The Stage Series HitchMount Reverse Light Kit is a powerful, plug-and-play lighting upgrade designed to dramatically improve rear visibility on your Toyota 4Runner. This innovative kit mounts an SSC1 or C1R LED pod directly into the factory trailer hitch receiver, adding a high-output reverse light, an additional red running light, and an optional 4th brake light—without cutting, drilling, or custom wiring. Designed for everyday use and quick installation, this kit delivers serious performance in a compact, removable solution.
Notes
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Trailer Connector: Designed for 7-pin trailer connectors (other connectors require minor harness modification)
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Safety Systems: Will not trigger trailer detection or warning messages on Toyota vehicles
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Hitch Requirement: Trailer hitch must have an open back for installation
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Lighting Disclaimer: Not intended to replace factory tail lamps
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Locking Pin Option: Can be modified to use a locking hitch pin instead of snap-fit pins
Features
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Hitch Receiver Mount: Installs directly into the factory 2-inch or 2.5-inch trailer hitch receiver
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Multi-Function Lighting: Adds reverse light, red running light, and optional 4th brake light
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Fast Installation: Installs in as little as 5 minutes with no drilling or wire routing
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SafetyStrobe Option: C1R model includes optional brake light strobing for added visibility
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Plug-And-Play Wiring: Connects directly to factory trailer wiring for automatic operation
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Snap-Fit Design: Patent-pending design installs securely without a hitch pin
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USA Assembled: Designed and assembled in the USA for quality and reliability
Lighting Functions
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Reverse Light: Automatically activates when shifting into reverse for improved rear visibility
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Running Light: Red backlight functions as an additional rear marker light
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4th Brake Light: C1R option activates a high-power red brake light when braking
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Brake Strobing: C1R flashes three times on brake application (can be disabled)
Optics and Beam Pattern
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TIR Optics: Custom-engineered Total Internal Reflection optics maximize usable light output
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Flood Pattern: True 50° × 50° flood beam provides wide, even illumination behind the vehicle
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Glare Control: Optically designed beam reduces wasted light and glare
What’s Included
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LED Pod: One (1) SSC1 Sport or C1R HitchMount LED pod
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Adapter: One (1) snap-in 2.5-inch receiver adapter
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Wiring: One (1) 7-pin trailer single-output harness
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Accessories: Two (2) zip ties
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Guide: Installation guide
Specifications
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Measured Output:
- SSC1 Sport: 1,030 lumens
- C1R: 1,080 lumens
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Intensity:
- SSC1 Sport: 400 candela
- C1R: 480 candela
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Color Temperature: 6000K
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Power:
- SSC1 Sport: 12.8W
- C1R: 14.1W
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Current @ 12.8V:
- SSC1 Sport: 1.0A
- C1R: 1.1A
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Operating Voltage: 9–16V
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Ingress Rating: IP69K waterproof, high-pressure resistant
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Materials: Polycarbonate lens, aluminum casting, rubber gasket
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Cooling: Passive pin-fin heatsink
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Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Fitment
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Application: Backup / Reverse Light
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Make: Toyota
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Model: 4Runner
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Years: (2010–2024)
Installation
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Install Time: 5–10 minutes
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Tools Required: Basic toolset
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Modification Required: None
