I reached out to the manufacturer, Diamond Group, who told me you do just connect up the LED T8 Light Strip with Wiring Harness - 18" to 24" Fixtures - 1,400 Lumens - Qty 2 # DI44ZR.
They also sent me the diagram for the LED T8 Light Strip # DI44ZR, which I have attached below. As you can see, it is 17.5 mm (0.69") high and 9 mm (0.35") wide. view full answer...
To still be able to utilize the switch on your ballast you would need to cut the connectors off of the wires for the T5 LED Light Bulb # DI43VR and splice the to the switch. The switch is an interrupter of the power so wiring the bulb to the switch instead of just straight to the power will allow you to retain use of the switch. view full answer...
You'd most likely just need to be aware of the carrier on the front of the vehicle when you are in traffic and getting around in parking lots. The carrier should easily be low enough not to mess with air flow to the radiator or block headlights, but that also depends on what you plan to carry in it. view full answer...