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Nov 5, 2007 | 10:31 PM

ashleymc

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installing cop spot-light

I want to install one of those cop type spotlights on my 05 stx scab to help me find house numbers at night,,any pitfalls to doing this and where to get one? thanx

Nov 5, 2007 | 11:10 PM

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Nov 5, 2007 | 11:14 PM

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The type on the A pillar?
Check with your states vehicle laws first, it is illegal is some states.

Use one of those hand held ones, you can put it away when not in use.
The other one looks like a cop light on the side of a truck.

Nov 6, 2007 | 06:26 AM

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POPO around here are starting to use a remote control unit that they mount either on the hood or roof...looks neat like the CWIS units on navy ships.

Nov 6, 2007 | 03:39 PM

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i had two handhelds already..looking for something more durable as it is used a lot..just wanted to know if anybody else had installed one already..i really dont care how it looks cause its just a worktruck..thanx

Nov 6, 2007 | 04:54 PM

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I've installed a few of these in a couple of Sheriff/HP and DNR F-150 trucks. Retail pricing (I've seen) to go from $105-180 depending on models and features; then expect to pay another $20-$50 on the install kits. The ones I've installed had a metal sleeve that slid through a hole you made in the pillar then slid a rubber "compression bushing" inside of that with the light/control mast. Then when you tighten up the outer bezels it formed a seal from the bezel to the light mast. You only had to worry about making sure you had a good silicone bead under the base and bezel.
W/out diving into my own personal purchasing/vendor info... I went and googled under "Teardrop dummy spotlight" and found this...
Light..
http://www.magnalight.com/pc-410-59-u-330gm-post-mount-light-for-2008-ford-f150-not-heritage--u-330gm.aspx

Install Kit
http://www.magnalight.com/pc-411-59-u-184rh-installation-kit-for-post-mount-light--2008-ford-f-150--u-184rh.aspx

I hope this helps!

Oh! Fwiw...I've noticed the XL or custom Police fleet trim Pkg. seems to look better if the light was a flat or satin Black color.

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Nov 6, 2007 | 11:10 PM

ashleymc

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Hay thanks loads trigger!! ill check those links out..so i guess it can be done on the 05 f-150's without major hassle...I sure appreciate this website!!