xtra reverse lamp
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xtra reverse lamp
I was thinking about making a mount for an extra reverse light for my '07. Now that I put a cap on it I miss the light that is on the back of the cab. I know I can buy a kit but I thought I could make something cheaper or better looking.
Anyone done this?
Anyone done this?
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i did the same thing, i used a cheap set of 2x6 driving lights from the local parts store, $25, and mounted them to the rear bumper. power was stolen from the existing rev lights, and they worked fine. also they extra light helped out quite a bit since i tinted the windows. they did pop a fuse so i bumped it from a 10 to a 15 fuse and no problems for over a year.
the other way to go is to run a hot wire right from the fuse block, through a toggle switch, and then to the rear. that way you can run them when you need them. not just in reverse but also as a work light
the other way to go is to run a hot wire right from the fuse block, through a toggle switch, and then to the rear. that way you can run them when you need them. not just in reverse but also as a work light
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Sorry, I dont have that truck anymore. Also when I said I could raise and lower it I meant by hand. When I didn't need the extra light I just flipped it back up and out of the way.
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I mounted KC 26 series on the back numper, and wired it through the trailer 7 pin conector. Lights « 26 Series « KC HiLiTES: Auxiliary Lighting, Off Road Lights, HID Off Road Lights, Fog Lights, LED Light Bars, Driving Lights, Light Bars, Wiring Accessories, Flashlights, Torches I aso used a fog lense on one side, and a driving light lense on the other.
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Here is a thread.
There is also a stealth thread in here too. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...with-pics.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ml#post6284207
There is also a stealth thread in here too. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...with-pics.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ml#post6284207
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I purchased a set of led light pods and tapped them into my trailer hitch wiring. lights up the neighborhood when I'm backing up. well worth it and I think total it was like $30. just an idea.
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I have yet to install it on my '05, but the plan is to copy the set up we used for an old truck of mine.
1.) Pick your poison for a light set up (I have had great luck with $25 "boat LED lights" from Amazon.)
2.) Run a hot off your fuse block, and use a relay and a 3 position switch.
3.) Wire so you can have the lights on when in reverse OR any other gear position by using the switch.
At first, I thought "man this is a lot of extra wiring for a switch I won't use". Wow, was I wrong! Knowing the option is there, I have used them for a lot of small things I would have fumbled through in the dark before. Of course, I have tapped off the hot for the OE backup lights and had success with that as well. Just thought I'd share another option that has served me well
1.) Pick your poison for a light set up (I have had great luck with $25 "boat LED lights" from Amazon.)
2.) Run a hot off your fuse block, and use a relay and a 3 position switch.
3.) Wire so you can have the lights on when in reverse OR any other gear position by using the switch.
At first, I thought "man this is a lot of extra wiring for a switch I won't use". Wow, was I wrong! Knowing the option is there, I have used them for a lot of small things I would have fumbled through in the dark before. Of course, I have tapped off the hot for the OE backup lights and had success with that as well. Just thought I'd share another option that has served me well
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