2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Cab Lights??

[TomC]

I picked up my truck a week and a half ago and was thinking of putting cab lites on since there are none now. Can anybody tell me how much work, etc. I put a set om my '83ferd but this truck is a little tougher to get to the roof from the inside. Is there a harness in the pillar or do I need to run a wire down to the switch? Any ideas as to price from a dealer? I could take them off my ferd but they are off of my '79 ferd so they are fairly old and I don't really want to do that.
Tom

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[SFord]

I have a set on order from the local dealer as we speak. The cost is around $58. for the complete install package which comes with a template for drilling.
P. S. They are on back-order.

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[lawdog]

Tom,
Mopar parts used to make a add on kit using stock parts for the rams, check with the dealer. Otherwise you can order the cab light harness from the same year truck as you have, and the light pieces, lenses ect. the light harness runs down the left A-pillar and behind the dash to the light switch. you can either find the open hole that is for the cab lights or tap into the parking light circuit. you will have to remove the rear seat, and remove the A-pillar loulkdings and all things that mount to the headliner, and remove the rear side panels to lower the headliner. It will not come out unless you remove the rear window, but you can lower it enough if you are carefull. The add on kit has different instructions included and a template, but if you go the pieces way, you will need about a 1" hole saw with the center pilot drill to start. the inner panel shpuld have the hole locations stamped in to guide you. drill the small hole from the inside first, the I suggest getting a couple of uni-bits to step your way up to the needed size to get the plug thru. Do this from the outside going in. A vacuum helps with the shavings while drilling. after that use the lights themselves to mark the screw holes, PRIMER up the holes to prevent RUST, install the wiring and put it all back together. It souunds harder than it is. I have done 2 from making my own kits and one with the factory kit. Factory kit just gives directions, and template, and you drill a smaller hole.
Sorry so long, but hope it helps.

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[BigDaddy]

TomC,

Check my reply to Steve's recent post Installing Cab Clearance Lights. This is a 3-4 hour job.

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[Okie-Go]

Good investment. I had some put om mine. I think a little less than 60. 00. Would do it again.

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[madams]

I added mine . . 2-3 hour job.

Some real good posts on the board regarding this topic. Do a search.

The hardest part is drilling those center holes. The mopar kit is complete . . wiring harness down the a-pillar.

According to the posts . . 2000 and newer are designed for the Kit . . so nreal risk of overheating the headlight switch or existing harness.

But as a extra measure of protection I went ahead and installed an aux relay. This gives me some options down the road for other "running light" setup.

Good luck . . let us know how you make out.

Michael

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[MDale]

do you know what the kit part # is for 00-02 trucks?