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Superrv · 12-08-2019, 11:15 AM

Thank you guys for all the help and comments. I decided to go with lod bumper finally after mulling the situation for a while. I have the Air Force one break system already. What do I need as far as wiring for both power and brake lights. I was thinking about the mopar kit for the brake lights but didn’t know if it’ll carry a charge line to the Air Force one unit.
I also don’t know if the power goes direct to the Air Force one unit via the charge line OR does the Air Force one plug wire to my battery and then I set up the charge line to charge the battery. I’ve installed this stuff before but each car is unique and there’s better/worse ways to get it done. Can you guys outline in baby steps what I need concerning electrica/ brake set up for the gladiator

mrdinks · 12-09-2019, 04:50 AM

https://www.cooltechllc.com/2018-jee...rness-kit.html
This is what I used on my Gladiator for taillights. I don't use the airforce 1 so I can't help on that part.
This wire kit splices inside so it stays dry. Fast easy install with no problems.

Superrv · 12-09-2019, 06:35 AM

Yeah. I saw that the deluxe kit has everything. Seems pretty easy. All I need is to make sure one of the cigarette outlets work when the car is off. Or I’ll need to wire an extra one direct to battery.
Thanks guys.

stang37 · 12-09-2019, 09:24 AM

FYI. This doesn't apply to your lights question but, to the LoD bumper. I installed the LoD signature full width bumper on my Gladiator several months ago. One thing I noticed was the width of the attachment points for the Blue Ox hitch. I questioned Blue Ox about the width and it was within the limit. This width reduces your turning radius due to the arms hitting on the hitch. I've had to unhook several times to get into a spot. I actually noticed this because the ears were bent on the Blue Ox attachments. I'm having my bumper attachment points moved closer together. From ~34" to about ~24 - 26" apart. I use the Blue Ox 6500# tow bar.

pcfr2 · 02-02-2020, 07:06 AM

Has anyone wired a towing harness on a Gladiator with the factory LED package?

RickyR · 02-02-2020, 02:00 PM

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Has anyone wired a towing harness on a Gladiator with the factory LED package?

I did by copying the cool tech harness. Basically you need a 4 pole double throw switch and some wire. You cut the wires going to the rear and make a circuit with the switch. Hard part is snipping your wires on your new 2020 Gladiator, first one is the hardest...

stang37 · 02-02-2020, 06:14 PM

I used the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit - 4 Diodes Item # BX8848. No problems in 4K miles of towing.

GMac66 · 02-02-2020, 06:34 PM

Non wiring...
Considering switch from ‘15 Wrangler Unlimited to a Gladiator, how much added weight?

pcfr2 · 02-03-2020, 07:28 AM

I really don't want to cut into the wiring. Thought about the Mopar harness way expensive. Now thinking about putting a tailgate LED lightbar on the rear of the Gladiator and wiring it to the front baseplate with a plug for the RV. Any thoughts?

StevL · 02-04-2020, 04:36 PM

led lights on a JLU, used the CoolTech harness with no problems.

Steve

Nutmeg · 02-06-2020, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pcfr2

I really don't want to cut into the wiring. Thought about the Mopar harness way expensive. Now thinking about putting a tailgate LED lightbar on the rear of the Gladiator and wiring it to the front baseplate with a plug for the RV. Any thoughts?

Hopkins now makes a no cut plug and play kit.

pcfr2 · 02-07-2020, 07:58 AM

Thanks, Hopkins 56210 harness is ordered. They say it is plug and go ready for the LED package.

lrsses · 03-16-2020, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pcfr2

Thanks, Hopkins 56210 harness is ordered. They say it is plug and go ready for the LED package.

Did you install the wiring on your Gladiator and did it work.

pcfr2 · 03-17-2020, 10:55 AM

Did have a little hiccup, Hopkins had a batch of harnesses that were wired bad but have gotten past that and replaced the bad one. It has installed and working Great! Easy Install.