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Apr 28, 2004 | 04:24 PM

cavdivr

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New tail lights

Has anyone replaced the stock tail light covers with an aftermarket type? I tried the Eurolite but it hits on the bottom and won't allow the pin to seat. Also how about brighter back-up bulbs?

Apr 28, 2004 | 08:18 PM

CAT_man_963

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I have the Eurolite's and they did hit but I just hit 'em with a grinder till they fit. The back of the light was real thick there so its not like I had to grind through the back of them to get them on. I got them used on e-bay for $40 - so it wasn't like i could send them back. Figured - what the hang - and it worked out fine. I didn't get the higher output back-up bulbs yet but the Eurolites are noticably brighter when backing up!

Apr 29, 2004 | 03:37 AM

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I guess it's time for the Dremel tool! It appears to need about a 1/4 inch reduction. My lights were 100 bucks brand new. Still 6o less than most places sell them.

Apr 29, 2004 | 03:05 PM

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Due to heavy window tint needs in TX I installed / added a receiver mount aux back up lights. System: (2) 55 watt halogens that turn night into day. Even has a toggle behind light box to illuminate while hooking up at night without putting truck in reverse.
Easy install to existing tow / trailer wiring. Less than $100.00.

Available through J.C Whitney, Stull (I think) and other places.

'04 F-250 FX4 SC 6.0

Apr 29, 2004 | 06:35 PM

cavdivr

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Thanks for the info kw5413. Are they waterproof? I have a boat to tow too. so it gets a little wet back there.

Apr 30, 2004 | 08:17 AM

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The brand name is "White Knight". They seem to be completely water proof in the rain but have not submerged in the lake (thank goodness).

Again, install was easy, but had to relocate my Ford installed 7-pin plug. No problem.

The unit is held in place by my hitch mount.

I have (2) hitch mounts. Had to add a locking pin hole location on the 1 inch drop but the 1.5 inch drop was not problem.

I love the lights.

Good luck

May 10, 2004 | 05:51 PM

99PSDCREW

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sorry for the late response, been gone. I replaced my tailight covers with TYC Elegante covers (2fast2furious style). I get looks and (good) comments on them all the time. Btw, the backups are much better lit with the clear lens!!