Fabricating and Installing Low Cab Mounted Running Light Bars on Ford F-350 Crew Cab

[@chaddad3072]

I know this video is almost 4 years old now, but I just came across it. I have to tell you this video is amazing from the start to the finish, I couldn't stop watching it. You sir have a great talent with all your fabrications (cutting, welding, drilling, wiring). Your install is top notch and the quality of your work is impeccable. I know most people including me wouldn't have the tools to do all the steps you have done but there's a lot of good information and tips to take away from this video. Thank you very much for taking the time to record this for everyone.

[@yaddi3434]

Same for me

[@Spi78ke]

Nice to see somebody taking the time to do the job the way it should be done. Very nice install sir!

[@ricklaleman6552]

Shooting video of your work on pickups is very helpful. I have a 2014 F150 and I am finding I need to do work in the cab. Your explanations and tips for disconnecting trim etc. is very helpful. I came to your channel for tractors and I know it's your first love, but you also teach us how to work on our trucks. Thanks.

[@joelclear1578]

Thank you for this video. As a hobby DIY guy myself, I appreciate seeing custom quality work like this instead of just something slapped together. Idk how this video received any thumbs down but I'd love to discuss the reasoning behind it. The great thing about this video is that most people won't have the same vehicle but it gives a great idea on how to accomplish a setup like this for themselves. Now I'm going to check out and thumb up your other videos...

[@joeyvest632]

Thank you for the video. I used it to build mine. Had to change the bracket style to fit my 2022 F250

[@summerwinter2272]

Talented! Would like to see a video of recommended bolt-on lighting components .

[@alanthomas2453]

Ford is lucky to have a mechanic like you. Very nice work done right that will last.

[@akmarksman]

If you sold this as a kit online, I'd consider buying one if I had a F-250. That's really well done.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Why does this NOT surprise me! I started grinning when I saw the beginning of the kit in the flat bar and tubing and knew what was coming. NO wonder you have all the old artifacts sitting around and I think I heard you say that you had more lights. You beat everybody in the whole world out on that 'kit'! A-PLUS as usual and stay warm and calm. Thanks, Buddy!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I know. I've seen M/M kits and bet there will be some Caterpillar kits coming! It rained a flood yesterday and up to 40 here today and sunny but NOW it's dropping with HUMMING wind and snow flurries. The sugar maple leaves are about 3 inches long but may get bit tonight. Supposed to be in the 20's. My kids are in Billings Montana and say they've had the MOST snow there EVER so looks like everybody got it but here. We got some but not as much as usual. And don't worry about the comments. I KNOW you're a busy guy ALL the time and God willing, I'll be right here waiting for the next one! Stay warm and safe! And you can always go to making 'kits' for folks that want the BEST! Bar NONE!

[@sedona687]

What a fantastic video. All the info on install he mentions like the details is the best video presentation I've seen on YT. Wish you were in Tampa FL at a Ford dealer. I'd go to you for my truck needs. I'd like to find somebody to make me 4" polished stainless wheel to wheel kick out nerf bars with 3 LED lights on each side. One under each door and one by bed step. 2000 F350 no one seems to make wheel to wheel kick out nerf bars anymore.

[@rusty6.057]

This is an awesome idea. I really like ambers. Thinking I might do it on my 03. I have some oem cablights I’m gunna put on as well

[@rexjerome5931]

I bought a Ford Bronco new in 1981. I immediately put a set of the full length diamond plate running boards on it, mainly to protect the body from rock chips as it had factory installed oversized tires on it. The running boards ran from the back side of the front wheel openings to the front side of the rear wheel openings. I then installed two-bulb amber clearance lights that you'd typically see on over-the- trailers just under the body onto the running boards. I can't remember, but I think there were 6 on each side. It looked really cool at night but after that I couldn't get away with anything. No one else had ever done anything like it so EVERYBODY in the community knew it was me. 😂 Nice installation, Sir.

[@mellsterr6192]

I did the same thing on my 86 F 350 and 86 Bronco(the Wife's truck) using the Truck Lite model 19 lights. I then installed Truck Lite Model 22 amber marker/turn signals on the end of the running board. Like you said, I couldn't get away with anything. Eveybody in town know our trucks!

[@joeyvest632]

I really like those lights. They look so better that the strip!

