Safe to tap stock reverse lights for LOD bumper?
12-01-2016, 06:23 AM
#11
JK Super Freak
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.
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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.
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12-04-2016, 07:24 PM
#12
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Thread Starter
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!
12-04-2016, 07:25 PM
#13
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Thread Starter
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.
12-04-2016, 07:36 PM
#14
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.