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Double cab integrated 3rd brake light install

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Mountun Goat, Feb 29, 2020.

  1. Feb 29, 2020 at 11:40 PM
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    Mountun Goat

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    I bought a 48” under tailgate led light strip as it fits the window width. Then I cut the rubber housing off the strip to make it fit into the window seam.

    I cut all the extra buytal out of the window seam to make room for the light strips and silicone.

    Taping the glass and body off helped keep a clean line.

    I laid the window seam half full of silicone, then set the light strip in. Once it was set, I filled the remainder of the seam with more silicone. To ensure perfect silicone placement I used a spray bottle of dish soap water for shaping lube. Just spray the soap onto the silicone and the finger of choice, then glide your finger as needed.

    Lastly, I wired the light into the existing circuit. This light is 5 function so has running(70%), brake, signal’s and reverse.

    I’m pretty happy with the outcome and will need to get some pictures once the truck is outside again.

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  2. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:37 AM
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    Mountun Goat

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  3. Mar 4, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    3rdGenTundraDC

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    You're quite brave :fingerscrossed:
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2020 at 8:34 AM
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    KissMyAxe1

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    That looks good! I want to do something similar with the bed rack I have in mind, attaching something like this to the back of the rack.
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    Mountun Goat

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    Thanks, figured I’d try something different:)
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    That is cool.
     
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  7. Mar 4, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    102dalz

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    How did you wire it? Straight to the trailer wiring in/outlet?
     
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  8. Mar 4, 2020 at 3:16 PM
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    The night shots look killer. Some modern integration without the bulk. I like it.
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Mountun Goat

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    Yeah you bet, I ran the wires down between cab and box, then down the frame and into the trailer wiring.
     
  10. Mar 4, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Mountun Goat

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    Thanks I do too :)
     
  11. Mar 4, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    Mountun Goat

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    Hindsight, next time I would spray paint the wiring flat black, this way the you wouldn’t see the one white wire beside the glass. :annoyed:
     

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