Jump to content

LED Under Rail Bed Lighting

b1gted

By b1gted
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 399
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

block8head
block8head

Here you go...

electricchiken7
electricchiken7

I installed the after market ones. I tied them into my cargo lights. Great mod!!     Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk    

corwest
corwest

Just as a heads up: The junction box comes with a cover for the plug that these plug into. So I made my own plug out of the cover with a couple parts from other plugs i had laying around and sealed

Posted Images

loganbent Enthusiast

loganbent

Posted
Posted

Jegs has these on sale just got the email - If I can get a plug type for the plug in under the bed I am considering ordering me these instead and putting at the cab end of the bed http://www.jegs.com/p/Hella/Hella-Optilux-LED-Worklamps/2889960/10002/-1

 

 

here is a site with the specs on them http://www.rallylights.com/all/optilux-model-4sq-led-work-lamp.html a little over 5 inches high wonder if they would be too big?

 

To me those would be too big and too bright for a bed light

Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

Imcrazy

Posted
Posted

My Sierra has em I'm thinking of adding a couple more. I'd really like a switch for them at the tail gate.

SLESierra Enthusiast

SLESierra

Posted
Posted

I dont plan on leaving the tailgate down for extended periods of time, so the tailgate operated switch would work fine. If the tailgate is going to be left down for several hours or days at a time, then I would tap into the existing cargo lamp circuit.

do you have the plug from the end of the wiring that goes into the module? If so what would you have to have for it?

SLESierra Enthusiast

SLESierra

Posted
Posted

To me those would be too big and too bright for a bed light

yeah that is what I figured out after I went out and measured as well but the brightness would of been awesome in my case trying to find small parts in my boxes in the bed

2017SierraSLT Senior Enthusiast

2017SierraSLT

Posted
Posted

Cool! I just ordered one of those. Do you like it?

Sure do. The cargo does not slide around, and my knees do not hurt when I crawl in the bed of the truck. I also like the finished appearance of it. It fit really well, and does everything I ask of it.
2017SierraSLT Senior Enthusiast

2017SierraSLT

Posted
Posted

do you have the plug from the end of the wiring that goes into the module? If so what would you have to have for it?

I will look, but I think I tossed them upon completing the install. Will let you know if I find one.
SLESierra Enthusiast

SLESierra

Posted
Posted

I will look, but I think I tossed them upon completing the install. Will let you know if I find one.

thanks I would like to put some LED pods I already have in my bed if you can find them

  • 4 weeks later...
gjernagan16 Enthusiast

gjernagan16

Posted
Posted

I have the bed LED's already but I would like to add a second set up front? whats the easiest way to do it? hardwire since there isnt a second plug in the juction box? any help would be appreciated!! thanks

  • Like 1
2017SierraSLT Senior Enthusiast

2017SierraSLT

Posted
Posted

I have the bed LED's already but I would like to add a second set up front? whats the easiest way to do it? hardwire since there isnt a second plug in the juction box? any help would be appreciated!! thanks

 

I spliced two GM sets together. I soldered the red and black wires together, and used heat shrink wrap to seal up the splices. Worked well..

 

1010545_742451065767983_141971304_n.jpg

  • Like 2
NitroDatsik Senior Enthusiast

NitroDatsik

Posted
Posted
i didnt even realize what a good option it was at the time when i orderd, but i didnt get the lights installed

 

I ended up buying the the plasmaglow led lights off amazon

 

placed them under bed rails

 

ran the wiring through the cab vents ( easy ) and up into the third brake light i tapped into the left and right wires of the white bulbs and spliced the ground together and tapped into the ground wire of the third brake light.

 

now when i press the button for the cargo light on the dash the lights come on!

 

Before all this I asked my dealer to, and they said "well its still a new truck we really dont know yet ......"

