What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[mountie]

Lol

Tony (etal).... Thinking about mounting my 6' LED strip under my front door panels......

Instead of having to remove the door panel, I notice the panel 'map pocket'.....
Anyone just remove the pocket, while the panel is on the door?
'cause, maybe I can access the powered panel light & even gain access to the bottom panel when the pocket is removed. ( I avoid at all costs, un-doing the panel)
....... I could 'test' removing that pocket, but I don't want to risk breaking something.

( I added PICTURES of my panel due to different year/ models)

 

[Rocket Man]

Tony (etal).... Thinking about mounting my 6' LED strip under my front door panels......

Instead of having to remove the door panel, I notice the panel 'map pocket'.....
Anyone just remove the pocket, while the panel is on the door?
'cause, maybe I can access the powered panel light & even gain access to the bottom panel when the pocket is removed. ( I avoid at all costs, un-doing the panel)
....... I could 'test' removing that pocket, but I don't want to risk breaking something.

( I added PICTURES of my panel due to different year/ models)

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That pocket is attached to the door panel with screws from the bottom of the panel which can only be accessed by removing the door panel. It’s easy to pull the panel off.

 

[Tonyrodz]

That pocket is attached to the door panel with screws from the bottom of the panel which can only be accessed by removing the door panel. It’s easy to pull the panel off.

Iirc, you can get to the screws from underneath(outside)the door panel and the picket will slide out. You can squeeze your hand in that hole and try to grab that wire, but it really isn't too bad to remove the door panel.

 

[Rocket Man]

Iirc, you can get to the screws from underneath(outside)the door panel and the picket will slide out. You can squeeze your hand in that hole and try to grab that wire, but it really isn't too bad to remove the door panel.

Ahhh yes you are right, I just looked. You can pull those screws with the panel on the door.

 

[mountie]

Thanks all...... I will also need to mount the LED strip.... ( not sure best way, yet ).....

But your suggestion, ..Better to just remove the panel for ease of access. ( So much for a short cut)

 

[mountie]

But.... TODAY,..... I am gluing a fog lamp lens.. It fell off on my driveway yesterday after washing.

I was not going to use my hands , holding the lens for 4 hours for glue to cure, so I improvised.....

Paint stir sticks fit perfect, to press on it.
At LEAST the lens fell on my driveway !!

If I am not confident the seal is perfect, I will remove the fixture and put a bead of sealant around the outer edge.

 

[Tonyrodz]

But.... TODAY,..... I am gluing a fog lamp lens.. It fell off on my driveway yesterday after washing.

I was not going to use my hands , holding the lens for 4 hours for glue to cure, so I improvised.....

Paint stir sticks fit perfect, to press on it.
At LEAST the lens fell on my driveway !!

If I am not confident the seal is perfect, I will remove the fixture and put a bead of sealant around the outer edge.

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I'd put silicone around it also. If not now, it'll eventually fog too.

 

[mountie]

I'd put silicone around it also. If not now, it'll eventually fog too.

IT'S A FOG LIGHT...... Let it fog..... ( Not you.... that's me making stupid joke )

Also... since I will install the HID fog kit, I just figured I better remove both lamps to reinforce them, so my pricey mod doesn't fail.....

 

[Tonyrodz]

IT'S A FOG LIGHT...... Let it fog..... ( Not you.... that's me making stupid joke )

Also... since I will install the HID fog kit, I just figured I better remove both lamps to reinforce them, so my pricey mod doesn't fail.....

Ha! Makes sense. When they do get moisture in them, the reflective background starts to flake off.

 

[Rocket Man]

Thanks all...... I will also need to mount the LED strip.... ( not sure best way, yet ).....

But your suggestion, ..Better to just remove the panel for ease of access. ( So much for a short cut)

I used LED strips with 3M high bond adhesive tape on them, cleaned the area with alcohol and dry wiped it, and stuck them in place across the bottom of the door. They’re still on 2 years later.

 

[mountie]

I used LED strips with 3M high bond adhesive tape on them, cleaned the area with alcohol and dry wiped it, and stuck them in place across the bottom of the door. They’re still on 2 years later.

Good to know.... Thanks!!

I was hesitant to trust the plastic finish of the door panels to hold the 3M glue strip for a long enough time.

 

[Rocket Man]

Good to know.... Thanks!!

I was hesitant to trust the plastic finish of the door panels to hold the 3M glue strip for a long enough time.

I put them on the metal of the door, not the panel. Not sure what your intention is but mine was to light up the ground when the doors are opened, like puddle lamps on steroids. I’m not sure how well they would hold on plastic.

 

[Sam Harris]

I put them on the metal of the door, not the panel. Not sure what your intention is but mine was to light up the ground when the doors are opened, like puddle lamps on steroids. I’m not sure how well they would hold on plastic.

I don’t remember this. Must be on the Beast..? Can you post a pic?

 

[mountie]

I put them on the metal of the door, not the panel. Not sure what your intention is but mine was to light up the ground when the doors are opened, like puddle lamps on steroids. I’m not sure how well they would hold on plastic.

My reason for the LEDs too.. ( It bugged me the puddle lights are lit for a short moment)
I had considered mounting on the actual panel so if the panel does get removed, it stays on the panel & no wires to disconnect. I will figure both surfaces, and see what I come up with.

 

[Tonyrodz]

My reason for the LEDs too.. ( It bugged me the puddle lights are lit for a short moment)
I had considered mounting on the actual panel so if the panel does get removed, it stays on the panel & no wires to disconnect. I will figure both surfaces, and see what I come up with.

You can splice into the door light harness--if you have those on the rear doors--and drop the wires down between the door panel and door.

 

[mountie]

You can splice into the door light harness--if you have those on the rear doors--and drop the wires down between the door panel and door.

Yup !!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yup !!

Easy

 

[Rocket Man]

I don’t remember this. Must be on the Beast..? Can you post a pic?

My reason for the LEDs too.. ( It bugged me the puddle lights are lit for a short moment)
I had considered mounting on the actual panel so if the panel does get removed, it stays on the panel & no wires to disconnect. I will figure both surfaces, and see what I come up with.

You can splice into the door light harness--if you have those on the rear doors--and drop the wires down between the door panel and door.

Here you go guys. They're wired into the door light wires like Tony said. Bright as hell at night, they really light up the ground. I just bought a roll of cut-to-length LED strip lights. You just cut them to whatever length you need, and peel the rubber coating off at one end which exposes the soldering pads. I used heat shrink tube over where the wires connect to waterproof that part.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Here you go guys. They're wired into the door light wires like Tony said. Bright as hell at night, they really light up the ground. I just bought a roll of cut-to-length LED strip lights. You just cut them to whatever length you need, and peel the rubber coating off at one end which exposes the soldering pads. I used heat shrink tube over where the wires connect to waterproof that part.

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I still like it . Once I get 'er up and running I'll do this too. Gotta see if I have them in blue. I know I have white.

 

[Onebad1983]

I still like it . Once I get 'er up and running I'll do this too. Gotta see if I have them in blue. I know I have white.

Hit up @05Single . He can get you all your lighting needs!