Fabricating and Installing Low Cab Mounted Running Light Bars on Ford F-350 Crew Cab
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- Fabricating, wiring, and installing low-cab mounted light bars on the 2016 F-350.
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I know this video is almost 4 years old now, but I just came across it. I have to tell you this video is amazing from the start to the finish, I couldn't stop watching it. You sir have a great talent with all your fabrications (cutting, welding, drilling, wiring). Your install is top notch and the quality of your work is impeccable. I know most people including me wouldn't have the tools to do all the steps you have done but there's a lot of good information and tips to take away from this video. Thank you very much for taking the time to record this for everyone.
Same for me
Nice to see somebody taking the time to do the job the way it should be done. Very nice install sir!
Shooting video of your work on pickups is very helpful. I have a 2014 F150 and I am finding I need to do work in the cab. Your explanations and tips for disconnecting trim etc. is very helpful. I came to your channel for tractors and I know it's your first love, but you also teach us how to work on our trucks. Thanks.
If you sold this as a kit online, I'd consider buying one if I had a F-250. That's really well done.
Talented! Would like to see a video of recommended bolt-on lighting components .
Ford is lucky to have a mechanic like you. Very nice work done right that will last.
Very nice. Awesome job fabricating those light bars
I bought a Ford Bronco new in 1981. I immediately put a set of the full length diamond plate running boards on it, mainly to protect the body from rock chips as it had factory installed oversized tires on it. The running boards ran from the back side of the front wheel openings to the front side of the rear wheel openings. I then installed two-bulb amber clearance lights that you'd typically see on over-the- trailers just under the body onto the running boards. I can't remember, but I think there were 6 on each side. It looked really cool at night but after that I couldn't get away with anything. No one else had ever done anything like it so EVERYBODY in the community knew it was me. 😂 Nice installation, Sir.
I did the same thing on my 86 F 350 and 86 Bronco(the Wife's truck) using the Truck Lite model 19 lights. I then installed Truck Lite Model 22 amber marker/turn signals on the end of the running board. Like you said, I couldn't get away with anything. Eveybody in town know our trucks!
Thank you for this video. As a hobby DIY guy myself, I appreciate seeing custom quality work like this instead of just something slapped together. Idk how this video received any thumbs down but I'd love to discuss the reasoning behind it. The great thing about this video is that most people won't have the same vehicle but it gives a great idea on how to accomplish a setup like this for themselves. Now I'm going to check out and thumb up your other videos...
Why does this NOT surprise me! I started grinning when I saw the beginning of the kit in the flat bar and tubing and knew what was coming. NO wonder you have all the old artifacts sitting around and I think I heard you say that you had more lights. You beat everybody in the whole world out on that 'kit'! A-PLUS as usual and stay warm and calm. Thanks, Buddy!
I know. I've seen M/M kits and bet there will be some Caterpillar kits coming! It rained a flood yesterday and up to 40 here today and sunny but NOW it's dropping with HUMMING wind and snow flurries. The sugar maple leaves are about 3 inches long but may get bit tonight. Supposed to be in the 20's. My kids are in Billings Montana and say they've had the MOST snow there EVER so looks like everybody got it but here. We got some but not as much as usual. And don't worry about the comments. I KNOW you're a busy guy ALL the time and God willing, I'll be right here waiting for the next one! Stay warm and safe! And you can always go to making 'kits' for folks that want the BEST! Bar NONE!
I really like those lights. They look so better that the strip!
What a fantastic video. All the info on install he mentions like the details is the best video presentation I've seen on YT. Wish you were in Tampa FL at a Ford dealer. I'd go to you for my truck needs. I'd like to find somebody to make me 4" polished stainless wheel to wheel kick out nerf bars with 3 LED lights on each side. One under each door and one by bed step. 2000 F350 no one seems to make wheel to wheel kick out nerf bars anymore.
Thank you for the video. I used it to build mine. Had to change the bracket style to fit my 2022 F250
This is perfect! Thanks for giving part numbers and measurements. I hope to accomplish this on my truck soon!
An outstanding job. Those lights will out last the truck. Enjoy your videos. Again a great job.
I’ve been looking for something like that. Would you been willing to make another set? I have a 2014 f250.
