BuiltFordTough11

Looks good. I wanted to do something like this but was thinking under the bed rails. I think it would be a good way to check cargo and straps at night.

Off topic but what bed liner do you have in your truck? It looks nice as well.

EDIT: Thought of another Question. Was the switch already there or did you add it? I am no wiring expert but have done it with the help of wiring diagrams.

murf

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/led-bedlights-143928/

Here you go, read til your hearts content.

BucketMan

Liner is a Line-X, IMO the only way to go.

I put the switch in, very simple. I used an existing power wire that was used for the factory installed cargo light which was a total POS. Wired the switch in to the series of LED's. Its a simple 2 pole waterproof switch. Power in and load out.

cdr-f150

I noticed that it appears you have a spray lining and are also using the OEM bed extender. I recently bought an F150 Platinum 2012, and they are saying we can't have both spray lining and install the Ford bed extender.

Am I wrong or did you figure out how to make it work?

Thanks

BucketMan

Yes, I had a spray in (Line-X) done when my truck was delivered, I also have the OEM extender.

The truck was delivered to the dealer (I custom ordered it) and they took it to Line-X to be sprayed, so I wasnt there when it was done.

I recently removed the extender by removing the 2 large torx head bolts, they were a little stiff, but backed out ok. There was a little bit of build up around the tapped area of the bed so im guessing they removed the extender, installed the torx head bolts, taped them off, then sprayed the liner. There is a tiny bit of liner im going to remove with razor blade around the tapped hole in the bed, but its not a big deal.

The extender works perfectly with the liner. One of the best accessories and something I use ALL the time.

Who is going to spray the liner?

rigrat2011

i dont suppose you have a list of part numbers that you used?

i'm wanting to buy a leer canopy, and do it up like that too

BucketMan

These are the light fixtures:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...SMD.htm#photos

12" cool white: WLF-CW30SMD

24" cool white: WLF-CW60SMD

Mounting clips, I used 2 per light: WLF-MC

Weatherproof rocker switch: WRRS-SP

Everything else I had at home or was already installed: wiring.

Let me know if you need anything else.

cdr-f150

That's great to hear. I already had the lining done, went with linex. I wonder how hard it will be to install the extender after the lining is in. It must be possible but it sounds like I should have read this post first and put the extender in like you did.

Pes949

My dealer had no problem at all installing the Ford Bed Extender in my 2012 Platinum after the Spray-in liner was done. I ordered the extender after taking delivery of the truck. It should be no problem. Worst case they may need to work the holes a bit for mounting.

Fire Mist

Sweet! Great job. I've had 3 A.R.E. caps all with carpet lining. I agree, their dinky light stinks. I had Yakima rails installed to recieve the Q Posts.... I just never got around to changing the light now with the new ones.
Now that I see your 'commercial quality' photo of your finished work at night, I'm going to do this too... when I get a cap.

In the original post, you mention your dad always had LEER.
Do you see any difference in quality, is LEER worth it?