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I saw some people recommended 2" hitch led reverse light that just easily connects in, for reversing. The cameras on the truck are clear as day, but the actual reverse lights are piss poor. I had upgraded the halogens from when I owned an Elevation, but in this trim it's impossible. Can anyone recommend me something?

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Saw this posted on another forum. The pictures that were posted by multiple people were like night and day on the camera view.

 

https://www.morimotohid.com/Morimoto-XB-Backup-Light-Boost-Bar?quantity=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=16739567751&utm_content=_c_&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6pn92fbhigMVQ3J_AB1jWw53EAQYAiABEgIAF_D_BwE

 

 

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I purchased this: 

https://accessories.gmc.com/product/60-inch-blade-led-tailgate-light-bar-by-putco®-associated-accessories-19418352?bac=117063&body=Crew Cab Pickup&bodyId=22&bodyNumDoors=5&bodyNumDoorsId=5&drive=4WD&driveId=8&engine=6.2L V8 GAS&engineId=5920&make=GMC&makeId=48&model=Sierra 1500&modelId=548&trim=AT4&trimId=5102&wheel=Short Box&wheelId=651&year=2024

 

Just be careful where the control box is mounted and of course don't use the stickers. mount it to the bed with screws.

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On 1/11/2025 at 3:00 PM, Sierra16Denali said:

I added the Diode Dynamics Hitch light (reverse and brake).  Made a world of difference in backing up at night. 

I've been trying to pick these up, but they're on backorder for 8 weeks out. Which seems absurd. Any ideas where I can get them?

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On 1/17/2025 at 1:03 PM, KinkyDuramax said:

I've been trying to pick these up, but they're on backorder for 8 weeks out. Which seems absurd. Any ideas where I can get them?

Just Google "Diode Dynamics Hitch light" it looks to me that Amazon and other sites have them in stock.

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I had the morimoto one that mounts on the license plate on my old truck and I have the diode dynamics hitch light on my new truck. The morimoto one is definitely brighter. The diode dynamics one adds a good amount of light though. It’s enough light for most people I think. But if you want more light and don’t care about the other functions of the diode dynamics one then I’d get the morimoto one if you only want a reverse light, also I think it’s cheaper than the diode dynamics. If you keep your ball in the receiver the diode dynamics one is a pain. 

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6 hours ago, 2016 Sierra Owner said:

Just Google "Diode Dynamics Hitch light" it looks to me that Amazon and other sites have them in stock.

IDK. I agree with that, but I don't. B/c Diode shows a specific one for 2019-2025 GMC Sierra. 

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On 1/6/2025 at 12:27 PM, 2016 Sierra Owner said:

Saw this posted on another forum. The pictures that were posted by multiple people were like night and day on the camera view.

 

https://www.morimotohid.com/Morimoto-XB-Backup-Light-Boost-Bar?quantity=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=16739567751&utm_content=_c_&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6pn92fbhigMVQ3J_AB1jWw53EAQYAiABEgIAF_D_BwE

 

 

  

On 1/19/2025 at 6:16 PM, Velocity12 said:

I had the morimoto one that mounts on the license plate on my old truck and I have the diode dynamics hitch light on my new truck. The morimoto one is definitely brighter. The diode dynamics one adds a good amount of light though. It’s enough light for most people I think. But if you want more light and don’t care about the other functions of the diode dynamics one then I’d get the morimoto one if you only want a reverse light, also I think it’s cheaper than the diode dynamics. If you keep your ball in the receiver the diode dynamics one is a pain. 

 


How easy is something like this to install with OEM taillights?

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On 1/19/2025 at 10:17 PM, KinkyDuramax said:

IDK. I agree with that, but I don't. B/c Diode shows a specific one for 2019-2025 GMC Sierra. 

Am I not looking at the light you want? Here is 1/22/25 it says 2019-2025 Sierra with 22 in stock for immediate shipping.

 

https://www.diodedynamics.com/hitchmount-led-pod-reverse-kit-for-2019-2025-gmc-sierra-1500.html

 

 

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On 1/11/2025 at 12:00 PM, Sierra16Denali said:

I added the Diode Dynamics Hitch light (reverse and brake).  Made a world of difference in backing up at night. 

This… 

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On 1/21/2025 at 3:41 PM, casual said:

  

 


How easy is something like this to install with OEM taillights?

The diode dynamics light is plug and play. I’m not an aware of a plug and play harness for the morimoto one, I used a generic harness for a tailgate light bar when I installed the morimoto light. It plugs into the factory harness and then you have to splice it into the morimoto lights wiring. 

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I put a license plate bar on mine.  XTR-LP from headlight revolution.  Works great.  I've recommended it to a few all with happy results. 

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