LED Tailgate Light Bar INSTALL!! *Super BRIGHT*

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

....spends $200 on a tailgate lightbar - okay fine.... doesn't spend $12 on a soldering iron to make good connections - not so cool....

[@carslave]

WORD!!!

[@fk3321]

He’s a newb, give him a break

[@NSoutdoorsman]

Cringy eh

[@lostintime8651]

No go have to save my money for crack

[@jakepyra1432]

The tape probably fell off before he was done with the video.....

[@Rustywill74]

less talk more action

[@cadenceandfamily2159]

A ha ha ha ha!!!!! The light looks awesome!!!

[@k4tonic]

Need to swap out the taillight bulbs for LEDs so they're instant on/off like the light bar. That would drive me absolutely crazy seeing the stock signals and brakes fade in and out while the light bar comes on and turns off instantly. Edit: This would be a must for me, even without the light bar!

[@jeffthornton6998]

Damn! I spent $20.00 on a light strip on Amazon and couldn’t be happier. You’re a better man than me coughing up 10Xs the price on yours.

[@bc_usa]

Naah you're just cheap.

[@Ddawg5125]

Don’t use any snap connectors, always use heat shrink connections. They’re weatherproof, and will not corrode if you do it properly do it. Splicing wires the way he did is sure to fail shortly.

[@CarlosHernandez-zr5cz]

Yup. If you’ve seen his more recent videos it’s already failed

[@mcham0846]

Posi-tap or the supplied ones work with electrical tape. Haven't had any issues for 2 years. Glad i didnt aoldoer becausei sold the truck but wanted to keep the blade

[@trx500fm1]

I love my Putco Blade...i've had 3 since Christmas 2018. Thank God for the warranty.

[@Ihaveadashcam]

Remove the dealership license plate frame.

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

I think they give him inscentive(royalties) for keeping it on to advertise. Could be wrong.

[@WillBuryU]

Dealer pays 10 dollars a month here to drive around with it.

[@jarrodcavanaugh6735]

Could be paying for him to drive that hideous green truck.

[@Austin-cx2xe]

All license plate frames look bad.

[@thebmac]

Looks like a sweet rear end upgrade. To avoid future problems, I would highly suggest (as others have, but i'm trying to add a helpful factor in and not just name call) you do a better splice in job. The elements will make it through your electrical tape and corrode those connections. Those scotch lock connectors (t-taps) are no good and have seen them fail many times as well. I mean your connections, as is now, may last a week, a year, or maybe 10 years, but I'm sure you don't want to have to worry about it at all. I would suggest cutting the wires apart where you spliced in and either soldering them and then covering them with heat shrink that has adhesive inside that will help seal it up, or use butt splice connectors that have heat shrink with adhesive on them. You can get ones that can accept 2 wire on one side and one wire on the other side (like a yellow butt on one side and blue on the other). To take that even further in to the professional installation side, you could make or purchase an 8" adaptor with the correct connectors and amount of wires and then splice in off of that and have a connector there and install a connector on the light bar wires. You could then remove the adaptor and light bar if you ever wanted and just plug the factory connectors back together. Obviously this is just my opinion and someone else might call me an idiot or maybe have something helpful to add, which i'm fine with learning, But this is what has worked for me to make good wiring connections and not have to worry about them. Cheers

[@ryan2546]

I respect you actually commented on how I should do it to not worry! Lol I did it this way so if I wanted I could always remove it without cutting! I didn’t want to cut and solder the harness back together, I may solder the connections in the future but for now they’re gonna be like that for a while lololol

[@conan73xxx21]

Bradley is right, do it right the first time. I lmfao when I saw you twist splice and tape the joints.

[@garydp9760]

I haven't watched the whole video yet but doesn't somebody make some type of plug and play so you don't have to cut any wiring and in the future if you wanted to remove it you just plug the original back in???

[@JC-1171]

Perfect way to destroy factory wiring there are much better ways to splice wires

[@cjbales1981]

Omfg seriously! Im in michigan, those wires would be dead by next spring 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@JC-1171]

Cj Bales I am in Ohio and thought the same thing other than that looks like a cool light bar

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

Agreed!

[@peterpro2a]

There is a 3 way split that uhaul sells for about 20.00 and all one has to is just unplug them and put the splitter on I did it to my Tahoe. Oh wait this was a dodge right. Fuck it don't worry about it then the truck wont last much more lol

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Nevermind this is a great application to use a powered relay.

