A couple of notes on the install, for those who haven’t done it. Although installing it is fairly self-explanatory, the GJ instructions are total shit. They add absolutely nothing to the mix and are entirely unhelpful. No tips, no photos of parts, no advice about routing the wires, getting the panels off, using the hardware, or anything else. Garbage.
@Kmandoske ^^
As for the kit itself, the light is beautiful, and I love it. However, I saw no way to use the metal clips that would not have scratched the crap out of my paint, and probably ultimately resulted in failure anyway due to the lip that is formed around the brake light hole. So, like others, I just re-used the plastic anchors. Hopefully they will hold. I applied lots of pressure on the light to snug it firmly up to the cab while I carefully tightened the screws. I was very concerned about stripping them and I didn’t want to increase the chances of that by relying on the bolts to snug the light up to the cab. Hopefully I won’t have any water intrusion. This is another criticism I have of the kit: they should include a set of plastic or metal anchors that are actually usable!
The provided clips are not the best but they are fully functional, you just need to spread them a little as you are installing them. If you are worried about the paint place a little electrical tape around the opening before installing. We have had no reports of the provided clips failing. The plastic clips are fine for the most part if you don't have the antenna mount, if you do we really recommend installing the provided clips.
I don’t understand why the basic harness doesn’t have a ground wired into the plug for the yellow “extra” wire. Seriously WTF? So I had to cut the plug off (good luck freeing the unused pin to attach a ground wire to it—why don’t they leave it separate from the plug so you can actually use it and then pop it in place??? It does no one any good to install an empty pin that is virtually impossible to remove!). I spliced in a ground and just soldered the yellow wire to the white center to run it from Upfitter 4.
There should have been a ground in this connector, I wish you had reached out to us as we would have replaced the harness for you.
@Kmandoske QA problem here!!
Finally, I would not order from GJ direct again. It took forever to get the light from them, and they screwed up the order. I wanted the antenna mount and mine didn’t come with it. I’d get it from one of the forum vendors here who has what you want in stock.
As far as your antenna mount, it was added after the fact manually and unfortunately this did not make it onto the build sheet for your light, we will be refunding the antenna mount as you requested. Typically we have a build queue of about 15-20 units, this is why we state on the website that it typically takes 2 weeks to ship orders.
I have written and sent emails directly to TJ with the issue.
We will be shipping you a replacement for the failed LED, they are easily replaced, please check your email and confirm your shipping address.
I didn’t say the harness has no ground. I said the plug attached to the yellow “extra” wire “for future use” doesn’t have a ground on it (rendering it useless as is), but yet, does have the unused pin for the ground installed in the plug (rendering the plug itself useless). I had to cut the plug off so I could splice a ground wire for use with the yellow wire, which I am using to run my center from an Upfitter switch.
Again this should not have been the case, please reach out if you would like the harness replaced.
Not surprised. This is the classic mechanic’s complaint. Why didn’t the engineers design this #@&*%!? to be accessible!!!! The answer is, and will always remain the same: because the guy who designs it doesn’t work on it.
Actually the answer is that an extra 2 feet of wire times 23k trucks a year adds up in cost quickly, it's always about cost and profit.
