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Aug 2, 2004 | 02:27 PM

69_bronco

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DRL availability

If I read the spec sheet right, Daytime running lights are still a fleet option only. When is Ford going to offer them as an option for the non fleet buyer? I tried to get the dealer to order them on my last two trucks, but was told there wasn't any way unless I had a fleet number(?). I've had to have them dealer installed for about $200-300 each time. I spend a lot of time towing on two lane roads, and really don't want to have a rice rocket full of kids as a hood ornament because they "didn't" see me.

Aug 2, 2004 | 02:44 PM

1956MarkII

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Unless you're a fleet buyer or live in Canada, you'll have to add the DRLs later. Or, just turn on your headlights each time you get in the truck...........

Aug 2, 2004 | 03:06 PM

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I put the kit in myself, on my 01 F-150. Took about half an hour, and used one #10 SS screw and SS lock nut. Cost $70 off the internet.

Aug 2, 2004 | 03:12 PM

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I guess I'll have to order a DRL kit when I get around to buying a new truck, turning the lights on and off everytime I get in or out of the truck is a royal PITA.

Aug 3, 2004 | 05:24 PM

maedwards

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I added them to my 99sdcc took about 30 min. to install

Aug 20, 2004 | 10:37 PM

gdavis

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check this site for DRLs

Hope this may help as I have been doing some searching. If I read this right all it takes on the 99 and newer f150s is a couple of parts a DRL resistor and a DRL relay block.
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Aug 21, 2004 | 12:07 AM

Steina

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Check out www.lightsout.org for an interesting viewpoint on DRL's

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Aug 21, 2004 | 02:26 PM

Steina

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John -

Good luck on your hunt for a new tow vehicle!!! I've never towed anything that big - what's the weight on your 40-footer?

Steve

Aug 21, 2004 | 02:56 PM

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From: Martinez, CA

Dry weight: 14,500 lbs
GVW: 21,000 lbs
Hitch weight: approx 2800 lbs

Just a little bigger than our 8000 lb 28 footer.

So you see I need to find a truck rated for a 10 ton trailer.........