2008 Cab Clearance Light Install - writeup
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haha Unfortunately it hasn't rained here since i put them on. But after a storm or two I am going to pay attention to thing. The thought that I had about condensation was that if there enough condensation on those tiny surfaces between the cab and the lights to make a drop...the condensation that will be on the top of the cab will do a lot more damage.
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TR,
Best write up on this EVER. Thanks a million for taking the time to help people like me.
I am going to my buddy's house in a few days. He has a 2008 that came stock with the lights. I am going to measure his to be certain on the numbers. And I'll also check to see if his has the "open air" space around the lights. I wonder if this is because Ford has used the same lights for a while? And rooflines changed a bit over the years, but the lights didn't?
Either way, thanks again for the write up. Same with your fog light install.
I'll install my cab lights in a few days (as long as they show up Tuesday like they are supposed to), and fog lights the following week. Going to be using your writeups as references.
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From: Stillwater, OK
I will note that my clearance lights have settled over the past (almost) 2 years. The gaps are much less noticeable, and some are gone.
...still no leaks.
...still no leaks.
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Go for it. It's only 15 holes, measure, measure, measure took me two years to talk myself into it. Use the right tools and do it .
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for anyone considering the recon kit over the oem I found this solution to their cruddy kit
Mounting Recon cab lights - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
but I suggest oem
Mounting Recon cab lights - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
but I suggest oem
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Just measured my buddy's 2008 truck that came with them from the factory. From the rear edge of the windshield trim to the front edge of the light was 3.5". And from there, the posts measure back right around another 1.5".....maybe 1.625", so the total from windshield trim lip edge to the posts would be around 5" maybe 5 1/8".
The extra .5" is not a big deal, but I thought I'd put these measurements up here. But his lights did sit flush all the way around.
The 8" and 20.5" were right on.
The extra .5" is not a big deal, but I thought I'd put these measurements up here. But his lights did sit flush all the way around.
The 8" and 20.5" were right on.
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Here's a sketch I made using Paint:
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I just did this install last month and its not hard to do. Just take your time. Make sure you have sharp drill bits. The roof is very soft so you dont want to lean on it any more then you have to. And I definately reccomend the knockout tool. BTW I used OEM lights and they sit flush. Here's the link to my install.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ce-lights.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ce-lights.html