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08-31-2018, 09:00 AM

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I'm going to have to get a closer look, but I'm thinking of maybe filing a slot on the inside ring, and maybe the lighting from the temp control will show a dot of light? Thinking out loud here.

I was thinking the same thing. Might use a hand file, I'd be worried about the dremmel cutting too much or jacking up the finish.

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08-31-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by perfectlyfrank

They more just sliver. I can't find any of these in silver on eBay or Amazon. Maybe I will order 6 red ones since I lave the Lariat Special Edition with red interior accents.

I'm not sure these fit on the Lariat, you may need to ask the seller but I think the lariat ***** with the metal rings are thicker than the XLT's rubber rings.

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08-31-2018, 09:02 AM

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I'm going to have to get a closer look, but I'm thinking of maybe filing a slot on the inside ring, and maybe the lighting from the temp control will show a dot of light? Thinking out loud here.

Yep, and if you screw it up you can get a whole new set for around $20. I was thinking of using a Dremmel to carve out a slot, but I was concerned the edges would end up rough looking. Maybe a tiny hole would work.

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08-31-2018, 09:04 AM

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I was thinking the same thing. Might use a hand file, I'd be worried about the dremmel cutting too much or jacking up the finish.

Exactly what my reasoning was.

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08-31-2018, 09:07 AM

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I was thinking how I would get the little grinding wheel in there!

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08-31-2018, 09:35 AM

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Drilling a tiny hole might be a viable option. I'm thinking I might just hand file it. Yeah it will take more time, but the results probably will look better. Knowing my luck I'll fire up the dremmel and when I go to initiate contact it will skip and mess up the ****.

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08-31-2018, 11:08 PM

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I took a silver sharpie and put a single dot on the ring for the temp dial. Works exactly as needed.
I don't have any LED rings on my 2016 though.

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08-31-2018, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BShadows

6 Ring set comes with Audio, HVAC, trailer and 4x4 *****.

The black ones would match the Lariat *****, no?

Not sure what the Lariat ***** look like but these are open in the middle. I got the black and the silver accent rings looks good.

Never mind responded before reading the following posts. I like the gloss finish on those Lariat ***** might look at options for that look.

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09-01-2018, 07:20 AM

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Just a tip for those **** colors. If you want silver and can't find them, order a set in any color. Get a bottle of Greased Lightning and soak the rings in it. Depending on the thickness of the finish it might take a couple of individual soakings overnight. Will take the finish right off to the bare aluminum.

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