[@Nedinho23]

Every 16 year old kid and/or Mexican loves this mod.

[@nelsonbardsley3535]

Received my light bar and wired it today. The lights are amazing [bright and crisp]. Get one, you'll love it. Save yourself some time and order a Curt #56584 harness and #58550 5 pin connector plug from Amazon. Just plug and play, no cutting into your trucks wiring. You will have to wire in the backup light, but this can be done on your work bench. Thanks Ryan. Also the light bar does NOT interfere with the lowering of the spare tire, you just have to modify the protective ring a bit.

[@angelrodriguez3230]

Nelson Bardsley I’m trying to avoid all the splicing or whatever. I was going to order that harness with it, but it says it doesn’t fit my truck I have a 2014 ram 1500. Any recommendations??

[@nelsonbardsley3535]

Angel, There are so many variations of wiring harnesses and truck configurations. Get ahold of "curtmfg.com" and they will be able to help you. My truck is a 2017 model Ram.

[@charlietuna5962]

Great info and a very helpful and respectable response there Nelson! The world needs more kind people like you in it! Drive safely and enjoy the holidays.

[@steve5912]

@@nelsonbardsley3535 Be honest man are you getting paid by them to say this or no? I have a 2006 5.9 Cummins do you think itll work?

[@nelsonbardsley3535]

@@steve5912 Sorry, not getting paid, just love the product and install was easy. It should fit almost any pickup.

[@shawn_baker]

The adhesion promoter isn't for the paint side it's for the light bar side when you stick the tape too

[@PeteyG708]

Thanks for the recommendation. I am surprised you got one with Amber flashers when your truck doesnt have amber flashers on the rear. I want to get one for my 98 K1500, which only has red on the rear, so I hope they have one with Stop/Running, Reverse, and Red Flash. Great video!

[@GusgusA1]

Did you just wrap spliced wires on the under side of the truck with just electrical tape? No solder, connectors or heat shrink? Moisture problems ahead.

[@danfrank3347]

I love seeing this build come along, it's so satisfying.

[@ryan2546]

Me too 😍

[@hvacproman]

Thx for the video. Anyway to show the back up camera while light is on? Or maybe quick answer on if it effects the camera with how bright the light is? Im worried it might effect the back up cameras picture at night. But either way great video, keep them coming. Thx

[@AAchurch]

My 50$ front ebay very bright led set-up has been goood for just over a year with no problems, still like new. Came with lights, wiring and switch for in cab. I dont think I'd get fancy ones and be spend 10x to 20x more for not much different. Cool look though!

[@amotley7495]

How's is Putco Blade holding up? Getting mix reviews as far lasting long!

[@kevindavis3055]

I went a much different route, I mounted a 22 inch led light bar on my truck bed to deter tailgaters....12,400 lumens of light is extremely effective, most won't come near me just cause they see it pointing directly at them at night

[@rgamore]

You put so much into your Ram truck, now protect the center of rear wheel well openings from rusting. It's a very common problem for Ram Trucks. Light bar looks fantastic....

[@mattmccarty72]

Holy crap show the install already ! Waited too long I’m out.

[@tyl3raz7]

Ok matthew? Lol gtfo already

[@ryanwolf1938]

That's install is major clean. Nice truck.

[@JENSENWINTERS]

Bought one for $12 on eBay on accident. Been using it for 2 years and all the led's still work. Has full function also, hazard flash, left/right blinker, brake and reverse light. The mistake was worth it lol

[@trx500fm1]

You didn't get a Putco Blade for twelve bucks.

[@SwampFeet678]

Have fun lowering your spare tire when you have a flat....

[@Marathon13240]

He wont be cause it's the oem spare and the other 4 are big ass mud tires on different wheels

[@mikecarter9225]

@@Marathon13240 sure yah can.. the spare goes on the front and leave it in 2wd

[@curveballintx]

Why would you go to all this trouble for an LED light bar when you didn't even replace your factory brake light bulbs with LEDs?

[@sean-rady]

Hey man, just wanted to say thanks for this video. I bought my Putco 48" this week, it came in yesterday and I got it installed last night. Super awesome light and have gotten a lot of compliments on it. I'll post a video and give you a shout out. Thanks again!

