This is just an update about the White Knight Backup light unit. It does NOT fit on the 2002 Factory installed Tundra Hitch.
I have the White Night Fixed Mount, for use with 2.0 in. Receiver, Dual 55 Watt H-3, Kit.
I called Cruiser Stainless people about this and at the time they said they didn't know if it would fit a 2002 Tundra as nobody had asked them before but stressed that you need 3/4 inch clearance between the bumper and the top of the hitch. Well, I guess I found out the hard way...
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JT 2002 SR5, Thunder Grey, Access Cab, 4.7, Off Road pkg, 4WD, Toyota Bedliner, Bed Extender, Limited Slip Diff, ABS Add Ons: Toyota Tube Steps, Leer 700 Lid, Curt Front Mounted Receiver Hitch, WeatherTech Window Vents, WeatherTech Front Floor Liners, Cabela's Aux Back Up Lights, Hellwig Rear Anti Sway Bar, Skid Row Front Skid Plate, Fumoto Valve, SP Rotors and Hawk Pads, SnowSport SnowPlow Have on workbench: Total Chaos Steering Gear Bushing kit, Autoxray 6000
The next level, which is wonderful, is to add a couple of underhood style lights under the box rails on a simiilar switch/circuit which can further illuminate the box and tailgate. This adds to functionality if you need to work on the tailgate in the night.
Hmmm, that is a great idea!
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"I don't understand everything that I know about it"
I just finished installing Cabela's Backup Light Kit ($29.99) in my 2000 Tundra.
Kit includes
1 - 12 Volt, 30Amp Relay with Mounting Screw
1 - Switch
2 - Backup Lights with Mounting Hardware
1 - Wire Splice Quick Connector
2 - Grounding Screws for Lights
All neccessary wiring (PVC 600V USF 0.18/50 16AWG 90C) for complete hookup, including 20 amp fused wire for connection to positive side of the battery.
Lights are a 55W Halogen H3 Bulb, a vast improvement over the current reverse lights.
Go to www.cabelas.com and search for Catalog# IF-520842, or use search term backup light.
I did purchase some wire loom to run the wires through that are exposed to the weather.
To mount the lights, first remove the lights from the mounting bracket, then use a 3/8" drill bit to drill a hole in the mounting bracket. You can then attach the mounting bracket to the bottom of the chrome bumper by removing removing one of the bolts in the chrome bumper, then reinstalling with the mounting bracket attached. The lights are then reattached to the mounting bracket.
I did not use the switch, I may incorporate this later. I mounted the relay and grounded it inside the left rear light assembly. Just remove the left rear light assembly. You can tap into the reverse light circuit using the wire splice quick connector.
Mike
I also have this kit on my truck. It's the best!! The lights are very bright and have a low profile. The kit was easy to install.
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2001 Tundra TRD Access Cab 4x4, SAW/Camburg coilovers, TC diff drop kit, Wheeler's Offroad AAL and Bilstein 5100's, LT265/75R16 BFG AT KO on Wheeler's black alloys, True Flow intake tube and filter with a modded air box, JBA titanium coated headers, Magnaflow 11226 muffler with stainless steel pipes and resonator removed, Skidrow front skidplate with custom made aluminum side shields, extended rear diff breather hose, Hawk LTS brake pads, Wheelers stainless brake hose kit, Helweig swaybar, Downey Offroad front swaybar link kit and cv joint boots,TRD "posi" 3rd member, debadged, backseat-power outlet-map lamp-taillight mod, Optima red top, TRD mirror covers painted flat black, Viair 300P air compressor, blacked out mouldings, bumpers and grille emblem
if it would fit a 2002 Tundra as nobody had asked them before but stressed that you need 3/4 inch clearance between the bumper and the top of the hitch. Well, I guess I found out the hard way...
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