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Old 12-23-2012, 03:01 AM
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I have one on my 02 f150, And i hard wired it in. Because i tow alot.
Old 12-23-2012, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bobkyle2
I have one on my 02 f150, And i hard wired it in. Because i tow alot.
Do these come ready to plug in and the user cuts the plug off and hardwires it in if thats what they want
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Originally Posted by McLubben

Do these come ready to plug in and the user cuts the plug off and hardwires it in if thats what they want
Yep...most of the bars come with the 4-pin connector.



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First pic is a year old and I still today have the same Recon White lightning bar. None of the LEDs are burnt out. Ive had 2 others in the past that burnt out or malfunctioned some time after installation. I feel like someimes it all depends on what one you get which on whether it will work or not.

The one with amber scanning turn signals requires a splice into a hot 12v source at all times in addition to the 4-pin connector and the reverse white wire.
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Man, I really wished it snowed down herein Florida. That stuff has got to be fun to drive around in... Lol.
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Originally Posted by FL0rida CrAcK3r
Man, I really wished it snowed down herein Florida. That stuff has got to be fun to drive around in... Lol.
It is so much fun...that was Feb of this year here in Mass. We havent gotten a single inch yet this winter.
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For mine I spliced it in to the back for my trailer 4 pin so that it keeps it free. Might not seem like a big deal to plug and unplug. But I never need to think about it now.
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Originally Posted by 06F150CFCT
Yep...most of the bars come with the 4-pin connector.



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First pic is a year old and I still today have the same Recon White lightning bar. None of the LEDs are burnt out. Ive had 2 others in the past that burnt out or malfunctioned some time after installation. I feel like someimes it all depends on what one you get which on whether it will work or not.

The one with amber scanning turn signals requires a splice into a hot 12v source at all times in addition to the 4-pin connector and the reverse white wire.
How exactly did you get yours mounted? My truck has this weird tailgate latch thing on the bottom, possible even making it a no-go on this install... Wat did you have?
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Originally Posted by Bnsf4

How exactly did you get yours mounted? My truck has this weird tailgate latch thing on the bottom, possible even making it a no-go on this install... Wat did you have?
When I put mine on I actually had to notch part of the plastic surround out of the light bar with a razor knife. Mine was only a $35 bar though, I'd be hesitated to do it on a more expensive one
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Originally Posted by FL0rida CrAcK3r
Man, I really wished it snowed down herein Florida. That stuff has got to be fun to drive around in... Lol.
NOOOOOOOO!!!!

This is why we live in Florida.
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I have the hole and bumped out area on that area where the light mounts also, but I don't actually have the tailgate bar there, so my LED bar just bumps out on that area. You cant even tell from the back. The only way you can tell is if the tailgates down and you are looking straight down at it.



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