wig wag lights?
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wig wag lights?
Has anyone done wig wag warning lights on their 73 -79? I've seen them on many newer trucks but don't know if they will work on older ones. If anyone has them and could share some info on them like if they'll work on my truck; where to find them; and how to install them.
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wig wags are strobes for hazard lights. Kinda like on fire trucks and police cars. I've seen them used by construction and road workers. I'm not sure how better to explain what they are. If someone could exlain it better please do.
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How would one like that hook up? Does it just replace the hazard relay? How are wig wags installed and how do I find the right one for my truck?
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My neighbor builds rural fire truck units for different entities. They are all new trucks but the principle would be the same. I used to work for him quite a bit. I think we used Whelen modules. We hooked them to the headlight wiring harness behind the bulb. This would allow the head lights to flash alternately. Worked good and he still does it that way.
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I've seen them used all over here in phoenix, az on personal vehicles. I have a friend that's a police officer so I'll have to check with him on it. Does it just use the existing bulbs or are there special strobes that need to be installed in the light assembly?
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How are they activated? Thru the hazards? After looking around more the actual strobes sound better than just the wig wags, but is there a switch included with any of these kits to turn them on?
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Wig wags mainly the Whalens come with a box with a switch or its wired into a switich panel on emergency vehicles.
They operate off the highbeams of the headlights. Strobes and LEDs use their own bulbs power supplies and wiring. They are not the same as wig wags
They operate off the highbeams of the headlights. Strobes and LEDs use their own bulbs power supplies and wiring. They are not the same as wig wags
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1979 Ford is correct. They merely make your headlights flash back and forth. In most states they are not illegal because of the fact that the "flashing lights" are not colored. They are used a-lot for volunteer fire departments which seems to be the case. I personally used a federal signal strobe pack on my truck when I volunteered. Much more effective.
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What I'm lookin more to do on my truck is to get the hazard lights to alternate, or to possibly install a strobe kit in the front parking lights and tail lights to act more as hazards lights.