 

so it only took me like an hour and it was alot cheaper

pic below

OH!! and as for the wiring already being there for the lights ... did not see a single thing : (

unless its somewhere inside the truck behind the back panels

can you let me know exactly which wires you tapped in to. Thanks

 

Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

 

 

2017SierraSLT Senior Enthusiast

2017SierraSLT

Posted
Posted

Can I still easily install these with a spray in bed liner?

 

On a '14, there are prepunched holes under the bed rail that small clips snap into, and the mounting screws screw into them. As long as the bed liner material hasn't filled them in, you will be OK.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • PunchT37
      Scan Tool Recommendation

      By PunchT37 · Posted

      I just bought this. A minimum for me but, I don`t work anymore and don`t want the heavy update costs of the higher end tools. You would have to make money with them.   https://www.topdon.us/collections/diagnostic-tools/products/artidiag-pro   Even this tool has a $250.00 update cost after 2 years.
    • CamGTP
      Scan Tool Recommendation

      By CamGTP · Posted

      I have an Autel, works great for what it is. Can't do some specific things because you need say the GM tool, VCDS for Audi/Volkswagon and others of course. But those times are few and far between for me.   The other tool I'd like to try one day is the new Topdon scan tools. Seen several video's on them and many youtube people review them.    I've never subscribed for updates or payed to do that stuff on my Autel, so I'm sure I'm missing out on some of the updates but I'm fine with that for now.
    • Tyler Gibbs
      PF63 Oil Filters Going Away?

      By Tyler Gibbs · Posted

      Oh dear god why
    • AndrewF
      Scan Tool Recommendation

      By AndrewF · Posted

      I am in the market for a bidirectional scan tool so was hoping someone can help point me in the right direction. There are so many options out there it is hard to narrow down which make/model to choose.   I have always done my own vehicle work so looking to maximize capability with the scanner. Ideal price is $1k or less but would be willing to exceed if it opens up significant benefits.  Currently my 24 2500 is the newest vehicle but also have a few mid to late 2010s Subarus as well.    It seems that the Autel MP900 has a decent amount of features at a reasonable price?
    • C/K Man
      Silverado 4500-5500-6500 are they still being produced? Would have sold better as GMCs as well

      By C/K Man · Posted

      There was talk over the last couple of years that the contract to build these trucks between GM and International would not be renewed.  International moved production of all their other trucks besides the companion CV model out of the Springfield plant some time ago when they opened their San Antonio plant.  That left Springfield only building the Silverado Medium Duty, International CV Series, and some Express/Savanna long wheelbase cutaways.  International also put the plant up for sale some time ago.  This all answered my earlier question as to why GM and International did nothing with these trucks since they were introduced, as they had basically become a market 'placeholder' with a finite life.    The Silverado Medium Duty/International CV trucks were interesting combination of a GM powertrain, electrical system, and K2XX Silverado cab with an International chassis that was supposedly designed for a step-van type vehicle they never produced.  They were manufactured in International's Springfield plant along with the IH MV series initially.  When first introduced, there was much talk that the Silverado Medium Duty/CV would eventually get a gasoline engine option along with other upgrades and GM and IH would work on a class 6/7 joint venture truck.  This was before VW bought Navistar out, after that happened no more was said.  Draw your own conclusions...   About the time talk started that the GM/IH joint venture was not going to be renewed, rumors started that GM would develop a new line of medium duty trucks themselves.  The story is the new trucks will be part of the next generation HD's due in 2028, and will still feature a 'straight rail' chassis design that the current medium duty has.  GM views this as a desirable feature that differentiates their truck from the competition.  A gasoline engine option is also expected.  As the current Silverado Medium Duty remains in production until September 2026 and there is still a lot of inventory available do not expect any official word for some time.   I believe GM remains committed to their successful partnership with Isuzu, and all the LCF models will still be available from Chevy Commercial dealers.  Isuzu is on the cusp of opening a new large plant in South Carolina and there is also speculation that this may result in new product for both Isuzu and Chevy Commercial dealers.                  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...