This is an awesome idea. I really like ambers. Thinking I might do it on my 03. I have some oem cablights I’m gunna put on as well
I've watched this video and the one on clearance lights. Both of them are very good. Thoroughness and attention to detail with end results that are great. Your plain silver truck is really looking nice. I'm going to put clearance lights on my 2015 F 250 Super Duty. The added light bar in the back is a nice touch.
Nice job on the wiring I've seen some people run a 12 in aircraft bit through the wire harness. Nice to see quality work.
"Were in Minnesota it's winter here all the time" I feel the same way. I'm in Michigan, and right now we have over an inch of ice on the ground and it hasn't stopped snowing......
Looks great. Very nice videos. Thanks.
It's so awesome to see someone being so handy. I envy you Sir.
What a great build.
Nice to see that there are some real craftsme still ot there great job
looks just beautiful!!! when can i place my order?
I must say you really did do a quality job
Wow great video... great diy Nd welding looks beautiful
Very nicely done! Nothing over the top.
Great video! Just ordered some tinted Recon cab lights and thought I would put some tinted clearance lights under the cab like you did, and then had this video come up in my recommended list...somebody is watching me way to close! LOL
Very nice and well thought out. Where did you hook in to the harness to get the brake light to come on without the system thinking a trailer is connected?
Looks awesome man, I just picked up a 2015 f250. I started with adding factory fog lights in. I would love to make bars like these however I’m not that handy. Nice job!
Dang! That's exactly why I started this video. I am burnt out searching for some running lights that arent cheesy and cheap etc. . So I decided to quick view some vids on RUclips and here I am cooking across your video thinking to myself that these might be the ones! To see you built them yourself. Nooooo. Haha! Great job though. Wish I knew how to do it myself but unfortunately no. This is the nicest set up though that I've seen!
Mint truck fella all video's easy to understand and a great watch all information given simple form easy to follow. Thumbs up from Wales
Like that light kit, awesome looking truck great job thanks.
Great job. You are a excellent craftsman. Fabricating something similar for my 2016 F 150. Thank you for the idea !!!
Another very professional job! Your video production quality gets even better each time too. 👍
U are amazing with this line of work .. Skills are Top Notch Man 😎👌
Some assembly required? It looks good, Toby.
Very good installation.
Are the light’s connected in series or parallel? Thanks.
L and M! what a surprise! my son works for them at the DC
My man is not playing lolol God bless America 🇺🇸
Nice, really nice and a well thought out 'light bar kit' too, I must say. So what part number do you plan for this one? (joking!)
It does dress up a plain looking side view of this truck, and would do so for any truck, I think.
Well done!
This guy is very talented!
Envious of your fabrication skills. Your truck looks awesome
Very nice!! I always like lights. If you're anything like me you'll get it all fixed up and then sell it, lol!
Very clean install. Looks way nice good job.
Absolutely beautiful and amazing, thanks for the video and inspiration for dressing up my truck. Sorry for stealing your idea......not smart enough ( meaning me ) to think outside the box like you lol.
You did a beautiful job of fabricating the light bar. Your very meticulous. And thats what makes your work so nice.
But why didn't you use Aluminum or Stainless Steel for the mounting hardware.
You use aluminum or stainless steel. It would of held up in the winter weather better.
I still own this truck, and it's never been driven in the winter so no salt corrosion to worry about. It only has 28,000 miles on it now - for half the year I just drive my old '03 F-250, which handles all of the snow plowing and road salt trips. When spring rolls back around and the salt has been washed from the roads, this 2016 comes back out :-)
Looks great and a great installation. The only thing I might change is I'd probably use Raptor liner on the bars but that's just personal preference! Thanks for sharing.
I want to know, what is your opinion if I was to do this to my 2002 F-150?, and would I need to wire it to the actual light switch?
nice work they look nice
great job like your clean neat shop cant wait to see mm run
Your lights look good!!!! Do you have any corrosion on the side lights??? I like the construction - just wondering why not aluminum??? A N D I also want to add cab lights - any leaks or moisture problems??? My lights require 15 holes - 2 screws each and one for the wires EACH - So sorry I did not get them already installed - I feel its a big mistake NOT to get them OEM !!
Best video on RUclips
Great job brutha! What would you charge me to do mine on my Dodge Ram Dually ?
Damn. good job! Who do you think makes the best universal marker lights? When I was a kid it seemed to be Signal-Stat.
