Upgrade Your Truck's Lighting: LED Pod DIY Guide

[@MrHelipilot]

“Let’s just stick with this for now” said in a loud enough voice so Mrs. Donslife could hear 😂

[@Big_Mike72]

You’re my new best friend. Recently purchased a 2018 Silverado and want to add some different style lights. Awesome video.

[@Donslife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@chaseborden9488]

Just finished this install on my 2019 Silverado rst and they are the best; used your code too, thanks don for doing this great review!

[@stevensam8834]

What fuse amp rating did you use if you have the aux beam setup. Thanks!

[@chaseborden9488]

@ yeah I have the 8 gang switch set up, I believe I put it under a 10 amp fuse for the flood light wires because I believe both of the flood lights in total pull 6 amps I can’t remember exactly as it’s been a year ago but yeah 10 amp fuse for the flood light wires and I think 5 amp for the drl lights which is way over kill for them but it’s not gonna hurt anything.

[@unforgiven101inc]

Again great Video, I wish you can show use how you wired your pas-through for the pod lights to you Auxbeam switch panel...please

[@angelpapi007]

Yo keep making me buy things. My gf is gonna kill me .lolololol

[@Donslife]

I am not forcing anybody 😂

[@kamakazioverland4584]

Checkout the Night Ranger 9 inch driving lights. They’re wicked.

[@Donslife]

I’m running out of places to put things

[@kamakazioverland4584]

@@Donslife that’s why you get a nice front bumper to mount them to. 😋

[@mammothwagon]

Pfft. She’s your GF, not your wife. It’s still your $$$!

[@ThatGuyGregHD]

Great video! Currently a fellow Auxbeam guy myself with my Subaru. Love those Strands cubes! And thanks for the info on where to get the proper DT harness for the extra color options! Might want to add some clear LaminX film or 3M paint film to those great lights to keep the OEM lenses free of scratches. 🤘

[@Donslife]

Noted! Thanks for watching

[@Joshua3131cc]

Thanks for the video! Keep up the good work!

[@Donslife]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@MericaDude]

Hey! I sent you a message on IG requesting a diagram on how you wired this to the 8 gang. :) you’re the man! Cheers!

[@Donslife]

Sent! thanks!

[@MericaDude]

You rock man. I responded as well. When you get a chance, can you answer my question? 😆

[@caseysathan]

Any glare or wind noise with the ditch lights? I'm looking into the putco brackets, but does it place the lights so you can see better in inclement weather and poorly lit areas? Or is just shining light in your hood?

[@Donslife]

No wind noise at all, no glare in my opinion, but you do get some light projection against the hood in long narrow strips. This is when they are pointed forward. Swivel them outwards and it decreases

[@caseysathan]

I find the driver's side windshield wiper ia making contact with the putco low profile brackets. Any suggestions? Thank you

[@Donslife]

I never had the actual Putco bracket get rubbed by the wiper arm. The wiper arm was rubbing the bracket for the auxbeam pods I had on there. For those I shaved 1/4” of the auxbeam bracket with a grinder. For the new pods, I added a plastic spacer from a tv wall-mount kit and i worked perfectly!

[@johnaragon3314]

Hey Don, enjoyed video. Did you get the illuminated GMC grill logo fixed? Would you recommend to do this upgrade? Thanks again for your help.

[@Donslife]

Thanks! I have been waiting patiently but no eta. Honestly I would recommend the illuminated GMC logo if I knew it was improved since the first launch

[@alexandredominique7426]

Great vid Don, but I was hoping you'd show the final wiring into the 8 gang switch because of the DRLs.

[@Donslife]

Send me a message and I can send a couple pictures

[@Donslife]

I didn’t want to confuse people with a wiring schematic for a product most of the viewers wouldn’t have or want to see

[@jamesrowe6880]

I’m in for answers. I wired some to the aux beam switch and for the life of me I can’t figure it out. Mine is red(power), black(ground), yellow(DRL), and white which is what I’m assuming is the switch. I plug red and yellow into slot 1 I get power when I click. I plug red in 1 and yellow in 2 hoping 2 would give me DRL. I then I have power on slot 1&2 to run just pod lights.

