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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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I want to get some lights to put somewhere on the back of the truck to serve as additional backup lighting. I would love to see some pics of what setups other people have on. I want to see if there's a way to do this that doesn't hurt the looks of the truck to bad. Thanks in advance
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Here is my solution cost $20
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Heres mine there 20 dollar led running lights, there not to bright but they serve its purpose... Hooking up trailers at night
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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I'm planning on getting a set of flush mount rigids and cutting them into the bumper
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Yea I'm always hesitant to p[ut them under the bumper. First thing to get ripped off when the going gets rough.... Mine are on the headache rack.... good for unloading the stuff out the boat and getting it in the back in the dark...
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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My theory is if they don't hang lower than the hitch they should be safe. Here's my buddy's setup, I would have mounted them more towards the center of the bumper but they've lasted a few months, been under water at the boat ramp several times lol the GoLight is mighty handy as well
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 500grhollowpoint
Yea I'm always hesitant to p[ut them under the bumper. First thing to get ripped off when the going gets rough.... Mine are on the headache rack.... good for unloading the stuff out the boat and getting it in the back in the dark...
Got any pics of you're setup?
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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rigid 4" or 6" up top, and some cheap halogens on the bed cage.

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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 01f1502wd


rigid 4" or 6" up top, and some cheap halogens on the bed cage.

I like that setup, does it still work ok for actually giving more light to backup with?

Btw, nice philmont parking sticker haha. I forget you were in scouts
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 01:07 AM
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Thanks for the pics guys, I got some good ideas off this...I might even go as far as remove the 55w Hellas I have on my front bumper now to the rear, and get some new 100w lights for the front. Fixing 2 problems
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