{"id":24430,"date":"2019-05-01T21:05:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T01:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/?p=24430"},"modified":"2019-05-02T08:09:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T12:09:15","slug":"how-to-install-a-rear-light-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/2019\/05\/do-it-yourself\/how-to-install-a-rear-light-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install A Rear Light Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cNothing looks as classic as a stainless steel, one-piece, full width rear light bar! This is the CSM Bilt version featuring heavy gauge 304 stainless and a full backing panel to keep all the snow, ice and contaminants from harming the electrical connections. The wiring can be a lil\u2019 intimidating, but the mounting is easier than you may think. Check out the Step-By-Step below and you can have the install done in a few short hours!\u201d Bryan \u201cBossman\u201d Martin<\/p>\n<p>STEP 1: With light bar set up on a suitable stand, remove protective vinyl covering from the areas around the light cutouts and mounting locations. Leaving the rest on until mounted can prevent scratches from handling and installation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo01.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24431 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo01\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo01.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 2: Using standard wire colors (brown \u2013 tail marker, green \u2013 right turn\/brake, yellow \u2013 left turn\/brake, white \u2013 ground), feed wires through grommet in the back side of the light bar to the areas where the light connections will be. Leave an excess amount of wire coming through the light bar to make it easier to work with connection to the truck.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo02.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24432 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo02-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo02\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo02-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo02.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 3: Using proper heat shrink connectors, attach light connector pigtails to their respective wires.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo03.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24433 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo03-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo03\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo03-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo03.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 4: Install grommets or bezels into light cutouts. Connect lights to their wire connectors and insert lights into the grommets or bezels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24434 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo04-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo04\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo04-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo04.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 5: With a battery or suitable power source, test for proper functions of the lights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24435 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo05-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo05\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo05-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo05.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 6: Loosely attach mounting brackets to the back side of the light bar. The bent angles face towards the center of the light bar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24436 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo06-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo06\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo06-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo06.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 7: With assistance, set the light bar up to the rear of the truck. Fit the face of the light bar flush with the rear of the frame, up to the bottom of the frame.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24437 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo07-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo07\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo07-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo07-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo07-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo07.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 8: Using a floor jack and clamps, secure the brackets to the frame. If there are existing holes to use, they can be traced onto the brackets to be drilled. If not, drill two \u00bd\u201d holes in each bracket to the frame and secure with proper \u00bd\u201d bolts. At this time, tighten bolts in bracket to light bar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24438 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo08-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo08\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo08-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo08.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 9: Use an appropriate weather-pack connector to make connection to the truck\u2019s taillight harness and test for proper function.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24439 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo09-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo09\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo09-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo09-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo09-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo09.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 10: Finish off by adding any desired trim bezels to lights and\/or mud flaps to the lower flange of the light bar. Then, step back and enjoy your new look!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-24440 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo10-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"MayHowTo10\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo10-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MayHowTo10.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out more Rear Light Bars for your big rig at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.4statetrucks.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.4statetrucks.com<\/a> \u2013 home of the Chrome Shop Mafia!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cNothing looks as classic as a stainless steel, one-piece, full width rear light bar! This is the CSM Bilt version featuring heavy gauge 304 stainless and a full backing panel to keep all the snow, ice and contaminants from harming the electrical connections. The wiring can be a lil\u2019 intimidating, but the mounting is easier<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":24441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24430","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-do-it-yourself"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24430","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24430"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24442,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24430\/revisions\/24442"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}