[@Donslife]

Send me a message on instagram and I will share a picture of my wiring

[@Donslife]

Keep in mind I have the raptor lights and all of the drls connected together

[@mtower235]

I just ordered my putco brackets. Hadn’t done the lights yet. Still trying to see what ones I want. These look ok but I dunno that I want the yellow markers stuff. I appreciate the stuff your doing though man

[@Donslife]

I am showing people options is all ✌🏼

[@toddfreshour9152]

Where did you find the brackets?

[@mtower235]

@@toddfreshour9152 “Putco” they are online. It’s been 9 months and a lot of miles and they are rock solid. They bolt into the hood bolts and are real easy to install. Install them one at a time. I used a sharpie to mark the hood location but it didn’t shift at all when I installed them

[@ays2013boss]

What light bar do you have on the front???? It looks dot less just a nice straight white beam

[@gordonkinslow8385]

Awesome video, well explained.

[@Donslife]

Glad you liked it!

[@TruckingTendencies]

3:10 that’s the ejecto seato ! Button Cuzz!

[@Donslife]

😂

[@unforgiven101inc]

Thanks for you video, I have a Auxbeam 6 gang switch panel a Auxbeam 3" pod light, But I want to buy there How do I control a Auxbeam light bar like this one (22 Inch 6 Modes White&Amber Off Road Led Light Bar) does the Auxbeam 6 gang switch panel, or do I need a special adapter? Is there someting you can recmmend to me..TIA

[@Donslife]

I would probably wire a switch for each mode. For example, my light bar uses 3 switches on my 12 gang Auxbeam panel. One for the flood light, one for the amber DRL and one for the white DRL. I had an 8 gang switch originally but with 2 multifunction light bars and a bunch of other accessories, I needed more switches

[@vernon44427]

Maybe in the fog light spot but those on the hood and unibrow lights are short bus special

[@Donslife]

😂

[@hammer-r]

Looking to add a set of pod/cube lights like you have, but simple white ones, just high power for when we camp in the colorado mountains. With your experience what would you recommend. I have a 2023 Silverado diesel. I have located the Putco brackets. I just need the lights with the associated wire harness. Tks

[@Donslife]

I’d start with brightsource.ca (they ship to the US). They have some good options depending on your budget. Use my code Donslife if you fond somethings there to save some money. So far everything from them has been quality.

[@hammer-r]

@@Donslife Tks I’ll check them out.

[@hammer-r]

@@Donslife Don, are you satisfied with the light output (in flood or spot light mode) as compared to the ones you replaced? What were the old ones? When looking at all the options out there, there is a big price difference. Hard to choose. Tks.

[@RG-eg3mg]

I’m sure you’ve seen quite a few small lights but are these as compact as it gets as far as spot lights?

[@Donslife]

They seem to be some of the smallest I have seen with this amount of light output

[@RG-eg3mg]

@@Donslife thank you

[@williegohard1368]

I have a pod LED set what do you think about running them on the tow mirrors

[@Donslife]

Maybe will be a nice add on. I’d look at how you’d mount them and watch for vibration. Maybe wind noise too. Not sure

[@manuelmontecinos7797]

hello I'm watching all you videos you are pro I have a 2020 gmc sierra 1500 Denali i started to buying accessories i like how you install them thanks Donslife

[@Donslife]

Glad you like them! Smash that like button on the ones you like 👍🏼 😂. My apologies for some of the earlier videos, it takes practice to make the videos better over time

[@richardcruz8117]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@omarjdiaz]

Don, how do you keep the PUTCO Brackets from vibrating? The driver side does it a lot, the pax not so much.

[@Donslife]

I am not experiencing any vibrations while I drive. A gravel road with washboard maybe.

[@omarjdiaz]

@@Donslife cool, Ty for the quick response. I had to add pads tween the hood and the bracket to keep them from vibrating.

[@Donslife]

@@omarjdiaz thanks for sharing your solution

[@omarjdiaz]

@@Donslife love your truck, will tag you once I unload my personal touch videos.

[@Donslife]

@omarjdiaz please do

[@michaelbaillif2092]

Are the new lights, the light bar and the raptor lights all on the same switch? If so, wouldn’t the switch eventually burn out?

