LED strip bed lighting installed

[Hyim]

Had my LED strips installed couple weeks ago, a must for XL owners or even XLT owners who don’t have a light inside the bed. The factory lighting from 3rd brake light just isn’t enough especially if you have a tonneau cover on.

I purchased two 6ft LED strips that came as a bundle, a switch was included. I used the factory pigtail that was provided and spliced the power and ground wires. A simple job but time consuming to tuck the wire and ensure that the mod would last.

I removed the left rear cover (bin for those non-XL owners). Ran the LED wires thru the rubber grommet that was already on the vehicle.

My LED were 6ft long so I had a few inches left over so I stuck them onto the front of the bed making a L Shape. Ran wires under the vehicle in front of spare tires. Took a bit of time to ensure the wires weren’t just hanging, secured all wiring to existing harness and electric taped all my wires as I didn’t want any water/mud/dirt/snow damage. Was able to sneak the switch between the bed and tailgate. Electric taped the switch completely and did a small cut out for the actually switch button to protrude out of the electric tape.

It was the only spot I could reach with the provided wires I was giving from the LED strip, I could have extended the switch wire but got lazy. Overall I like the setup and pretty sure I won’t have any wire damage to come, hopefully these LED last. They're super bright, if I had the tonneau cover folded and lights on, you'd see me EVERYYTHING. Super excited to put this truck to use when camping season opens again.

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[FriscoTXJoe]

Nice work!!! Post a link to the lights for those so inclined?

 

[Hyim]

Nice work!!! Post a link to the lights for those so inclined?

Got them from Amazon, was $39.99 CDN. Not USD. Make sure you get strips that are protected well. These strips had a thick protective rubber encasing the LED from water

 

[akirk]

Looks great! I have an XLT (well it's coming) and am thinking of doing this! Thanks for the pics! Great job!

 

[snowcatxx87]

Even with the Lux pack, I just don't think the lights compare to this strip lighting. Can't wait to see how it looks in person, but I am betting I will be adding these as well.

 

[Hyim]

Even with the Lux pack, I just don't think the lights compare to this strip lighting. Can't wait to see how it looks in person, but I am betting I will be adding these as well.

They are extremely bright. Super happy with the LED quality, hopefully they last. Mainly worried about winter but currently they’re holding up good, the 3M tape that we’re attached to the LED are pretty good quality too, so that’s a bonus

 

[snowcatxx87]

They are extremely bright. Super happy with the LED quality, hopefully they last. Mainly worried about winter but currently they’re holding up good, the 3M tape that we’re attached to the LED are pretty good quality too, so that’s a bonus

Yes I feel you on the -30, adhesives start to not adhere haha. Wicked post and thanks for the pics.

 

[JSanchez]

Had my LED strips installed couple weeks ago, a must for XL owners or even XLT owners who don’t have a light inside the bed. The factory lighting from 3rd brake light just isn’t enough especially if you have a tonneau cover on.

I purchased two 6ft LED strips that came as a bundle, a switch was included. I used the factory pigtail that was provided and spliced the power and ground wires. A simple job but time consuming to tuck the wire and ensure that the mod would last.

I removed the left rear cover (bin for those non-XL owners). Ran the LED wires thru the rubber grommet that was already on the vehicle.

My LED were 6ft long so I had a few inches left over so I stuck them onto the front of the bed making a L Shape. Ran wires under the vehicle in front of spare tires. Took a bit of time to ensure the wires weren’t just hanging, secured all wiring to existing harness and electric taped all my wires as I didn’t want any water/mud/dirt/snow damage. Was able to sneak the switch between the bed and tailgate. Electric taped the switch completely and did a small cut out for the actually switch button to protrude out of the electric tape.

It was the only spot I could reach with the provided wires I was giving from the LED strip, I could have extended the switch wire but got lazy. Overall I like the setup and pretty sure I won’t have any wire damage to come, hopefully these LED last. They're super bright, if I had the tonneau cover folded and lights on, you'd see me EVERYYTHING. Super excited to put this truck to use when camping season opens again.

Looks amazing, only bad thing is that my XLT will have the sliding tie down where that rubber grommets at. I’m sure there will be other places to run cables through though

 

[Hyim]

Looks amazing, only bad thing is that my XLT will have the sliding tie down where that rubber grommets at. I’m sure there will be other places to run cables through though

should still be able to squeeze thru, the grommet is recessed a little so should have no problems with the sliding rail system. I plan on DIY rail system in spring. Too cold atm

 

[Deleted member 9167]

Looks amazing, only bad thing is that my XLT will have the sliding tie down where that rubber grommets at. I’m sure there will be other places to run cables through though

Used the same kit on mine which had the sliding tie downs. There is a little tiny opening at the top of the bed to snake the wire thru. No problem!

 

[gear1975]

should still be able to squeeze thru, the grommet is recessed a little so should have no problems with the sliding rail system. I plan on DIY rail system in spring. Too cold atm

I'm doing this install once the weather improves for sure! The tonneau cover makes seeing in the bed at night nearly impossible.

I did the DIY rail system (pic below), and it's worked out fine so far. Great post and pics!

 

[kingfish822]

Nice! Did the same but added a switch with USB charging. Putting the flexbed to use lol

 

[Barracuda340]

My LED bed lighting kit came in. Now I just need the large 4 wheeled accessory to install it.

 

[Mymaverick2021]

Had my LED strips installed couple weeks ago, a must for XL owners or even XLT owners who don’t have a light inside the bed. The factory lighting from 3rd brake light just isn’t enough especially if you have a tonneau cover on.

I purchased two 6ft LED strips that came as a bundle, a switch was included. I used the factory pigtail that was provided and spliced the power and ground wires. A simple job but time consuming to tuck the wire and ensure that the mod would last.

I removed the left rear cover (bin for those non-XL owners). Ran the LED wires thru the rubber grommet that was already on the vehicle.

My LED were 6ft long so I had a few inches left over so I stuck them onto the front of the bed making a L Shape. Ran wires under the vehicle in front of spare tires. Took a bit of time to ensure the wires weren’t just hanging, secured all wiring to existing harness and electric taped all my wires as I didn’t want any water/mud/dirt/snow damage. Was able to sneak the switch between the bed and tailgate. Electric taped the switch completely and did a small cut out for the actually switch button to protrude out of the electric tape.

It was the only spot I could reach with the provided wires I was giving from the LED strip, I could have extended the switch wire but got lazy. Overall I like the setup and pretty sure I won’t have any wire damage to come, hopefully these LED last. They're super bright, if I had the tonneau cover folded and lights on, you'd see me EVERYYTHING. Super excited to put this truck to use when camping season opens again.

Someone else that installed the same lights said that you can cut them to length, There's a mark every couple of inches.

 

[Hyim]

Someone else that installed the same lights said that you can cut them to length, There's a mark every couple of inches.

If you were to cut them, the waterproof seal is no longer good.

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