My Weekend Projects
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My Weekend Projects
O.K. so, no go fast mods or anything that big just some time spent in the shop and driveway. It had to be done, 70* sat. and 77* today no way im stayin inside.
So here we go, picked up some Hella 3" driving lights to use as reverse lights for backing into campspots at night. dedicated switch so they come on when I turn them on. the lights came from Advanced auto for $17 with switch and (too short) wiring. the bolts for mounting these under the bumper are already there so basically an easy job.
Also got my cab lights for Christmas, and Chris and I installed them LAST weekend
See post #3 for the next mod.
So here we go, picked up some Hella 3" driving lights to use as reverse lights for backing into campspots at night. dedicated switch so they come on when I turn them on. the lights came from Advanced auto for $17 with switch and (too short) wiring. the bolts for mounting these under the bumper are already there so basically an easy job.
Also got my cab lights for Christmas, and Chris and I installed them LAST weekend
See post #3 for the next mod.
Last edited by bdrummonds; Jan 6, 2008 at 10:41 PM.
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Well after seeing Nicks new sill guards I wanted them, but couldn't drop the $180 for them.
well my buddy had some SS from a resturant refrig that he said I could have, so I took it home and got out the cut off wheel and made some that are not near as purty as Nicks but the are functional . I apologize to any blacksmiths,tinsmiths,millwrights,machinists,pipef itters,steelworkers etc... Hey, I 'm in sales not manufacturing.
well my buddy had some SS from a resturant refrig that he said I could have, so I took it home and got out the cut off wheel and made some that are not near as purty as Nicks but the are functional . I apologize to any blacksmiths,tinsmiths,millwrights,machinists,pipef itters,steelworkers etc... Hey, I 'm in sales not manufacturing.
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Hey im planning on putting in the top clearance lights in a week or two. Ive seen the how-to page and it looks pretty straight forward. How long did it take you? how was the difficulty?
Looks great BTW!!
Looks great BTW!!
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Originally Posted by randomhero1172
Hey im planning on putting in the top clearance lights in a week or two. Ive seen the how-to page and it looks pretty straight forward. How long did it take you? how was the difficulty?
Looks great BTW!!
Looks great BTW!!
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brandon, could you post the measurements for the clearance lights in relation to the roof? (how far apart, and how far from the windshield)
thanks, Austin
thanks, Austin
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Originally Posted by my79f
brandon, could you post the measurements for the clearance lights in relation to the roof? (how far apart, and how far from the windshield)
thanks, Austin
thanks, Austin
the measurements are
/ 12 7/8" .............l............... l .............l.............. 12 7/8 \
(5)------13"------(4)---8"----(1)---8"---(2)------13"-------(3)
3.5" from top of windsheild rubber to front of light base
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the rear center of lights 5, and 3 are 12 7/8" where the front center is 13"
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Originally Posted by pullinair
Curious, How did you run the wiring for the backup lights? Did you connect at the battery and run the wire the length of the truck?