Recon cab lights
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: NY/Canada border
I've seen threads on this here in the past. You can try the site's search function, but I never seem to have very good luck with it.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: South Texas
My wife looked to add cablights to one of my old trucks for a Christmas gift. She could not find a shop that to install them. They said the aftermarket were prone to leaking. That was about 10 years ago,so thing may have changed
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Dallas Metroplex
Just the thought of cutting holes in the roof gives me the heebie-jeebies, LOL.
I think I'll pass, and avoid any potential leaks. They'd be nice to have, but not worth the effort or leak risk, for me...
I think I'll pass, and avoid any potential leaks. They'd be nice to have, but not worth the effort or leak risk, for me...
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5th Wheeling
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I guess I haven't paid much attention, I was basing the size off my 2016.
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Mountain Pass
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From: ON Canada
Exactly why i never order sun roofs.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Carthage, Mo
I added Recon lights to my 2018. Lay out the locations and define the holes required with masking tape. You will need to cut a rectangular hole for the lights. I used a Dremel and cutoff wheel, easy to do. Worst part was taking the headliner down. I left it attached at the back. The wire runs down the right windshield pillar where a plug was already present. In addition to the foam seal, I added a bead of clear silicone as they went on. No issues.
Hotshot
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From: Chaz
just reseal it. Or do it right the first time.
Fleet Mechanic
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Or, hear me out here... just leave the solid metal roof in tact and not worry about a sealant joint protecting your cab from water intrusion. Even with a proper install, no sealant is meant to be permanent, they're flexible and meant to be a serviceable item, they all have a life span, they all degrade over time. The sealant may outlive the useful life of the truck, or it may start to fail in 5 years. Unless it's a legality thing where you need clearance lights for how you're using the truck, I personally wouldn't risk it.
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