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Looking for some tech advice, I just installed a light bar on my 2016 Sierra Denali and I need to connect the reverse light wire. What's the best place to hook it up. Thanks for the help 45d9cc75cbc230a18eaf74b54367da37.jpg

dynoray Enthusiast

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looks like some guys are tapping into the wires on the back side of the trailer harness, my 2500 Hd has a 5th wheel wiring harness at the rear of the truck,so im going to tap into there for my light bar. i didnt install yet how did you line yours up so its straight across?

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looks like some guys are tapping into the wires on the back side of the trailer harness, my 2500 Hd has a 5th wheel wiring harness at the rear of the truck,so im going to tap into there for my light bar. i didnt install yet how did you line yours up so its straight across?

I actually fit it in and mark it then took the tailgate off and set it in properly and plugged it the to the trailer plug but it has a separate wire for the reverse light. This is the one I got

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oh,ok. the one i got is a flexible strip that has 3 m tape on back. looks like yours is an actual solid bar. i like that better!

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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Recon makes one of the best light bars. Ive owned 2 of them and both worked flawless for the duration. They have more lights than most and are brighter too.

 

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Recon makes one of the best light bars. Ive owned 2 of them and both worked flawless for the duration. They have more lights than most and are brighter too.

 

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i saw those but for $35 bucks the one I got is surprisingly bright ,someone I know have them on his truck for about 2 yrs now with no problems so I figured I'll give them a try
dynoray Enthusiast

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hey,what does it look like in the camera when the back up lights are on,is it too bright or not too bad?

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hey,what does it look like in the camera when the back up lights are on,is it too bright or not too bad?

i haven't hooked up the reverse light yet ,I have to figure were to tap for a reverse signal. I did put 12v to it and it was actually bright. The quality and the light output is actually bright . You have to try these bulbs in your reverse light you will be happy how bright they are 9e74be10c1882d273e1d295f5e36538c.jpg70c5e1d27719f888c5671a3d16bf8815.jpg464ceb383fc205b6007e9dbdc19b6826.jpg
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I'm not a fan of the ones with the reverse like because on most it cuts down on the number of lights in the bar for brake verses reverse lights. The bar I always got was just for the brakes and turn signals.

 

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Moved this to the correct section. The How-To section is for write ups on modifications or installations.

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