2017 Mercedes G550 Review: Red Interior, Lifted Suspension & Ultimate Daily Driver G-Wagen
April 23, 2026
Lighting upgrades are one of the most practical modifications you can make to a Mercedes G-Wagen.
Factory reverse lights leave a lot to be desired when:
That’s why Nothing But G’s developed a dedicated:
In this instructional walkthrough, Joe Gocher explains:
The installation was demonstrated on:
Featuring:
When customers receive the reverse light upgrade kit, it includes everything necessary for installation.
Inside the package:
Customers can choose:
Joe notes that color matching is available for most factory G-Wagen paint colors.
Before beginning the install, Joe recommends gathering the following tools.
Joe emphasizes:
Because debris and dirt inevitably fall from underneath the truck during installation.
The reverse light is mounted inside the rear bumper.
To begin:
Inside the housing, you’ll find:
Joe explains:
That’s important during the wiring process later.
The factory light is secured with:
Using the ratchet and socket:
The original light can then be disconnected completely.
Joe notes:
They only need to be loosened enough for the light to slide off its mounting studs.
Now it’s time to install the supplied Weatherpack connector.
The process includes:
Before stripping the wires:
Joe specifically warns:
It becomes much harder after the wires are stripped.
This small step prevents major frustration later.
The supplied terminals use:
Secures:
Secures:
This prevents:
Even though specialized crimp tools exist, Joe demonstrates:
The Weatherpack connector only installs:
Important wiring orientation:
Since:
The brown wire is inserted into:
Once installed:
Now the light is fully wired.
The LP2 bracket mounts into the original reverse light location.
Joe demonstrates a clever installation trick:
Because:
The tape temporarily secures:
This makes installation dramatically easier.
Once aligned:
Joe emphasizes:
The bracket is static-mounted and does not experience heavy dynamic loads.
After the light is mounted:
Joe prefers:
He also stresses:
Sharp zip tie tails can easily cut fingers during future maintenance.
One of the advantages of the kit:
The system includes:
This ensures the upgrade survives:
Once installed:
The finished look feels:
While delivering dramatically improved lighting performance.
The LP2 reverse light upgrade offers:
This becomes especially useful for:
One of the biggest takeaways from Joe’s walkthrough:
The system was designed so owners can:
And if anything goes wrong:
For owners wanting a more custom appearance:
This helps the LP2 integrate seamlessly with:
Joe jokingly refers to this as:
Matching it to your “Jeep.”
Classic Joe humor.
The Baja Designs LP2 reverse light kit is one of the most practical upgrades available for the Mercedes G-Wagen platform.
It improves:
While still maintaining:
For G-Wagen owners who actually use their trucks in:
This upgrade makes a massive difference.
Nothing But G’s and Alliance Auto Care specialize in:
If you need:
Their team can help.
Get in touch with Joe Gocher and the team at Alliance Auto Care—we’ll get your truck squared away the right way.