What did you do to your Ram today???

[MikeyHo808]

Finally got around to installing my bed lights. Wasnt that difficult, as I opted to wire to the rear of the 7 pin receptacle. However, the receptacle was dead, no power. After some digging, I found the 30 amp Trailer tow receptacle fuse under dash was blown, so more time taken to run to Autozone and get a replacement.
Read a post about loose fuses, and to my irritation, a good portion of the fuses in the interior block were not fully seated. So while i was in there, i checked them all to make sure no more blown fuses. Luckily, that was it.
LED's were an Amazon purchase, came with the on off button, which i put velcro on the back of switch and stuck to my bedrug on the driver's side inside corner of the bed. Light strips are mounted on the bedside just above the top of the Bedrug side panels. Ran the wiring from passenger strip to driver side strip under the bedrug, which made it even easier...no extra work trying to hide wiring.
Overall, about 3 hours if you include the trip to the parts store for the fuse.
Next up, running board lights.

 

[ayoslickxd]

Got new bumper/winch installed.
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like the bumper alot. i may wanna add a bump bar also

 

[Pep_594]

Installed the OPT7 60” light bar.

 

[Knight.]

Installed the OPT7 60” light bar.

I was thinking of adding that light bar as well, how did you tie it into the brake wires? Any issues with the tailgate in the down position?

 

[LakesAZ]

Finally got around to installing my bed lights. Wasnt that difficult, as I opted to wire to the rear of the 7 pin receptacle. However, the receptacle was dead, no power. After some digging, I found the 30 amp Trailer tow receptacle fuse under dash was blown, so more time taken to run to Autozone and get a replacement.
Read a post about loose fuses, and to my irritation, a good portion of the fuses in the interior block were not fully seated. So while i was in there, i checked them all to make sure no more blown fuses. Luckily, that was it.
LED's were an Amazon purchase, came with the on off button, which i put velcro on the back of switch and stuck to my bedrug on the driver's side inside corner of the bed. Light strips are mounted on the bedside just above the top of the Bedrug side panels. Ran the wiring from passenger strip to driver side strip under the bedrug, which made it even easier...no extra work trying to hide wiring.
Overall, about 3 hours if you include the trip to the parts store for the fuse.
Next up, running board lights.

Which LED did you get from Amazon as I am thinking of doing the same.

 

[Vol4Life]

Installed the OPT7 60” light bar.

I've heard people talk about it blocking the hole to lower the rear spare tire. Did it cover that hole up? I really want this light bar, also, but don't want to make it a pain to get my spare tire if ever needed.

 

[Pep_594]

I used the curt 5 pin trailer harness to connect the wires from the light bar. For reverse wire (white wire) from the light bar I used a bullet connector and connected it to the 5th pin on the curt adapter. This way it is a true plug and play connection. No splicing or messing with factory wiring.

I used 1/4” spacers on the end and 1/2” spacers in the middle along with the clips provided with the light bar to mount it to the plastic piece between the bumper and tailgate.

It is a tight fit but the tailgate does not touch the light bar at all. It has about a 1/8” of clearance. The bottom of the light bar needs to be flush with the bumper to avoid hitting the tail gate.

Below is a video of it working along with links for the curt adapter and the light bar.

IMG_9020.mov

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OPT7 60" Redline Triple LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal - 1,200 LED Solid Beam - Weatherproof No Drill Install - Full Function Reverse Brake Running https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HUJW75...abc_0TCP77A7TFHJVCVTD7FG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007EA6WQ...abc_EDBD21A3Z1CXDWVPS08T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Pep_594]

I've heard people talk about it blocking the hole to lower the rear spare tire. Did it cover that hole up? I really want this light bar, also, but don't want to make it a pain to get my spare tire if ever needed.

It did not block the spare tire access hole. Here is a picture of mine.

 

[Pep_594]

I was thinking of adding that light bar as well, how did you tie it into the brake wires? Any issues with the tailgate in the down position?

