New Upgrades to be ordered.. Whatcha think?
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New Upgrades to be ordered.. Whatcha think?
I put together a list of things I want to do to this new truck.. Jeez after spending 26 grand it doesnt stop LOL..
Here's the list..
Here's the list..
- KC HiLites 5" x 7" Offroad Lights (150watt) $109.90 for 4
- APC Headlight Bulbs (80w Low/100w High) $19.99
I had them on my F150, cops never cared much LOL - Tinted Windows (Gotta be secret) $200.00
Doing 30 front doors, 20 rear doors, 5 Back Glass - Autometer Gauge Works A Pillar 3 Gauge $292.99
(Boost, Pyro, Tranny Temp)
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There are a couple pictures of my old truck in my gallery where I had four of the 6x9 KC daylighters installed on a westin sportsman brush guard. They put off a lot of light and I liked the look a lot. However, I found that the hard plastic covers that I kept on them were hard to take off, and would hold in moisture and dirt and the lights would rust out. I wasn't all that pleased with that considering how much they cost. I would probably see if you can't try to find someone who makes them out of plastic or stainless steel so they don't rust so bad.
Good luck though, and nice truck.
Heres a pic with them on my old truck.
Good luck though, and nice truck.
Heres a pic with them on my old truck.
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Originally Posted by Beerstalker
There are a couple pictures of my old truck in my gallery where I had four of the 6x9 KC daylighters installed on a westin sportsman brush guard. They put off a lot of light and I liked the look a lot. However, I found that the hard plastic covers that I kept on them were hard to take off, and would hold in moisture and dirt and the lights would rust out. I wasn't all that pleased with that considering how much they cost. I would probably see if you can't try to find someone who makes them out of plastic or stainless steel so they don't rust so bad.
Good luck though, and nice truck.
Heres a pic with them on my old truck.
Good luck though, and nice truck.
Heres a pic with them on my old truck.
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Never had a problem with blocking up the radiator too much, and I had Lund screenfronts in the grill too. It was the V8 though so probably didn't need to breathe as much.
I was told that big off road lights like that legally have to be covered up when travelling on the road, so I usually kept them covered. One of my buddies told me he got pulled over and the cop wouldn't let him drive the truck unless he covered the lights up. They found a bunch of paper sacks and taped them over the lights so he would let them leave. Never really looked into the laws to be sure, but figured it wasn't worth the hassle of getting pulled over so I just covered them.
I'm sure the 5x7s will work well too though.
I was told that big off road lights like that legally have to be covered up when travelling on the road, so I usually kept them covered. One of my buddies told me he got pulled over and the cop wouldn't let him drive the truck unless he covered the lights up. They found a bunch of paper sacks and taped them over the lights so he would let them leave. Never really looked into the laws to be sure, but figured it wasn't worth the hassle of getting pulled over so I just covered them.
I'm sure the 5x7s will work well too though.
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I just got my three KC's for Christmas. I went with the 6 inch round chrome daylighters. I have a rally style stainless bar and I think the round lights will look great on this style bar. I didn't want a bar on the front that looked like every other truck I see each day. I got the light bar through Cabelas. I haven't had a chance to put the lights on yet but I do have some pics in my gallery of the bar. Check it out. I like the look.
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Originally Posted by RattlerPSD
I just got my three KC's for Christmas. I went with the 6 inch round chrome daylighters. I have a rally style stainless bar and I think the round lights will look great on this style bar. I didn't want a bar on the front that looked like every other truck I see each day. I got the light bar through Cabelas. I haven't had a chance to put the lights on yet but I do have some pics in my gallery of the bar. Check it out. I like the look.
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I got stopped last year because I had acrylic plate covers on the truck. Got written up with a warning from a statie. I had no idea. Took them off right away. They always seem to catch the little things. He didn't like the idea that they were legal to buy in the state. He wasn't smiling. He won.
The tint would create another issue around here. Don't think we can use anything darker than stock. They will stop us if it is on the two front doors.
Good luck with your bar. The square lights will look great on that bar. I'm that kind of guy who can't seem to get away with anything. These big truck do tend to stand out on the road.
The tint would create another issue around here. Don't think we can use anything darker than stock. They will stop us if it is on the two front doors.
Good luck with your bar. The square lights will look great on that bar. I'm that kind of guy who can't seem to get away with anything. These big truck do tend to stand out on the road.
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if you do end up going with the big lights, and you plan on keeping the truck for a while, if your lights are blocking as much of the grille as the truck you posted, then you might need to replace your fan clutch with the snow plow clutch so you wont run hot. i wont tell you that you need it because i dont know your driving habbits, but it is something to keep in mind.
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Originally Posted by BowTieHatr
if you do end up going with the big lights, and you plan on keeping the truck for a while, if your lights are blocking as much of the grille as the truck you posted, then you might need to replace your fan clutch with the snow plow clutch so you wont run hot. i wont tell you that you need it because i dont know your driving habbits, but it is something to keep in mind.
Originally Posted by bigredtruckmi
As mentioned check with your local DMV about the tinted glass. Some states are pretty preticular on this subject.
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Originally Posted by RattlerPSD
Finally got my new KC Daylighters mounted on the front bar. Hope to get them wired up on Sunday. I like the look. Added a couple pics to the gallery. Check it out. 
Gonna have to take some shots when you get them wired up.. Whats the Candle Power rating on em?
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Originally Posted by CorporalStorm
LOL! They look awesome.. Only thing that turns me off is that grill.. I just dont like Ford's new grill.. But none the less those lights are NICE!
Gonna have to take some shots when you get them wired up.. Whats the Candle Power rating on em?
Gonna have to take some shots when you get them wired up.. Whats the Candle Power rating on em?
It's all about how they look not whether they work for now. I'll get to that. The KC's are 200,000 candlepower and 100 watt quartz halogen. Picked them up at Autozone.
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Originally Posted by RattlerPSD
It's all about how they look not whether they work for now. I'll get to that. The KC's are 200,000 candlepower and 100 watt quartz halogen. Picked them up at Autozone.
