No More Dim Reverse Lights
Anyone who has driven one of these trucks knows that they are big, and that reversing them into tight spots can be challenging, especially in the dark with the trucks incredibly useless reversing lights. So it was time to make a change.
Can you see me now?
One of the items that was on our Christmas list this year was a set of Yitamotor LED lights, and in good form Santa delivered a wonderful pair of lights. Below is a little information on how we installed the lights, and few photos.
It is a pretty simple process; We removed the stock tail light. Cut the male electrical connection from it to use as the male connection for the new lights. Ran a new wire to the passenger side for connecting that side. Removed one of the two bolts that hold the rear tail light protection shroud in place and used that now empty bolt hole to mount the lights, no need for drilling. Both lights are ground on the frame to the bolt that has them connected to the frame.
Below are some photos. Im really pleased with how it turned out. The lights are advertised at 2000 lumens each, and it certainly seems to be more than enough now. No more struggling to tell whats behind us when we reverse, or at least it wont be because our lights aren’t bright enough.
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