The Stage Series Scene Light Kit for KUAT IBEX gives you a clean, functional lighting upgrade for your bed rack with no guesswork or modification required. Designed for a bolt-on fit to the KUAT IBEX rack, this kit includes everything you need to get up and running in no time—including both clear and amber lenses for your preferred output color. Watch our installation video or follow the step-by-step guide below to get started!
Table of Contents
Installation Video
Installation Tools
- 5/16” wrench
- 4mm Allen key
- 6mm Allen key
- Phillips screwdriver (if using D-Switch)
- Scissors (for cutting wire retaining strips)
Installation Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Rock Lights
Remove the installed lens from each Stage Series Rock Light, then remove the center grommet. Mount the light onto the bracket using the included bolt and washer. Route the wiring harness through the bracket opening. On the back side, secure with the large washer and nut using a 5/16” wrench and 4mm Allen key. Reinsert the rubber grommet.
Step 2 – Install Lenses
Choose either the included clear or amber lenses. These can be swapped later if desired. Reinstall your lens onto the light.
Step 3 – Mount Lights to the Rack
Insert two T-nuts into the T-slot under the top rail of the IBEX bed rack. Align the bracket over the T-nuts and secure with the provided bolts using a 6mm Allen key. We recommend positioning two lights per side—one near the front and one near the rear—for best coverage.
Step 4 – Run Wiring to the Engine Bay
Open the hood to access the battery. If using the included switch, disconnect your battery and attach the ground and power wires directly to the terminals. Route the switch through the firewall and into the cabin, avoiding hot or moving components.
Step 5 – D-Switch Wiring (Optional)
If using the optional D-Switch 8-Channel Panel, remove the hub cover and strip the orange and white wires on the included switch harness. Connect the ground wire to the panel’s ground terminal. Insert orange (high power) and white (low power) wires into their respective terminals. Reinstall the hub cover.
Step 6 – Run Wiring to the Rack
Plug in one of the 5-meter extensions and route it to the bed rack. For this F-150, wiring ran through the fender, along the running boards, and up the cab. Use the included splitter to connect your rock light extensions.
Step 7 – Wire Management
Use scissors to cut the included wire retaining strip into 1” sections. Attach the extensions to your furthest rock light, routing through any open channels in the rack. Insert wire retainers along the path. Repeat for the remaining lights.
Step 8 – Final Connections and Test
Connect all extensions to the splitter and repeat these steps for the other side. Zip tie loose wiring away from hot or moving parts. Test functionality—low and high power modes—before wrapping up.
Questions About the Installation?
If you have any questions or issues installing the Stage Series Scene Light Kit, please contact us for further assistance.
Where Can I Buy This Kit?
You can purchase the Scene Light Kit for the KUAT IBEX Bed Rack directly from our site, or use our dealer locator to find an authorized reseller near you.
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This Installation Guide is for the following SKU: DD8443
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