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Lighting Upgrade for Anchorage GMC Sierra 2500

02/12/2020 By John Schwartz

A client from here in Anchorage contacted the team at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security to inquire about a lighting upgrade for his 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup truck. The client wanted better fog lights to help light the area adjacent to the road as well as a high-output driving light that would provide long-range illumination. After inspecting the vehicle, we put together a package that would deliver amazing performance and reliability.

GMC Sierra Fog Light Upgrade

Truck Lighting — The corners of the bumpers received a Rigid fog light upgrade.

We started the project by removing the front grille and bumper from the truck. The first order of business was to mount a set of Rigid Industries 504813 D-Series fog light pods in the bumper using a Rigid 46543 mounting kit. These lights create an SAE-compliant light pattern that makes them legal for use on public roads. The wide 52-degree beam angle ensures that any animals at the sides of the road are illuminated clearly to make night driving safer. Our team wired the new lights into the original fog light circuit so that they can be controlled with the original fog light switch.

High-Performance Lighting

With the fog light upgrade installed, the next step was to mount a combination spot and driving light upgrade just behind the front grille. We proposed the Rigid 931314 SR-Series 30-inch light bar because it would provide illumination out to more than 600 feet.

Our team took a series of measurements that would locate the light in the very center of the lower opening in the grille. Based on the information we gathered, we fabricated a set of custom mounting brackets that bolt to the front radiator support to ensure that the light is solid and secure. Of course, we protected the brackets with corrosion-resistant paint so they would look good and be reliable.

With the brackets in place and the bar mounted, our team integrated the wiring for the new light into the factory high-beam control circuit. We wrapped all the wires in automotive-grade cloth tape to protect them from the elements, then secured everything to using zip ties to prevent issues from vibration as the truck travels down the road. We finished the project by aiming the lights for perfect long-range performance that won’t blind oncoming drivers.

Anchorage’s Truck Accessory Experts

With the truck lighting upgrade project complete, the client returned to Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security to pick up his vehicle. We showed him the work we had done and explained how to turn on each of the lights. He was thrilled with the results. If you’re shopping for a lighting upgrade for your vehicle, drop by our store, give us a call or send our team an email using our contact form.

Unlimited Range GMC Sierra Remote Starter for Anchorage Client

07/18/2017 By John Schwartz

A client from right here in Anchorage, AK, came to us for a 2016 GMC Sierra remote starter system. We installed a Compustar system for this particular client that gives her 1,000 feet of range. We also added the DroneMobile. She now has the ability to start the truck remotely at her house, as well as many other locations, like work, restaurants or the movies. The Drone gives her unlimited range as long as she has WiFi or cell service. This allows her to get into a cool truck in the summer, and a warm truck in the winter.

This Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security remote starter client will be smiling every morning when her neighbors are scraping ice and snow off their car windows. Check out the remote start section of the website for a full education on all the great remote start packages and features we have available. Contact us here for more information or better yet, just stop in.

Compustar DroneMobile: Out with the Old, In with the New!

08/11/2016 By John Schwartz

A repeat client came back to Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security with his 2011 GMC Sierra. We previously installed a DroneMobile 1000 that was on the old 2G cell service. After January 1, 2017, the 2G network will no longer exist.

The client contacted Compustar and took advantage of their special plan to upgrade their Drone to the Drone 3400. The Dr3400 will now be on the 3G network. We swapped out the Dr1000 for the Dr3400 in the Sierra. He didn’t lose any of his subscription, and his Drone works the same, if not better!

If you have an older Drone and are curious about the steps to go forth with changing it out before January 1, 2017, give us a call at 907-563-8112. You can also Contact Us Here.