Back Up Lights

[BajaRider]

I am sure everyone has noticed how weak the stock back-up lights are on the Raptor, as they are on most trucks. Amazon has a PIAA #1540 kit for $130.95+shipping. I was looking for a complete kit Lights, wiring, relay etc. The lights come on when shifting in to reverse, also liked the low profile style of these lights they would tuck up nice under the rear bumper. So, I decided to give it a shot. When the kit arrived, I was pleased with the quality and the instructions were easy to understand. The install was freely easy I used the existing two bumper bolts to mount the light, ran the wires through the right frame rail, taped in to the right side reverse light wire (Blue with white tracer) to switch the lights on when shifting in to reverse and mounted the relay next to the battery using an existing bolt that holds the A/C lines in place. I have not wired the lights to one of the “Up fitter Switches”, yet, that’s next. All and all it’s a nice package I am happy with the light output and I would recommend it.

Amazon.com: PIAA 1540 1500 Clear Flood Back-Up Lamp - Set of 2: Automotive

 

[A10fxr]

Thanks for the tip! Hook them up to the “Up fitter Switches”, and they should work nicely on the knuckle heads that roll up on you with their brights on. you can return the favor!

 

[whtrapta]

Looks nice. You can see mine if you enlarge this pic.

 

[iceman302]

That looks clean. I think I'm going to order a set.

Which upfitter switch should these be wired to?

 

[whtrapta]

Mine are just wired into the backup lights so they turn on auto. didn't want to deal with running the wires into the switches.

 

[Lucky14]

I did the stealth under-truck dually mount thing. I also wired them to both the backup lights and off an uplifter. But I have not really used the uplifter very much. It was more because I thought it would be cool. It's not hard but it's a fair amount of time running the wire under the truck. Probably not really worth the effort...

 

[peppercorn]

The PIAAs look great. I already ordered Duallys and will go with the upfitter switch as I like to have them on for setting up camp or what have you without the having to have the truck in reverse.

 

[iceman302]

The PIAAs look great. I already ordered Duallys and will go with the upfitter switch as I like to have them on for setting up camp or what have you without the having to have the truck in reverse.

Exactly. I want to be able to turn them on whenever. They'll be ideal for hooking up my car trailer or loading a car.

So which aux switch? I'm assuming I'll have to use an inline fuse if I run them to one of the switches.

 

[JP7]

I bought a set of cheap H3 Halogen lights and mounted them on the angled portions of the Reese Hitch. (Decided to tuck them back there to provide more protection - I can't imagine anything hanging from the underside of my bumper for very long...).
I mounted them in November, but then it's been too damn cold to wire them up.
They came with a switch, and an inline fuse setup - so I will just cut off the switch and wire it from the inline fuse up to the front, and use AUX 4. The lights don't post any sort of amp rating, so if they don't work on 4, then I'll switch it to AUX 2.
I too want to use them when needed, even moving forward.

Edit - day shots. Maybe next week things will thaw out enough to wire them up. I'll post night shots later.

 

[Fordx4]

On my KC backup lights they came with a relay that allowed for both input from the backup lights and a switch.