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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Try the Putco bar/harness? Works great on my 2019 HC


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BlackLS
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I have the Putco Blade and used the Putco "Plug and Play" harness which connects to the trucks tail light wiring harness not the trailer lights.   I tried the Curt harness from Amazon but my

NHAT4
NHAT4

I did,  but I only wanted a solid red led ( I don't care for the turn flashers, back up etc of them) ... so I  hard wired the running light / stop light wires of the led strip into the taillights.  I

PhilB
PhilB

I think you have to use the module to deactivate the tow package.  You would still plug it in to the CURT adapter.  Using the CURT adapter is the way to go to avoid hard-wiring the LED strip.  On my '

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George Zaheu Enthusiast

George Zaheu

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Thank you sir. I bought the harness you recommended and now it all indeed works! You saved me a lot of grief. Now I’m happy! Thanks a million!

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jnissen Enthusiast

jnissen

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I purchased one of the newer bars that has 4 rows of LEDs. One row is dedicated white for reverse and it’s very bright.

 

I hard wired into my trailer 7 pin connector under the bumper. Just removed about 1/4” of the insulation away from the wires then soldered in the new wires. Didn’t cut the originals and taped up all the joints to keep it from shorting put. Works great.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Putco 60" is available thru GM accessories.

 

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/60-inch-blade-led-tailgate-light-bar-by-putco-associated-accessories-19418352?year=2020&make=Chevrolet&model=Silverado 1500&modelId=491&body=Crew Cab Pickup&bodyId=22&wheel=Short Box&wheelId=651&trim=High Country&trimId=523&drive=4WD&driveId=8&engine=6.2L V8 GAS&engineId=5920&bodyNumDoors=5&categoryId=197502

 

Crew Cab Pickup : Short Box : High Country : 4WD : 6.2L V8 GAS
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60-Inch Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar by Putco - Associated Accessories

Part No. : 19418352

MSRP $299.00*

You could earn up to 1,794 points1 from My Chevrolet Rewards by enrolling.

  • Communicates your braking, reversing and turning intentions to other drivers
  • High-power LEDs provide brilliant and defining light output
  • Comes with all installation hardware and is easy to install
  • Includes wiring harness
  • Enhances the appearance of your vehicle
vancealot29 Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, redwngr said:

Putco 60" is available thru GM accessories.

 

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/60-inch-blade-led-tailgate-light-bar-by-putco-associated-accessories-19418352?year=2020&make=Chevrolet&model=Silverado 1500&modelId=491&body=Crew Cab Pickup&bodyId=22&wheel=Short Box&wheelId=651&trim=High Country&trimId=523&drive=4WD&driveId=8&engine=6.2L V8 GAS&engineId=5920&bodyNumDoors=5&categoryId=197502

 

Crew Cab Pickup : Short Box : High Country : 4WD : 6.2L V8 GAS
640X640search.svg
 

60-Inch Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar by Putco - Associated Accessories

Part No. : 19418352

MSRP $299.00*

You could earn up to 1,794 points1 from My Chevrolet Rewards by enrolling.

  • Communicates your braking, reversing and turning intentions to other drivers
  • High-power LEDs provide brilliant and defining light output
  • Comes with all installation hardware and is easy to install
  • Includes wiring harness
  • Enhances the appearance of your vehicle

Good to know!  I can use some rewards points to knock the price down. 

 

Only question I have is which harness are they including. Is it the quick connect harness (529004) which I have read many people have had good luck with?  Would I still need to purchase that separately for $60?  If so, that would make it much less attractive. 

 

I might shoot them an email to find out. 

George Zaheu Enthusiast

George Zaheu

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I have the Redline light bar with the Putco harness. I also purchased the Redline module originally, but it didn’t work with their recommended setup. Neither did their Curt harness. The reason I picked Redline light bar was the sequential amber turn signal and obviously the lower price. Everything from Amazon Putco 529005 Blade Quick Connect. 19 Silverado High Country 6.2 L V8 gas. 

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Daryl Casey Enthusiast

Daryl Casey

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7 hours ago, George Zaheu said:

I have the Redline light bar with the Putco harness. I also purchased the Redline module originally, but it didn’t work with their recommended setup. Neither did their Curt harness. The reason I picked Redline light bar was the sequential amber turn signal and obviously the lower price. Everything from Amazon Putco 529005 Blade Quick Connect. 19 Silverado High Country 6.2 L V8 gas. 

George,

Is your truck equipped with the Tow Package/Safety Features package (Blind Spot detection, park assist, etc)? I've got a 2020 GMC Sierra with the Safety Features Package and wanted to know if the Putco harness allows the Redline light bar to work without any towing warnings or prevention of the Safety Features from working.

 

Thanks for the info!

Daryl

George Zaheu Enthusiast

George Zaheu

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Yes sir! It works just as it should. Putco harness plugs in between your connectors for each side driver and passenger and the backup wire from your Redline has a socket dedicated on the harness as well. The biggest inconvenience I had was to take the gate off the truck. You’ll have to remove the big socket underneath for the power lift gate and camera, sensors etc. Good luck. Ask for more info if needed

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Thejet07 Enthusiast

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I don’t have the tow package. I’m looking to hardwire an led strip my wife bought me. It has the 4 pin connector but I don’t want to connect that because it’ll look cheesy. Is it just color matching? Any diagrams? I also want to hook up the reverse lights. It has the extra wire for that. Should I just tap that directly to the reverse lights or is there a wire that I could tap in the back of my harness? Thanks


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George Zaheu Enthusiast

George Zaheu

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Easiest way to go is to buy this Putco harness we’re talking about from Amazon and you’ll be done in no time. Honest opinion. It takes care of all your concerns click and done. 

Thejet07 Enthusiast

Thejet07

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Just purchased putcos harness. Found it for $51.00. Curious why you took your tailgate off? Was it easier to install the light bar that way?

 

 

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George Zaheu Enthusiast

George Zaheu

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The reason is, it helps with the alignment of the light bar. Up, down and left, right. It would be too awkward to try to reach under the gate. That’s all. 

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Daryl Casey Enthusiast

Daryl Casey

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16 hours ago, George Zaheu said:

Easiest way to go is to buy this Putco harness we’re talking about from Amazon and you’ll be done in no time. Honest opinion. It takes care of all your concerns click and done. 

George,

Was installing the Putco harness difficult? I"m guessing(hoping) the harness comes with installation instructions? Any of the connectors difficult to get to? Any install information/tips greatly appreciated!

 

George Zaheu Enthusiast

George Zaheu

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The harness does come with two pages of very clear instructions. You should have no trouble at all following them. As I said, it would make your life easier to take the gate off, but if you struggle a little bit I guess it could be done with the gate on. Make sure you clean the surface really good for proper adherence. Good luck. I’m here to help any which way I can. 

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