Cab Clearance Lights
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From: Annandale, VA
I just purchased this:
Shop Greenlee 1/2-in Manual Knockout Punch Set at Lowes.com
Seems to be the last one in Las Vegas for pickup. 13 bucks on clearance.
Shop Greenlee 1/2-in Manual Knockout Punch Set at Lowes.com
Seems to be the last one in Las Vegas for pickup. 13 bucks on clearance.
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From: Annandale, VA
Well....I received 3 of my 5 lights, no wire harness, and the wrong air filter from Tousely Ford.
Its too late to call them about it today, but I'll call tomorrow. Less than happy that the shipping invoice says they shipped all the lights, harness, and the right air filter.
Its too late to call them about it today, but I'll call tomorrow. Less than happy that the shipping invoice says they shipped all the lights, harness, and the right air filter.
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From: Great Falls, Montana
Yes.......any of those places.
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From: Annandale, VA
Parts department found the wire harness, 2 missing lights, and put the correct air filter into a box to be mailed out on Monday.
They were great about the problem and were concerned that I wouldn't have what I needed this weekend. I appreciated that, but told them I had no intentions of getting the work done today. It will, however, be done this month.
I ordered an additional foam air filter from them too.
I picked up the Greenlee Knockout yesterday. I got the last one in the Vegas valley without having to buy the entire kit (I want the kit, but don't need it!). This will be the first time I use on of these. I may pick up some scrap sheet metal and practice a few times.
They were great about the problem and were concerned that I wouldn't have what I needed this weekend. I appreciated that, but told them I had no intentions of getting the work done today. It will, however, be done this month.
I ordered an additional foam air filter from them too.
I picked up the Greenlee Knockout yesterday. I got the last one in the Vegas valley without having to buy the entire kit (I want the kit, but don't need it!). This will be the first time I use on of these. I may pick up some scrap sheet metal and practice a few times.
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
I'd just suggest drilling out the holes. Not really that stressful. You can be a hair off. I think I was on the mark but who really knows. Measure you center point from the center of the rear view mirror to the center of the two most centered slots on the roof. Put a bunch of towels down on your hood (i used yoga mats). and your good to go.
Just use a 1" step bit and you'll make a nice cut. prep the edge with paint and silicone everything else really well.
Take your time, don't work if you think you will end up rushing, and double check all your wiring.
I made some videos on youtube of me doing mine.
Just use a 1" step bit and you'll make a nice cut. prep the edge with paint and silicone everything else really well.
Take your time, don't work if you think you will end up rushing, and double check all your wiring.
I made some videos on youtube of me doing mine.
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From: Annandale, VA
I appreciate the tips IronCobra. I think I've watched your videos, but I'll watch again. I already have the knockout punch, but I may practice with it a bit before using it on the roof of my truck.
I'm still waiting on a few more lights to come in as well as the wire harness. I'm looking forward to these lights. I've always wanted them.
I'm still waiting on a few more lights to come in as well as the wire harness. I'm looking forward to these lights. I've always wanted them.
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From: Door Cty/Florida
I'd just suggest drilling out the holes. Not really that stressful. You can be a hair off. I think I was on the mark but who really knows. Measure you center point from the center of the rear view mirror to the center of the two most centered slots on the roof. Put a bunch of towels down on your hood (i used yoga mats). and your good to go.
Just use a 1" step bit and you'll make a nice cut. prep the edge with paint and silicone everything else really well.
Take your time, don't work if you think you will end up rushing, and double check all your wiring.
I made some videos on youtube of me doing mine.
Just use a 1" step bit and you'll make a nice cut. prep the edge with paint and silicone everything else really well.
Take your time, don't work if you think you will end up rushing, and double check all your wiring.
I made some videos on youtube of me doing mine.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Annandale, VA
I had some time tonight, so I made me a template out of an old license plate!
Not very difficult at all. I'm glad I didn't pay 40 bucks extra for one of these. The knockout punch was super easy to use as well.
Not very difficult at all. I'm glad I didn't pay 40 bucks extra for one of these. The knockout punch was super easy to use as well.
Cargo Master
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From: Door Cty/Florida
I would think a template with 1/8" or 1/16" pilot holes would be handy to locate a starting point for the three holes. After I located and drilled pilot holes, enlarging would be simple.
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By the way you would happen to be able to guide me to the cab light control harness you mentioned in the video would you? Truck's in the shop right now and I've got no way of getting in there to look at it all myself.