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2020 Sierra 1500 SLT X31.

I am looking for a clean way to install a switch for the light bar as opposed to drilling a hole in my new truck and adding one that is clearly out of place.

I know that there is an "upfitter switch" that would add 5 switches but am trying to explore other options.

I also know you can replace the whole set of paddle switches but lose all of the icons telling you what the buttons are actually for.

I also saw that for older models, people could replace the headlight switch and add a single button that way.

My #1 choice would be to install a real switch where the dummy switch is that I'm pointing to.

Really hit a dead end with my research and was wondering if anyone had any better ideas.

Thanks in advance!

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OR!!!! I could just tap into the fog lights. Do y'all think that one fog light wire could power a 36" LED light bar? its's advertised at 234W.

Unwrntd Enthusiast

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I want to get the upfitter switches but they are on indefinite backorder currently 

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7 minutes ago, Unwrntd said:

I want to get the upfitter switches but they are on indefinite backorder currently 

You sure? Just received in all of my parts last week, ordered 3 weeks ago.

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6 minutes ago, BetaX said:

You sure? Just received in all of my parts last week, ordered 3 weeks ago.

I was lol... ordered a bout a month ago and they cancelled because of the back order. Who did you order through?

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What is a good source for the upfitter switches?  I can't find them on gmupfitter.com.

 

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10 minutes ago, Unwrntd said:

I was lol... ordered a bout a month ago and they cancelled because of the back order. Who did you order through?

GM Parts outlet. 

At least from the email they sent, they had to order all of the parts and that caused a week or two delay in shipping.

 

Edit: FYI, if you throw the parts in your cart after creating an account, you'll get some sort of discount. It was minimal. GM Parts outlet was the cheapest on all the parts required that i could find. 

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15 minutes ago, BetaX said:

GM Parts outlet. 

At least from the email they sent, they had to order all of the parts and that caused a week or two delay in shipping.

 

Edit: FYI, if you throw the parts in your cart after creating an account, you'll get some sort of discount. It was minimal. GM Parts outlet was the cheapest on all the parts required that i could find. 

Damn I’ll have to order again, they were the ones who told me it was on back order

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20 hours ago, John Burton said:

OR!!!! I could just tap into the fog lights. Do y'all think that one fog light wire could power a 36" LED light bar? its's advertised at 234W.

Just use the fog light to trigger a relay. The relay can switch power to the light bar. 

 

#30 to Power

#85 to ground

#86 to fog light switched power

#87 to Light bar

 

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John,  Did you find a solution?  I have the same situation but need to add the actuator component as well.  The Rhino Sport Bar 2.0 did come with a toggle relay but want to tie into the existing Auxiliary Control Switch.  I would like to find a headlamp switch to keep the original look, just add flood lights.

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/weD5B53Sf7NzayH57

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