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Old Jul 19, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Upfitter switch #1 connected

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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Very nice!
Would you share the details on how you mounted the light bars? Pics would be great, too.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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I'll get better pictures when I get home, but the 12" bar I was able to mount to existing holes in the opening for the license plate using a couple small L shaped shelf brackets. The 32' curved bar required drilling 2 holes in the bumper. I looked hard at trying to mount it without drilling the bumper but I decided it was infinitely easier to just drill 2 holes. I removed the plastic trim piece and do not intend to replace it since the bar covers most of the area. There are 2 existing holes visible on either side of the light bar, but they will be filled with 2 spotlights angled to light up to the sides. The 32" curved bar was $46 and the 12" was $19 on Amazon. Pretty cheap mod for some very bright lights. I have 52" bars that I am planning to mount under the doors between the mounts for the running boards on the sides for side lighting. It should provide a massive amount of light with a low profile look. I had side lights on my previous Jeep that I loved but they mounted in front of the windshield and produced a lot of wind noise so I am looking for a cleaner route with the F350.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 11:45 AM
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The 32" curved bar was $46 and the 12" was $19 on Amazon.
Do you have links for the bars on Amazon?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 12:05 PM
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Amazon Amazon

Amazon Amazon

Price went up on the 12"
 
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Thanks! That makes it easy.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 07:00 PM
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Switches #2,3 & 4 connected

Switch #2 now connected to rear LEDS.


Switches #3 & 4 now work left and right LEDS mounted between the running board mounts. I really missed the left and right lights on my jeep but couldn't bear to mount them on the hood or the bed rails. This was a low-profile solution. They are mounted pretty low but the 52" bars should put out enough light to compensate. I hope!



 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by clc3251
Switch #2 now connected to rear LEDS.


Switches #3 & 4 now work left and right LEDS mounted between the running board mounts. I really missed the left and right lights on my jeep but couldn't bear to mount them on the hood or the bed rails. This was a low-profile solution. They are mounted pretty low but the 52" bars should put out enough light to compensate. I hope!



Def need some pics with them on at night. You're just teasing otherwise.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 02:00 AM
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Holy retina burn Batman! WTF are those LED bars on the side of your SD for?!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 07:08 AM
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Holy retina burn Batman! WTF are those LED bars on the side of your SD for?!
220 acre farm. I Like to light up the fields. I know they are overkill, but I couldn't come up with a better mounting option for smaller lights. The 52" bars fit perfectly between the floor board mounts. The lights only cost $43.58 each delivered. I made a couple simple brackets to attach them to the floorboard mounts. Less than $100 for both lights.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 01:53 PM
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Any chance you can upload a pic or two of where you mounted too on the rear of the truck? Have light purchased and have a couple thoughts but like where yours are. Any issue with mud getting in them from the tires?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 07:05 PM
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It will get some mud from the tires. The rear mud flaps seem to be keeping them pretty clean though. I used two mounting bolts that were already there. It puts the light at an angle that follows the contour of the bumper I thought it looked better that way but if you wanted them level you could put a few washers under one bolt and level them out.

 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Pwrgeek
Def need some pics with them on at night. You're just teasing otherwise.
Front just the LEDS.



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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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That is fantastic. You are going to look like a fireball coming down the road.
 
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