[@Donslife]

No, each function is within the current rating of each individual switch. White drls on one, amber on one, light bar flood on one and cube floods on one. 4 switches all together

[@luk_deg]

i'm using strands lights since years and this year, I had to replace 2 under warranty because of water infiltrations. beside that, nothing can compare to the light output of those!!!!

[@Donslife]

Nice! Mine are doing well!

[@bouncer58]

Don. Thanks so much for your videos. Absolutely love what you have done. I'm planning to add the Strands Siberia QB cubes, raptor lights and a 20-22 inch lightbar to my 22.5 1500 AT4. Do you have any experience with the Strands Dark Knight Identity E-marked single row 20" or the Dark Knight Nuuk 20". The Dark Knights have a little more output but the slightly different LED marker. Any thoughts if you had a choice of the 3? I also have the Auxbeam AR-800 switch and I can wire the marker lights directly to the Auxbeam panel. However did you use the Strands harnesses for the main lamps or wire straight to the Auxbeam. The Auxbeam has (2) 30 amp circuits but thought it may be safer to leverage the Strands harness and trigger the strands harness relay with the Auxbeam. Pros/cons of this option?

[@Donslife]

Hi Peter, I don’t have any experience with the Dark Knight line (I think it is pretty new). I honestly don’t know enough about them to say which I would prefer. They look good. I didn’t use the Strands additional harnesses and wired up to the AuxBeam switch as follows: 30A - 22” lightbar flood light 30A - (2) Cubes flood light 10A - Amber DRLs combined for lightbar, cubes and raptor lights 10A - White DRLs combined for lightbar, cubes and raptor lights I posted a picture on my KZbin community page and on Instagram

[@Donslife]

I feel comfortable with the way it is. If you want the protection of the optional harnesses for the lights and just use the AuxBeam solely as a switch, be prepared for a lot of bundled up wires

[@bouncer58]

@@Donslife Thank you Don. Didn’t think about the extra wires. Probably makes sense to run my own wires and save $100. Appreciate the reply and advice.

[@isi12345]

@@Donslife Thank you for the video and the coupon/discount, I used to pick up the cubes flood light. QUESTION: When you hook up the AMBER DRL, since it's only 1 yellow wire, do you just hook up that yellow wire to the positive (on one of the 10A circuit)?

[@vincentsoret1103]

hey nice truck! How do you make your drls flash?

[@Donslife]

I wish I could take credit for it. It is the camera’s frame rate and the frequency of the lights interacting and causing the effect on the recording.

[@Evdog001]

Where can I find brackets for new 2024 Silverado 2500? Can’t seem to find.

[@Donslife]

Mine were from Putco. But our hoods are different

[@DIY-Stuff87]

How did you get the lights to strobe differently in the one color😅

[@Donslife]

It’s the main flood light using the pulse feature with my AuxBeam switch panel

[@justinkanga5965]

Hi Don, what is the exact name of the lights you just installed? I search I could not find?

[@Donslife]

15% Discount Code : DONSLIFE Discount only available on brightsource.ca, excludes all sale and clearance items. Retail sales only and cannot be combined with any other offers SIBERIA QB CUBE LIGHT 809186: brightsource.ca/product/siberia-qube-light-809186/

[@LearnObserveReact]

Do you actually have any videos showing the light that the pod lights put out down the trail ?

[@Donslife]

Sure but their sprinkled in amongst several clip in various lighting video. Maybe I will do a video showing how each of my lights cast/project in the near future. It is hard to pickup on camera since the cameras always try to see in dark these days.

[@jamesmanuel9938]

Don, I just got the same lights and Putco brackets. How did you wire them to the Auxbeam fuse box? Did you wire them to just one fuse location thus one switch or two?

[@Donslife]

I ran the flood lights to a 30 amp switch and each of the DRLs to a 10amp switch. So 3 switch locations total. If you email me or message me on instagram I can send you a picture

[@jamesmanuel9938]

@@Donslife I just emailed you. Thank you

[@carlosalmero9202]

Hi Don So what happen if the DRL/White and Amber light switch on at the same time? Regards Carlos

[@micdee1339]

Sir! How did you make all your lights strobe!!!!

