Why PUTCO Light Bar is Amazing! Wiring Harness Install, Review 2019 2020 2021 2022 Silverado Sierra
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Got this in today, used your links. Super easy install, appreciate the video.
Thank you for showing me the tip around the plug. I was watching another video that was saying to just pull down the red tab and pull and it wasn't working. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out what was wrong until I saw this video.
It's so simple if you know how to do it 😂
i did my light this weekend and boy oh boy, step by step was easy. just when i was going to remove the tailgate the was a extra bolt in the right slot that has to be remove as well
Looks great! I installed the same light bar on my truck. Putco makes high quality products!
I’ve been tettering adding this to my trail boss and rst, you’ve convinced me, great videos man.
Happy to help lol
Nice Job and looks great. Thanks for the info on how to remove tailgate.
Putco is a local company and they make OUTSTANDING products. I have been scared to try and remove the tailgate, worried that I would screw up the torsion bar. Great video.
I caught a bungee cord as I was closing my tailgate and it caused the tailgate to come off the pivot point. Showed me inadvertently how easy it is to remove these tailgates
Looks incredible! I am getting the same light bar installed on my Trail boss next weekend, cant wait! 🙂
You said getting installed as in not doing yourself? If that is the case can you tell us who did and how much they charged for it?
Looks badass !! I’m definitely adding one to my 21 GMC Elevation. Thank you for the walk through video, it’s very helpful 😎
Add the Dual Function Wiring Harness for the late model Silverado/Sierra from Boost Auto. It’s a 5 minute install, and alllows the cargo light at the top of the cab to become part of the reverse lights. I learned of it through Donslife, and love it! It really lights up where you are backing up!
What I did was take a sharpie and trace a line where the bottom of the tailgate was before removing. After when you clean the surface with alcohol the mark is removed.
Looks just as good as an opt 7 . I'm still looking for a bar for a gift to my brother . Awesome video
Good work on the install. I ordered my lights today can’t wait to install them.
Wanted to thank you. Your video walked me through my install today. Went real smooth. The wiring harness made it a snap. Thank you so much again for doing this, you made my install go super smooth. I’m subscribing to your vids going forward! You sir are a bada$$.
You’re welcome! Glad my video could help! 😁
@@TruckOwnership101 I have a 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 “Refresh” pickup truck. I purchased and installed the Recon 26416X Xtreme 60" LED Tailgate Light Bar as well as the Putco wiring harness, as you used in your video. As you're aware, the Putco harness saves me the task of wiring a four prong connector to each taillight, which is required because the truck has trailer sensing circuits.
The Recon is a scanning light bar, which requires a separate 12-volt power connection. As I discovered, that power wire needs to be connected to an accessory power source (powered OFF when the truck is off, and ON only when the truck is running). Using a test light, I checked both fuse boxes inside the truck. All are powered with the truck off. I also have the doors open, the radio is off, etc., so the Reserve Accessory Power system should also be powered off. I can run a fused power wire wherever it needs to be, using wire and wire loom. Do you have any suggestions for where I might find a point to connect to?
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
Thank you for this video. Just installed it on mine I have a 21 Sierra and fit perfectly with the Harness too!
Great video. So far only install on TH-cam using the putco harness. I have a 2019 LT Z71 that I have been wanting to put a tailgate bar on since I took delivery and am now ready to order. Always used OPT7 redline bars on my past Silverado’s and had good luck with them. Definitely a premium quality with the Blade though so I think I’m going to go that route. Would love to see a picture of the finished product with wire and harness management.
The tailgate clears it no problem on the pivot (opening & closing) but there is zero room for error when hauling mulch or rock in the bed, if any little piece gets between the tailgate and bed, the light gets crushed! With the tailgate down, it’s really close to the bumper, the bumper is then really close to the bed not allowing a exit for any debris. With out the light bar, it’s already tight and problematic, You really got make sure things are clean afterwards, a small piece of mulch crushed my light bar, I really cleaned the mulch out good, I even used a vacuum, but a small piece I didn’t see in the corner took it out. It looked great for a month.
Great videos!! Thanks for what you do!
I would like to see an install truck, bed lights, but with a twist
Not only adding the LED strips in the truck bed, but also adding a switch near the tailgate that will turn on LED lights with the factory cargo lights as well
Thank you
I don’t think that I need it, but it looks great and I want to add it to my truck. Thanks for sharing.
This is incredible!!! Thank you for the informational video. Appreciate all your videos!!
😁😁😁 Thank you! Makes me glad to hear stuff like this.
Very nice instructional video. I’ll be saving it for my install. That clip thing is gonna be a time saver for sure.
I worry about the lack of mechanical connection of the light bar with temperature swings in Oklahoma and the vibrations but that sure looks good and I sure like that wiring harness.
