how you did this. Did you follow a thread on the forum? And are these just amazon LED strip lights?

 

[STOKED]

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did you tie into the cargo lights or run straight to the battery with a switch?

Cargo lights. Wanted to be able to use the factory switch.

 

[STOKED]

Also interested in how you did this. Did you follow a thread on the forum? And are these just amazon LED strip lights?

I used these.

Amazon.com: AUTUNEER 60Inch LED Truck Bed Lights, 2PCS White Truck Bed LED Strip Light Kit, Waterproof Truck Bed Lighting Bar Switch Fuse Splitter Cable for RV SUV Vans Cargo Boats, Auto Lights: Automotive

Buy AUTUNEER 60Inch LED Truck Bed Lights, 2PCS White Truck Bed LED Strip Light Kit, Waterproof Truck Bed Lighting Bar Switch Fuse Splitter Cable for RV SUV Vans Cargo Boats, Auto Lights: Light Bars - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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If you remove the rear drivers side door sill you'll see a **** load of wires. Find the white with a tan stripe, thats the cargo light circuit. When you pull the carpet up to get to those wires you'll see a plastic cap in the floor you can drill a small hole through to run the wire back to the bed. It's pretty easy.

 

[dv8er]

Added additional bed lights by tapping into the OEM bed lights after being completely unimpressed with the OEM lighting. Ramboxes made it a little trickier to maneuver the wiring. I haven't attached the light strips with adhesive yet as I only have alcohol swabs (damn covid) and it was getting late. I used a kit that is nearly identical to the one STOKED used. Next will be a couple LUYED backup lights (thanks to you guys for that suggestion) and dashcam install once that gets here.

Amazon.com: MICTUNING 2Pcs 60 Inch White LED Cargo Truck Bed Light Strip Lamp Waterproof Lighting Kit with On-Off Switch Fuse 2-Way Splitter Cable for Jeep Pickup RV SUV and More: Automotive

Buy MICTUNING 2Pcs 60 Inch White LED Cargo Truck Bed Light Strip Lamp Waterproof Lighting Kit with On-Off Switch Fuse 2-Way Splitter Cable for Jeep Pickup RV SUV and More: Light Bars - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[Truckguy]

I used these.

Amazon.com: AUTUNEER 60Inch LED Truck Bed Lights, 2PCS White Truck Bed LED Strip Light Kit, Waterproof Truck Bed Lighting Bar Switch Fuse Splitter Cable for RV SUV Vans Cargo Boats, Auto Lights: Automotive

Buy AUTUNEER 60Inch LED Truck Bed Lights, 2PCS White Truck Bed LED Strip Light Kit, Waterproof Truck Bed Lighting Bar Switch Fuse Splitter Cable for RV SUV Vans Cargo Boats, Auto Lights: Light Bars - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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If you remove the rear drivers side door sill you'll see a **** load of wires. Find the white with a tan stripe, thats the cargo light circuit. When you pull the carpet up to get to those wires you'll see a plastic cap in the floor you can drill a small hole through to run the wire back to the bed. It's pretty easy.

Did you happen to try tying into the cargo lights by taking off the taillight? I think I saw someone else did that. Trying to figure out the best way also how did you splice/tie in?

 

[STOKED]

Did you happen to try tying into the cargo lights by taking off the taillight? I think I saw someone else did that. Trying to figure out the best way also how did you splice/tie in?

No, I'm not really sure if any of those wires are connected to that circuit as I don't recall the tail lights coming on with the cargo lights. I used one of those crimp slice connectors.

 

[knightro84]

Hey, if you don't mind me asking how did you wired yours up? My gf actually bought me a kit but it wants to be powered the obd 2 which I'm not too sure I like that and wanted to see if there was another method.

I ran the positive from the LED strip and tapped the cargo light trigger wire, which is white with a tan tracer in the drivers door sill, and then used one of the existing ground points under the hood on the driver side fender.

 

[knightro84]

Did you happen to try tying into the cargo lights by taking off the taillight? I think I saw someone else did that. Trying to figure out the best way also how did you splice/tie in?

This is what I did - if you have the OEM bed lighting, then you can just remove your tail lights and tap into the OEM bed lights on each side. If you don't have the OEM bed lights, you'll need to tap into the cargo light and run that to the bed. The OEM bed light wiring was super simple - literally red to red and black to black. Here are my pics from earlier in this thread.

 

[YellowSled]

I ran the positive from the LED strip and tapped the cargo light trigger wire, which is white with a tan tracer in the drivers door sill, and then used one of the existing ground points under the hood on the driver side fender.

if you tapped the white with a tan tracer in the drivers door sill, why not tap a existing ground out of that bundle of wires instead of going into the drivers side fender? tks

 

[Jayturk]

Keeping with the carbon fiber theme.

