Raptor Style Amber LED Grille lights

[JB1]

I took my flares off for now but I have thought about it.

 

[shadowhawk]

Nice write up and clean install. Any plans to add small ones to your fender flares? I know the raptor has them because the law requires Amber lights on anything wider than standard but I haven’t seen anyone else mimic them. Just curious if you were bouncing that idea around

He's in Tx. Not all laws apply equally in all states

 

[Quick_Shifter]

He's in Tx. Not all laws apply equally in all states

Our trucks are not as wide as the raptor so it would be for ascetics. The raptor has those lights for a reason not just because they look cool. I understand different states have different regulations but @JB1 would be installing them for ascetics and no other reason, so it would not matter where he lives

 

[Quick_Shifter]

I took my flares off for now but I have thought about it.

Right on, they were still on in your pictures I cant keep up, hahaha did you remove the paint protectant film under your flares too? Your truck is so insanely clean every time I see it I feel like I have to go wash mine, shame my weather hasn't cooperated with me. Keep up the great work I like the factory look ideas you come up with

 

[nachonator]

These all look awesome!!! Has anyone done these Raptor-style LED install on a 4th gen with the limited grill?

 

[Firefighter14]

I thought I had posted pictures of my grille when I put it in but I guess I didn’t. This one is off eBay the whole thing came painted grey. Its easy to unscrew to paint.

 

[Outbreak]

Hmmm... I know what I’m printing next on my 3D printer!

 

[HTXRamExp]

Awesome project and ingenuity. Inspired me to try and take a stand at it.

Did you go with the 11 or 16mm bolts? Looks like you got the ones w/o the lens, are you happy with them? I'd think w/o the lens would suit this application better.

BTW I'm in Houston. Noticed the TX plates.


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[HTXRamExp]

Hmmm... I know what I’m printing next on my 3D printer!

Send a few my way! Haha


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[JB1]

Awesome project and ingenuity. Inspired me to try and take a stand at it.

Did you go with the 11 or 16mm bolts? Looks like you got the ones w/o the lens, are you happy with them? I'd think w/o the lens would suit this application better.

BTW I'm in Houston. Noticed the TX plates.


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Thanks yes I'm in NW Houston around 290/hwy 6

Go back to post #34 for more info on the lights I used.

BTW....just an update.....the lights still work fine, no issues at all

 

[HTXRamExp]

Thanks yes I'm in NW Houston around 290/hwy 6

Go back to post #34 for more info on the lights I used.

BTW....just an update.....the lights still work fine, no issues at all

Hmm not sure how I looked it very that post, but thanks!

I'm north of downtown, 45 and Parker.


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[WTM75]

@JB1, did you JB weld the delrin to the back of the grill or did you fit the piece into the honeycomb?

How is it holding up?

Any issues or things you would do differently, if you were to do it again?

 

[JB1]

@JB1, did you JB weld the delrin to the back of the grill or did you fit the piece into the honeycomb?

How is it holding up?

Any issues or things you would do differently, if you were to do it again?

Yes I used JB weld for plastics to attach the delrin to the grille

Heres what I bought

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IBOK7FE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Everything is still holding up just fine, nothings loose, delrin is still glued, LEDs still work just fine. I have them wired to a switch but use them all the time. I like them recessed into the honeycomb. If your hesitant on the glue part, remove your grille and set it down and take a look and see if you can find a different way to attach some lights, sometimes it helps to just stare at it and brainstorm.

Here's a recent pic with them off, as you can see they really dont stand out and you have to zoom in to see them. How they looked off was more important to me as how they look when on.

 

[JB1]

18 months and lights still working great, no issues whatsoever

 

[HTXRamExp]

18 months and lights still working great, no issues whatsoever

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Awesome! I hope to be tackling this project later this week.


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[WTM75]

Got my lights installed today. @JB1, I really need to stop looking at your truck !!! I have the light bar for between the tow hooks in the garage waiting to be installed.

 

[JB1]

Got my lights installed today. @JB1, I really need to stop looking at your truck !!! I have the light bar for between the tow hooks in the garage waiting to be installed.

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Awesome, looks great, post a night pic when you get a chance

 

[WTM75]

Awesome, looks great, post a night pic when you get a chance

 

[JB1]

Hard to believe that little light is so bright, smaller than a dime lol

 

[tnctx02]

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Looks great!! Really bright!
I am gonna need to look at mine again. With the grill guard and other LED lights installed on it now, I can't see the grill lights. Need to find another place for them.