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Old Apr 1, 2023 | 09:09 AM
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2018 with tow package.

wanting back up lights installed. Looking for place them in bumper if possible. However with the tow package next to bumper it looks tight back there.
anyone else get this done or do I just go under bumper?
pics if possible. How do they cut home in bumper?
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Old Apr 1, 2023 | 09:22 AM
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They make some that mount on your license plate.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/TR...700?quantity=1

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I will end up with one of these, quality product and an 8 year year warranty: https://www.diodedynamics.com/hitchm...verse-kit.html
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Old Apr 1, 2023 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Summers22
I will end up with one of these, quality product and an 8 year year warranty: https://www.diodedynamics.com/hitchm...verse-kit.html
First time I've seen that one, it looks pretty nice.
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Old Apr 1, 2023 | 09:46 AM
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When it comes to lighting, Diode Dynamics is the tops. Some will say Morimoto. I have had both and DD wins hands down. Best products, prices and customer service. Based out of St Louis.
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Old Apr 1, 2023 | 10:57 AM
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older PIAA 1500’s halogens I had on shelf. They work well.



auxiliary PIAA Halogen rears with 3 way switch - had them on shelf in box brand new Work well with back up camera
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Default Rigid Ignite Flush Mount

I find Rigid Ignite with diffuser lens are great back up lights. Have flush mounts on the pickup and surface mounts on the back of a utility trailer. They provide plenty of light to back, yet not so blinding you have to turn them off in Supermarket parking lots. IIRC used a 1” hole saw for installation. Not a fan of under bumper lights as they may get wet launching a boat or crushed due to dragging bumper on uneven terrain.



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Old Apr 1, 2023 | 09:39 PM
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I have the LP bar that Summers linked. Between it, the LED reverse bulbs, I have plenty of reverse light.
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Originally Posted by Summers22
I will end up with one of these, quality product and an 8 year year warranty: https://www.diodedynamics.com/hitchm...verse-kit.html
do you think you’ll get enough light?
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Old Apr 2, 2023 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry_Vee
I find Rigid Ignite with diffuser lens are great back up lights. Have flush mounts on the pickup and surface mounts on the back of a utility trailer. They provide plenty of light to back, yet not so blinding you have to turn them off in Supermarket parking lots. IIRC used a 1” hole saw for installation. Not a fan of under bumper lights as they may get wet launching a boat or crushed due to dragging bumper on uneven terrain.



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how are they with the reverse camera?
I like these
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