Running lights like big rigs
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Running lights like big rigs
I am wondering how many of you have your truck lit up light the big rigs and what type of lights you are using and where they are. If anybody does, have any pics? I got the urge to put lights on my truck, but I dont want to overdo it.
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From: Spearfish SD
I ordered mine with the cab lights. Next add on was the Truck-lite ID light bar under the tailgate, soon after that, I replaced the incandescent bulbs on the light bar with Truck-Lite LEDs.
That wasn't enough. The truck needed lights on the running boards. This mod took a little time, but turned out very nice. 5 Truck-Lite LED's per side, installed behind the running board with only the face of the LED protruding through a rectangular opening.
That was good for a while. Then Ford had to start equipping the Super Duty's with lighted mirrors. You guessed it, theres been a set of those added now.
I have a few photos HERE
That wasn't enough. The truck needed lights on the running boards. This mod took a little time, but turned out very nice. 5 Truck-Lite LED's per side, installed behind the running board with only the face of the LED protruding through a rectangular opening.
That was good for a while. Then Ford had to start equipping the Super Duty's with lighted mirrors. You guessed it, theres been a set of those added now.
I have a few photos HERE
Last edited by Neil; Feb 10, 2006 at 10:03 PM.
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From: Spearfish SD
Originally Posted by empiretc
Is there a kit available for the running board lights?
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That is nice.. YOu sure got me bothered now. I want those. I was looking at your pics. Think I have to do it.
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In your pics you had two burlwood covers for the switch pannel and the AIC. What is the AIC and what does it do? Also, did you design and create those boxes, if so where do you mount them in the truck? I sure would like to see a pic of that.
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i have 3 Grote M1 series lights on each running board and am getting 9 cab lights put on monday(all lights are leds)the out side two will be turn signals, been around semis all my life and figured what the heck, have plans to get two more high mount brake/cargo lights and mount them on each side of the one thats up there, the out side two will be turn signals as well and the very outside clear lights will have blue leds behind them and be wired in with the rest of my blue lights, have an electric air horn/siren orderd(150w) and have a red dome light too
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Originally Posted by fei1
In your pics you had two burlwood covers for the switch pannel and the AIC. What is the AIC and what does it do? Also, did you design and create those boxes, if so where do you mount them in the truck? I sure would like to see a pic of that.
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Check out my galleries for both my '95 and my '02. I did both trucks up with 2" clearance lights under the bumper with a piece of stainless steel. I switched to led's on the '02 but they are a lot more money than the regular bulbs. I am pretty happy with the appearance though.
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From: Spearfish SD
Originally Posted by fei1
In your pics you had two burlwood covers for the switch panel and the AIC. What is the AIC and what does it do? Also, did you design and create those boxes, if so where do you mount them in the truck? I sure would like to see a pic of that.
The AIC is a factory built item. I obtained the burlwood cover from a fella on the east coast that had a bunch of then made specifically for the Ford AIC.
The box with the switches is a Radio Shack project box. I installed the switches in the box. I had that fella that made the AIC cover get me a chunk of the burlwood cover so I could match the AIC.
The AIC Kit comes with a bracket to mount it under the dash. I purchased an aftermarket bracket that repositioned the AIC a bit closer to the drivers side. I made the bracket that the switch box is mounted on. That bracket is attached to the AIC bracket.
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From: Spearfish SD
Originally Posted by Budkole
Neil, Your truck looks awesome, that what I want to do with the running boards and maybe the valance too.
CHECK THEM OUT HERE!!!
Last edited by Neil; Feb 11, 2006 at 11:02 PM.
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I added 6 lights under the door and three under the tail gate, I like it, original idea was to have the three under each door turn on when open the door, haven't got that far, right now all turn on with door open or running lights. Nice to see what you are about to step in/on. Pics in gallery under lighting