Mounting cab lights.

[TubingJon]

Can someone give me the layout for the cab lights on an 08'? How far back from the windshield molding to the front of the light and the spacing from center. I bought the lights from the dealer and need to get them put on. Thanks in advance.

[sheepman]

When I get home and a little time I can post them for you

[TubingJon]

Thanks for the help. I know on my 05' the center three were 7" on center and 13" to the outside two, then 5 3/8" back from the windshield molding to the front of the light.

[sheepman]

1. Remove Driver and Passenger side grab handle plugs, then remove the four (4) bolts holding the handle on with a 5/16" socket.

2. Pop the plastic pillar covers off.

3. Remove visor screws. If you have lighted vanity mirrors, becareful of the wiring that runs inside visor mount. Disconnect visor wiring.

4. Tug on overhead console if you have one, to remove.

5. Look for two (2) more plastic clips holding headliner in front. Wiggle to remove. Once, headliner is loose in front, pop plastic rivets holding wiring for overhead console. this wiring come from the passenger side kick panel.

6. Find the center of the roof. Once found mark with grease pencil. All lights should be 5.5" from rubber of the windshield to the center hole of cab lights. (7/8" hole)

7. Use these measurements to create template. Mark with grease pencil

[ O-----13"-----O---8"---O---8"---O---8"-----13"-----O ]

8. Place template so center hole is center centered with on the roof. Secure Template. Use a punch to make small dents where holes will be placed.

9. Place masking tape over dents to preserve paint from drilling. Use 7/8" knock out tool to make center holes. The outer holes for the studs drill 1/4", allowing for some fudging. Install lights to roof.

10. Finish up by doing some trimming to the lights for good fit. Plug lights in to harness and reinstall Headliner, visors and pillar plastics.



Hope this Helps.

[TubingJon]

You could say that helps. The plug is in the driver kick panel, sound about right.

Thanks for the help again.

[DXprowler]

TubingJon... did you find out where the harness plugs in? I know that previous to '08 it was in the passenger side panel but now with the fuse box there...??

[DXprowler]

I installed my cab lights today and they look great! The harness comes with the Sirius antenna cable and drops down the drivers side pillar. The plug is DEEP behind the light switch. When you feed the wires and hook up the sat antenna you will see the plug.

[vabch250]

My dealer said that there is not a "kit" for the harness and the lights. Can someone give me some parts numbers for the lights and the wire harness. My '08 F250 XLT already has the sirius antenna if that helps. Thanks in advance!

[sheepman]

I could when I get home, unless someone beats me to it.

There isn't a Kit you need 5 cab lights and the wiring harness to power them

[machngnnr]

these guys have a complete kit for about $90.00
never used it but it looks like it comes complete with harness and template

GORECON

Recon Accessories: Home

[triplee44]

I ordered the kit from recon, and was a little disappointed with what I got. They sent the lights, harness and instructions but it wasn't quite the quality I'd want.
1)The harness has plugs on one end for the lights, and the ground, but no plug on the other end, so I had to hook it into a wire behind the headlight switch.
2)Also, they put their logo on "Motoman's Madness" instructions(same as what someone posted above) and called them their own. Not too professional...

[machngnnr]

like i said, never tried them just found them on the web. good to know though.