I’m in Minnesota and it’s still working great after all this time. Temperature swings haven’t been an issue for it.
@@TruckOwnership101 that’s good to know. This last year it was from 110 to -2
Great presentation. Thank you for sharing!
I just order the PUTCO Light Bar with the Wiring Harness should be here by Friday or Saturday, I have been following your channel on what I wanted for my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado trial boss,I did get my aeroskin lightshield pro hood protector just have not installed yet been watching your video over and over on installing it.Want to be sure I follow every step by step you did before I install it on my truck..
Feeling prepared is critical. Just take your time, it will turn out great. 😀 No matter how perfect it is, take pride knowing you didn’t pay some other guy to probably do it the same quality as you lol.
@@TruckOwnership101 Thank You
That is a nice install. And there is no delay between truck brake/turn signal and the led strip brake/turn signal. . Have seen others where there is about a second delay in the brake signals...
Im diggin the wire harness , no hacking up the oem harness needed. Ill be ordering this through my work monday morning.
Looks really good but if I’m going to pay that much for a light bar it damn well better come with the plug n play harness already. I dig what you’re doing though, keep it rolling!
Thank you for this video. 10x better than Putco's installation instructions.
You’re welcome! 😁
now that's badass. Great video. I'm putting one on my 2021 GMC Denali ASAP. Tks bro
Good video getting ready to install mine on my Denali did not notice when you plugged in the reverse light cable. This video definitely helps a lot. I think I will use the clamps for the light bar because of the weather not sure if the stickies will work.
Its holding so far up here in Minnesota. It’s been though all the weather and my pressure washer.
so update! installed the lightbar on my 2020 2500hd silverado. the only issue i had was installing the lightbar using the 3m strips and brackets. unfortunately it isn't as easy to take off the tailgate on the 2500's vs the 1500's so i was unable to get it off, which made life a little difficult getting the brackets exactly in place where i wanted them and ultimately the left side of the lightbar ended up being about 1/8 of an inch higher than the right side. so gonna have to retry getting the brackets on in better positions to get it more level. overall the plug and play style was nice and super easy.
Did you bought the same harness that he is showing on this video?
I just put my order for a 2021 Silverado 2500. It's coming with a few of the accessories that GM offers and one is this brake light feature. Can't wait.
Did you bought the same harness that he is showing on this video ?
@@OPI707 had to get my deposit back. Never got the truck. After 3months and zero information on timeline I called and the dealer told me that there was a hold on production. I told him that was a problem and why wasn't I notified, he said that he was waiting for them to start back up but that can take even more time. So I went back to get my deposit, they tried to keep it but gave up because it was about to get legal once my lawyer called.
Nice job. Question I saw dimples on the part that you installed the light bar on,so my question is did you install light on or above the dimples?
That looks so clean!
Nice install, so how high did you go from the bottom edges 1/4'?
I just put a 60" on my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 2021. Putco site has the wrong harness listed, use the 529005. Thanks for the video, it was helpful in getting the tailgate off. I went with red and amber 60". Very happy with it. Should be a factory item.
does the trailer assist come on after you installed the light bar?
@@matthewball7285 No, as long as use the pre-wired harness.
I like your presentation and personality. Thank you for doing a great job. I've subscribed. One evaluation for what it's worth. Ditch the annoying music. Other than that. thank you again for the install video, and I think my Trail Boss is next.
Thanks for the information buddy it worked like a charm 💪
Question…does your truck have the side cameras that are activated when you are pulling a trailer and you activate a turn signal? If so, do they work without a trailer after installing this product?
I used the Putco Light harness to hook up my Marlon Sled deck Lights. Works flawlessly. My question Is. Can I unhook the Putco Harness from the deck Lights and leave the harness in place?
I have used Rough Country's for 5 years and no issues and it is a solid bar as well!
Glad I kept searching and found your install. I don’t want to cut into any harness. Plug in is so much better. I’m a cable splicer but big wire is much easier to work with
Do you work in TelCo?
@@TheCarCrazyGuy electric company
I love your excitement at seeing the finished product! I do love lights. I added some brilliant amber LED fixtures to the side of my bed box that only work on turn signals on my '20 GMC 2500.
I have the bed lights from the factory operated with a separate OEM switch. I've added rock lights at the back wheels to light the area on the side of the truck but don't have much light at the back. I've considered this product but would like to wire the back-up lights into the bed light switch instead of the back up lights. Was there a separate plug for back-up lights or was it combined in the OEM plug you used? Since the Putco used the 4 pin trailer plug there would have to be another plug somewhere.
The harness taps into the taillights. That’s why there was a left and right. If I used the 4 pin option then I would have also plugged into a white round plug underneath the vehicle.
I thought the video was one of the best that I viewed. I have one question.... how did you hook the reverse lights. That's the one thing you didn't illustrate. I have one on order based on watching this video.
