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tow lights for Chevy Silverado? - folivier - 09-27-2012

Just picked up a 2004 truck, ordered the baseplates, now what is the best way to set up lights?
On my jeep I added a bulb in the light housing and ran wires through the frame, that worked pretty good.
Magnetic lights?
Something like these glued on the bumper? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-LED-15-Slimline-Trailer-Stop-Turn-Tail-Lights-Red-Truck-RV-Strip-11-LED-/350576031350?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item519ff5b676

Later on I'll probably carry a RZR in the back with the tailgate down so need to keep that in mind when I add lights.

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RE: tow lights for Chevy Silverado? - ron skeen - 09-27-2012

(09-27-2012, 06:00 AM)folivier Wrote:  Just picked up a 2004 truck, ordered the baseplates, now what is the best way to set up lights?
On my jeep I added a bulb in the light housing and ran wires through the frame, that worked pretty good.
Magnetic lights?
Something like these glued on the bumper? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-LED-15-Slimline-Trailer-Stop-Turn-Tail-Lights-Red-Truck-RV-Strip-11-LED-/350576031350?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item519ff5b676

Later on I'll probably carry a RZR in the back with the tailgate down so need to keep that in mind when I add lights.

I think the bulbs in the housing work great. Some of the wireless light bars are good. I have just finished my M/C rack for the RZR and will be trying this weekend.

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RE: tow lights for Chevy Silverado? - prairieschooner - 09-27-2012

I would look at these, they would be much easier to use;
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=wireless+towing+lights&_sacat=0

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RE: tow lights for Chevy Silverado? - folivier - 10-03-2012

Just finished installing the Demco baseplate and lights. I ran wire along the frame to the rear then hooked them up to these lights I put on the bumper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190726345998?item=190726345998&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OU:US:3160&vxp=mtr

These are the waterproof flexible LED strips that attach with 3M tape. But they include a controller (sealed so I couldn't peek) so you have brake/turn/tail/backup lights.

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