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Old 12-07-2014, 11:21 AM
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Yeah, those Craven Speed Stubbies look great... But, are terrible for reception. I removed mine and sold it on the forum!

I just cut a inch off the stocker, then superglued the ball back to the top. No more rubbing on the garage as I back in, and drive out!
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Originally Posted by Oldsmuggler
Just pull the little ball off the top of your original antenna and cut it down a few inches so you can fit the truck inside garage. Glue little ball back on. Radio works great.


^This.
Leave the antenna end higher than the roof line so you can use it as a feeler for parking garages..
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Old 12-07-2014, 10:19 PM
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Added (2) 10mm diameter led lights to the inside of my cargo light to use as running lights. Less than $5.00 invested.Name:  IMG_1059.JPG
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Old 12-08-2014, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chains
Added (2) 10mm diameter led lights to the inside of my cargo light to use as running lights. Less than $5.00 invested.Attachment 355466
Oh my jesus, my OCD has just kicked in. Those three lights under your tailgate... is the center one supposed to look off center? lol

How'd you install the LED's?
Old 12-08-2014, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill_The_PA
well that answers my question. Are there stubby antenna that work??
I have a Craven Speed stubby and it works well. I am in between cities and it picks up from both. ALMOST as well as the stock one. IMHO.
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Old 12-08-2014, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Sir_Ambrose
Oh my jesus, my OCD has just kicked in. Those three lights under your tailgate... is the center one supposed to look off center? lol

How'd you install the LED's?
Looks off centered to me as well. Could it be a Floating Center Light ? In case you never heard of this it is used when picking up chubby girls from the bar. When they are over weight the center light will migrate to the right side indicating you need to add air to the right rear air bag on the suspension. I know, I know I am full of $%^& But it really is off centered. Have a good day folks.
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Originally Posted by richardscalp
Looks off centered to me as well. Could it be a Floating Center Light ? In case you never heard of this it is used when picking up chubby girls from the bar. When they are over weight the center light will migrate to the right side indicating you need to add air to the right rear air bag on the suspension. I know, I know I am full of $%^& But it really is off centered. Have a good day folks.
LMAO That's a good idea, though!
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Originally Posted by Sir_Ambrose
Oh my jesus, my OCD has just kicked in. Those three lights under your tailgate... is the center one supposed to look off center? lol

How'd you install the LED's?
Its the angle I took the picture at They are held on with two sided 3M tape used for emblems. Now Im going to go out and measure the center one.
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Originally Posted by chains
Its the angle I took the picture at They are held on with two sided 3M tape used for emblems. Now Im going to go out and measure the center one.

Took my laser and shot a vertical line on tailgate from the center of the Ford emblem down across the center led. Light split the center led bulb right on. Glad it was right. lol
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LED Reverse lights

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Ok, they were $56, so sue me.


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