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for everyone thinking about the backup lights I saw these a couple of weeks ago on a truck from a shop. I talked with them and they has them wired to a switch in the cab and could filp it on when going into reverse or any other time. Looked very clean but you whould need to cut into the bumper
I really like that idea, but I don't want to cut into my bumper. Not confident on my skill to do it, and I don't really want to break the paint/chrome barrier on the bumper. The chrome bumper on my Tacoma rusted through soon enough without cutting through it. Not really excited about speeding up the process on this truck.
I really like that idea, but I don't want to cut into my bumper. Not confident on my skill to do it, and I don't really want to break the paint/chrome barrier on the bumper. The chrome bumper on my Tacoma rusted through soon enough without cutting through it. Not really excited about speeding up the process on this truck.
I started my own thread for this, but so far:
Ford Tri-Fold soft tonneau (Made by Advantage)
AVS in-channel Vent Shades
AEM Drop in dry air filter
Husky Xact fit front floor mats
Husky OEM fit mud flaps
OEM Ford rear underseat organizers
OEM Ford tailgate assist setup (coming)
SO far I am happy with everything I have bought. The Husky mudflaps were impressive how well they fit! They wrap right around my factory rocker protectors.
I decided to remove the lower air dam to allow more ground clearance in front. I folded up the plastic tabs so you can't see them and put in some stainless bolts to accent the ugly holes left over. Should be an easy reinstall if I ever feel the need to put back on, but no negative effects so far. Pretty happy with the results.
Went ahead and upgraded the wheels for a lower offset/wider stance.
XD Rockstar II black/machined face 20x9 -12
The tires are 275/65r20 Nitto Trail Graps.
There is a 2" level kit on, as well.
They did rub a bit in the back of the front wheel wells and on the crash bars, only at full lock. Some simple plastic trimming with a box cutter and some crash bar cutting with a sawzal and it turns fully.
Tires stick out about 2" now.
The last thing I did for this "upgrade-happy" week I had was delete the resonator. I already had a Flowmaster Super 10 single in-dual out installed, but I wanted a little bit more roar when I really step on it. This simple $30 removal was exactly what I needed. It sounds just unreal. No drone at highway speeds and an awesome start up tone. Couldn't be happier with it.
I really like that idea, but I don't want to cut into my bumper. Not confident on my skill to do it, and I don't really want to break the paint/chrome barrier on the bumper. The chrome bumper on my Tacoma rusted through soon enough without cutting through it. Not really excited about speeding up the process on this truck.
When you get them as a reverse light kit from Rigid, they come with a 3 way switch so you can manually turn them on and off, or switch them to power on only when you shift into reverse. Also they're available in a non flush mount so you wouldn't have to cut that precise hole in your bumper but you still would need to drill a hole somewhere to mount the lights, so if you're more comfortable drilling than cutting, then problem solved!
If you decide to drill into the bottom of that chrome bumper, I always recommend touching up the holes with some good paint to prevent rust.
Of course, every time I have installed reverse lights like that, I've also installed some HD rear bumpers like Road Armor and Fab Fours... and those already have tabs in the bumper for the lights so I didn't have to drill anyway!
08-04-2016, 10:31 PM
