Jump to content

Installation of grill lights

TXguy

By TXguy
in Modifications, Wheels & Tires

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 82
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

TXguy
TXguy

Completed installation. 

TXguy
TXguy

Here is a couple of photos. I bolted between the horizontal supports in the grill. The 1/4” bolts fit perfect with fender washers. 

Smoothbassman
Smoothbassman

You can use a fuse tap right on the parking light circuit in the fuse box in the front of the truck.       Fuse 34 is what you want to tap into.        Y

Posted Images

J2Jones Enthusiast

J2Jones

Posted
Posted

 

Finally got mine all together and installed.  I used the misc. ignition fuse because I wanted them on whenever the truck was running.  Anybody see issues with using that fuse position?

 

Thanks for sharing method and pics on mounting method TXguy.

9973B1E6-95A0-4D22-8E56-E32713230846.jpeg

  • Like 1
TXguy Enthusiast

TXguy

Posted
  • Author
Posted
52 minutes ago, J2Jones said:

 

Finally got mine all together and installed.  I used the misc. ignition fuse because I wanted them on whenever the truck was running.  Anybody see issues with using that fuse position?

 

Thanks for sharing method and pics on mounting method TXguy.

9973B1E6-95A0-4D22-8E56-E32713230846.jpeg

Any time. Glad I could help

Mora84 Enthusiast

Mora84

Posted
Posted
On 12/2/2019 at 6:30 PM, J2Jones said:

Thanks for the pics.

Looks great. Good job

Danyoda Enthusiast

Danyoda

Posted
Posted
On 12/22/2019 at 9:36 AM, J2Jones said:

 

Finally got mine all together and installed.  I used the misc. ignition fuse because I wanted them on whenever the truck was running.  Anybody see issues with using that fuse position?

 

Thanks for sharing method and pics on mounting method TXguy.

9973B1E6-95A0-4D22-8E56-E32713230846.jpeg

How bright are they? I was looking at images in Amazon from the seller and they looked too bright. What do you think?

J2Jones Enthusiast

J2Jones

Posted
Posted
12 hours ago, Danyoda said:

How bright are they? I was looking at images in Amazon from the seller and they looked too bright. What do you think?

 

These are the ones I used.  Different than the OP.  I think they are about right for brightness.  Hard to photograph at night but in person, they are separate and distinct but come no where near headlight bright.  Q&A list them as 110 lumens and 9 watts.  In the daylight, not all that visible at all.

 

YITAMOTOR 10PCS Eagle Eye LED Lights Amber Daytime Running DRL Light 18mm Ultra Thin Waterproof Aluminum Shell Car Motorcycle Fog Tail Backup Reverse Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWPDZKJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_SoTbEbGXP37WP

 

  • Like 1
  • 4 months later...
SilentSierra Enthusiast

SilentSierra

Posted
Posted (edited)
On 11/27/2019 at 5:00 PM, 2k19Sierra said:

Awesome thanks. How’d you mount them?

 

On 11/27/2019 at 5:00 PM, 2k19Sierra said:

Awesome thanks. How’d you mount them?

 

On 11/27/2019 at 4:55 PM, TXguy said:

I ended up using fuse 42 to tap off of, right parking lights vs left, because the fuse tap I used had clearance there. I included a pic of the fuse tap I used and the lights I installed. 

570457B8-388B-4638-81DD-AC65B1359BAD.jpeg

6E9F2EFC-0D97-421D-AF00-E964BA7C70F1.jpeg

I bought the same fuse tap.  Does it matter which side the wire comes out of the tap?   I saw a video where these taps have to go in a certain way so that it will work properly (the prong opposite of the wire must be plugged into the constant female in the fuse box). I don’t have the tool to check that.  How did you plug yours in...with the fuse tap inserted, is the wire exiting the fuse tap pointing toward the drivers side?

Edited by SilentSierra
  • 3 weeks later...
krisftw Enthusiast

krisftw

Posted
Posted
On 12/2/2019 at 12:02 AM, TXguy said:

Here is a couple of photos. I bolted between the horizontal supports in the grill. The 1/4” bolts fit perfect with fender washers. 

