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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 05:15 PM
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@NorEasterMA, what are the square lights on your Magnum rack, do you like them?

They're these lights from Strobes N More in Rhode Island. 5000 lumen flood and spot beam. Both the flood and spot modules are independently operated, though I have them wired to turn on and off at the same time. They mount to custom mounts and wiring plugs I had put onto the rack. Love them. Super bright, would recommend them.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 05:32 PM
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I would like to buy a headache rack with lights for my 2017 F-350 XL regular cab. I would be interested to know if anybody has such a setup that they are happy with. I don't want to pull the trigger on something online that I will be disappointed in. I was looking at Backrack brand on Amazon, but I want to be sure to get the correct installation kit, and good quality lights, that fit..Thanks and Happy New Year!
Go with Magnum
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 05:51 PM
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They're these lights from Strobes N More in Rhode Island. 5000 lumen flood and spot beam. Both the flood and spot modules are independently operated, though I have them wired to turn on and off at the same time. They mount to custom mounts and wiring plugs I had put onto the rack. Love them. Super bright, would recommend them.
Cool, thanks very much!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 08:42 PM
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My past experience has been with steel racks, as they’re often used to secure top-heavy items or support longer items above the cab.
Does anyone know of a more substantial rack than the Backrack, that fits the 2017 while NOT obstructing the light on the cab roof? I've had three RanchHand louvered racks in the past, but can’t find one for the 2017s
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 12:35 AM
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I have a newbie type question: do these racks offer any benefit in a roll over type accident? Or are they mostly for looks and to prevent objects from flying into the passenger compartment via the rear window?

I'm having a hard time seeing how these racks are all that durable in a roll over when they're just bolted to the bed rails in one or two points.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 05:12 AM
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I have a newbie type question: do these racks offer any benefit in a roll over type accident? Or are they mostly for looks and to prevent objects from flying into the passenger compartment via the rear window?

I'm having a hard time seeing how these racks are all that durable in a roll over when they're just bolted to the bed rails in one or two points.
Definitely NOT a roll bar. Looks good, protects the rear window, and your head, and is a good place to hang lights.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 05:17 AM
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Heavyhighway, I did go with the Magnum, I like it. I wanted to get that center rectangular L.E.D. shown it your picture, but it blocked my camera....
 

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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 05:18 AM
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Magnum makes a a rack called the High Pro which exposes the third light.
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 11:39 PM
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Magnum makes a a rack called the High Pro which exposes the third light.
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Thanks, Rob. I’ll look into it.
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I did go with the Magnum, I like it. I wanted to get that center rectangular L.E.D. shown it your picture, but it blocked my camera....
doucetrr; Does your rack without the center L.E.D. block your camera?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 02:41 AM
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I didn’t check yet as this is not a daily driver, however the installer told me the camera is slightly obstructed, I would see some rack in my view…
 
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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 02:43 AM
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Mightyoak, I didn’t check yet as this is not a daily driver, however the installer told me the camera is slightly obstructed, I would see some rack in my view…
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 04:31 AM
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I have a nice view of my tool box.. I may eventually add that L.E.D......
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 05:36 PM
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They're these lights from Strobes N More in Rhode Island. 5000 lumen flood and spot beam. Both the flood and spot modules are independently operated, though I have them wired to turn on and off at the same time. They mount to custom mounts and wiring plugs I had put onto the rack. Love them. Super bright, would recommend them.
I received two EFLOOD7560's from Strobes n More today. There are no instructions or wiring harness. I'm going to use an upfitter switch. I was wondering what gauge wire to buy? Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 05:51 PM
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Saw this at shop I was getting some work done. Will do this to my King Ranch next month. Weatherguard tool box, Ranch Hand headache rack with LED lights and with integrated bed rails, Ranch Hand brush guard all painted to match. 2017 King Ranch with Ranch Hand & Weatherguard match painted add-ons
 

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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 06:19 PM
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I received two EFLOOD7560's from Strobes n More today. There are no instructions or wiring harness. I'm going to use an upfitter switch. I was wondering what gauge wire to buy? Thanks.
Classic...unfortunately it's hit or miss as to whether instructions are included. Should be 3 wires I believe, flood, spot, ground. Ground is obvious and then one will activate the two rows of flood optics and one the two of spot optics. I ended up wiring those two to a single wire so the whole light turns on at once. I used 14 gauge wire for them and have never had an issue. Are they still coming with the 3-wire weatherproof plug? Those 7560's are huge!! Are they going up on the rack?
 
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