That harness does it all in one T-connection. The light bar has a white wire for reverse. In the video I show where it plugs in, all laid out on the floor.
Ok, good deal....I just got mine today, and I am super excited to install it!!
Definitely like the quick connect harness. However, you show listing for '21 & '22 but on Putco and your Amazon link, both say it won't fit the '21!!!
Thanks for doing this. I really appreciate it.
I just ordered mine today should be here in a few days I will use your video as a guide thank u for the video. I have a 2021 Silverado rst. It should be the same as your video? Any help or suggestions?
Cool! Haven’t heard of any changes in that wiring area. Hopefully you are good to go, good luck!
Your videos are 🔥 super in depth
I saw a truck with a light bar that had a programmed pattern filling/lighting the bar from the sides to the center and it kept doing that all the time I hope I can find it 😂
Question Can this be added without removing the tailgate or is it just easier to install by removing the tailgate?
Also can you give an update as to if the light is holding up or if you would do anything differently if you had to install again. Thanks for your help and video
I have one of these Putco’s on my own Silverado, with the same wiring harness and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve had my for about four or five months now and haven’t had any issues. You definitely have to move the tailgate to install it but not completely
So you have to peel and actually aplice the white wire?
What size light bar did you go with? I’m about to purchase one too for my Silverado
60”, digging your new wrap BTW! 😎
Very nice!!!!! On my list of things to do!
Can you tell me what fuse you piggybacked the connection off of
Great Video..Putco is a reliable company
Also is there a big difference in all the Sliverados.let me know as well.thanks
Any reason why you couldn't mount to the tailgate itself on that lip to get the glow effect?
Looks good 😊
How bright are the reverse lights? Brighter than the factory reverse lights?
Hi, I'm very interested in the harness only. It looks plug and play and that's what I'm looking for. I have a Chevy Silverado 2021 and after seeing how you connected the harness I'm finding that's the way to go. However, I want sequential blinking turn signals and I'm finding that the light bar you are installing does not offer sequential blinking turn signal. My question to you is; can I purchase a light bar with sequential blinking turn signals (OPT7 Redline Tailgate Light Bar) and use the harness from amazon you have linked above? From the surface I don't see a problem, but I'd like to get your opinion. Thanks for the great video.
You’d think it would. The harness creates an additional 4 pin connector for the blade light. Hopefully your blade has the same reverse plug needed for the chevys like the putco one does. Good luck!
Any update did it work??
I want to add a brighter reverse light to my truck. Does the reverse light on the bar really helps? Not sure if i should install a flush mount bumper light on my truck? Reversing my trailer at night is a hassle
Between this and some lasfit reverse lights I’m very happy with how much light I have backing up to trailers. 👍 why they put non-LED reverse lights in from the factory is beyond me…
Great video, thanks.
Looks sweet!
Does this work on Silverado’s 2500?
I wanted to thank you for your video and content! I just bought a Sierra Denali and doing some of the same mods you have. This light-bar is my first project on it. In fact I am even posting my install on TH-cam as well. I want to target people that may have the skill set to do this projects but lack the confidence to risk hurting these huge investments (vehicles whatever) represent. For example in the case, the removal of the tailgate terrified me. Funny story I had the light in my garage for a week and even text my GMC advisor to set up an appointment to get it installed but didn't press send .. I took the plunge and the rest of the project was a walk in the park! Anyway thanks again and I did pay homage to you in my video LOL and posted a link to your page as well. Check it out if you have a minute I would appreciate it. Take care!
Very cool! Gonna check it out right now. +1 sub coming to your channel! Keep it up!
@@TruckOwnership101 thank you so much!!!
Looks cool. Tks for sharing
I have a flat light plug and have a white wire that is to go to the left rear light at the white light which wire did you or do I connect to? Thanks Joe
Are you using the harness? There was a round barrel plug for that white wire.
@@TruckOwnership101 I don’t have the putco brand. My light coil came with a flat plug with a black wire spliced into 2 slots on the plug and one black and white wire into one slot and a white wire plugged into a slot . This plugs into the flat plug into my 2023 Silverado. The white wire is supposed to get connected to the reverse light in the tail light. The reverse light socket has a green wire and two black wires. If you know what wire I tap into that would help me a lot. Thanks Joe
Looks like putco upgraded the quick connect harness because the one on their website now is a lot shorter.
Did your reverse light wire coming from the box come with a connector?
Between this light bar and the harness, it had everything I needed to avoid tapping into wires.
@@TruckOwnership101 mine didn't and the main harness was so damn long I had to cut like 5 or 6 feet out of it 😂
Any issues with the truck thinking the light bar is a trailer? Have a light bar but need the t harness with the 4 pin connector...2020 GMC 2500HD AT4 - any ideas?