I used the curt 5 pin trailer harness to connect the wires from the light bar. For reverse wire (white wire) from the light bar I used a bullet connector and connected it to the 5th pin on the curt adapter. This way it is a true plug and play connection. No splicing or messing with factory wiring.

I used 1/4” spacers on the end and 1/2” spacers in the middle along with the clips provided with the light bar to mount it to the plastic piece between the bumper and tailgate.

It is a tight fit but the tailgate does not touch the light bar at all. It has about a 1/8” of clearance. The bottom of the light bar needs to be flush with the bumper to avoid hitting the tail gate.

Below is a video of it working along with links for the curt adapter and the light bar.

IMG_9020.mov​

MOV File
1drv.ms
OPT7 60" Redline Triple LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal - 1,200 LED Solid Beam - Weatherproof No Drill Install - Full Function Reverse Brake Running https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HUJW75...abc_0TCP77A7TFHJVCVTD7FG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007EA6WQ...abc_EDBD21A3Z1CXDWVPS08T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Knight.]

It did not block the spare tire access hole. Here is a picture of mine.

On my truck i have this wire on a plate (assuming it's the rear back up camera wire) right in the middle and 2 bumps towards the left and right ends. See pictures, how did you go about installing the light with those in the way??

Thanks

 

[Kingquadcab]

These Threads always seem to be fun and keep us all spending money so chime in and lets get the ball rolling....

Put a nice crease in my rear bumper

 

[Pep_594]

On my truck i have this wire on a plate (assuming it's the rear back up camera wire) right in the middle and 2 bumps towards the left and right ends. See pictures, how did you go about installing the light with those in the way??

Thanks

Yes that is the wire harness for the backup camera and tailgate latch. I removed my tailgate for the install and I had to remove that plate with the tailgate. I used 1/4” plastic spacers on the ends of the light bar to clear the plastic bumps on truck. Then used 1/2” plastic spacer to clear the plate with the camera harness. I’ll post a picture of it when I get a chance.

 

[Knight.]

Yes that is the wire harness for the backup camera and tailgate latch. I removed my tailgate for the install and I had to remove that plate with the tailgate. I used 1/4” plastic spacers on the ends of the light bar to clear the plastic bumps on truck. Then used 1/2” plastic spacer to clear the plate with the camera harness. I’ll post a picture of it when I get a chance.

Okay I understand now. Any chance you can link where you got the spacers?

Thanks for all the info, I want to do this to my truck as well.

 

[MikeyHo808]

Which LED did you get from Amazon as I am thinking of doing the same.

Here is the link to the lights I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D118ZZL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_96HY8CFREF7Q9HCXAE79?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Fatherdeath]

Got my switch pro installed and my A-piller lights installed

 

[silverWS6]

Started my wiring projects, adding the auxbeam 2 sided fuse box and switch pod

started with some ditch lights and prepped all my other lights with weather proof plugs for when my front bumper gets here Monday finally

What bumper did you go with?

 

[Fatherdeath]

What bumper did you go with?

Westin Outlaw, Back bumper was installed earlier this week, the lights for the rear are still on their way sadly

 

[Pep_594]

Okay I understand now. Any chance you can link where you got the spacers?

Thanks for all the info, I want to do this to my truck as well.

The spacers I used, I got from Home Depot on the hardware aisle along with the bolts. I took the metal clips that came with the light bar to Home Depot and found the bolts and spacers that fit them. You need 1/4” spacer added to the ends of the light bar to clear the humps on the plastic of the truck and 1/2” spacers to clear the camera wire harness.

 

[Knight.]

The spacers I used, I got from Home Depot on the hardware aisle along with the bolts. I took the metal clips that came with the light bar to Home Depot and found the bolts and spacers that fit them. You need 1/4” spacer added to the ends of the light bar to clear the humps on the plastic of the truck and 1/2” spacers to clear the camera wire harness.

okay I’ll try that. Thanks

 

[Haulindogs]

Westin Outlaw, Back bumper was installed earlier this week, the lights for the rear are still on their way sadly View attachment 103920

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