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Question: lights installed in factory bumper

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by gmann1972, Dec 22, 2018.

  1. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    gmann1972

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    Has anyone installed lights (for back up purposes) in their factory rear bumper. I'm looking for lighting options when backing up, the factory back up lights just aren't bright enough.
     
  2. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:14 AM
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    txtaco87

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  3. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    yeos

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    I have these that I bought on Amazon. They use a single bolt for mounting and on the stock rear bumper there are two mounting tabs that work perfectly for these. i tapped into the reverse light power wire at the taillights.

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  4. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    diabetiktaco

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    Just cut, drill, and splice into reverse lights?
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2018 at 8:51 AM
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    i put in some flush mount baja designs in mine. spliced into the reverse lights and actually removed the bulbs too. super bright.
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  6. Dec 22, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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    very nice, this is what I am looking for. What lights did you use, and what did you use to cut into the bumper
     
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  7. Dec 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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    Mark out the hole. Use a drill to put 7/16 holes on opposite corners inside the marked area. Use jigsaw with HSS blade to cut bumper. Be aware of location of support brackets.
     
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  8. Dec 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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  9. Dec 22, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    I used nilight flushmounts on Amazon and a Milwaukee cutter with diablo diamond disc
     
  10. Dec 22, 2018 at 8:16 PM
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    outxider

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  11. Dec 22, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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    Forgot to take a picture today. You can see one of them in this picture. Ebay specials. They work pretty well.
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  12. Dec 26, 2018 at 12:23 AM
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    Better pic. Chrome bumper that got sandblasted and coated after my truck got clipped by a blonde turning into the parking spot next to it.
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