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12-31-2012, 05:51 PM
I'm thinking of using these...12 inch 24-LED Light Tube | LED Strip Lights, Accent Lighting & LED Modules | Super Bright LEDs
I have two mounted under my hood and they really light up the engine bay...
I have two mounted under my hood and they really light up the engine bay...
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12-31-2012, 07:09 PM
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Under the hood LED's
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12-31-2012, 07:21 PM
Wow, I'm impressed, that looks good and what a great idea, that's gotta make working on the truck nice. Didn't your hood have insulation on it though? Mine does. Did you just remove the insulation? I'll have to look and see if I can do something similar on mine. What did you use to make the plug to plug into the existing fixture?
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Ok, I decided what I'm going to do for lights. First of all I got rid of the nerf bars because of mud getting packed everywhere when driving down dirt roads, I went with a factory style running board. You can read about it in this post. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nerf-bars.html I've gotten these for lights (the Amber ones). WFLS-x-BK series Weatherproof High Power LED Flexible Light Strip - Black Circuit | LED Strips | LED Light Strips & Bars | Super Bright LEDs
I bought the 196" length and they can be cut to length for the install. I'll either mount these to the running boards themselves or on the truck above the running boards, then connect these to the connectors I mentioned earlier in this thread and plug them in. I have everything I need to do this with the exception of warm weather. Something else I plan on doing (there again when it's warm enough) is run some of these same lights (the warm white ones) on the top of the window frame inside my topper for lighting. They'll be turned on and off with one of these Directed 8600 Magnetic Micro Switch : Micro Switches | RadioShack.com which I'll mount to the topper door and frame. I've already ran a power wire from the battery all the way to the back of the truck, so I have power that's hot all the time for this. I'll post photos of everything when I get it all finished (if it ever warms up that is).
I bought the 196" length and they can be cut to length for the install. I'll either mount these to the running boards themselves or on the truck above the running boards, then connect these to the connectors I mentioned earlier in this thread and plug them in. I have everything I need to do this with the exception of warm weather. Something else I plan on doing (there again when it's warm enough) is run some of these same lights (the warm white ones) on the top of the window frame inside my topper for lighting. They'll be turned on and off with one of these Directed 8600 Magnetic Micro Switch : Micro Switches | RadioShack.com which I'll mount to the topper door and frame. I've already ran a power wire from the battery all the way to the back of the truck, so I have power that's hot all the time for this. I'll post photos of everything when I get it all finished (if it ever warms up that is).
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Thanks for the link and instructions on your steplight install plans. That site, LED Lights, Bulbs & Accessories - SUPER BRIGHT LEDS is an easy source to replace the ultra dim interior bulbs. Ive been poking around for a site that gives you the numbers and locations with a cheap price. Just ordered my map lights, courtesy lights, and steprails.
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01-06-2013, 04:35 PM
Ok, I decided what I'm going to do for lights. First of all I got rid of the nerf bars because of mud getting packed everywhere when driving down dirt roads, I went with a factory style running board. You can read about it in this post. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nerf-bars.html I've gotten these for lights (the Amber ones). WFLS-x-BK series Weatherproof High Power LED Flexible Light Strip - Black Circuit | LED Strips | LED Light Strips & Bars | Super Bright LEDs
I bought the 196" length and they can be cut to length for the install. I'll either mount these to the running boards themselves or on the truck above the running boards, then connect these to the connectors I mentioned earlier in this thread and plug them in. I have everything I need to do this with the exception of warm weather. Something else I plan on doing (there again when it's warm enough) is run some of these same lights (the warm white ones) on the top of the window frame inside my topper for lighting. They'll be turned on and off with one of these Directed 8600 Magnetic Micro Switch : Micro Switches | RadioShack.com which I'll mount to the topper door and frame. I've already ran a power wire from the battery all the way to the back of the truck, so I have power that's hot all the time for this. I'll post photos of everything when I get it all finished (if it ever warms up that is).
I bought the 196" length and they can be cut to length for the install. I'll either mount these to the running boards themselves or on the truck above the running boards, then connect these to the connectors I mentioned earlier in this thread and plug them in. I have everything I need to do this with the exception of warm weather. Something else I plan on doing (there again when it's warm enough) is run some of these same lights (the warm white ones) on the top of the window frame inside my topper for lighting. They'll be turned on and off with one of these Directed 8600 Magnetic Micro Switch : Micro Switches | RadioShack.com which I'll mount to the topper door and frame. I've already ran a power wire from the battery all the way to the back of the truck, so I have power that's hot all the time for this. I'll post photos of everything when I get it all finished (if it ever warms up that is).
Got the running board lights installed today. Worked out real nice and they look sweet.
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Im going to install my upfitter switches this morning. If i have time, Have to wash the whip before installing my running board lights.
Now after seeing your pics, got me wondering if i should have went with a different color light. I bought the amber as well, but thinking the gray metallic paint on my truck might not look as good. Wonder what it would look like if they were mounted on the underside of the door jam??
5 days straight of rain is killin my free time!
Now after seeing your pics, got me wondering if i should have went with a different color light. I bought the amber as well, but thinking the gray metallic paint on my truck might not look as good. Wonder what it would look like if they were mounted on the underside of the door jam??
5 days straight of rain is killin my free time!
