How Do You Install a Truck Bed Light?

Upgrading your truck with a bed light is an excellent way to make your truck look better, have more functionality, and add safety. Whether you are using the light to find items in the dark or just to give your truck a unique look, installing a bed light is not that difficult if you have the right tools. Here’s how you do it:

Gather Your Tools and Supplies:

To install a truck bed light, you will need an LED truck bed light kit with all the pieces for installation and mounting, some silicone sealant, wire strippers, electrical tape, crimp connectors (or solder), drill & bits, hole saw, screw driver set.

Prepare the Mounting Area:

Before installing your bed light kit you will need to prepare the mounting area by drilling holes that fit snugly around the base of the LED lights. In most cases this will require two holes. Once these are drilled be sure to use some silicone sealant around each hole and then let it dry before moving on.

Connect Wires:

Next it is time to connect the wires from your LED lights and mount them in place. Start by connecting each of the wires from the LED lights to their designated spots on your wiring harness. Be sure to follow all of your manufacturer’s instructions when doing this step as every kit is different.

Mount Lights:

Once all of your wires are connected securely it’s time to mount them in place. Use electrical tape or crimp connectors (or solder) to secure them in place. Then use the screws provided with your kit or self-tapping screws if needed to attach them securely.

Conclusion:

Installing a truck bed light is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. With a few simple tools and supplies you can have your lights installed safely and securely in no time at all. Just be sure to follow all of your manufacturer’s instructions and take any precautionary measures when working with electricity.

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Karen Watkins