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Mar 21, 2008 | 12:06 PM

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jarnold60

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Does anyone know if the cab lights should all face forward at the same angle (parallel to each other) or follow the arc of the roof/windshield (each at a different angle from each other)?

Mar 21, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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not sure this helps with your question, but here is the mounting diagram I got my body shop manager to draw me.

Mar 21, 2008 | 12:26 PM

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jarnold60

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Thanks. It looks like they should all be aimed at the same angle to each other. The spacing is a bit different than I got, but it's close.

Aug 18, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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ZonaNavyStar

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I'm looking to do this on my 2008. What did you use for measurements? Are they the same as the previous body style, or did you use a template? Thanks

Aug 18, 2008 | 04:06 PM

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see post 17

Aug 18, 2008 | 06:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jarnold60

Does anyone know if the cab lights should all face forward at the same angle (parallel to each other) or follow the arc of the roof/windshield (each at a different angle from each other)?

This website (Motorman's Madness) gives a great tutorial on installing clearance lights on a SuperDuty.

Motoman's Madness

I hope I'm not violating any forum rules or Motorman doesn't mind. But all credit is due to him.

Aug 18, 2008 | 06:33 PM

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ZonaNavyStar

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I've seen motoman's website, and that is great information. I'm pretty set on what I need to do here, and the tools needed. The only thing that seems vague to me is the measurements of the 2008 trucks versus earlier models (which is what motoman's website is based on, 2006?). It seems like most people adjust to their own desires for appearance, but I was really looking for factory locations, if that information is available. I don't have a 2008 truck with the lights to go measure. Thanks, and sorry to ressurrect a thread, but it seemed the most relevant to my question in my search.

Aug 18, 2008 | 06:34 PM

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juneau76

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Hey Ed (FTE/Parts Guy), do you sell these as kits like the eBay folks do? Maybe that's a stupid question. Anyhow, PM me if you do.

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Aug 18, 2008 | 06:47 PM

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jarnold60

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I did the lights on my 08 a few months ago, and it took me about 2 1/2 hours. The plug for the harness is on the drivers side kick panel under the dash. The measurements I used were from the light kit I got from ebay. My kit came with an antennae wire for my nav system, but I just used the existing antennae wire. Hardest part of the job was the headliner.