[@SuperKINGofbeast]

A Curt-T connector would’ve been cleaner to use in my opinion instead of splicing. Either way great vid!

[@gordbaker896]

They will turn green and corrode almost instantly.

[@jwhoa1733]

Or a wago

[@hdjoe22]

Godamn the edits on this video!

[@Firef8ter343]

That one is pretty sweet. I have the Opt-7 tailgate light bar and it’s pretty legit too. The yellow blinker light has a chasing sequential effect.

[@richjoy71]

I've two of these light bars on my 2015 ram 1500. Great looking and functional when they work. First one lasted 4 months the shop replaced it and now this isn't working. Shop says they've had several issues and on the phone with putco. They'll install another one but said it'll happen again

[@HTSS8]

Block the spare tire crank lowering access hole 👍

[@heberperez79]

Has he heard of the CURT 55384 Vehicle Side Custom USCAR Vehicle Trailer Wiring Harness for Towing, 4-Pin Trailer Wiring? I used it to install my OPT7 Triple LED Tailgate Bar with sequential turn signal, and the only splice I had to do was for the Reverse cable. The CURT harness took care of the rest. In my case the bar already came with the 4-Pin connector pre-installed and a single cable for the Reverse.

[@Apacheg8]

Oh snap I need this!!! Subscribed great video I just got a ram 1500 ready to mod it up

[@Quinns_Cars]

I got one on my car silly I know But I do t have a daytime runner wired in (weird on a car) but the brake lights flash 2 times before staying solid and the turn signal goes from one side to the other sorta like an Audi signal. Cheap and easy mod!

[@allmopars]

The protective part of the wire, It’s called sheathing- your welcome

[@mauryanderson7158]

"you're"

[@richleskovec4075]

Did you check that you can get the spare tire crank bar extenders into the hole you just covered up with the light bar? You're going to bust the thing cranking down the spare.

[@Kendvwg]

Highly doubt you’ll see this question lol but worth a shot did the reverse light give you more light visibility while you reverse.?

[@rockinjohnny1199]

Is the light bar too bright for the backup camera? Would be nice to see what the dash screen looks like when in reverse.

[@chrishigginbotham2206]

I have a tail gate light bar on my 2016 Silverado and I bought a harness adapter the goes in between the factory harness and the bumper plug and has a 4 pin connector on it. No need to splice factor wiring and I tapped into the center wire(reverse light on the adaptor

[@jswjr]

Dude, sick color on your truck

[@franktiboni8610]

I have a 21 rebel, with this setup can I still plug my boat trailer in with no problems?? Thanks great vid

[@coolslider2011]

If u splice that way you should use a punch to separate the wire core to make 2 half's then stick your wire in the middle then twist now it will not just unravel and u get a more secure connection

[@nathancruz1224]

You should definitely invest in some L.E.D breaklighr bulbs so that they are just as bright and so they wont fade in and out

[@tylerneff1941]

Make one of the future mods full led tail lights to match the led light bar. Like smoke color

[@charlespinson6693]

I REALLY like the Reverse and Hazard light function and appearance. Thank for this information and post....

[@HDMann292]

how is it holding up $250 is a lil steep

[@PJMDValley]

A t-connector will plug straight into the truck wiring harness and works great for the 4 pin, then it's just a matter of connecting the back up wire ... I like the self stripping tap connectors. Great vid .... lights look awesome.

[@mcham0846]

Alot better that ehat he did..wrapping the wire than taping it. Better off using the supplied ones he had

[@sargegreenjl01]

Never really liked the O'Reillys/autozone ones but i didn't know something of this quality existed. Looks really good and clean. All you need now is some LED tails to match.

[@ryan2546]

Working on that very soon 😏

[@petemycek9909]

Only a couple seconds to pop the tailgate off for more room to work.

[@craigkerr9281]

Pete Mycek couple seconds my ASS.you ever tried removing a locking silenoid type tail gate from a RAM PU

[@cloudjulio19]

Exactly what i was thinking....

