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Oct 12, 2004 | 02:48 PM

ds42

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Over cab running lights

I have a 1999 F350 with over the cab running lights. I would like to remove them or if possible, replace them with some light covers that are not as tall. Does anyone know of a way to do either?
Thanks.

Oct 14, 2004 | 09:17 AM

Y-Guy

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I'm no expert but as I've been searching for clear overcab lenses I've been on any truck site I can find and I've never seen a low profile running light. Are you hitting something with them or just don't want them to stand out as much?

Oct 14, 2004 | 10:13 AM

ds42

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You guessed it, I'm hitting something with them. I only need to lose 1/2 inch, so I may just let some air out of the tires, but I would prefer not to have to do that.

Oct 14, 2004 | 11:14 AM

Y-Guy

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I'll keep my eye out for anything lower profile, seems the ones on the trucks now are pretty low compared to some others I've seen. Have you looked at the lights from other brands of trucks?

Oct 14, 2004 | 11:28 AM

ds42

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Yes, but I think the problem there is the footprint of the light. The ford lights tend to be kind of square, while others are more oval shaped. Not sure how that would impact the wiring/roof cut-out.

Oct 14, 2004 | 01:54 PM

chuck641

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what do you think they made sawzalls for? cut whatever your hitting and problem is solved

Oct 15, 2004 | 12:49 PM

rlp

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ds42,

There are some vendors which sell aftermarket light kits, some marketed as "low profile".

http://www.autobarn.net/pac20235.html (has the dimensions of the lights).

or try pacerperformace.com, jc whitney, google search.

I think I'd try to replace them - might have to remove from inside above the headliner. If the existing holes are round try plastic plugs.

-rlp