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Tailgate LED Lightbar

Discussion in 'Deals & Group Buys' started by Jim LE 1301, Nov 11, 2020.

  1. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 [OP] Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Some how you are getting power feedback. I would check those resistors you put in.
    Did you tap your wires into the hitch plug or the tail lights?
     
  2. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:26 PM
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    I used curt connector and connected threw back side of rear bumper. Plug & play. Then connected white reverse light to rear passenger tail light.
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:27 PM
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    Everything else works..the turn signals. The colors are all correct.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 [OP] Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    The resistors are where?
     
  5. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    Resistors are in all four corners of each light. Tapped into wires to find the correct ones & used butt connectors.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 [OP] Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Check those connections.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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    Jim LE 1301 [OP] Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Some how the reverse and brake wires are feeding each other.
     
  8. Jan 25, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    Mine does the same but I only notice it at night. So it looks like it's pink light. I think it's because I also have the lights on so both lights are bleeding to each other. Was actually thinking about disconnecting the reverse light wire since I already replaced my stock reverse bulb to LED. I did use the CURT adapter and splice the white reverse wire to the empty slot.
     
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  9. Jan 25, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Thank guys I’ll look into this tomorrow and see wtf is going on
     
  10. Jan 30, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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  11. Jan 30, 2021 at 9:35 PM
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  12. Jan 31, 2021 at 6:40 AM
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    Fuel delete mod Cup holder upgrade
    I have, this was the first mod I did to make sure I had access to the spare.

    First I ended up completely removing the adhesive backing on the light bar. I then used clear weather tape to attach the magnets (2x1 in four locations) to the bar. The tape I used is fairly slick coating so I used silicone tape in between the magnets and the paint to make sure the bar didn't move around and mar the paint or dislocate the bar. Below the mounting area where the magnet would attach there are four holes. I used two of the holes as a bump stop/"return to zero" by threading some spare parts through them.

    If you wish, I'll post pictures when I get my vehicle back next week.
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2021 at 1:52 PM
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    That would be great if you had some pic. Figured if I found the right magnets it would work . Thanks
     
  14. Jan 31, 2021 at 3:43 PM
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    I used this......

    Screenshot_20201117-204359_Amazon Shopping.jpg
     
  15. Feb 5, 2021 at 12:27 PM
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    Velcro may work for you; it didn't work out well for my application so I ended up going with magnets. The magnet set up makes the bar completely removable without a trace. I used the wiring harness in the other post to make the bar completely plug and play.

    1. Optional: Strip the light bar of it's sticky backing.
    2. The magnet pack of twelve will support six mounting points. (four of my magnets exploded so I went with four points instead)
    3. Two magnets side by side are about the width of the bar. Secure these to the bar. I used weather seal tape, it is clear and removable.
    4. Optional: Install standoffs in two of the square holes below the tailgate. Keeps the bar visible by preventing the bar from dropping below the bumper line. They also act as a "return to zero".
    5. Optional: Silicone tape gets tacky with moisture. It also deforms with pressure. You may not need this extra layer. I wanted something to prevent paint marring. The weather tape is very slick as are the magnets' surfaces, without this the bar can slide with heavy vibrations or bumps.

    For magnets I used:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C7TDXPV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Weather seal tape was used to secure the magnets to the light bar. You could feasibly glue the magnets to the bar as well. I went with tape so that I could replace the magnets as they lose strength over time.

    For silicone tape I used:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZCS1LTP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    For standoff screws I used something like this:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JGJBHPX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Anything longer wont fit between the bumper and the bed. You could go thicker, half inch is enough to keep it above the bumper line. If you go too high you may have interference with the tailgate and the lightbar.

    Pics:

    Lightbar Standoff.jpg Lightbar Magnetic Mounting .jpg Lightbar Mounted.jpg
     
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  16. Sep 24, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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    Anyone else have 1/4 of their light bar (all 3 rows) being ever so slightly brighter than the other 3/4. The quarter that is brighter is the section closest to where the wiring comes in. I first noticed it driving behind my truck the other day when my wife would hit the brakes. Then saw it in all 3 scenarios. I looked on the STL light bar video and could see it on their too. Love the light bar so not even going to worry about it. But this might drive someone with OCD nuts
     
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