Check Out Putco's New Virtual Blade LED Grille Lights! Full Install and Review

The full install and review of the new Putco Virtual Blade LED Grille Lights. Check them out!
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[@jamesshowers6447]

My "go to" truck accessories store was gonna charge me $150 to install this light. DONSLIFE saved me that money...best accessories channel out there! Way to go DON! It took me less than an hour after watching your video!

[@Donslife]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@DougT25427]

Great video I really like the Putco products. They are well built and have a lot of light options. They are NOT the old fashioned light bars of the past. Not many of these aftermarket vendors get the Donslife seal of approval with his trademark detailed video describing and installing their product. I own the 37 inch bar but I wasn’t aware of all of its features until I watched Don’s video! Now I’m reconsidering buying the remote for my bar. For those who don’t know the bars can be bought with or without the remote and like Don said the Work Light features are only accessible using the remote. I bought the 37 inch bar for my 2023 GMC 1500 AT4. These comments are intended to inform people with the 2022 Refresh model and the 2023 model year. I’ve done some test fittings and tested the light operation but haven’t installed the bar yet. The grille of the 2023 is different than Don’s grille. There is only one slot in the grille long enough to fit the bar and I discovered the width of this slot is just wide enough to squeeze the bar in. The slot is tapered just enough to keep the bar from sliding all the way back into the slot like Don did with his 37 inch bar. The best I can do is to install the bar to sit flush with the grille. Not ideal but I can live with it. I notified Putco about this 2023 issue. The person I talked to said they were unaware of the issue. Keep up the good work Don.

[@Donslife]

Thanks for the support. I try my best to be informative while being mindful that not everyone will have the same vehicle to work with.

[@_____mh]

Thanks for your help and instruction on these projects! This is for your next Starbucks order for you and Mrs DL

[@Donslife]

Wow 😯 Thank you. Mrs DL thanks you as well!

[@_____mh]

Got mine installed last night, and I put a strip of smoke tint vinyl to protect it but also so it doesn't stand out as much when turned off. I got the idea from you to cover the main light bar with the clear film and thought I'd mention using the tinted vinyl on the virtual blade. It's still plenty bright when on and almost disappears when turned off. Looking forward to the next project video that I convince myself I need! Be nice when you pivot more to the C8 so I can start saving money 😅

[@Donslife]

You read my mind on tinting the light. I was planning to try that out! I may make a video if people are interested

[@24james]

Yeah, more Mrs. Dons life is always a good thing💯✔️🙏🏾🌹

[@terryjohnston2231]

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long!! Awesome lights and great video as always Don!!!! Can’t wait to put these on my AT4X!!!

[@Donslife]

Thanks for watching. I like how they pop in the daytime. Lots of looks for sure. 3 year warranty too

[@DJ_Williams]

You’ve got that lit up. Looks awesome. Truck yeah!!!

[@Donslife]

Oh yeah!

[@waylashgaming318]

This looks like something I NEED to do. Cherry on top, LEDs for the GMC logo :)

[@jduvall4458]

I love the old Chevrolet pick up in the garage…

[@Donslife]

She’s a beauty

[@dancamon]

You sure do love your lights Donslife! 👍 Love all your videos.

[@compustat]

Putco is really stepping up their game, they look great. Don you over married, your wife is smoking hot!!!

[@Donslife]

Can’t argue with your observations 😂

[@freddyp4189]

Rofl.

[@ZM-mc1kx]

Thanks don, amazing ❤

[@Donslife]

You’re welcome. Making videos like these takes a lot of time especially when I have to worry about an audience. 😂

[@ZM-mc1kx]

😂 true but hey am a fan also own one gmc your vids are motivation for us take care

[@bondservantministriesinc.672]

Awesome video, especially the demonstration!!! Thanks!

[@Donslife]

I am happy if people like the videos!

[@MikeBMW]

Great install vid, Don! You have me interested in this. Well done, thanks! :)

[@Donslife]

Just showing what they are so people are informed

[@emd6456]

Nice work Don!

[@Donslife]

😃 👍

[@markstone5900]

These lights are super cool but they are RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE!!!

[@Donslife]

Now you know your options

[@djformi]

Have one coming as well and this is perfect!! Thank you!!

[@markmcfeaters9116]

Good looking truck That's nice. Nice job.

[@Donslife]

Thanks 👍

[@gk9417]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO DON ✌️👍🇨🇦

[@Donslife]

Thank you sir 🇨🇦

[@fixitdanner]

Looking great!

[@Donslife]

Thanks buddy

[@wint_62]

Those are cool.

