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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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I've always heard em called "***** lights" Don't ask me why?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbydee3
For those who have been acquiring on clearance lights installed on the new f-150, here they are! Pics aren't the greatest, but.................

Dee3

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OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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looks bada$$
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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looks pretty good, actually have to comment the guy who used chevy ones on his truck, they look pretty good too

I liked the older style (pre-97) clearance lights, as they are more "squared off" and look better than the roundish ones, in my opinion on the newer trucks

looks sharp
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Lights for width, not height

Originally Posted by roboots21
"Roof Clearance Lights", the purpose is stated in the name. They are there to give off light on taller trucks to make sure that if height is an issue that you will not have to worry about clearance above your truck. The lights are supposed to help you judge this.

Plus I think on alot of trucks they looks cool, and that is purpose enough alone!

These lights are mandated by the NHTSA for trucks/trailers exceeding 80" width. The three lights in the middle indicate a wide load, and the outside lights indicate the widest point. These are typically added to heavy duty trucks which presumably are used to pull wide trailers. I think they are required on dually trucks because of their width, but I'm not sure.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...y/TBMpstr.html

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/.../Trlrpstr.html
 
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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Had a 92 F-150 4x4 had oem cab lights. When did Ford stop putting them on the F-150s?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by efo141
Had a 92 F-150 4x4 had oem cab lights. When did Ford stop putting them on the F-150s?
They got smart and decided they looked dumb; and i agree with them.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by roboots21
"Roof Clearance Lights", the purpose is stated in the name. They are there to give off light on taller trucks to make sure that if height is an issue that you will not have to worry about clearance above your truck. The lights are supposed to help you judge this.
That really makes no sense...how are they supposed to help you judge distance when height is an issue? You can't see them from inside the cab. They arent bright enough to illuminate anything infront of you at cab level...at least not until its too late. Maybe if you have them on and you try to go through a drive through thats too low you will know its too low when you knock them off???

I think the law about them having to be on trucks towing wide loads makes more sense as to why big trucks have them. Not that the law makes sense, but the fact that the law exists explains why they put them on dulleys from the factory.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RamSS/T
That really makes no sense...how are they supposed to help you judge distance when height is an issue? You can't see them from inside the cab. They arent bright enough to illuminate anything infront of you at cab level...at least not until its too late. Maybe if you have them on and you try to go through a drive through thats too low you will know its too low when you knock them off???

I think the law about them having to be on trucks towing wide loads makes more sense as to why big trucks have them. Not that the law makes sense, but the fact that the law exists explains why they put them on dulleys from the factory.
The only way I've made sense of them is when you are going through McDonalds, and those lights start to shine on that 9' clearance sign, time to reverse and gtfo.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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looks Great!!! This is one mod i have been planning since i bought my truck last year and have just not gotten around to it. I love clearance lights on trucks and really wish they offered them on the F-150 still. I own a truck and want people to know its a truck coming down the road from a mile away!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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I personally like the look! Wish it was available as a factory option.

Would be cool if they could integrate a satelite radio antenna into the center light. Then it wouldn't look stupid like the GM products.

Regards!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:20 AM
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While you guys are at it why not put some on the hood, or maybe ontop of the side mirrors? Or even get some stacks for your exhaust and the reflective tape going around the base of the truck with the reflectors too? And then you could all quit your day jobs and be wanna be "f150 truckers"
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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Those lights look great!! It makes the truck look meaner! Good job guys!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by efo141
Had a 92 F-150 4x4 had oem cab lights. When did Ford stop putting them on the F-150s?
1997 when the F150 and F250/F350 ceased to be the same body style as the F150

pre 1997, they were the same, so it was a special order option

nowadays, special order is really useless, as all the options are grouped together and there are tons of restrictions
 
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by asinatra
While you guys are at it why not put some on the hood, or maybe ontop of the side mirrors? Or even get some stacks for your exhaust and the reflective tape going around the base of the truck with the reflectors too? And then you could all quit your day jobs and be wanna be "f150 truckers"

Why would I do that? I have a freightliner to drive already. (Well not a semi, but its still a freightliner and still makes the 150 look like a toy)

I do like the look though. Considering I tow a long wide car hauler alot I might add them. More because I like the look though.

I dont think they look as tacky as the painted to match brush guards and the 22"+ wheels and the chrome door handles that most of the people here have.
 
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