Lighted Tailgate Emblem

CShirey · March 24, 2019

Has anyone here installed something like This:

https://www.amazon.com/Tailgate-Emblem-Chevrolet-Silverado-Lighted/dp/B07CCGHNGF/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=lighted+chevy+tailgate+emblem&qid=1553469160&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

Tailgate lighted emblem? if so, is there a light circuit that is easy to tap into in the tailgate? Seems like it would be a pain to wire but not familiar enough with it to pull the trigger on trying it.

EpicLT · March 25, 2019

1 hour ago, CShirey said:

Has anyone here installed something like This:

https://www.amazon.com/Tailgate-Emblem-Chevrolet-Silverado-Lighted/dp/B07CCGHNGF/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=lighted+chevy+tailgate+emblem&qid=1553469160&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

Tailgate lighted emblem? if so, is there a light circuit that is easy to tap into in the tailgate? Seems like it would be a pain to wire but not familiar enough with it to pull the trigger on trying it.

Nearest circuits you would need for tapping is the passenger tail lamp harness that passes under the tailgate, under the bumper by the spare. However, you would need to drill your tailgate because I believe the current back emblem is just a sticker. So no current hole in your tailgate.

JimCost2014 · March 25, 2019

Correct, held on with 3M double sided tape that holds like grim death.

CShirey · March 25, 2019

I was kinda thinking that, thanks. Not ready to drill a hole in a brand new truck yet...

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HeySkippyDog · March 25, 2019

I changed the tailgate emblem on my 2014 and that emblem had plastic rivets attached to the back of it, and it snapped into holes in the tailgate. I removed it with a drill template and an undersized bit.

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cbrsilv15 · March 25, 2019

22 minutes ago, HeySkippyDog said:

I changed the tailgate emblem on my 2014 and that emblem had plastic rivets attached to the back of it, and it snapped into holes in the tailgate. I removed it with a drill template and an undersized bit.

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No it didn’t. Lol. GM hasn’t used holes to line up emblems like Ford does. Just 3m adhesive for decades.

Shakeydeal · March 25, 2019

4 hours ago, cbrsilv15 said:

No it didn’t. Lol. GM hasn’t used holes to line up emblems like Ford does. Just 3m adhesive for decades.

LOL, one of you is lying...........

Cage match, right now. To the death..........

bc-chris · March 25, 2019

7 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said:

LOL, one of you is lying...........

Cage match, right now. To the death..........

and the only weapons allowed are tailgate emblems, 3M tape and plastic rivets!

JimCost2014 · March 25, 2019

How about instead of death, all body hair removal with the 3M tape, it is very sticky......

cbrsilv15 · March 25, 2019

27 minutes ago, bc-chris said:

and the only weapons allowed are tailgate emblems, 3M tape and plastic rivets!

There will be no rivets! ??

Shakeydeal · March 25, 2019

HeySkippyDog · March 25, 2019

I'm telling you, it was in there with plastic rivets. There was no adhesive. This was on a 2014. If you read the instructions, it gives you a drill template and it breaks the rivets free.

Billet Bowtie Rear Insert Emblem Black 2014-2015 Chevy Silverado 1500, 15-18 2500 HD , 3500 HD (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUH2KYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gmvMCbJ15AN3W

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martha3065 · March 25, 2019

I'm telling you, it was in there with plastic rivets. There was no adhesive. This was on a 2014. If you read the instructions, it gives you a drill template and it breaks the rivets free.

Billet Bowtie Rear Insert Emblem Black 2014-2015 Chevy Silverado 1500, 15-18 2500 HD , 3500 HD (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUH2KYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gmvMCbJ15AN3W

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You are referring to only the insert/center. OP and others are referring to the entire emblem. Everyone is right. There are rivets holding the insert to the emblem body/trim. No rivets in the tailgate.