[@peterpro2a]

Shit you take off the tailgate and the bed walls will fall apart that's the only thing holding it together cause it's a dodge

[@lisandro_5751]

The tailgate has to stay on in order for the light strip to be placed correctly. If not then the bar will be blocked of by the bottom edge of the tailgate

[@peterpro2a]

@@lisandro_5751 yes true but ok here is the but. Leave it on make the markings on where it's going to go then take the tail gate off. Now that's the easy and smart way right

[@buttonmasher9439]

Ryan going back to an old video for some help I like how you set this light up but I wanna run flush mount leds in my bumber could I hook them up like this for reverse and then have it on a switch were I could turn them on when ever

[@quigar57]

Of your doing this they make a T connector that plugs into the back of your 7 pin plug and gives you the wires you need so your not splicing. It a much cleaner install and much more reliable.

[@jman7643]

I have same bar and love it when it works. Everything is wired and correct but occasionally the reverse light doesnt work

[@moctezumaRevenge]

Looks good only reason I care for them cause of the blinker I can't stand that the light bar is a blinker (IMO) looks tacky

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

Sequential > blinking

[@charlietuna5962]

You can leave off the left/right blinkers, and utilize the tail light portion of the 7 pin trailer adapter and have running, brake, and reverse only.

[@hpiii1788]

I would recommend removing the tailgate to install much easier. Also, it looks like you installed the lightbar right over the spare tire removal opening? How will you drop the spare?

[@UpStuff]

HPIII looking for that option is the only reason I watched this ( I also have a ram ). Then he went right over top of it🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Kenny-hh3zf]

@@UpStuff This is also the only reason I watched this video. I wan't one for my 2014 Ram 2500, but I also want to be able to lower my spare tire,

[@josephackeret7911]

How did you tap into the reverse light? Did you pill the rear light out ? And what wire? Thanks.

[@phlemphlam574]

This is fukn GREAT! Now i know exactly what I'm installing on my truck instead of the hitch lights. Thanks for the vid and that's an awesome truck.

[@casmanny73]

Looks great. Only one thing. Won't you think it would it be easier if you it take the tailgate off so its easier to work in the area

[@ryan2546]

It would be easier but I have a tailgate assist on my truck and didn’t want to remove the shock lol otherwise I woulda!!

[@tipz9864]

Is it still working?

[@daltonwilliams2925]

New drinking game.... every time he says “here” drink. 😂

[@emmahammond5088]

Too duckin frunk ta continue playin......grate

[@ems324]

I love that tailgate light bar. You're whole truck is awesome and yes that tailgate light bar is really bright. Awesome job.

[@FreedomIsntFree2023]

So while I'm only looking for a reverse light bar, holy crap $300 today on Amazon for this Blade.....still looking.......but a question for ya, I suppose your truck does not have "Trailer Light Out Sensing" because if it did, wouldn't the truck think a trailer is always connected? On my 19 Ford, when I plug in a trailer (essentially the same thing as you tapped into), the truck knows the trailer is connected. Just a thought....

[@rolandomeza98]

That is sick!! Im most def getting that for my baby diesel.

[@juancasanova2449]

What's the model number of the putco blade tail gate lights. There are too many versions. Great video guidance. Thanks

[@hunteryawn4136]

Would have been better to use a butt splice or a t splice and some soulder just something to thing about wrap and tape isn't the best way

[@Kenny-hh3zf]

Now you can't get your spare tire down you covered up the access hole... This the only reason I haven't put one of these on my Ram 2500

[@kirbyhurley1292]

I have the same light bar. Love how bright it is. Keep the vids coming.

[@garydp9760]

I'm not liking how half the bar lights up for turn signals, imo, just a single outer light or sequential from center out and then the factory light to come on during last sequential blink. Does someone make that kind of module to do that...

Gary DP Dude. I was thinking the same thing.

[@goofy4birds]

If you have a backup camera jus white it out. But if you don’t this is stuck a great idea 💡

[@thefutureofyesterday8136]

I like the look I just wonder why they made the light with amber turn signals? Being in the rear it’s always red. That’s the only thing that stands out to be a bit odd. Definitely bright and visible though.

[@Guitarsnspraycans]

Bro dont tell me to watch something like 8 times, I'm looking at my phone what do you think im gonna do look away?

[@jtechie3]

Hey man, that is some bright lights, I have a RAM 1500 and I need to figure out how to rig up a movable light bar for retrieving a boat at NIGHT, there are NO lights at the ramp i am always at. I wanted to light up the whole area because it's a sailboat, not a motor boat it goes on differently and you have to see things! Is there any way to make up a connection for this situation?

