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Old 12-19-2011, 05:55 PM
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i just installed Atomic Led lights on mine..

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ce-lights.html
 
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Old 12-19-2011, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Vermont Original
haha thats the main reason why I want to get 'em
Its like if i see a 250 (or bigger) without cab lights im just like
And when i see a 150, or ranger with them im all like
 
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Old 12-19-2011, 08:34 PM
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Very nice job falconpilot and great write up.

The roof clearance lights were an option on my XLT sticker for like $150 I think. They make a truck a truck, IMO.
 
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Old 12-19-2011, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by The Metal Panda
Its like if i see a 250 (or bigger) without cab lights im just like
And when i see a 150, or ranger with them im all like
hahah I know what your sayin
 
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperDutyScaler
from what i found online the roof lights are suppose to be GVW'd by state law? Funny thing is i see 350 and 250 without them daily? So if the state law is a truck over said GVW is suppose to have them why do the dealers get them without the lights? And second if a XL cmes factory with them, and you step up in packages that package has everything the lower package has plus the nicer options, so why dont the XLT, lariat, etc have them huh? its a money thing! LOL
Roof clearance lights are not installed according to GVW. The only trucks that require them are those that are 80" or wider. That's why all duallys have them. IIRC, roof clearance lights are available as an OPTION on ALL 250 and SWR 350's, it does not matter what trim package you get.
 
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterCMK
When you install the lights do NOT use a hole saw. Spend the $30 to get a 1/2" slug buster to knock out the holes.
where could i pick one of those up?
 
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Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.

An electrician's 1/2" knock-out punch.

Pipe size is 1/2-inch, but the actual hole is about 7/8-inch diameter.

Put "1/2 greenlee punch" into ebay search and see what comes up. There's currently one there for five bucks.

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Old 12-20-2011, 05:19 PM
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Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.

An electrician's 1/2" knock-out punch.

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Thanks, I work at Aubuchons hardware so Ill check there first just in case i get lucky
 
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Just put a set of Recon LED lights on my 07 F350 crew cab. Made it look like a completely different truck. No real need for them but they sure look nice.
 
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Just put a set of Recon LED lights on my 07 F350 crew cab. Made it look like a completely different truck. No real need for them but they sure look nice.
yeah Im getting the same set, did you get the amber ones?
 
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Old 12-22-2011, 10:18 AM
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I wouldn't have a 250 or 350 without the cab lights, to me it's a very important part of the truck, & when I see a 250 or 350 without them, I think that thing looks nakked as can be.
 
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Does anyone know the part numbers for the clearance light housing and the harness? I know I saw it on the forum somewhere and thought I bookmarked it.
 
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The part numbers are in the web article mentioned in Post #13 of this thread.

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Originally Posted by Vermont Original
yeah Im getting the same set, did you get the amber ones?
Yes I went with amber. I thought about the smoked but I wanted to keep the factory look.
 
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I went to the local Ford parts counter the other day and the prices on the lights and wiring harness must have gone up recently. They quoted me 25 bucks a light and 75 dollars for the wiring harness.
 
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