[@Donslife]

With this panel : New Switch Panel AUXBEAM AR-800 RGB Multifunction Bluetooth LED Install and Review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2npI18ftejd5Y

[@scottreynolds273]

Don, Love watching all your videos my friend.. question? I have a well built Chevy LT TB.. I have the Auxbeam 8 gang switch panel,I would like to run these to side hood ditch lights like your setup .. How did you wire these into your switch panel? Thanks for any advice.. Scott Reynolds

[@Donslife]

Can you send me a message on Messenger instagram? I can send you a picture

[@michaelcarlson6863]

Looks awesome

[@Donslife]

You’re awesome!

[@jeffspence8376]

How did these hold up and are you still using them?

[@Donslife]

Great. Working on an update video this afternoon actually. It will be for a bunch of mods including these

[@carlosalmero9202]

Hi Don Can you powered both DRL at the same time?

[@Donslife]

Yes but the two DRL light colors will combine and look yellowish. It won’t harm them either

[@edgar0676]

Those are the best looking pods I’ve seen. Anybody know if the hood brackets for a 2021 will fit a 2023 new refreshed gmc sierra? I can’t find any brackets that are for 2023?

[@yRich96]

Hi Don. May I know how you ran your wires? I’m planning to get a 8 Gang Switch Panel and I am thinking of using DRL most of the time for road. Is it possible to use the switch panel to control the light and drl?

[@Donslife]

You bet. I have a wiring diagram on my Instagram

[@yRich96]

Yep! Looking at it now. Still kinda confused on your White/Amber drl (grey /white and grey yellow) also your flood lights did you cut the switch off and wire directly? Sent you an email on it too. Can you please clarify via email? Tysm!

[@Donslife]

@@yRich96 i sent you an email reply. I did not use any of the switches or relays that came with some of the lights. I wired everything directly to the auxbeam. DRLs are 2-3 wires to the same switch location so all of the DRLs come on together. Make sure your ground wires are all secure from the cubes and the light bars or the DRLs won’t work either. The ground wire is for the whole assembly, not just the main flood lights.

[@yRich96]

Thank you so much! One last question do I need both of the wiring harness from brightsource?

[@Donslife]

@@yRich96 you don’t ‘NEED’ the harnesses but they are nice to have, especially for two cubes. It will help keep warranty on them because you can cut the harness up but not ideal to cut the main wires off of the cubes lights

[@toddfreshour9152]

I’m looking for the hood brackets for the pod lights. Can you help?

[@Donslife]

Mine are from Putco.com. Luminix hood brackets I believe

[@toddfreshour9152]

Thank you sir! Also, I’m doing Rough Country 20” DRL light bar in the bumper. It’s rated at 18,000 lumen. I don’t see the Siberia being that bright.

[@toddfreshour9152]

Do you think the Strand Siberia light bar is brighter than the Rough Country?

[@toddfreshour9152]

I did find the brackets But, what’s your opinion on the light bars?

[@Donslife]

@@toddfreshour9152 www.putco.com/product/luminix-custom-hood-mounting-brackets/

[@gk9417]

Lol You’re not human lol 🙏✌️🇨🇦

[@Donslife]

Not sure what I an then? 😆

[@azcatlra10]

Any body knows or has a link for mounting brackets for ditch lights for a 2020 gmc Sierra 1500 ? Thanks

[@Donslife]

Putco.com sir

[@azcatlra10]

Thank you very much

[@miladyperalta7955]

How you put the remote inside ?

[@mikedalton9652]

Hey Don, enjoy your videos. I missed the one on your exhaust. I have a 2021 GMC AT4 6.6 gas. What mufflers are you running on your truck. Thanks Mike

[@Donslife]

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

[@mikedalton9652]

@@Donslife Thanks Don have a good week.

[@Donslife]

You too!

[@danishch612]

Hi could you plz make road visibility throw plz

[@jetw1518]

How did you set them to strobe?

[@Donslife]

With this setup: New Switch Panel AUXBEAM AR-800 RGB Multifunction Bluetooth LED Install and Review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2npI18ftejd5Y

[@waynebeck7801]

Thanks for the video..

[@Donslife]

Welcome!

