Rear facing lights for tailgater's?

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I've been thinking about this for a while, but just haven't put any effort toward it. I'd like to be able to flip on some extremely bright lights aimed at about the average driver's windshield height, maybe 10 to 15 feet behind the truck.

I like the lights I've seen mounted below the bumper, but for the serious tailgater, these would be mounted too low, having little or no effect.

I've been thinking the perfect place would be one of the following:

1) For those with no camper shell, mount the lights using some kind of bracket into the rear most stake holes. One on each side.

2) For those with a camper shell, even better. Mount it to the lift glass, on the inside so they're more difficult to steal, and out of the weather.

These lights would be mounted high enough, the tailgater could be ON your bumper and these lights would still get 'em.
Let'em get on my bumper, and especially if they flash their lights at me. I'd like to see their reaction when I turn on the multi-million candle power lights right in their eyes. #ad
That'll learn 'em! #ad


Anybody else have any good ideas? I especially need help with the mounting brackets in the stake holes. I don't want to drill any holes farther down the bed rails. Or re-invent any bracketry if it already exists.

Any and all ideas are welcome, for criticism (just kidding #ad
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Well since it would be illegal to do this in Texas (don't know about your state) I would suggest not doing it. If I did it my luck would be the first one I did it to would be a State Trooper. #ad

 

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These could also double as some much needed reverse lights. I usually just lay down a nice soot screen, consider making your tailpipe shoot straight back.

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You will probubly end up getting your as#
shot. And then you may die,and then we will
not get to read your posts any more.

 

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I installed lights like you mentioned. Under the bumper. I have to tell you, the first time you use them, it will all be worth the work. I think the first victom... er. . ah tailgaiter had an heart attack!!
I had some KC daylighters lying around my garage for over 5 yrs. These are perfect for this project. Can you say 150 watts X two??
I ran a length of wire from the battery to the rear bumper, and pulled out a few extra feet, for good measure.
I then got a 30 amp relay, ran phone wire to the cab to a micro switch.
I then fused the + lead with a 30 amp fuse.
Viola. Done.
The expression on the four wheelers face is priceless... . and you CAN see their expression !! #ad

PS I got no problems from any LE.
It's nice for backing up the TT, but I like it as entertainment mostly.

 

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Originally posted by Markcuda:
You will probubly end up getting your as#
shot. And then you may die,and then we will
not get to read your posts any more.

ROFLMAO

Sounds like you have a touch of road rage like me. You could just speed up and then hit the lights so you dont have to raise them etc... . #ad
Of course i'd never do such a thing... . (Well not regularly anyway... #ad
)

Sky

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Are you driving slow in the left lane?

 

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Naw, it always happens on the back roads. I run a good pace, so it doesn't happen that much. But occassionally you get the hot rodder who's having more fun than me. And when they're too stupid to just pass, they'd rather ride my hiney, that's when I'll get'em.

 

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I had a set of halogen driving lights that I installed under the rear bumper that worked really well, but the first time I went into the bush on recent hunting trip and I had to cross a deep trench on a logging road they both were ripped off. I am now considering mounting some new lights in the rear bumper.

 

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I've found that tapping on my brake enough to turn the brake lights on gets them off my tail,don't want blind them and get a cow killed. Most tailgaters seem like they're trying to push you to go faster,if you let them pass they go slow.

 

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I use 3rd gear and my e-brake. Their headlights diasppear for a aminute and then they usually back off or go ahead and pass. Then it's my turn.

 

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I just let em by... Couple of times they crashed not to far ahead. I was already running pretty close to the edge. Toss em a flare and smile big when you go by #ad
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Works best if you let em by about a 1/4 mile from one of those off camber corners that tightens up at the exit. #ad


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I have a high tolerance for idiots. But I would use them on a smaller group of elite idiots, and women who just ride too **** close.

 

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jyro, are you serious?? in my line of work, i feed on guys like you. i do believe my red and blues are much brighter than your proposed white light to the rear!!

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I like the bright lights idea,but wouldn't want to be responsible for an accident that I caused.

Just keep a bottle of Grape Soda in your truck. Take the top off and while holding your thumb over the top of the open bottle,skake vigorously and spray up in the air, misting his windshield.

Then when he hits his wipers, HEHEHE!! He'll be too busy saying, "What the F... ?"

You will have to rinse your truck off afterwards,but it'll be worth it.

PS. Remember to lick that hand clean before you touch that leather wrapped steering wheel. #ad
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[This message has been edited by WOWZY (edited 10-21-2000). ]

 

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WOWZY has the idea! If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullsh*t! A friend of mine keeps used flourescent tennis balls in his truck, and throws them at idiot drivers. A few of those tossed out the window at a TG'er at night, and they'll be seeing god for a couple of hours at least!

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I had an old Toyota hatchback that had a broken rear window washer nozzle,it pissed a stream about 6 ft high 15 ft to the rear. Didn't wash the window but I used it a few times on tailgaters,they couldn't tell where it was coming from. It would be almost as easy to install a system like this as it would rear lights. You could even fill the reservoir with grape soda if you wish.

 

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Originally posted by illflem:
... window washer nozzle,... . You could even fill the reservoir with grape soda if you wish.

Like a poor-man's James Bond oil-slick maker!
I LOVE that!--- winter's coming (big joke in SoNev)---how would you "antifreeze" a grape soda BOMB?----

 

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Rich,Last time I read the label grape soda protects down to 24 F,should be good in Lost Wages. What are you/we doing up so late/early?

 

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While I still get angry at tailgaters I've come to accept them as part and parcel of todays drivers. Besides the majority of them will fit quite nicely under my rear bumper. This problem was part of an NTSB report regarding SUV & Light Truck safety features. Since it's not possible to make some drivers smarter lets spend billions on making trucks safer?? If we let them go natural selection will get rid of the "tailgating" gene on it's own. I figure it's their life so let them end it their own way. I have a 50 watt rear mounted light that I use to let "high-beamers" know they have their highs on and for those dark backup situations.
Happy Trails

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