New running lights & backup light

bigdeer1 · March 15, 2015

Got bored and decided to run some lights. Not done with the toolbox going to add a few more on it. My reverse light was mounted behind my grill but I oredered a 36" lightbar for the grill so I moved this one to the rear for a little added light for my backup cam. Turned out sweet!

jakewake23 · March 16, 2015

don't those reverse lights mess with your camera at night?

bigdeer1 · March 16, 2015

Nope makes it a lot easier to see objects in the way

bigdeer1 · March 22, 2015

Finally finished my toolbox. Ordered 4 more. 2 on the back & 1 for each side of the box.

TheTunaHunter · March 23, 2015

I think the tool box looks great, been wanting to do this for a while. How'd you wire them?

bigdeer1 · March 28, 2015

I think the tool box looks great, been wanting to do this for a while. How'd you wire them?

Thanks! I drilled all my wholes & mounted my lights. Wired all the positives together along with wiring all the negatives together resulting in 2 wires rather than 14 total ends. 1 positive 1 neg. I grounded my lights where the c clamp is to mount the box to the bed & ran my power wire to my accessorie wire in the rear end of the truck where you plug your trailer lights. Hope this helps!

TheTunaHunter · March 28, 2015

Thanks! If I remember there's no 12V switched lead at the trailer plug, so I assume your toolbox lights are always on? I might throw a switch-inline to allow me to turn them off if nesc. I've actually go the same tool box, how much do the lights protrude into the actual storage space? Would love to see a couple more pics/link of the lights.

bigdeer1 · April 2, 2015

Thanks! If I remember there's no 12V switched lead at the trailer plug, so I assume your toolbox lights are always on? I might throw a switch-inline to allow me to turn them off if nesc. I've actually go the same tool box, how much do the lights protrude into the actual storage space? Would love to see a couple more pics/link of the lights.

No they only come on when my running lights turn on... OR when I turn my fog lights on.. My fog light switch activates them aswell! As for the lights, the lights produce no light inside the box, wasn't my purpose of these. But they do light the inside of the bed up tremendously! I ordered the lights of Amazon. I don't know how to add links to here but if you go on Amazon and search maxxima amber led (3/4") it will pop up. A bit pricey but well worth it. The quality is by far worth the coin!! Hope this helps, if you would like more specific pictures let me know I can upload or message you more direct pictures.

TheTunaHunter · April 2, 2015

No they only come on when my running lights turn on... OR when I turn my fog lights on.. My fog light switch activates them aswell! As for the lights, the lights produce no light inside the box, wasn't my purpose of these. But they do light the inside of the bed up tremendously! I ordered the lights of Amazon. I don't know how to add links to here but if you go on Amazon and search maxxima amber led (3/4") it will pop up. A bit pricey but well worth it. The quality is by far worth the coin!! Hope this helps, if you would like more specific pictures let me know I can upload or message you more direct pictures.

Got a wiring diagram or a picture? I have the fogs on with high beam mod, so just wondering how this would work with your wiring setup. Ideally I think I'd like to be able to blackout the truck if needed, so I may be installing these with a switch. Thanks again!