BlackOps

Has anyone considered just smoking the amber lens like a lot of people do with the entire headlight assembly, taillights, etc.? Or just leave a small vertical strip of amber on the outside and smoke the rest? I wouldn't mind the amber lens if it wasn't so bulky. Completely removing the lens does look good, but I'm back and forth with the idea because it also looks like something is missing.

These 2 items are one of the biggest complaints I have purchasing my first Denali. Old technology and yet is still hasn't been incorporated into the trucks. I'm not fond of using a key fob to unlock and lock my vehicle and using a key to start it. I have a 2011 vehicle (car) that all I have to do is have the fob close by (in my pocket) and I can push the button on the door handle to lock/unlock the vehicle and push the button on the dash to start/stop the engine. So...I was wondering if anyone has added these features to their 2014+ GM truck? Parts? Purchased from? What's involved? Pics?

I just realized...if I remove the amber lens, I'm going to have to swap out the bulb. If they factory bulb is clear, then I'll need to replace it with an amber one. If I don't do a switchback bulb and just get an amber LED bulb, do I still need resistors? I have VLED LED bulbs in my license plate lights, reverse lights, and cargo lights and didn't have to wire in any resistors.

Do you know of any write-ups or how-to's on baking them? I just don't want to mess up a set of Denali headlights as I'm sure they're not cheap to replace. I don't mind tackling the job if I could get a good write-up/how-to or video.

I am nearly 100% satisfied with the looks of my truck aside from the wheels, which will be addressed with aftermarket wheels when the timing/funds are right. The only other issue I have and it really bugs me, is the huge amber lens/turn signals in the headlight. I consider myself very handy, mechanically inclined, and have always done my own work. I have done motor swaps, tranny swaps, rear end swaps, cam swaps, lift kits, drop kits, you name it. Though I have never separated a pair of headlights. So...I was wondering if anyone has done a write-up or how-to separate and reassemble the 2014+ GMC headlights? I don't know how much a new headlight costs, but if I'm in over my head, I don't want to risk it. I have tons of tools and would buy whatever I don't have for the job. I like the look of the factory headlights and would prefer to just modify the ones I have. Unless someone out there has a swap program where you send in your stock headlights and they send you a modified factory pair, I really don't want to buy an aftermarket pair. Also, before even attempting to take them apart, can the lens/turn signal even be removed? If so, would it look funny without the lens? Does anyone make a clear/chrome replacement lens? Is the factory bulb amber or clear?

And they match the XKGlow pods exactly? 'Bout time you updated that sig pic. Lol

Hrmmmm...I like the evenly distributed light as opposed to 2 pods that I have.

Did you wire them into the power and ground wires that came built into the harness? You said you cut a 16' strip in half, so did you only use a 1 power and ground on each side of the truck leaving the other 2 unused?

Any pics further away to see the light output all the way across from a distance?

Pics?

Not sure what cheap LED strips you're referring to. If you already have the kit in hand, just take one of the LEDs out of the box and power it up with 12V. Then you'll know for sure if you like the color or not. In my opinion, when looking at them straight on, it's not as noticeable. However, when they're installed in the truck and it's dark outside, shining on those black steps really makes it noticeably purple.

The pic enhances it a little, but definitely not a bright white or even a white with a slight blue hue. They're definitely on the purple side. Save yourself the time and labor and don't install the LEDs that come with the steps if you aren't fond of the purple. Get different lights and substitute them.

These, but in white: http://www.xkglow.com/60PC_Ultra_Bright_Motorcycle_LED_Engine_Neon_Kit_p/xk034001.htm If you look at the pics within the link, you'll see what it all comes with. You can usually find them on eBay from XKGlow for $43.97 shipped. They're the same ones I used for the footwell and under the hood.

Lol it's because they're only a few weeks old and I believe today will be the first day I drive in the rain with them. As a matter of fact, I'm gonna buy a brush specifically for them. When I washed my truck for the first time with the steps, it tore my wash mitt up. The coating on them is much rougher than their old coating.

I couldn't stand the purple LEDs that came with the Amp Reasearch Power Running Boards, so I cut them off and replaced them with the extra XKGlow LED pods I had laying around. Gotta say I like them a whole lot better and they're brighter. Now my entire truck matches with all the lighting both interior and exterior. Here's a comparison.