[@AlexisLopez-em5ug]

what light bar is that? i see no name nor link in the description nor in your website

[@Donslife]

Strands Siberia 22” Dual Row

[@AlexisLopez-em5ug]

@@Donslife ty sir 🫶🏽

[@Donslife]

Premium Light Bar Upgrade - Was It Worth It? Custom Fitted to My GMC Sierra AT4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3RZKyHgddjnsU

[@Lemmon-su1cs]

how do you make them flash?

[@Donslife]

It is a feature of the Auxbeam switch I am using with them

[@rsccdr5967]

@@Donslife hello can you elaborate on this? I am interested in this game of lights

[@Donslife]

@@rsccdr5967 this video explains the switch panel I am using to control my lighting: New Switch Panel AUXBEAM AR-800 RGB Multifunction Bluetooth LED Install and Review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2npI18ftejd5Y

[@rainwatercold1507]

How did you make them strobe?

[@Donslife]

This switch here has the feature, this is the install video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2npI18ftejd5Y

[@dannyminiaci9964]

Are you located anywhere around the vancouver area , would lo e to get wiring work do e by you

[@Donslife]

I wish. I used to live in Chilliwack once upon a time

[@dannyminiaci9964]

@@Donslife alright just asking your wiring work is very impressive 👏

[@danishch612]

Where i can buy this light

[@Donslife]

Use promo code ‘DONSLIFE’ SIBERIA QB CUBE LIGHT 809186: brightsource.ca/product/siberia-qube-light-809186/

[@rougecampos317]

Are those 3 inch pod lights

[@Donslife]

Correct

[@adamg1408]

FYI, the Auxbeam controller is NOT available for the 2023 (refreshed) GMC (or many other 2023 make) trucks.

[@Donslife]

I don’t understand the comment. Auxbeam switch panels are pretty universal.

[@adamg1408]

@@Donslife Their web site allows you to select your model year, make and model vehicle. Nothing listed for 2023 and when you select 2022 it ONLY lists Ford and Toyota for options. With what GMC did for the refresh, and how it's been impacting electronics, NOT having something listing the model year for the vehicle is a deal killer. IF these are fully functional for the trucks and truly 'universal' then they need to update the web site to include all CURRENT vehicle model years they support.

[@Donslife]

That’s fine, I am just trying to help you. The vehicle selector is for replacement bulbs. Our trucks have Integrated LED’s pretty much everywhere except the license plate lights which is partly why you can’t find the listings. I can take my panel out of my truck easily and put it in my BMW or our 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The switch panels are for any 12 volt application including ATV’s. Mine is stuck to my dash in a flat spot without any screws. Check out switch-pros as an example. The switch panel market is mostly universal mounting and installation options. You might be able to get GM upfitter switches at some point for the Refresh Sierras.

[@Donslife]

New Switch Panel AUXBEAM AR-800 RGB Multifunction Bluetooth LED Install and Review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2npI18ftejd5Y

[@scottreynolds273]

The Auxbeam switch panel is universal, can be used on any make or model vehicle or ATV or UTV.. Not Year or vehicle specific.. Hopefully this helps you find what you are looking for.

[@ankushrana-e2n]

price

[@Donslife]

Varies by currency used. Link is in the description

[@Jenny-ji9qh]

offroad light Manufacturer, looking for cooperation, Jenny from Sammoon, China

[@wowyummyyy]

L I K E 👍👍👍👍👍😻😻😻😻😻💜❤🤍❤💜

[@Donslife]

Nice comment 👍🏼

[@skyisthelimit4275]

These lights on pick up trucks are getting ridiculous. They can really blind other drivers.

[@Donslife]

They are fabulous off-road which is their intended use

[@Donslife]

15% Discount Code : DONSLIFE SIBERIA QB CUBE LIGHT 809186: brightsource.ca/product/siberia-qube-light-809186/ linktr.ee/donslife - Links to all of my products and discounts

[@jetw1518]

How have you wired it up to swap the DRL colour and did you buy the strobe controller or is that just running off the auxbeam switch?

[@Donslife]

I use the strobe feature with that AuxBeam switch

[@Donslife]

There is a picture on my KZbin Community page and my Instagrams that lists the wiring locations on the AuxBeam switch