[@Donslife]

Not too shabby

[@thethingsyouwillfind7493]

I’ve been looking for something for my 22 Lightning Pro, thanks for then vid

[@Donslife]

Glad you found this video then!

[@thethingsyouwillfind7493]

Can you adjust brightness?

[@nabatron21]

Good stuff Don!

[@Donslife]

I’m tryin’. Thanks for the support

[@nabatron21]

@@Donslife no worries my dude! Question if you changed your truck what would your next choice be?

[@nickswiech8630]

That’s Freakin Awesome!!!😎

[@Donslife]

Pretty cool and lots of mounting and display options

[@ericwitt4153]

Yup love them.. Nice job?!! Just light up the gmc and that would be sick af.. Lol 👍👍

[@Donslife]

Thanks, my GMC logo burnt out a while back. I haven’t gotten around to replacing it. When mine failed, They were backordered

[@Haxsaw67]

Nice '56 Chevy.

[@Donslife]

Thanks 👍

[@MrJoe8K]

That black band in the middle kills it

[@jameselwell3750]

it is removable

[@sierracat]

It's a UFO!!! LOL

[@Donslife]

🤫

[@ChrisHensley]

Looks like a big smiley face. 😊 Happy truck! Nice work Don. I went with the lighted GMC logo on my 23 DU. I like these but it may be too much. Does the white light of the bars match your headlights? In the video they look “whiter”.

[@Donslife]

Showing options for all of the truck owners out there! No-drill install too

[@Donslife]

The light looks brighter and whiter on camera but in person it matches closer. Including the amber color with some of my other lights. It is a universal application so it might be designed to work well with all of the popular truck brand’s DRLs

[@jdalan48]

Wish I could pay u to come and do work for my truck and add some of this changes

[@Donslife]

Best I can do is keep making videos I guess

[@a.bohcar5096]

Hey Don, didn’t you have the illuminated GMC front badge? I have the illuminated “Glow-tie” on my Chevy Trail Boss, didn’t make it 2 years before it was completely burn out. I like the loom but if that’s it’s longevity I’m not going to purchase again. 1 year warranty is kinda trash if you ask me.

[@a.bohcar5096]

Look not loom, damn. My phone is a piece

[@Donslife]

I have another illuminated logo that just came in. I just need to install it.

[@HAMMER_2.2]

Hey there Don's Life, could you Please tell me how this Virtual Blade's amber turn signal looks in direct sunlight? Is it bright enough to be the main turn signal? I'm thanking of using them for the running light/ drl and turn signal on a completely custom vehicle Thank you sir!

[@Donslife]

Sorry for the delay. I had to test this on a sunny day. Both the amber and white are visible in direct sunlight, but slightly less so than the headlight DRLs. Actually, the white and amber look like colored plastic in direct sunlight. At a glance a person might not realize they are illuminated, but you definitely can see them. No since I tinted mine slightly, when they flash on and off, then you can easily notice their presence. Not a bright as the headlight DRLs though. I hope this helps.

[@_____mh]

Trying to decide on the 32 or the 37 for the same spot using the same grill insert. I see some of their images show the black piece right in the center of the light bar and some images show nothing there, is that black piece a clip that's removable for mounting or is it just part of the light bar? And thanks as always for adding another project to my list.

[@Donslife]

I didn’t try to remove since I used the clip, but I am told it is removable

[@_____mh]

@@Donslife right on thanks. When I measured that opening last night in that same spot on that insert it was right at 37in where it tapers in on either side. Just was checking your video for reference to see what size you used and obviously the 37 fits... Is there a little wiggle room in the fitment, if I'm explaining it clearly. Because I put my raptor style amber lights in that same opening and I plan on just removing them and using the raptor style marker light pattern on the virtual blade! 🌫️ 🔦.

[@Donslife]

@@_____mh I had to press the virtual blade in there very firmly, so there is no wiggle room above or below. Then once in place I did my best to cinch the cable ties up and clip the ends. I couldn’t get enough leverage on the middle part of the bar to pull it in any tighter so I might end up removing the clip one day.

[@_____mh]

@@Donslife thanks again for getting back to me, I wasn't even considering wiggle room up and down (good to know) I was concerned with the 37" fitting on the left and right sides of that spot and any wiggle room remaining. That's the only reason I was considering the 32 over the 37; I just ordered 37"🤞. Now we just need to get that fancy tail light company to partner with you - incidentally they just released the matching third brake light with dual (cargo/rearview) cams that they didn't have for our trucks originally. Looking forward to the next vids.

