clearance lights
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From: Saskatoon, SK, CA
I got mine installed on Sunday - direct plug in behind the kick panel on the passenger side (I have an '05). I bought the kit off of ebay and the wires snap into all the factory holes in the roof support (also included a template for drilling the three holes - I suggest you have someone there to help line them up straight front to back - don't do it alone). I also suggest you use the 5.5" distance from the window rubber edge as if you only go 3.5" back as the instructions from the ebay kit you will end up drilling into the roof support at the front and have a blind hole with no way to put the nuts on the supports or plug in the wires. I used motoman's instructions and measurements exactly as he used in his install guide. Took some time, but worth it to get it done right. I also have the Recon smoked light covers. Here's some pics.
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Havana Fla
Dealer price Tallahassee Fl 1-30-08 $157.47 PLUS TAX
they must be crazy. They dont have them in stock, I see no reason not to buy them off the internet, from one of the sponcers of this site. Whos got the best price?
they must be crazy. They dont have them in stock, I see no reason not to buy them off the internet, from one of the sponcers of this site. Whos got the best price?
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Havana Fla
urgent.
There are two different size holes listed here. Do I need a 1/2 inch knock out or 7/8. got lights today want to install tommorow am ( actualy not necasarily am but BB,,,, before budwiser,) so I get the holes right.
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From: Whittier, CA
Oooh, oooh, I know! I got my lights last night and plan to install this weekend.
The center hole should be 7/8. Not saying it has to be, but that's common and we know it will work. It also happens to be the size of a 1/2" conduit knockout which is the best way to make the hole.
The small screw holes can be 7/32" or 1/4". I'm going 1/4" for a little slop to twist the lamp base for better alignment. If you don't get them aligned just right the won't quite sit tight against your roof. A little slop in the screw holes will let you twist them a little.
Bill
The center hole should be 7/8. Not saying it has to be, but that's common and we know it will work. It also happens to be the size of a 1/2" conduit knockout which is the best way to make the hole.
The small screw holes can be 7/32" or 1/4". I'm going 1/4" for a little slop to twist the lamp base for better alignment. If you don't get them aligned just right the won't quite sit tight against your roof. A little slop in the screw holes will let you twist them a little.
Bill
Tuned
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From: Havana Fla
Thank you very much. I bought a unibit. I looked at knockouts, but cant think of other uses. unibit has other uses. I plan on putting mine on tommorow. got them from millennium ford, Seattle Wa. $72.05 total VS Local dealer at $ 169.28
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From: Whittier, CA
Yes, lots of guys like the uni-bits. The only downside is the big pile of chips that will result, compared to a single slug from the knockout. You can probably rent a knockout for just a few bucks. But either way will work I'm sure.
Well, good luck to both of us. I'm doing the overhead console at the same time. The console was what I really wanted, but figured since I had the headliner down for that I might as well do the lights.
I got the Ebay light kit. $89 delivered.
Bill
Well, good luck to both of us. I'm doing the overhead console at the same time. The console was what I really wanted, but figured since I had the headliner down for that I might as well do the lights.
I got the Ebay light kit. $89 delivered.
Bill
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From: Whittier, CA
Originally Posted by puller45
anybody know which wire to clip so the overhead cluster does'nt dim with the dash lights ?
Bill
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From: Whittier, CA
I would plan on half a day, depending on your beer intake. I did it and the overhead retro-fit in a full day. I was working alone.Bill
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From: SW Illinois... near St. L
What is the weatherproofing like on those lights? Is it a rubber gasket between the light and the cab? This is my single biggest fear... water dripping into the cab!
Make sure you guys use some masking tape before you drill the holes in your paint job! It'll keep it cleaner, hence less rust!
Make sure you guys use some masking tape before you drill the holes in your paint job! It'll keep it cleaner, hence less rust!
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From: Whittier, CA
Bill