7C5824CB-2459-49D6-A947-7A4D9ACA4331.jpeg

5EE6895D-87B5-4955-80CF-21EF33E86316.jpeg

EBD208C0-0930-4859-B76A-2F8A2C8300F4.jpeg

 

 

Ordering the fuse tap online. Has options for mini fuse, small fuse, standard. Which one do I pick for a 2020 silverado?

krisftw Enthusiast

krisftw

Posted
Posted (edited)
On 11/27/2019 at 5:55 PM, TXguy said:

 

 

Edited by krisftw
SilentSierra Enthusiast

SilentSierra

Posted
Posted
On 6/23/2020 at 10:48 AM, krisftw said:

 

 

Ordering the fuse tap online. Has options for mini fuse, small fuse, standard. Which one do I pick for a 2020 silverado?

Mini

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

    • KARNUT
      Vehicle Payments

      By KARNUT · Posted

      This is interesting. My quote tagged here is different from my original quote. After I’m driving them longer. That isn’t me. I don’t talk that way. I definitely wouldn’t express myself that way. Interesting.
    • UrbanRage
      What have you done to your K2 today?

      By UrbanRage · Posted

      I have the same running boards on my truck and I do agree they are bulky. I also find myself stepping over them when getting in and out of the truck. Besides providing protection to the rocker panels, they aren't very useful.  I will be replacing them soon with the Amp Powersteps. 
    • ChristopherDobson
      Vehicle Payments

      By ChristopherDobson · Posted

      Monthly payment is only part of the equation. With today's prices and interest rates, I'd look at the total monthly cost: payment, insurance, registration, fuel, maintenance, and expected repairs. A vehicle that fits comfortably into your budget is usually the better choice than stretching for a higher trim. I've also kept my vehicles longer over the past few years. New cars have gotten expensive enough that driving one for 10+ years, while staying on top of maintenance, often ends up being the most cost-effective approach.
    • Grumpy Bear
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      10 Ford and Chevy engines proven to reach 300,000 miles   You may note a common 3K OCI on this list of gas motors. I skipped over the diesels. Dh'O. 
    • jake111
      Gasser Subforum Has Been Quiet - - So, Regenerative Braking and Using L10

      By jake111 · Posted

      Thanks newdude!  By the time manual selection is needed, I'm probably too much of a control-freak to depend on the transmission sensing braking to activate automatic downshifting.  I would be anticipating the situation and already be manually downshifting.   This truck replaced a 2004.5 LLY diesel with the Allison 5-speed.  Putting it in T/H made noticeable differences (when the torque converter locked, upshift points, downshift behavior).  On this 2024 gasser with the 10L1000 I haven't been able to detect much, if any, difference.  Ok, I can never tell now when the torque converter locks up.  But I also don't notice differences in shifting.  For downhills, I've probably already manually downshifted by then anyway.  Since it's also more awkward (than the 2004.5) to engage/disengage I don't even bother.  Or maybe it doesn't really matter with just a 3k lb. camper in the bed?   Thanks also for the list of reasons the charging system might select various voltages.  However, what I am seeing doesn't fall into any of those categories.  It very definitely, and very consistently, rises after coasting/braking.  Maybe not immediately, but not very long after coasting/braking.  Very consistently drops voltage when no longer coasting/braking.  It might also be interacting with the camper battery charging (I might disconnect the camper and see if it changes the charging behavior).  I also need to recheck turning on headlights for when I want to force it to charge the camper.   Another JR, in June I converted the camper to LiFePO4.  Since it's not a good idea to try to charge lithiums directly using truck, I installed a Victron Orion XS DC-DC charger (which BTW is AMAZING!!).  Being cheap, I only had to buy that one item (besides the battery, of course) to do the conversion.  The camper OEM 120v battery charger (only 19 years old and works perfectly) and the truck feed the input to the DC-DC charger (not at the same time).  But I didn't want the camper charger feeding back to the truck so I kept the old separator.  I considered replacing the separator with a 30amp diode but that means more work and might add another 1/2 volt drop.  One thing that surprised me was the voltage drop over the long 10awg wire run, so I can only charge smoothly at 8 amps (because the DC-DC charger is completely configurable).  Another reason I don't want an added voltage drop with the diode.  I might also be a little lazy but all this work is being done under the sink with a small cabinet opening.    

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...