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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Clearance lights

Look what I just won:

2001-2010 FORD F250 F350 SUPER DUTY CAB CLEARANCE LIGHT: eBay Motors (item 230485467135 end time Jun-15-10 17:00:00 PDT)

Smoking price. I guess I'll need to get some nerves built up to drill some holes in my truck. I also need brush up on the installation of these too.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Congrats Chris!! You will love the lights they give the truck a whole different look. The first hole you drill is the worst! I added 9 cab lights to my truck and all I can say is measure more than once! Mine all went well with no trouble but I measured numerous times. Good luck!

Edit: Here is nice installation guide if you don't have it. Motoman's Madness
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Thanks, I'm pretty excited about them. Been one of those "I wish my truck had those" deals.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Awesome deal Chris!! Be sure to post pics and let us know how it goes.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Very nice score Chris, my factory option was over a hundred bucks, congrats. I think Keith Spdmopo had a templet when he did his last year at RRE09, might want to see if those are avail. to make it easier..
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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Great price! I think I paid $25 for just one when I needed a replacement.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Very nice score Chris, my factory option was over a hundred bucks, congrats. I think Keith Spdmopo had a templet when he did his last year at RRE09, might want to see if those are avail. to make it easier..
I could just all the help I can get. I had Motoman's link copied years ago and it outlines thing pretty well. Measure many, cut once.

I love the fact I told my wife about my deal and she just gave me one of these...
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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I did this job recently. It's not too bad. I gave $10 for the harness and 4 lights off an '03 in a local junkyard. The guy said, "It's not inventoried. Make me an offer." Then I paid the local dealer $15 for the light I was missing.

This website also has some good info. The guy shows you how to make a template for placing the lights. Pretty much takes the guesswork out of the process. Once you find your centerlines, the hard part is over.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Thanks Kent. I guess I need to call a GTG and get it done.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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I did mine with a uni-bit. Actually, I couldn't bring myself to drill the holes, I had my neighbor do it. I have the install pics in one of my galleries.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Yea, this is a "I wish my truck had clearance lights too". This is done with a hydraulic knockout punch, right?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Here is a link to my install.

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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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I did mine with a uni-bit. Actually, I couldn't bring myself to drill the holes, I had my neighbor do it. I have the install pics in one of my galleries.
I have a uni-bit that goes up to 7/8". Darn thing is sharp too.

None of my neighbors have the skills to do this so I'm gonna have to dive into it when I can find the time.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Nice find.
It should be an easy job, just drill some holes and run some wires.
Just remember to measure twice, even three times!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Thanks Kent. I guess I need to call a GTG and get it done.
Let me know when and I'll see if I can lend a hand. I'll let you do all the measuring, though...

I JUST bought a cordless drill...brand new...still smells like a new He-Man... just sayin.
 
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