Cab Clearance Lights
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Cab Clearance Lights
I just did a search on this topic, but came up with nothing. I could've sworn that this topic has been covered before... 
Anyways...has anyone ever thought about, or installed cab clearance lights to their '97-'03 F150? I've seen pictures of the new F150's with them, and they look awesome. Im thinking that these lights with a moonvisor will make my truck look bad***!
Is it as simple as running the power wire to a simple toggle switch (or the parking lights), or is there more to it?
Anyways...has anyone ever thought about, or installed cab clearance lights to their '97-'03 F150? I've seen pictures of the new F150's with them, and they look awesome. Im thinking that these lights with a moonvisor will make my truck look bad***!
Is it as simple as running the power wire to a simple toggle switch (or the parking lights), or is there more to it?
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http://www.truckxpressions.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=9434
Not sure hwo to make that a hyperlink if someone wants to educate me.
This kit says comes with wiring harnes, gaskets, and toggle switch.
Not sure hwo to make that a hyperlink if someone wants to educate me.
This kit says comes with wiring harnes, gaskets, and toggle switch.
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Measuring, measuring, measuring, and don't forget drilling holes in your roof. I saw 03 pickup listed with the roof lights, and I wouldn't put them on the 97-03 style pickup. If might have looked ok if they were spaced differently. They looked rather big, and not the style that should be up there. Unfortunatly, I can't get a photo of it.
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Time to bump this, as I might make this the next mod on my truck.
Matt, No, I haven't done this yet. I've been trying to do research on it, but no one has done it. I have heard that the Dodge clearance lights fit the contour of the roofline much better than the SD's...but can't confirm that. And I highly doubt the dealership would let me open up a package and test-fit them in the parking lot. Although, couldn't hurt to ask...
Oh, and the reason I bumped this and got the idea back in my head, is because I saw that damn truck again last night. Some guy here has the exact same truck as mine with clearance lights on it and it looks awesome
I thought about following him and asking about it...but realized I can't afford the gas to do that... 
Matt, No, I haven't done this yet. I've been trying to do research on it, but no one has done it. I have heard that the Dodge clearance lights fit the contour of the roofline much better than the SD's...but can't confirm that. And I highly doubt the dealership would let me open up a package and test-fit them in the parking lot. Although, couldn't hurt to ask...
Oh, and the reason I bumped this and got the idea back in my head, is because I saw that damn truck again last night. Some guy here has the exact same truck as mine with clearance lights on it and it looks awesome
I thought about following him and asking about it...but realized I can't afford the gas to do that...
Last edited by ATC Crazy; Apr 18, 2008 at 12:58 PM.
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These are replacements for the marker lights on pre-97 Fords.
Truck-Lite - Catalog Product : Model 25 Surface Mount Bulb Replaceable
There are several options available here.
Truck-Lite - Catalog : Cab Markers
Truck-Lite - Catalog Product : Model 25 Surface Mount Bulb Replaceable
There are several options available here.
Truck-Lite - Catalog : Cab Markers
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The SD clearance lights and wiring harness are only $55 from the dealership (last I saw), but the only thing I need to know is if they will fit the contour (curve) of the roofline. I don't want to have a gob of silicone filling in the gap between the light and roof.
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Crazy: Another thing you should know is that these clearance lights are a requirement on larger width vehicles. Its not all about "they look awesome.... make my truck look bad***!" They "arrange" the lights as prescribed by law.
Many of these clearance lights traditionally required drilling 3 holes thru roof (2 screws 1wire) for a total of 15 holes. You might want to reconsider NOT wanting "a gob of silicone" since preventing rain leaking in can be a serious issue.
Many of these clearance lights traditionally required drilling 3 holes thru roof (2 screws 1wire) for a total of 15 holes. You might want to reconsider NOT wanting "a gob of silicone" since preventing rain leaking in can be a serious issue.
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most of the aftermarket lights come with gaskets to prevent leakage. a quick check of Ebay found these:
eBay Motors: FORD F150 F250 F350 E150-350 SUPER DUTY CAB LIGHTS OEM (item 320239766655 end time Apr-23-08 17:58:20 PDT)
The company claims to install them on any truck, and they give you a template for drilling the 15 holes and you can just ground them to the cab and splice the positive into your parkinglight wiring. I'd use a relay so you don't add to many amps to your existing wiring.
eBay Motors: FORD F150 F250 F350 E150-350 SUPER DUTY CAB LIGHTS OEM (item 320239766655 end time Apr-23-08 17:58:20 PDT)
The company claims to install them on any truck, and they give you a template for drilling the 15 holes and you can just ground them to the cab and splice the positive into your parkinglight wiring. I'd use a relay so you don't add to many amps to your existing wiring.
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When there's the issue of "need to know is if they will fit the contour (curve) of the roofline, I would definitely recommend not relying soley upon those "gaskets". Note that some designs make it easy to modify the bases & you can closely match a curve w/file or belt sander.
The high quality, Made in USA, clearance lights I put on my 1st FORD truck came w/foam 'rubber' gaskets that did not last long & soon leaked. Had to go back inside the headliner to remove them & sealed them permanently w/silicone. Note this design was 'bolt thru' w/2 nuts inside. Other designs simply use self tapping screws from outside.
The high quality, Made in USA, clearance lights I put on my 1st FORD truck came w/foam 'rubber' gaskets that did not last long & soon leaked. Had to go back inside the headliner to remove them & sealed them permanently w/silicone. Note this design was 'bolt thru' w/2 nuts inside. Other designs simply use self tapping screws from outside.
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What I meant by "a glob of silicone", was that I don't want to use the silicone as a filler to fill in the gap that a mis-matched light would cause. I don't want a light with a mounting radius of 4" on my roof with a mounting radius of 10", and have to fill in the gap. I will use silicone (or other sealer) to make it water tight...but just a small ammount...