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Old 12-24-2008, 11:13 PM
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no the switch was the best that friking oreillys had in stock today when i went, it was an extra $6, but it was better drilling a 1/2 hole for a switch that matches, than trying to make a reqtangle hole to fit the switch that came with this kit.

You can basically use any fog light kit, your just mounting them on the back bumper instead of the front.

I think there is even a DIY on this in the DIY section
 

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yeah i got me some of those and they are great but i wired mine right into the reverse lights so they come on when i put her into reverse
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 10:18 AM
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I wanted them so I could flash any D-Bag that is behind me with thier brights on, or just start tossing bricks out the window, but I never seem to have any bricks handy.
 

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Old 12-25-2008, 12:10 PM
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Looks good man! I'll have to put that on my list!
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 12:15 PM
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that looks useful, nice job.and damn you got some snow there buddy.
 
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Originally Posted by SmokeySportRam
it all depends on where you voltage to the switch is coming from.

Right now mines if direct from the battery (with an inline fuse) so yes they can be turned on with the key off.

I am debating something in the Run position so that if they are left on they can not drain the battery.
I was planning on putting reverse lights on my truck, and was planning on tapping into the reverse taillight wire so as soon as I put her in reverse those lights come on. Just an idea for you. I do like how you hardwired into the direct battery feed so it has more use it for more than just reverse lights. I hardwired my fog lights up so you can use them w/o the truck running too but they draw so much power
 
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in the future i might swap in some 3-4 inch clear lights
 
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Looks sweet great Mod.
 
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That looks like a great idea.....I do some pulling with a horse trailer and that would be helpful at night when I am hitching up in the dark. I did see some slim line rectangular lights that would tuck up under there just right. hmmmmmmm..............
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 11:49 AM
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ive been using the cargo lamp at night for better visability and it works well.
 


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