Under bed rail lights??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbgroby · 03-31-2012, 12:10 PM

I would like to add some sort of cargo area/bed light so I can light her up when needed. I don't want to take away from the OEM apperance though, yes I know I'm asking for the cake and wanting to eat it too. I recieved the new LMC catalog in the bix yesterday and saw the under the bed rail cargo lights, seems simple. Anyone used these yet and got a review?

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=42

In case the linky don't work thery have Part Number 38-1063 for $80.00 see picture.

trelogix · 03-31-2012, 12:27 PM

I haven't used these, but I have a friend that made his own set that is almost identical. They work great! He mounted the switch near the rear driver side stake post and added a dimmer on it as well. It's all hidden under the rails so it looks and works great.
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bama63 · 04-01-2012, 10:15 AM

how about these...http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...als.htm#photos only $7.95 ea

suzq044 · 04-01-2012, 12:59 PM

We're going to do the same thing to our Panel; but it doesn't really count as under the bed-rail since it's a panel, and there aren't any.

this is just photoshop.. but yeah LED's are definitely a good way to go.

oklahomaduner · 04-04-2012, 04:30 AM

I thought about a set for my '08 2500. But I couldnt spend 80 bucks on it. So I ran to Autozone and picked up two 12" led flex strips for 10 bucks. I wired a switch into a little plastic plug and its been through the carwash 10 times and a couple rain storms and they still work great!

Pardon the cell phone pic
It's a lot brighter in person.

jbgroby · 04-04-2012, 08:03 AM

Thanks, I have a better idea about them now.

oklahomaduner · 04-04-2012, 01:04 PM

If you do end up doing some lights, I think it'd be pretty sweet to tie them into your headlight switch so they come on with your interior cab light.
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03-31-2012, 12:10 PM	#1
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Under bed rail lights??? I would like to add some sort of cargo area/bed light so I can light her up when needed. I don't want to take away from the OEM apperance though, yes I know I'm asking for the cake and wanting to eat it too. I recieved the new LMC catalog in the bix yesterday and saw the under the bed rail cargo lights, seems simple. Anyone used these yet and got a review? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=42 In case the linky don't work thery have Part Number 38-1063 for $80.00 see picture. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-31-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
trelogix Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 39	Re: Under bed rail lights??? I haven't used these, but I have a friend that made his own set that is almost identical. They work great! He mounted the switch near the rear driver side stake post and added a dimmer on it as well. It's all hidden under the rails so it looks and works great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve 66 C10 Short Wide 51 1/2 ton (in storage waiting for 66 to be done) Pickups N Panels Club - Dallas/Ft Worth

04-01-2012, 10:15 AM	#3
bama63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: gadsden, alabama Posts: 468	Re: Under bed rail lights??? how about these...http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...als.htm#photos only $7.95 ea __________________ Due to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel will be shut off until further notice

04-01-2012, 12:59 PM	#4
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: Under bed rail lights??? We're going to do the same thing to our Panel; but it doesn't really count as under the bed-rail since it's a panel, and there aren't any. this is just photoshop.. but yeah LED's are definitely a good way to go. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

04-04-2012, 04:30 AM	#5
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Under bed rail lights??? I thought about a set for my '08 2500. But I couldnt spend 80 bucks on it. So I ran to Autozone and picked up two 12" led flex strips for 10 bucks. I wired a switch into a little plastic plug and its been through the carwash 10 times and a couple rain storms and they still work great! Pardon the cell phone pic It's a lot brighter in person. Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck Last edited by oklahomaduner; 04-04-2012 at 04:39 AM.

04-04-2012, 08:03 AM	#6
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Under bed rail lights??? Thanks, I have a better idea about them now. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

04-04-2012, 01:04 PM	#7
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Under bed rail lights??? If you do end up doing some lights, I think it'd be pretty sweet to tie them into your headlight switch so they come on with your interior cab light. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck



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