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cristheillest
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Finally had time to wire up my VHF radio and chase lights that I had previously posted before. I had initially just mounted the lights and radio in the center console but didn't have much time to actually tackle the wiring process. Realizing that there isn't an actual "DIY" for these two installations, I figured I'd show you guys what I did.
Chase Light Installation - Bed Mounted
From my previous posts, you'll see I made my own brackets for the BD S2 Sports which sit roughly an inch higher than the bed. See below:
Now for the wiring, this is what I did.
Start by cutting off all the unnecessary wiring that comes with the kit. (Cutting off the switch, relay and fuse). You'll be left with the power and ground wire for both lights.
I then ran my wires through a hole I found on each side of the truck which was used by the main wire harness clip. Take a look under the truck and with some pliers, press on the clip and push up to pop off that clip and pass your wiring through. I highly recommend using grommets every time your passing wiring through holes to prevent damage to the wire insulation and helps with waterproofing. While you're down there, tie the wire tight to the body using zip ties.
Once both wires have been fished into the cab, I ran my driver side wiring up behind the C pillar panel, exit out the side and have the wires run behind the seat to meet up with the passenger side light wiring.
Once I ran the wiring where I wanted it away from any moving objects, I soldered both lights into a single 12G wire which then ran through the chase space towards the front of the truck to be connected to the pass-thru wiring and ground point.
Chase Light Installation - Bed Mounted
From my previous posts, you'll see I made my own brackets for the BD S2 Sports which sit roughly an inch higher than the bed. See below:
Now for the wiring, this is what I did.
Start by cutting off all the unnecessary wiring that comes with the kit. (Cutting off the switch, relay and fuse). You'll be left with the power and ground wire for both lights.
I then ran my wires through a hole I found on each side of the truck which was used by the main wire harness clip. Take a look under the truck and with some pliers, press on the clip and push up to pop off that clip and pass your wiring through. I highly recommend using grommets every time your passing wiring through holes to prevent damage to the wire insulation and helps with waterproofing. While you're down there, tie the wire tight to the body using zip ties.
Once both wires have been fished into the cab, I ran my driver side wiring up behind the C pillar panel, exit out the side and have the wires run behind the seat to meet up with the passenger side light wiring.
Once I ran the wiring where I wanted it away from any moving objects, I soldered both lights into a single 12G wire which then ran through the chase space towards the front of the truck to be connected to the pass-thru wiring and ground point.
