How to Install and Wire Auxbeam LED Light Bar behind 2014-2018 Silverado Sierra Grille

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In this video we show how to install and wire a 32" Auxbeam Quad Beam light bar behind my 2014 Silverado grille. This process should be nearly identical on all 3rd generation Silverado and Sierra trucks (2014 - 2018).
The main steps used in this video will be applicable to most light bar installations. In a follow up video we will be showing how to wire the light bar to your vehicle's high beams using a 3 way on-off-on switch. This will allow the light bar to act independently or in conjunction with your high beams. Keep in mind if your truck came with air baffles, the installation location shown in this video will not work but the process will be the same.
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@justinbalkos9082 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! I watched so many about having to drill a hole in your firewall to route the wiring into the cab. This was way smarter & Easier. TWO THUMBS UP!

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@WarrenGBody 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed how to! Came out really clean and the light output looks🤩🏁🤩🏁🤩

@superdutyzack 4 жыл бұрын

Really good job on show the light bar output from behind the grill!

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

No problem! It definetely puts out a lot of light. I love having the 3 way switched as well so I can shut the truck off and leave the light bar running. It has come in really handy

@Firewalker688 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! So many views from people without thumbs! :D I appreciate you posting this.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Hope it is helpful for you!

@liamross9604 4 жыл бұрын

What is the link to your Relay? I cant find one that would work as efficiently.

@billyarnell4492 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing out the rubber plug in the door jamb. I couldn't see it until you pointed it out.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

For sure! Glad it helped!

@billyarnell4492 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive I watched many videos and read/studied the upfitter literature, but you were the first I saw using the door jamb plug. I actually fished from outside to in, but only because you showed me where to find the entrance. I needed to tap the courtesy light wire in the BCM and you made it a much easier job. If we meet up, the first round is definitely on me. I'm now a subscriber.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped you out :)

@glorialabarre3126 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video on how to retrofit the Trailer brake control module

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

I have it shot actually but I'll probably film it again because I did it awhile ago but I'll get it up soon! Thanks for the reminder on that one

@glorialabarre3126 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive no problem, just got my own 2014 silverado 1500 LT and saw that the wiring was there and i plan to tow with it and was looking for a video but no one really explained it well, but cant wait for the video to come out

@jakeorfan5202 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive please do I have a 2014 but I dont think I can do it.

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Will do. I need to find the footage and edit it

@bestcarreview5021 5 жыл бұрын

I subscribe to your KZfaq channel .

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the content!

@RicksReview 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this and would love to do this but I have a 2017 that has shudders, I need to know what size would fit and how it is mounted. Either way great video.

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, the shudders make it more of a challenging installation. There should be a way to do it tho!

@a-dub2415 5 жыл бұрын

Great video on the install! Very helpful! What song was that at the end ? It’s a banger!

@kevinw.1737 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a good modification for adding light bar for 2017 Silverado with active shutters?

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't worked on one that has it so I'm not sure.

@sleeper5815 3 жыл бұрын

I have some flappers in front I don't see on your truck. I think they are for keeping the truck warmer in winter... Did you have to remove it...

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

They were introduced in 15 or 16 I think in some of the models. My truck did not come with them.

@ericgarcia6090 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway that you could do a video of a custom install on a gm with the grill shutters? I've seen one video on KZfaq but it looked like a hack job

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly at some point. I imagine my next truck will have the shutters but it will probably be awhile

@rajasekhar9840 Жыл бұрын

Try Stedi Light bars they'll be much better than Aux beam any day

@williammagarian3712 5 жыл бұрын

did you make the follow up video pertaining to the high beams yet? I don't think I see it...?

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Not yet. It will be getting done, I have the parts to do it but have not gotten around to it yet

@williammagarian3712 5 жыл бұрын

The Sundae Drive Bummer! was just about to work on this project and there are no videos that I can find on the matter. Trying to figure out what I might need that I don't already have. Were you planning on tapping the fuse? or going after a certain wire?

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

I know! I was looking for one too and haven't found one either. You should get a diode so that power cannot be sent back to the vehicle, you'll need a relay if you are going to use an on off on style switch so that it can be operated independent of the high beams. I was planning on tapping into a wire. I believe the fuse is inside the engine bay but not positive. Both options will work. I did find one video where a guy does it on a bench but not specific to our trucks

@williammagarian3712 5 жыл бұрын

The Sundae Drive I found a fuse in the block specifically for the high beams for a fuse tap, which to me seems a little cleaner than splicing a wire, but what do I know haha. Would love to pick your brain on the process a little bit. I looked for a 'private message' option, but I don't think youtube has one.. would you be up for an email or something if I gave you mine? Thanks for replying so quick!

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

I think I remember it is a larger fuse then your standard one so there aren't any fuse taps that work for it. Some guys have been shoving a wire into the fuse to make it work but I don't like that method which is why I was going to go for a tap. You could tap directly behind the high beams. Yup! Cliff@thesundaedrive.com

@colebrooks8282 Жыл бұрын

Any chance the video is posted about how to run wire if you have the integrated brake controller?

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

You could basically do the same thing except you would need to locate the button somewhere else.