[@APC9906]

Super cool that it has feature for reverse

[@maromaniac1330]

Just saw on your IG story you were going to upload. Love watching your build. 💚 #NotifciationSquad !!! :)

[@thefutureofyesterday8136]

Seems like someone is having to result to picking up a guy from a you tube truck video?? Ehh..... first red flag.....

[@TylerCox.]

Beautiful light bar definitely worth the money

[@guardadoalex76]

Hey bro why just not connect it directly into the 4 pin connector is there a difference other than making look much cleaner without the wires being visible ?

[@joeyfrigo]

so you covered the hole that accepts the spare tire crank???

[@amals51]

Great, but how do you now remove your spare tire?

[@joejacobson2530]

A plug in t connector or shrink butt connectors and should be using a 5 flat connector like what is used on a boat trailer with electric brakes so you have the 5 th wire for reverse lights

[@1000crazypeople]

I'ma stick one of these on the top of the hatch on my Mazda 3

[@gray_wolverine63]

Great job. I like to add it to my 2022 Ram Rebel. 🇺🇲🤙🏻

[@_joel_a]

@ryanmayer have you gotten stop by a cop cause of the brightness

[@ibrahimm218]

At first i was like whats the point but dude it looks SICK AF 👍👍👍👍

[@ryan2546]

Exactlyyyy! Lololol

[@user-kr5qj5ei4e]

I want to get one and put it under the tailgate but inside the flap so you don’t see the light bar directly, but you still see the light. So I’d be installing it across and above from where you did if that makes sense

[@WillBuryU]

Great Video. I did mine the same way without removing the tailgate. Super easy

[@evanch123456]

Looks good nice install. I would have went red for turn but that's just me! Love the green!

[@ryan2546]

I was thinking that too but the amber kinda sets it off!

[@evanch123456]

@@ryan2546 everything you do sets it off. Love that truck!

[@juanalvarez5526]

NICE !!!!! & Y’all think I’ll be okay if I get a front light bar ? How illegal is it ? Or should I just not care

[@DarkendSun]

Nice light. But damn, was your truck stuck between the garage door opening? That there are some tight spot...lol

[@GRIZZLYGRIZZGG]

Just spent 14 dollars for a 5 function tailgate light bar triple layer leds to 😂

[@colinbaugh1913]

GRIZZLY GRIZZ link please

[@abc31298]

I have been watching you build this truck and just now figured out you are from Ohio I will keep an eye out for the truck great color

[@carslave]

Kawasaki green???

[@Stienecker]

Adam Casto he’s from Franklin county. It’s Columbus

[@mattybarringer8994]

brooo the tail lights.. that HAS to be next on the mods list😭😭

[@ryan2546]

DRIVES ME NUTS I KNOW

[@jarrodcavanaugh6735]

After he rambles for the first 3 minutes the video is good

[@G30-h5e]

I love the bar I just hate that the turn signal is yellow do they make all red ?

[@paulvivier8594]

I wish the flash for signal was red color to match the oem tail lights.

[@MikeAbbott65]

Did you tap all the wires into the 7 pin harness? Even the reverse?

[@leeh2004]

You are truly amazing and I enjoy all the videos !!!

[@jessemartinez4745]

Great light but in my opinion for the price, the opt7 triple row solid led sequential turn brake light is better and cheaper cost.

[@grahamdown6384]

Did you just cover up the spare tire release mechanism ? what the hell you going to do if you get a flat ?

[@randysutton7812]

They need sequential blinkers! Dope video tho 🤙🏽

[@livefootagetube]

That was a good video I never realized you could put a light bar in there. I'm going to try to look for more videos of your truck because I like that color I want to see what the rest of it looks like I actually painted a old school Craftsman tool box the same exact color came out cherry and nobody else's got anything like it

[@leonardoclaudio9841]

Thos was great. I'm confident I can do it. Keep this videos coming, thank you.

[@miguellombana9847]

Can we get just a few more jump edits! Don't think you had enough in the 1st 2 minutes alone! LOL Love the vid all kidding aside

[@clintonbritt954]

I have a 2016 ram 1500 and my tailgate bar has a separate brake wire……where can I tie that into……it doesn’t work properly if I tie into the tail light wire…… any advice?