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I saw this video for additional cargo lights on YouTube a while back and ordered the parts immediately. The cargo area is a dark cave, actually the whole interior is. This is a very functional, inexpensive, and easy mod. Highly recommended, and thanks to the dude who put the video out there.
I didn't take any pics during the install, there was no need as the video is very detailed and I basically copied him, used two light bars installed in the same spot. These lights light up the cargo area, and ground directly behind the SUV for a great amount of light. I did my wiring and switch different though. I'm not a fan of T-tap splice into wiring, so I used a plug and play harness to get power leads from the 12v port, which also added separate fuse protection for my switch bank.
I found a cool 3 bank switch panel that I could customize the switches. I got one for my new lights, one for future use (Sasquatch lights ), and the final bank I used for a dual USB port with battery meter. FYI, The switches are cool, I like them, but they are not amazing quality and they took about a month to receive on a slow boat. The USB ports work, and I liked the idea of having them back there if ever needed. The switch panel is a standard size so I can swap these out in the future if needs change.
And here are the lights off and on.
As you can see, these are extremely bright. The light kits linked below come with a dimmer and remote, so anyone worried about them being too bright for camping etc, there is a dimmer included which I tested and works fine. Here is my parts list.
Parts:
2 - Jeep Liftgate Lights - FYI There are many on Amazon that look exactly the same. I used these because they were In Stock and others were sold out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KZTQMDG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Switch Panel - Can be customized
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MG149HC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
3M double sided moulding tape
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JOVUO0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Plug and Play Accessory Power Harness - Only needed for a plug and play install. You could easily T-Tap or splice into the 12v if you prefer. The light kits I bought came with the T-taps.
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I didn't take any pics during the install, there was no need as the video is very detailed and I basically copied him, used two light bars installed in the same spot. These lights light up the cargo area, and ground directly behind the SUV for a great amount of light. I did my wiring and switch different though. I'm not a fan of T-tap splice into wiring, so I used a plug and play harness to get power leads from the 12v port, which also added separate fuse protection for my switch bank.
I found a cool 3 bank switch panel that I could customize the switches. I got one for my new lights, one for future use (Sasquatch lights ), and the final bank I used for a dual USB port with battery meter. FYI, The switches are cool, I like them, but they are not amazing quality and they took about a month to receive on a slow boat. The USB ports work, and I liked the idea of having them back there if ever needed. The switch panel is a standard size so I can swap these out in the future if needs change.
And here are the lights off and on.
As you can see, these are extremely bright. The light kits linked below come with a dimmer and remote, so anyone worried about them being too bright for camping etc, there is a dimmer included which I tested and works fine. Here is my parts list.
Parts:
2 - Jeep Liftgate Lights - FYI There are many on Amazon that look exactly the same. I used these because they were In Stock and others were sold out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KZTQMDG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Switch Panel - Can be customized
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MG149HC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
3M double sided moulding tape
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JOVUO0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Plug and Play Accessory Power Harness - Only needed for a plug and play install. You could easily T-Tap or splice into the 12v if you prefer. The light kits I bought came with the T-taps.
4D Tech | Ford Upgrades, Replacements & Accessories
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