@colebrooks8282 Жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive I appreciate the reply. I ended up running down beside the pedals in the same way you did and just ran the button under the radio a good ways

@colebrooks8282 Жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive I did that for rear lights. Ran into problems on putting a front light bar when I realized I had the active shutters

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

@@colebrooks8282 ahh gotcha. Yeah the active shutters make it tough to add a light bar inside the grille :(

@GwapoAdobo 4 жыл бұрын

Can you just connect it to the retaining fog lamp wire harness?

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

I would still draw power from the bettery directly but you could connect it to the fog lights similarly to how I did for the high beams

@CopperheadULTD 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive any worries about the red LED on the switch killing the battery since it’s on all the time?

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

The switch I'm using with the 3 way connection doesn't have an led but the one that come with the light bar does. LEDs draw a very little power so it would take a long time to kill the battery. Probably weeks. As long as the battery is healthy and the truck is getting driven every couple of days you shouldn't have a problem. I've left a dash cam plugged in to constant power for several days and was able to start up fine. That's not a guarantee it couldn't kill the battery but I think it unlikely.

@harleyrider9166 2 жыл бұрын

Link says it doesn’t fit 2014 Silverado 1500. Is that going to be a problem?

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

This is an aftermarket part. It isn't designed specifically for any vehicle. Some modifications will probably be required to get any light bar to work but hopefully it goes as easily as mine did!

@mitchalo2 Жыл бұрын

FYI. This does not work on a 2017 or 2018 Silverado (as they have Active Aero Shutters) without significant modifications.

@steveoarehero 5 жыл бұрын

Did you paint your front end? Or did it come Like that?. Truck looks great!

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I got it painted. Grilles and headlights were chrome but I got them painted white to match the rest. Also got the bumper painted to match.

@adriantrejo6696 4 жыл бұрын

The Sundae Drive just a quick question, so how much did color match end up costing in total? And how has it been holding up? I’ve been thinking about doing the same

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

So it's hard for me to say because I had a small fender bender requiring a new bumper grille etc. They did the matching as part of that.

@jeremydoyharzabal170 5 жыл бұрын

Did you have any cooling issues with airflow after driving local or freeway???

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

None at all and I've towed with the truck since installing the light bar

@Nightowl82 5 жыл бұрын

It barely covers anything highly unlikely

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@redneckfarmer6584 4 жыл бұрын

Can you run two light bars with Separate harnesses to one switch in the cabin or do they have to be independent?

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

You can run them to a single switch for sure. You'll just need to wire them into the same one.

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Watch our video that shows how to wire it up.

@jakeboulevard1964 3 жыл бұрын

So how come when I follow the link, it says the product doesn’t fit my 2014 Silverado??

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

The light bar? It is a generic part and isn't specifically designed for the silverado.

@jakeboulevard1964 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive thanks dude. I’ve watched this video numerous times. I’m excited to get it in!

@lawrencebooth4771 Жыл бұрын

Change passenger vinder 2018 chevy silverado

@Flapjacktheclown 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do the high beam video

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

We are going to do it soon! I want it done as well and you are the second person to ask haha

@Flapjacktheclown 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive as soon as you said u were gonna do it I was like YES! THAT IS BADASS!! Cant wait

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

We'll get it done! I can't wait either because I keep having to hit two switches on and off.

@Flapjacktheclown 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive yeah I am waiting to see how to do it so I can do it all at once

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

I'll make this my priority since a few of you have asked. I'll try to get it up by the first week of January.

@alexandredetoledo8444 3 жыл бұрын

Decided to follow the instructions, fell of my truck bed and broke my foot. Not sure where that step was in this video.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no 😯 that's not good! Be safe out there

@ThePatMarky 3 жыл бұрын

17:53 :P

@brianball4912 3 жыл бұрын

Was disappointed that you ran the power lead to the battery post rather to the empty/available point on the "power bank" sitting right on the battery under that cross brace.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I will have to look at that. Never crossed my mind. Thanks for the tip!

@jeffthomas4972 4 жыл бұрын

how do you install it on a 2017 with shutters

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if anyone has found a solution for this yet

@farmfitnesspham4913 3 жыл бұрын

Why it behind the grill

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to a clean look and minimal road news

@0sky88 2 жыл бұрын

Reduce cooling for the radiator. Good idea 👍

@leonelrodriguez913 6 ай бұрын

Stupid

@BadAssEngineering 5 жыл бұрын

I have always hated putting lights behind the grille, because it takes half of the light away

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Some grilles are worse than others. Mine I feel lets most of the light through. I prefer it behind the grille tho because it protects it from road debris. If you watch to the end of the video you will see the night shots with and without the light bar.

@BadAssEngineering 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! To protect mine against debris i have amber covers on my fog ones and clear covers on my high beam activated ones. Visit my channel to check out my set up!

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Will do! Looks like you got a decent amount of content on your truck 👍👍

@anthonymacneil2279 5 жыл бұрын

Would you put link to order please? Have a 17 High Country 6.2L would like to install assuming also this isn't st legal lol. Looks great bro and good video

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

The link is in the description: bit.ly/2NzRogI use Drive10 to save 10% it is legal to have it installed but not legal to use on the road.. unless you are in mexico ;)