Safe to tap stock reverse lights for LOD bumper?
#11
JK Super Freak
![Default](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Just FYI
I have ran 2 led flush mount pods in my rear bumper for over 2 years now and have not had a single issue.
I tapped directly into the back up light wires. And yes, they come on every time I'm in reverse and I like it.
If I was going to use a higher amp/watts draw light like the halogens, I would run a separate power,relay, and switch like the others have posted.
![Click image for larger version
Name: Rear Bumper 11.jpg
Views: 99
Size: 273.6 KB
ID: 661923](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=661923&thumb=1&d=1513731745)
.
I have ran 2 led flush mount pods in my rear bumper for over 2 years now and have not had a single issue.
I tapped directly into the back up light wires. And yes, they come on every time I'm in reverse and I like it.
If I was going to use a higher amp/watts draw light like the halogens, I would run a separate power,relay, and switch like the others have posted.
.
#12
Super Moderator
![](https://staticssl.ibsrv.net/autocomm/Content/JK-Forum/jkamicon.png)
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have a smittybilt bumper that has light in it. I ran the wires in through the rear seat drain plugs then through the firewall. Used a fuse tap in the fuse panel to power them and have a switch to control them from inside. Just bought a daystar A pillar rockerpanel to run all my lights. Works great for me!
#13
Super Moderator
![](https://staticssl.ibsrv.net/autocomm/Content/JK-Forum/jkamicon.png)
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm just going to lay all the components out in my garage and hook it up first. Then I can test it all out and then figure out how to run each wire.
#14
![Default](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I tapped into my right reverse light with a led pod. Turns on when I put into reverse. On Amazon you might find a complete wire harness with relay and switch pretty cheap.