[@paslode235]

"Were in Minnesota it's winter here all the time" I feel the same way. I'm in Michigan, and right now we have over an inch of ice on the ground and it hasn't stopped snowing......

[@donprice4153]

I've watched this video and the one on clearance lights. Both of them are very good. Thoroughness and attention to detail with end results that are great. Your plain silver truck is really looking nice. I'm going to put clearance lights on my 2015 F 250 Super Duty. The added light bar in the back is a nice touch.

[@garywattier4904]

An outstanding job. Those lights will out last the truck. Enjoy your videos. Again a great job.

[@alexlichliter]

This is perfect! Thanks for giving part numbers and measurements. I hope to accomplish this on my truck soon!

[@mdburns]

Very nice. Awesome job fabricating those light bars

[@obviouslytrollmster1532]

Thanks - Used this video 5-years ago to diy side marker lights. Used it as a reference but redid it shortly after and changed it up. Pro-tip for anyone watching now: Invest in tooling & buy sealed connectors like Deutsch DTM or weatherpack/metripack. Even cheaper is just using those two-pin molded trailer connectors. It's way more involved than doing it the way this guy did, however the end result is something fits /functions just like this guy demonstrated & can be easily removed and maintained. For example you should be able to remove the light bar without having to cut wires. If you want to do it "like OEM" -- buy a 4 two pin connectors and terminate the 4- auxiliary blunts. Use the studs behind the dash for grounds like this guy did. Instead of digging in there to splixet up those blunt ends - you just need to make connectors. The light bar should have a connector/plug like in the video. You'll want to then make two "Pass throughs" on both sides, where the driver sills are (towards the rear of the cab). This is also like how ford does it (sort of) location wise for the OEM crew cab running board courtesy lights. The pass throughs can be done w/ more expensive connector or just use "1/4 cordset cable glands" At minimum you'll need to make 3 jumper cables. The OEM wire harness inside is like a big jumper cable, the first jumper connectors from the auxiliary connectors to the pass through connectors on both sides at the bottom of the door sills. Then make two jumpers, one for both light bars - connects from the pass through exterior connector to the connectors for the light bars. This method means you can disconnect the interior/exterior harnesses like OEM. An example of when this is more or less necessary is when you pull the cab - if you wire the lights through the front, there is s chance the wire gets snagged on something that is on the frame, don't see it too often. Another example is if you have OEM or aftermarket running boards, then you wiibe able to remove the light bar and replace those running boards (brackets/bolts) that this light bar would be blocking. If you're hard wiring it then that means you'll either have to plan ahead with a service loop (extra length of wire to make it easier to pull wire out) or plan ahead to cut the wire harness. Instead of welding up a bracket, i used the square tube itself and plugged the ends, slipped a hex bolt through, the tight clearance held it captive. Bolt through from the rocker panel - Hex Bolt - Square tube - Isolation Nut/Nylon - Rocker Panel - Hex nut & lock washer. Used 4 3/4 truck lite LEDs from Napa on each side

[@joecool853]

looks just beautiful!!! when can i place my order?

[@Zigpoint1]

Dang! That's exactly why I started this video. I am burnt out searching for some running lights that arent cheesy and cheap etc. . So I decided to quick view some vids on KZbin and here I am cooking across your video thinking to myself that these might be the ones! To see you built them yourself. Nooooo. Haha! Great job though. Wish I knew how to do it myself but unfortunately no. This is the nicest set up though that I've seen!

[@RickBork]

Nice job on the wiring I've seen some people run a 12 in aircraft bit through the wire harness. Nice to see quality work.

[@christilley7300]

Looks awesome man, I just picked up a 2015 f250. I started with adding factory fog lights in. I would love to make bars like these however I’m not that handy. Nice job!

[@PaulSmith-tf9bn]

What a great build.

[@lazaroibarra8464]

It's so awesome to see someone being so handy. I envy you Sir.

[@kingdavid2012]

My man is not playing lolol God bless America 🇺🇸

[@Someonehad2sayit]

Great video! Just ordered some tinted Recon cab lights and thought I would put some tinted clearance lights under the cab like you did, and then had this video come up in my recommended list...somebody is watching me way to close! LOL

[@natewoodin466]

I’ve been looking for something like that. Would you been willing to make another set? I have a 2014 f250.

[@brucemcpherson1369]

Nice to see that there are some real craftsme still ot there great job

[@edellafera]

Great job. You are a excellent craftsman. Fabricating something similar for my 2016 F 150. Thank you for the idea !!!