Very nice work! Love the thoughtfulness in the design and build quality of the bar, ever consider having parts like that powder coated?
You did an awesome job brother. Very well constructed. I really do like the way it came out. 👍
Wow man making me look bad. Incredible work man.
A complete recipe list of all your parts would be awesome. We can take it from there
Your videos are awesome 👍 thank you sir.
Dam that's Nice !! That's professional grade right there, taking this to a 3500 Chevy.. how bout sequential firing of lights with the blinkers ? 🤔
Is there a way I can pay you to fabricate the same thing for my 2019 f250. I'm in the same boat I want to add amber running lights, on my other truck I tried the 3m ones and they're already coming off.
You do good work, a true craftsman
Very nice, quality work
Nice truck great work👍🏽🚛
spectacular work
Going thru your older vids, new subscriber, extremely nice job all round, very professional. The one thing I might suggest, if you did want to have those lights work with your running lights, is to tap a lead from a running light circuit to the control side of an external relay; with your load side of course running the markers. That could free up your switch if you needed it for other duty and that slight load should not *Dodge guy here so...* bother your CMs.
Good work, and sweet truck!
Very good install. Just how any install should be done. Just SUBBED your channel. Great job. Great video.
My 2015 350 lariat superduty has the factory wires already on the frame rails on each side . This is used to connect puddle lights or running board lights
I believe those plugs only provide power for a short time(~30 secs) when a door is open or key fob is used to unlock.
Very nice I need a set for my 250...lol
Well done Sir 👍
I have seen your video a few times. I now own a truck like that and want to do the same thing. I tried before to do it similarly but it didn’t last to long. I will be using this to make a new set. Is the price of everything still cheaper than most kits out there? That’s the other reason I want to do it this way seems very solid. Do your lights still work after getting hit with salt and snow and what not.
super impressive! thanks for sharing,
There is a factory harness under the body that is meant for the factory optional running board lights. The lower end XL trucks don't always have the plugs but higher trim levels should have them. Won't cause problems with the overly sensitive lighting system since it is meant for this exact purpose.
Where's the body harness located?
@@troy9616 look for a 2 wire connector clipped to the outer side of the frame on either side of the truck near the rear of the cab. They will have blank plugs installed to prevent corrosion of the terminals.
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@@krbkrbkrbkrbkrb thank you. I'll check it out once I roll that project out.
I assume this connector you referred to is associated to the stock light package.
That plug only provides 12v power for short time for courtesy lights and only when door is open or key fob is used to unlock. Power will time out after approx. 30 secs
I still love the way yours look over all after market products. Any chance I could talk you into making me a set for my super duty?? If it's something you might want to do, please reach out to me.... thank you
Nice job.
So professional, well done I would love to that in my F150.
Indeed.. excellent install bossman.
Awesome video and great install
You should of had push through wires going through the firewall that you could have used for your up fitter wires.
Hell ya ... as good if not better than the factory. I have to admit I thought another half-ass install I was wrong.
Good video but you missed the factory installed pass thru wires that are installed for the upfitter switches the stubbed wires shown when you were talking about the grommet pass thru to engine bay next to brake booster
Great job
Very nice job. So detailed and down to the point. Definitely subscribing 👍🏻
Absolutely beautiful I wish I can do this
Nice work! Looks good.
That looks amazing! Your rig looking good sir
New sub here; I have been watching your Moline and D2 projects for some time, you're doing a great job. Like the light bar, although the bed liner you applied didn't quite do it for me. Thank you
Hey I know this is an old video but can you do a video of how you did the break light? I want to wire in marker lights on my back rack that work with my break and my blinker. Ps. I love your videos
@squatch253 I watched it and it helped a lot. Thank you very much
This is awesome, I have to do this!
looks beautiful
Nice job,,, I wish you would build these on the side and sell you would have yourself a nice little business
What size wireing did you use for them? 14AWG?
Great job! Kinda sounds like a Minnesotan Ron Swanson 👍🏻
I would love if you could make me one for my 2001 F250 single cab.
very well done.
Awesome !
Your my new hero! Anyone that can add chicken lights to a pickup has got my vote.
Would you charge to make a set? If so, how much? I would supply all the lights also.
How much did was used on ends to taper off?