[@_____mh]

FYI I did get my virtual bar today and that middle mount is removable, held in place with a little epoxy it popped free with some gentle prying on the side. But the light bar is continuous underneath it, thanks for the review and idea, again!

[@angelnieves661]

It looks nice 💪💪💪 What exhaust do you have on it.? It sounds mean!!

[@Donslife]

This one my friend : BORLA S-Type Cat Back Dual Exhaust Install Review 2019 - 2023 GMC Sierra Chevy Silverado 6.2L kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqvNmqOOg6tki68

[@hhoutdoors8340]

I know you previously had a gmc denali mine is a 2020 gmc denali and was wondering if you had any recomendations for a light bar on the grill or just anywhere or how to's if you ever put on on yours

[@Donslife]

The Denali grill is pretty unique. I would probably just cable tie them right on top of the mesh. The bottom 1/3 looks like a good spot for a 32-37”

[@mdacher491]

Dang these are sweet lights. Could you wire the amber to the turn signals?

[@Donslife]

Yes but I think the animation sequence would pose a problem. I suggest reaching out to Putco to confirm

[@ChristopherLacoste]

You think these will fit on the grill of a 23 GMC Yukon AT4?

[@Donslife]

I don’t see why not. I would recommend looking at the instructions which show the exact measurements of the bars. Your grill is different than mine but the way they attach you likely have many options

[@Gobgee]

Do these need to be covered on the highway like a light bar technically needs to be?

[@Donslife]

No I don’t think so. They aren’t strong lights

[@luisoviedo6848]

How can you program both to 1 remote ?

[@Donslife]

Install lights to one remote box instead of separate ones

[@catinapond]

Are there any laws against strobe or flashing lights on vehicles in your town? I know some do.

[@Donslife]

I own a renovation business and we would use strobe lighting on the work vehicles to mark a job site. I wouldn’t use them in a strobe state for regular driving. That would be irresponsible. I would use them pulling a trailer with a wide or irregular load.

[@thethingsyouwillfind7493]

Can you adjust brightness?

[@Donslife]

Not that I am aware of

[@1Noza]

What size do you recommend for 2023 Canyon AT4 grill, not sure how they’d compare

[@Donslife]

Gosh, I don’t know. You’ll want to decide on a layout and then measure out what would fit 37”, 15”, 8”. The smaller ones can come as pairs. The mounting clips are at the ends so look for spots you can run cable ties

[@geraldkodack3189]

Do you have a discount for putco? I thought you stated in one of your videos a discount code for 20% off? Just don't remember what the code was.

[@Donslife]

DONSLIFE would be the code when it is active for certain products

[@shanedavis6779]

Cant find the grille overlay. Do they still sell them?

[@Donslife]

Putco doesn’t but mine was from Amazon. I have a linktree in my video descriptions that takes you to list of the items I have links for. Unfortunately stuff changes too and aren’t always available

[@Intwodeep902]

Have you looked into the speed turtle 3.0

[@Donslife]

I am aware of it but with most of my mods on a switch with adjustable strobe functions I hadn’t really looked into other options. I think it is a neat product for flashing OE lighting

[@tonymckessar5734]

curious as to what distance the camera was from your truck out on the road? Close up they look the part but 200 yards down the road ??? questionable

[@jameselwell3750]

Camera bloomed the lights. They look the same as the close up from virtually any distance.

[@Donslife]

My distance varied, but past 100ft or so the lights will blend together, but remember the longer bars like the 37” can be lit up to look like 3” grill lights and not have the whole bar illuminated. The camera just can’t pick up and represent the light the way your eyes would see it in person

[@user-ex4kp7gy8y]

I Installed this and I have a question, as I am wiring it to a switch system as well , how can i go from amber to white DRL without having to tap one of the wires to a negative terminal ?

[@Donslife]

You can extend the wires to another switch closer to you in the interior of the vehicle.

[@midnightexpress1567]

How did you fish that box through the grill? Looks to big.

[@Donslife]

Patience. It all worked out. I thought the video did a decent job of showing the main aspects of fitting the bar on and tucking wires. Maybe I am wrong 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@javaman_54]

hi, can i install the 8” on my subaru crosstrek? 😅

[@jameselwell3750]

yes. I have one on my WRX grille

[@javaman_54]

@@jameselwell3750 cool 😎👍🏽

[@Donslife]

They are a universal fit. You just need to find a location to strap them to

[@javaman_54]

@@Donslife thanks for sharing

[@user-ku4py2sv4k]

Truck looks awsome but why is your headlights flickering

[@Donslife]

The flickering is just a camera shutter/frame rate and headlight frequency issue. Similar to when a helicopter looks like the blades are moving slow on a video. They don’t flicker in person

[@Bward216]

Do you have a video of that switch pod install?