[@krbkrbkrbkrbkrb]

There is a factory harness under the body that is meant for the factory optional running board lights. The lower end XL trucks don't always have the plugs but higher trim levels should have them. Won't cause problems with the overly sensitive lighting system since it is meant for this exact purpose.

[@troy9616]

Where's the body harness located?

[@krbkrbkrbkrbkrb]

@@troy9616 look for a 2 wire connector clipped to the outer side of the frame on either side of the truck near the rear of the cab. They will have blank plugs installed to prevent corrosion of the terminals.

[@troy9616]

@@krbkrbkrbkrbkrb Thank you

[@troy9616]

@@krbkrbkrbkrbkrb thank you. I'll check it out once I roll that project out. I assume this connector you referred to is associated to the stock light package.

[@gotsmoke1269]

That plug only provides 12v power for short time for courtesy lights and only when door is open or key fob is used to unlock. Power will time out after approx. 30 secs

[@1_lureonefish256]

U are amazing with this line of work .. Skills are Top Notch Man 😎👌

[@tutekohe1361]

Another very professional job! Your video production quality gets even better each time too. 👍

[@seniorelectrician6831]

L and M! what a surprise! my son works for them at the DC

[@WeekendPursuitOutdoors]

Looks great and a great installation. The only thing I might change is I'd probably use Raptor liner on the bars but that's just personal preference! Thanks for sharing.

[@chrismartin770]

Looks great. Very nice videos. Thanks.

[@tony45292]

I must say you really did do a quality job

[@xReaperx5]

Very nicely done! Nothing over the top.

[@jezusxj8356]

Mint truck fella all video's easy to understand and a great watch all information given simple form easy to follow. Thumbs up from Wales

[@johverr]

Best video on KZbin

[@jamessalazar8755]

Like that light kit, awesome looking truck great job thanks.

[@philhartman6036]

This guy is very talented!

[@badboyyaz1]

Wow great video... great diy Nd welding looks beautiful

[@davelutter396]

Envious of your fabrication skills. Your truck looks awesome

[@Tom-il5xu]

My 2015 350 lariat superduty has the factory wires already on the frame rails on each side . This is used to connect puddle lights or running board lights

[@gotsmoke1269]

I believe those plugs only provide power for a short time(~30 secs) when a door is open or key fob is used to unlock.

[@regsparkes6507]

Nice, really nice and a well thought out 'light bar kit' too, I must say. So what part number do you plan for this one? (joking!) It does dress up a plain looking side view of this truck, and would do so for any truck, I think. Well done!

[@chasevanschouwenburg3570]

Very clean install. Looks way nice good job.

[@caddiman9834]

You did an awesome job brother. Very well constructed. I really do like the way it came out. 👍

[@mog5858]

nice work they look nice

[@garybarrett6581]

great job like your clean neat shop cant wait to see mm run

[@paulm283]

spectacular work

[@ron4413]

Very nice!! I always like lights. If you're anything like me you'll get it all fixed up and then sell it, lol!

[@MoparNewport]

Going thru your older vids, new subscriber, extremely nice job all round, very professional. The one thing I might suggest, if you did want to have those lights work with your running lights, is to tap a lead from a running light circuit to the control side of an external relay; with your load side of course running the markers. That could free up your switch if you needed it for other duty and that slight load should not *Dodge guy here so...* bother your CMs.

[@hd114ul7]

Very nice and well thought out. Where did you hook in to the harness to get the brake light to come on without the system thinking a trailer is connected?

[@jamesstafford9067]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing, thanks for the video and inspiration for dressing up my truck. Sorry for stealing your idea......not smart enough ( meaning me ) to think outside the box like you lol.

[@mockingbirdproductions6479]

Indeed.. excellent install bossman.

[@crippledrider]

New sub here; I have been watching your Moline and D2 projects for some time, you're doing a great job. Like the light bar, although the bed liner you applied didn't quite do it for me. Thank you

[@ricklottman4347]

A complete recipe list of all your parts would be awesome. We can take it from there

[@egancraneriggingservicesin9142]

You do good work, a true craftsman

[@abike3969]

Wow man making me look bad. Incredible work man.

[@cruzernesto78]

So professional, well done I would love to that in my F150.

