The Stage Series LED Chase Light Kit provides powerful rear-facing lighting for your Kuat IBEX bed rack. Whether you're hitting dusty trails or staging at night, this kit improves visibility and safety with clean bolt-on installation. Here's the full walkthrough.
Table of Contents
- Installation Video
- Tools Required
- Installation Instructions
- Questions About the Install?
- Shop IBEX Lighting at Ess K Customs
Installation Video
Tools Required
- 2.5mm Allen key
- 3mm Allen key
- 13mm wrench
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Scissors (for cutting wire retaining strip)
Installation Instructions
Step 1 — Insert the T-nuts into the T-slot on the underside of your Kuat IBEX rack and align with the slot openings. Use the large bolt and washer to mount the C2 bracket loosely with the lip facing the rear. Leave hand-tight for positioning adjustments later.
Step 2 — Hold the C2 LED Pod up to determine your desired mounting height. Install the four set screws into the unused mounting holes using a 2.5mm Allen key.
Step 3 — Use the included C2 mounting screw and lock washer to attach the pod to the bracket. Leave hand-tight. Repeat for the opposite side.
Step 4 — Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Connect the ground wire from the harness and reconnect. Repeat for the positive terminal. Route the switch through the firewall into the cabin, or if using the optional D-Switch hub, connect the yellow wire to the main beam terminal and the blue wire to the backlight terminal.
Step 5 — Route the DT plug from the harness toward the rear of the vehicle. Connect the shorter extension to the light closest to the harness and the longer DT plug to the other pod.
Step 6 — Position both pods on the rear crossbar and tighten the main mounting bolt using a 13mm wrench. Adjust vertical aiming as needed and secure the C2 pods using a 3mm Allen key.
Step 7 — Cut the included wire retaining strip into 1-inch sections and route the wires neatly through the rack's channels. Use zip ties to secure any loose wiring, avoiding hot or moving parts. The install is complete.
Questions About the Install?
If you run into any issues during the installation, contact Ess K Customs — as an authorized Diode Dynamics dealer, we're here to help.
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This install guide applies to Diode Dynamics SKU: DD8442