[@Donslife]

You bet, I have two setups: Auxbeam 8 gang switch with Bluetooth : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2npI18ftejd5Y GM OE Upfitter Switches : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXrLhKOCfMmMbrs

[@Bward216]

@@Donslife thanks. I scrolled through your video inventory a few times and didn’t catch it

[@Complex_King]

Led grill said -_-

[@Donslife]

😂😐

[@williamb454]

Do you think they look good on a old truck??

[@Donslife]

Depends on the theme your going for

[@pedalnutz5406]

Hey Don, great video. Can you tell me which fuse to use to have the lights come on woth my headlamps. Can i use the mini fuse tap from Amazon to add a fuse? Thanks

[@Donslife]

You need to locate your headlight fuse locations in your vehicle. Figure out where those are, they should be labeled in your manual. Then you’ll see which type of fuse tap you need. Then you can certainly order a fuse tap from Amazon

[@pedalnutz5406]

Thanks, Don. Enjoy your video content.

[@pedalnutz5406]

So I installed using the supplied tap in the kit and only one led lights up not the bottom? Yours are both on?

[@trevorhochstetler4066]

​@pedalnutz5406 mine did the same thing. Did you put the original fuse you took out in the tap along with the fuse they supplied?

[@pedalnutz5406]

Hey Trevor, thanks for reaching out. Yes, I used the supplied fuse and a different fuse location. My Vblades are on all the time. Putco informed me that the only option for white is a single led laminated no option for both.

[@user-yx4cl9si3z]

Don life love the lights but do not have the patience nor the time to be messing with that..::: let me know how much your charge for installation and I’ll drive up there for you to install them Lolol

[@Donslife]

If only I had that kind of time 😂

[@brianbabyak6494]

Hey Don! I have the same Sierra you have. I also own this light bar. I can’t figure out which fuse slot to connect it to. Which one (number?) did you use in your fuse box hookup you did at first? I can’t seem to find the DRL fuse.

[@mariohopkins4478]

Same! Which one! @don

[@Logan-yo4rx]

No option in Canada 😢😢

[@Donslife]

Their working on it. JBspowercentre.com might get them 🤔

[@gregsmith3312]

Where you get grill black overlay?

[@Donslife]

Amazon in Canada - But in the US I found one here : gr1performance.com/product/2019-2020-gmc-sierra-1500-only-fits-at4-and-slt-2pc-black-overlay-grille/

[@gregsmith3312]

Also what cordless buffer/polisher you recommend?

[@valiantredneck]

Went full disco. Nice.

[@Donslife]

😂

[@MrLocke-bk3om]

I don’t know man, not my thing.

[@Donslife]

It won’t be for everyone and this video is more of an installation and demonstration for the product

[@buffalobmf]

trucks 50shades of pea green

[@Donslife]

That and more

[@johnrum8511]

Putco is way overpriced for the value. My tailgate light bar failed. First the right reverse the the right running failed..

[@Tierone1337]

Over priced

[@24james]

They’re not made for cheap people who can’t afford quality😂

[@Tierone1337]

@@24jamesthey’re made for idiots that think overpriced items are high quality. It’s a freaking led strip. A high quality with the best led chips are still cheap lol. I guess you’re one of them idiots

[@chach881000]

😑

[@Donslife]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ianpaddick2003]

Nice and tacky!

[@Donslife]

Perfect 👍

[@KingMrBigE]

Doesnt match your oem drl color at all so it looks ridiculous.

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

😑 Your truck is an emoji. That is all.

[@Donslife]

😐

[@mattie3595]

Too much man......less is more. Sorry bout that. 2 cents.

[@Donslife]

Don’t be sorry this is a demonstration and review video

[@Tierone1337]

Rip Off blade

[@Donslife]

Why?

[@onlyeasydaywasyesterday]

Are you like a road worker or construction worker because why would you need all those lights that look like you work on roads or on construction

[@Donslife]

We own a business in the construction/renovation industry. This video was made for demonstration purposes

[@onlyeasydaywasyesterday]

@@Donslife I mean either way if you like lights or you have a business I just thought it was kind of crazy that you had so many lights on your truck but yeah no I understand I kind of figured that that's what it was if you have some kind of construction or road construction business

[@TheOriginalTuro]

I really wish there wasn’t a break in between the long led.

[@Donslife]

@TheOriginalTuro good news. It is removable