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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Installing New cab lights??

I love how cab lights look on a truck...

was thinking about adding some to my 07 Outlaw... BUT it has a sunroof... is there enough room to add them? is it worth it for the look? I have seen where someone on here added some to a truck that didnt have them before and they look AWESOME....
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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There's room for them with the moonroof because they build them like that as well.

The biggest thing to overcome for me would be the apprehension when it comes to drilling into the roof.

I've seen the threads about it before also. You might try doing a search and you might also look down in the 6.7 PSD forum as some of the guys there have done their own as well.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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right on!!! ill have to do that

Thanks

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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Theres room up there cause ive seen em w/moonroof's & cab lights together.

As far as installing its no sweat, just start with the center first & space accordingly.
My 1st F250 did not come with factory cab lights so i bought a set of aftermarket led ones & all i had to drill was 3 small holes for each light, 2 for mounting screws & 1 in the center to feed wires through. You will also have to remove the Headliner, any point can be used as ground (i used one of the mounting screws on each light). Then just run a power wire up the A-Pillar from the back of your Headlight Switch (i tapped into the "parking light" wire).
Its very easy just time consuming...Go for it
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Yes they will fit with a sun roof. I have a sun roof and roof lights

I love roof lights, i think it just makes the truck
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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lol hey i keep forgetting to check those head bolts!!

i think it was your pics I looked at?? didnt you put like 16-20 pics up??
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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I installed them on my truck. Just make sure you measure and remeasure. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Had put them on my 04 SD. I had a auto body make a template of the lights. All I had to do is lay it on the roof to windshield tape it. Then start drilling the holes. Good Luck.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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My friend put these on his and I think he said they come with a template for measuring and drilling.

RECON Part # 264143AM - AMBER LED Cab Light Kit Ford Superduty 99-13
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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I bought mine through Recon too, and they are good lights. I didn't get any template or anything though so I just kind of winged it. I posted some install pics here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-crew-cab.html This style cab light has the screws positioned left and right instead of front to back, so The moon roof shouldn't be a problem. You can physically see where the moon roof supports are after you drop your headliner to make sure your measurements wont hit anything
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Yeah my 03 f250 didnt come with them on, so I got the smoked led amber ones from recon, mine are tapped in my parking lights, they also come on when I lock my truck with my remote and the lights blink. I think they are the best.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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right on!!! bookmarked the instal and will defintly be referencing it later on when either a: warms up or b: get into neighbors garage!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Go for it I installed them on my 04 f250. I measured about 6 times lol but I love the look.
 
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