I was hopeing that members might be able to offer a solution for improving the back up lights on our trucks. I would like something that appears to be stock and actually improves lighting. I was considering the Recon-Line of Fire for below the tailgate but littlefrogger posted that they really did not help as back-up lights.

 

I use this and it really lights things up back there

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....er=LITE_BUSTER

I know it's not stock but it takes about 5 sec to install/uninstall

I agree, the stock bu lights on these trucks suck!

 

Well since I was busted out as bashing Line of Fire for the lighting effect I guess I'll show what I will be doing. I've got all the parts under the seat just haven't done it yet.

Um stock might be a stretch but with the way it looks like the stock fog lights it might be considered a "stock" look



Who doesn't think it's cool to take a 4" whole saw to a chrome bumper

parts:
2ea. #4411 lights from Napa
2 4 inch rubber light grommets
1 relay, one three position switch
2 wire splices, 8 ring style crimp connectors (1/4 inch hole)
8 insulated female spade connectors
a roll of red wire and a roll of black wire.

Wireing it up w/ a 3 way switch so it can run w/ reverse or 'as needed'


Hope to get the truck into the shop in the next couple weeks to do this and put my pans on.

 

i never seen such thing! i was looking to do something back there all winter for better visability snow plowing but found out i cant tap into the reverse lights because theres not enough power for an extra light. then i found the light that goes on your hitch which has 2 bright lights on it but costs over 100$... if i would of seen this i would of wrote a check right away!

winters almost over so i guess im a day late, dollar short

 

And a 1/4 turn it's a work light. Doesn't have to be in reverse

 

I actually got mine at Cabelas but they are also at Tractor Supply about $30 I think

 

I Just Added Recons Backup Lamps To My Truck - The Only Thing I Didn't Like About The Standard Backup Lights - Is The Angle Of Projection. When I Back In At Night - I Don't Want To Wake My Neighboors Up Blinding Them.

The Recons Are Directed Mostly To The Ground & Sides..

Here's Them In Action on My Truck..


If You Want Them To Function Like OEM Lights Would Check Out My DIY..
https://dodgeforum.com/m_1224769/tm.htm

 

thats some bright light there!

in those pictures you posted.... the beam that hits the fence... are those the recon lights?

 

Thanks for the input everyone, this is another project that I will be completing shortly.

 

yeah he used the recons, he just put recon taillights in as well, they look pretty nice.

btw that 1/4 light, how long do you think youll have that sittin there before someone steals it, they make receiver hitch locks for what 20-100 dollar hitches, yeah pintle hooks can cost more, but figure someones more apt to just walk by and grab the light before they would an unlock rec hitch.