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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Toddman34
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Finally after some heckling from my Helpful buddy Joseph, I got around to doing this mod! All I can say is Man these are gonna make early mornings on the Jobsite much easier finding my tools!!! I used 2-50 inch strips of White 5050 smd L.E.D's, and a Blue L.E.D. Switch! Night & Day, more like Day!!! Oh Yeah, soldiering SUKS!

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Where did you get the LEDs from?
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Toddman34
Oh Boy-Oh Boy,
Finally after some heckling from my Helpful buddy Joseph, I got around to doing this mod! All I can say is Man these are gonna make early mornings on the Jobsite much easier finding my tools!!! I used 2-50 inch strips of White 5050 smd L.E.D's, and a Blue L.E.D. Switch! Night & Day, more like Day!!! Oh Yeah, soldiering SUKS!

Blue LED Switch (Mounted in Bed-Extender hole, Perfect Fit!)
Looks **** man! Great job hopefully you got some sleep last night lol!
The only MINOR problem I forsee is where the switch is mounted. If your trying to shove things into your truck that are as wide as your bed, you may run the risk if hitting that switch when loading it. Just food for thought!
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Toddman34
Oh Boy-Oh Boy,
Finally after some heckling from my Helpful buddy Joseph, I got around to doing this mod! All I can say is Man these are gonna make early mornings on the Jobsite much easier finding my tools!!! I used 2-50 inch strips of White 5050 smd L.E.D's, and a Blue L.E.D. Switch! Night & Day, more like Day!!! Oh Yeah, soldiering SUKS!



Blue LED Switch (Mounted in Bed-Extender hole, Perfect Fit!)

Looks good .....what did you have to solder ?
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by platinum28

Looks good .....what did you have to solder ?
I think he had to solder the wires to the led strips he bought, now for mine I didn't have to do that, as they were all prewired and ready to go. Where did you order your stuff from?
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tuxedoblack11
I think he had to solder the wires to the led strips he bought, now for mine I didn't have to do that, as they were all prewired and ready to go. Where did you order your stuff from?
Or his connections because he wanted them more waterproof?

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Where did you get the LEDs from?
I got them on ebay, 15ft cuttable strip for $10!
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tuxedoblack11
Looks **** man! Great job hopefully you got some sleep last night lol!
The only MINOR problem I forsee is where the switch is mounted. If your trying to shove things into your truck that are as wide as your bed, you may run the risk if hitting that switch when loading it. Just food for thought!
I shouldnt have any problems, so far the most Ive loaded in the bed was 10 bags of mulch! If I have anything Large or heavy, Ill have it delivered! I baby my vehicles...
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by XtraLargeTall
Or his connections because he wanted them more waterproof?

BTW, I think my avatar wins
The 15ft strip I bought had 1 connection soldiered on it, but I decided to use some in-wall speaker wire I had laying around! It worked perfect as it has a White protective jacket covering the wires, so I didn't have to use any extra Loom! Since the White jacket matched my bed color perfectly, then I just put heat shrink over my soldier! I too cant figure out why this isn't standard on our trucks till 2014 model!!!
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by platinum28
Looks good .....what did you have to solder ?
I took off the chincy wire supplied and soldiered speaker wire on the two led strips, thats it! It was Easy, I was just whining!
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tuxedoblack11
I think he had to solder the wires to the led strips he bought, now for mine I didn't have to do that, as they were all prewired and ready to go. Where did you order your stuff from?
Superbright LEDs I followed your link, when it comes to lighting I trust your opinions ......I referenced your name in the "how did you hear about us field" so expect to get a prize or something LOL
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