 

[knightro84]

if you tapped the white with a tan tracer in the drivers door sill, why not tap a existing ground out of that bundle of wires instead of going into the drivers side fender? tks

For the running board lighting - since the wires for the LED strip are outside of the truck, it was easier to just ground it right at one of the existing grounds under the hood instead of having to extend it and run it into the cab through the firewall just to splice into a ground in the loom in the door sill.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Added this Carr folding hitch step to save a little wear and tear on me and the bumper when climbing into the bed. Has a nice reflector when closed and might add a little protection if someone taps the bumper.

 

[z0n3]

Thos

This is what I did - if you have the OEM bed lighting, then you can just remove your tail lights and tap into the OEM bed lights on each side. If you don't have the OEM bed lights, you'll need to tap into the cargo light and run that to the bed. The OEM bed light wiring was super simple - literally red to red and black to black. Here are my pics from earlier in this thread.

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those strips are bright, what ones are they?

 

[Mustangmike66]

Added additional bed lights by tapping into the OEM bed lights after being completely unimpressed with the OEM lighting. Ramboxes made it a little trickier to maneuver the wiring. I haven't attached the light strips with adhesive yet as I only have alcohol swabs (damn covid) and it was getting late. I used a kit that is nearly identical to the one STOKED used. Next will be a couple LUYED backup lights (thanks to you guys for that suggestion) and dashcam install once that gets here.

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Amazon.com: MICTUNING 2Pcs 60 Inch White LED Cargo Truck Bed Light Strip Lamp Waterproof Lighting Kit with On-Off Switch Fuse 2-Way Splitter Cable for Jeep Pickup RV SUV and More: Automotive

Buy MICTUNING 2Pcs 60 Inch White LED Cargo Truck Bed Light Strip Lamp Waterproof Lighting Kit with On-Off Switch Fuse 2-Way Splitter Cable for Jeep Pickup RV SUV and More: Light Bars - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Where did you get your BedRug?


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[georgelama]

Got myself a 2020 Granite Crystal Limited since my 2019 Black Limited was received again by my dealer. Didn´t like all the chrome that the limited brought so I decided to invest a little in order to make it look better.

- 22" Limited Black Appearance Wheels
- Painted all the Chrome Grill in Granite/Black mix
- Chrome door trim replaced with black trim
- All "RAM" chrome emblems replaced with black ones (including hood emblems)
- Long door chrome trims removed
- Mirror covers painted matte black

Would love your opinion on what else I can put to my truck!

 

[LamboTexas]

This is what I did - if you have the OEM bed lighting, then you can just remove your tail lights and tap into the OEM bed lights on each side. If you don't have the OEM bed lights, you'll need to tap into the cargo light and run that to the bed. The OEM bed light wiring was super simple - literally red to red and black to black. Here are my pics from earlier in this thread.

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Do they all turn on with the OEM light switch?

 

[knightro84]

Do they all turn on with the OEM light switch?

Yes, they function just like the OEM cargo lights do. They turn on and off with both the switch in the bed and the switch in the cab.

Thos

those strips are bright, what ones are they?

I got these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KXR799K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It comes with two 60" strips in each package, and I got two packages (two strips for the bed, and one strip for each running board). Might be the best bang for the buck mods I've done yet at pretty much 45 bucks.

 

[Scott_65]

Got myself a 2020 Granite Crystal Limited since my 2019 Black Limited was received again by my dealer. Didn´t like all the chrome that the limited brought so I decided to invest a little in order to make it look better. Also you can get color matched mirror covers for about $60 unless you’re loving the black.

- 22" Limited Black Appearance Wheels
- Painted all the Chrome Grill in Granite/Black mix
- Chrome door trim replaced with black trim
- All "RAM" chrome emblems replaced with black ones (including hood emblems)
- Long door chrome trims removed
- Mirror covers painted matte black

Would love your opinion on what else I can put to my truck!

Looking good, I would do something with those chrome tow hooks and also maybe tint your headlights and taillights.

 

[dv8er]

Where did you get your BedRug?

I used BedRug part # BRI-BRT09BXK, which is technically made for the older body short bed with RamBoxes. It ended up fitting near perfect. I'm not sure why BedRug doesn't just market that model as being compatible with the newer body with RamBoxes. I got mine on Realtruck.com and chatted with them for a slight discount. Here's the Amazon link for it...

Amazon.com: BedRug Full Bedliner BRT09BXK fits 09+ RAM 5.7' BED WITH RAMBOX BED STORAGE: Automotive

Buy BedRug Full Bedliner BRT09BXK fits 09+ RAM 5.7' BED WITH RAMBOX BED STORAGE: Bed Liners - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[z0n3]

Yes, they function just like the OEM cargo lights do. They turn on and off with both the switch in the bed and the switch in the cab.



I got these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KXR799K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It comes with two 60" strips in each package, and I got two packages (two strips for the bed, and one strip for each running board). Might be the best bang for the buck mods I've done yet at pretty much 45 bucks.

Nice, thank you! Did those just easily stick on to the underside of the bed?