I thought I saw some threads on this topic but I couldnt relocate them.

I want to install bed lights in the oem location on my 2020, but dont want to screw around with the factory wiring.

My plan is to run a fused power wire to the battery and install a waterproof switch in the factory location.

Im sure others have done this as well.

What sources did you use for the lights?

 

Sure.

 

Had to edit, leaned on the keyboard.

 

Dafuq?

 

I know you said that you wanted OEM, but I went with one of the strip kits that are sold on Amazon. I did exactly what you plan on doing. I ran two 12ga wires in plastic loom from the battery along the right-side frame up and into the rear of the bed. I ran the wires up and drilled a cutout in the right-rear OEM bed light knockout. I then made my connections and tied everything up between the bed liner and bed wall.

I attached the light strips to the "lip" of my OEM bed rail covers and the switch is right above my right-side Swing Away box.

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After:





Also, Here's one of the bigger bed-lighting threads:
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/bed-lighting-464423/

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