[@TerribleTerry5]

You did a beautiful job of fabricating the light bar. Your very meticulous. And thats what makes your work so nice. But why didn't you use Aluminum or Stainless Steel for the mounting hardware. You use aluminum or stainless steel. It would of held up in the winter weather better.

[@squatch253]

I still own this truck, and it's never been driven in the winter so no salt corrosion to worry about. It only has 28,000 miles on it now - for half the year I just drive my old '03 F-250, which handles all of the snow plowing and road salt trips. When spring rolls back around and the salt has been washed from the roads, this 2016 comes back out :-)

[@ilerma78]

Well done Sir 👍

[@Lawdog138]

Great job

[@MrStingray186]

Hell ya ... as good if not better than the factory. I have to admit I thought another half-ass install I was wrong.

[@samsdad638]

super impressive! thanks for sharing,

[@user-zh2rw9tm7m]

You should of had push through wires going through the firewall that you could have used for your up fitter wires.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Very nice work! Love the thoughtfulness in the design and build quality of the bar, ever consider having parts like that powder coated?

[@rero6212]

Your videos are awesome 👍 thank you sir.

[@greenmountain3171]

looks beautiful

[@CaptainCaveman01]

Very nice, quality work

[@wipipedelivery6929]

Awesome video and great install

[@braxtonkalolo2152]

Awesome !

[@mudbone789]

Dam that's Nice !! That's professional grade right there, taking this to a 3500 Chevy.. how bout sequential firing of lights with the blinkers ? 🤔

[@humancattoy7767]

Some assembly required? It looks good, Toby.

[@joncespedes8230]

Great job brutha! What would you charge me to do mine on my Dodge Ram Dually ?

[@jobmclaren4150]

Is there a way I can pay you to fabricate the same thing for my 2019 f250. I'm in the same boat I want to add amber running lights, on my other truck I tried the 3m ones and they're already coming off.

[@juliem7969]

Absolutely beautiful I wish I can do this

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

Very nice I need a set for my 250...lol

[@RealSAE]

Very good install. Just how any install should be done. Just SUBBED your channel. Great job. Great video.

[@leeharding5865]

Outstanding

[@That_Guy_JL]

Very nice job. So detailed and down to the point. Definitely subscribing 👍🏻

[@DV77737]

That looks amazing! Your rig looking good sir

[@johnnythestrongarmjohnnyth8254]

Nice truck great work👍🏽🚛

[@JosephRajewskiWIII]

Damn. good job! Who do you think makes the best universal marker lights? When I was a kid it seemed to be Signal-Stat.

[@99959bill]

Your lights look good!!!! Do you have any corrosion on the side lights??? I like the construction - just wondering why not aluminum??? A N D I also want to add cab lights - any leaks or moisture problems??? My lights require 15 holes - 2 screws each and one for the wires EACH - So sorry I did not get them already installed - I feel its a big mistake NOT to get them OEM !!

[@imperialweimarball]

I want to know, what is your opinion if I was to do this to my 2002 F-150?, and would I need to wire it to the actual light switch?

[@trevormangus7832]

Good video but you missed the factory installed pass thru wires that are installed for the upfitter switches the stubbed wires shown when you were talking about the grommet pass thru to engine bay next to brake booster

[@akbychoice]

very well done.

[@Zombunist]

Nice work! Looks good.

[@mikebishop4346]

My first time seeing this great job I agree I can find anything suitable for my SD on running lights love your work ethics go a little further and make it right the first great job . I too live in winter conditions with salt I’m in New Hampshire . Just subscribe Thanks . Bish

[@Snow-vo1yi]

This is awesome, I have to do this!

[@londonjacks8371]

Very good installation. Are the light’s connected in series or parallel? Thanks.

[@davidbramel9358]

Good work, and sweet truck!

[@texasproud3332]

You have skills sir

[@landonbrown9586]

Great job! Kinda sounds like a Minnesotan Ron Swanson 👍🏻

[@rayrowe2664]

LOOKS GREAT

[@ThaiRoney]

Wow very cool

[@michiganfarming1955]

looks good man!

[@corrinehanson-wisnicky3865]

Nice job,,, I wish you would build these on the side and sell you would have yourself a nice little business

[@dkoko7313]

I still love the way yours look over all after market products. Any chance I could talk you into making me a set for my super duty?? If it's something you might want to do, please reach out to me.... thank you