If you have the putco harness it works as it should. (No trailer). If you plug just the light bar in the trailer plug itself it will think u have a trailer. Idk how he's doing the light test without a trailer plug in. Mine will not do the trailer light test
Do you have the trailering app on your truck? I tried two cheaper light bars, one with a redline resistor module but neither worked.
I do and I use it from time to time. No problems with this installed.
@TruckOwnership101 how did u do the trailer light test with the harness? Mine won't. Only if I have a trailer plugged in. And yes my light bar works as it should
Great job.
everyone talks about the quick connect harness but no one says anything about where to tie in the white wire can you tell me where you did it at
Their is a socket for it. Pretty sure it’s in the video.
@@TruckOwnership101 okay I’ll re go over the whole video I just bought mine so trying to find every detail on doing my first one
@@jeremywilliams8501 if you have the harness it’s a breeze. Good luck!
Really good Jobs!..
Wel shit I was happy to finally get this and after placing the Brackets I placed them way to low oof. Now I got redo everything
Question so how high did you end up raising yours ?
@Richard Hamm i didn't even raise it up as it didn't look bad at all. I left as is. But it just 3m so you can use heat gun or hair dryer to make removing it easy.
They say a 1/4 inch from that highest point so if you measure from there the bottom of light bar would be 1/4 correct?
Looks great good job.
Can u please let me know the store where u have bought it from as i am not able to find it.
The link is in the description below the video. 😊
Hey man loved the vid but I just wish you would have shown where the white cable goes. It would be awesome if u could just tell me her through text. Thanks
Doesn’t it plug into the harness?
@@TruckOwnership101 I'm not sure I havent installed it. I just dont want to mess up my truck
@@thestrangepersonnooneknows2921 if you pause the video at the right point you will see the white wire going into the harness
@@TruckOwnership101 ok thanks. Enjoy your day
did your lightbar come with a small black/brown fuse that says 75 or maybe it was 7.5 on it? not sure what to do with it... any ideas? did you even need it?
Not sure, everything was plug and play for me. No assembly required 🤣
@@TruckOwnership101 LOL fair enough. got my blade in today gonna try and install it with the quick wiring harness tomorrow after work. thanks for the video definitely gonna be looking back at it
It is an inline fuse which is a 7.5 fuse
Does Putco honor their 3 year warranty if purchased through Real Truck? They are an authorized dealer.
Yep! They are. They actually worked together on this video sponsorship, so they are very “cool” with one another lol.
how did you get the tailgate to move freely without it going up and down automatically?
Mine is a soft down only. Which is just a dampener, no motors
Will this work on the 2021s? I’ve heard yes and no. Apparently the 2021s change something and even the putco harness doesn’t fix all problems
I would think it would... but PUTCO's site doesn't confirm that it does on their website. Not sure if there is a compatibility issue or if their site needs updating. Calling PUTCO to get a definitive answer might be the way to go if you want to be more sure.
@@TruckOwnership101 The Putco site says the quick connect doesn't work on the '21. I'm trying to find it for mine.
I just called and they said it’s part #529005 for the 2021 Silverado’s
So it doesn't come with the wiring harness? I have to order that separately?
Unless it mentions it, I don’t think it does. Pretty sure it plugs into the 4 pin trailer connector out of the box.
What size light bar did you order? The 36" or 48"
60” 😎
Does this light bar and wiring harness for for the 2021 chevy 1500 LT with the halogen tail lamps? I have been getting mixed info online.
I believe so. They never got that specific when I selected mine.
Love it
Good job!!!
Kind of like some throttle response controllers 😎
That's dope! Take my money 🤣
Very cool
Das niceee
will that harness work for 2022 models? for some reason amazon says doesnt fit
Gonna guess yes. You could check PUTCOS website to be sure. 22 was only a cosmetic upgrade, so you’d think wiring harnesses would be unaffected.
@@TruckOwnership101 yeah thats what I was thinking! I went ahead an bought it. I looked under the truck today and it's almost exactly the same
Hmmm .... the wiring harness is not available on amazon!
Looking for the wiring harness too?
I wanted to buy this through your link but it specifically says it is for Fords and will not fit trucks with a step tailgates like my GMC has. :(.
Looks great, installing mine in a few days it arrived yesterday!
Is this the 60” bar???
Yes
What was the additional white wire for?
Reverse lights. Those are not part of the 4 pin harness
Where is the reverse light plug at
The round white one
Video starts at 4:35
Jeez, let a guy promote his channel. I got kids to feed man! 😜
@@TruckOwnership101 then get a job
@@adrielhernandez4054 you’ve been savage about this sub 20min video. This isn’t TikTok ...who hurt you? 😜
@@TruckOwnership101 I like your truck it looks good!!
I actually really enjoy that 🤔🤔
Which length is correct?
60” 😎