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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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cargo light options
that’s the air intake louver from the rear of the hood sitting on my toolbox
is there a way to re-task this uselessly dim light and expand its utility by adding a third brake light or signal capability?
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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 11:47 PM
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Try putting a led bulb in there see if it help's
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I turned mine into a third brake light. Super simple. I'll have to look for the thread.
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I ran a light bar off of a relay to the cargo light switch on the dash.

Unfortunately, when this thing is on, the people in Canada, can't sleep, that's how bright it is...


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https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...e-lamp-325336/
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 11:08 AM
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@AngryJohnny: every 1st genner should make this easy mod, although I have no sympathy for icepicks that rear end my rig
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Originally Posted by NJTman
I ran a light bar off of a relay to the cargo light switch on the dash.

Unfortunately, when this thing is on, the people in Canada, can't sleep, that's how bright it is...


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That's what I want to do.
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That's what I want to do.
I may have another bracket made for the light I installed. Pretty sure I made at least 2. You would still have to paint it.

Lmk

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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Angry Johnny
I turned mine into a third brake light. Super simple. I'll have to look for the thread.
I read your thread. That's wicked cool.. And so simple
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by NJTman
I may have another bracket made for the light I installed. Pretty sure I made at least 2. You would still have to paint it.

Lmk
How did you seal it to the cab? The original gasket?
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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How did you seal it to the cab? The original gasket?
Made one out of weather stripping

OEM one was gone
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BTW: I have a big roll of that foam gasket material for those lights. Anyone who wants a piece can PM me and I'd I'll mail it to you.

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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 09:57 PM
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Here you go.

Neighbors house.
No b/u lamps on
The trucks b/u. Lamps in reverse
And finally with the cargo lamp activated.


Not much different, eh???

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DANG! What size is that thing?

I was thinking of putting some on my tractor too but know nothing of these new LED light bars.
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Old Jul 31, 2018 | 07:35 PM
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9 inch, 3 row led light bar off ebay

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302216758971
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