Flush mount cab lights???
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Flush mount cab lights???
Is there any such thing??
I can't be the first guy that can't fit in his garage because of the cab lights standing 2" off the top of his roof
Anyways, I've searched high and low, and I can't find anything. I've got an 06 F350 w/6" of suspension lift and 35" tires. I could make it in my garage if it weren't for the cab lights...
Any suggestions, besides "jack up your garage"???
I can't be the first guy that can't fit in his garage because of the cab lights standing 2" off the top of his roof
Anyways, I've searched high and low, and I can't find anything. I've got an 06 F350 w/6" of suspension lift and 35" tires. I could make it in my garage if it weren't for the cab lights...
Any suggestions, besides "jack up your garage"???
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I need lights that would almost be flush mount, or at least 1/2 that of the factory covers. With that in mind, I obviously couldn't use the factory bulbs, because they'd be too big. I was hoping for a new light setup that used LED's.
And believe me, I was looking for one of the tire deflation systems that you'd find on an old Hummer H1, but I can't find that kit anywhere either.. I've already got an onboard compressor & tank because of my train horn(s) setup.
And believe me, I was looking for one of the tire deflation systems that you'd find on an old Hummer H1, but I can't find that kit anywhere either.. I've already got an onboard compressor & tank because of my train horn(s) setup.
Originally Posted by joshdvirnak
Air down your tires. Hey, you said any suggestions besides jacking up your garage 
How close is it? I am sure you could find some aftermarket lights that arent so tall.
How close is it? I am sure you could find some aftermarket lights that arent so tall.
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That might be a tougher task, incorporating a CTIS (central tire inflation system) to your super duty - not saying that it couldnt be done, but I think it would be a lot easier and cheaper to find some different clearance lights.
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That's what I'm hoping.
Originally Posted by joshdvirnak
That might be a tougher task, incorporating a CTIS (central tire inflation system) to your super duty - not saying that it couldnt be done, but I think it would be a lot easier and cheaper to find some different clearance lights.
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I know my truck would not fit in my garage if I install clearance lights. I don't get it in the garage that much, anyway.
There is a company that makes brake light kits for hot rods, they are flush mounted into the body then painted over. When the lights are off you cannot see them, it just looks like smooth body. When you turn them on the light shine through the paint. I don't see why this wouldn't work for clearance lights, although it would be a royal PITA to fabricate. (It would look cool, though)
Looking at the lights themselves, you could probably gain about 1/2 inch clearance with some creative trimming, using a Dremel. It probably wouldn't get you enough clearance.
There is a company that makes brake light kits for hot rods, they are flush mounted into the body then painted over. When the lights are off you cannot see them, it just looks like smooth body. When you turn them on the light shine through the paint. I don't see why this wouldn't work for clearance lights, although it would be a royal PITA to fabricate. (It would look cool, though)
Looking at the lights themselves, you could probably gain about 1/2 inch clearance with some creative trimming, using a Dremel. It probably wouldn't get you enough clearance.
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march '07 Diesel Power Mag...F350 with custom cab lights
this should point you in the right direction
if the link dosen't work go to www.dieselpowermag.com then features pages 2 near the bottom...F350 with B&W cobra paint scheme.
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/0703dp_2007_ford_f350_superduty/index.html
this should point you in the right direction
if the link dosen't work go to www.dieselpowermag.com then features pages 2 near the bottom...F350 with B&W cobra paint scheme.
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/0703dp_2007_ford_f350_superduty/index.html
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the guys at recon accessories told me that some people get the dodge ram led marker lights for their fords. i think you have to drill one hole, but other than that they fit the contour of the roof and are a good deal shorter than the stock ford cab lights.
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Now that's really cool -- Thank you!
Originally Posted by XHunter
march '07 Diesel Power Mag...F350 with custom cab lights
this should point you in the right direction
if the link dosen't work go to www.dieselpowermag.com then features pages 2 near the bottom...F350 with B&W cobra paint scheme.
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/0703dp_2007_ford_f350_superduty/index.html
this should point you in the right direction
if the link dosen't work go to www.dieselpowermag.com then features pages 2 near the bottom...F350 with B&W cobra paint scheme.
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/0703dp_2007_ford_f350_superduty/index.html
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WOW this site is slow.. But that's a story for another day.
Anyways, I don't "need" them, but they are factory equipment and I'm not removing them to leave (5) nice holes in my roof.
Anyways, I don't "need" them, but they are factory equipment and I'm not removing them to leave (5) nice holes in my roof.
Originally Posted by TP83
stupid question, but why do you need the cab lights?
