If you have read my other “How To” Articles you’ll notice they are written for the more advanced Modder. I don’t tell you how to remove interior body parts, or other miscellaneous steps that you should already know prior to attempting any major mod. With that said, here is How To Install Recon LED Cab Lights. Honestly, the hardest part of this install is getting past the first hole you must drill. After that, its easy cheesy. Very similar to sex… first time we’re nervous. But once it’s over, we can’t wait to do it again and again and again and…. The Recon kit comes with the following items: 5 lights (mine are smoked) 10 screws 10 rubber washers 1 wiring harness 1 set of instructions You will also need the following which do not come w/ the kit: 1 tape measure 1 square 1 Dry Erase Marker Silicone (clear preferred) Caulk gun for Silicone 1 Template of Light w/ 3 holes (2 for screws, 1 for wires) 1/8” Drill bit ½” Drill Bit w/ Pilot bit (preferred, or else you’ll need to make a pilot hole for accuracy) After removing the A-pillars, B-pillars, Overhead console & its mounting bracket, you will now have ample access to where the lights are going to mount. Using the “ribs” in the roof as a point of reference, I first measured from inside where a good fit would be. This is where the template came in helpful. I decided to make the back screw 1 ½” from the tip of the center rib for the center light. The 2nd & 4th ribs (on each side of center) are approximately 3/8” shorter the center. I added ¼” to make the back screws 1 ¾” from the tip of the ribs. W/ having Sirius radio, I measured 2 7/8” from the outside of the edge of the raised rib (edge nearest door). I made my back screw even w/ the 2nd & 4th rib, giving the main 3 a subtle offset, and the outside 2 a noticeable offset. All of the screw holes were made using the 1/8” drill bit. The ½” is for the wiring which is the center hole on the template. Make sure to put a bead of silicone on the bottom of the light around each screw holes and the wiring hole to prevent leaks. You will also be placing silicone around the screws from the interior, along with a nice glob on each of the 1/2” wiring holes. Wiring: I clipped the ring off the end of the ground, then just tapped it into one of my dome light grounds off the harness right there. I ended up wiring the power into my fog toggle switch. I tend to always run with them on anyways, but this gives me the ability to shut them off if I chose to. If you turn them on after hooking everything up and lights don’t come on, don’t worry. You might have the connection backwards. Just flip the plug and this should fix it. Here is the order of the pics. I hope this helps out those that are timid about attempting this mod. I can’t wait to get some night pics. Thanks! 1. Items in Kit 2. Items not in Kit 3. Template 4. Underside Roof Center 5. Exterior Light Marking
con't 6. Exterior Light Marking Close Up 7. Light w/ Silicone 8. Light Half Installed 9. Light Interior 10. Grounding Source
Yes the hardest part is the first time you drill.Looked at your pics so far.Nice.Good call on the silicone.Some ppl that have done it said they didn't need silicone,but hey this is how i look at it.Extra insurance against any water leaking.Ya its looking like we pretty much did ours the same thing except for you wiring your 2 outer lights into your turn signal.But everything else,pretty much the same bro.Good job bro.
Didn't get the resistors and wanted to get this done. It'll be a simple add on, a-pillar & OH console removal, minimal wiring. Just really wanted to get this done. And it was a good time to paint the OH console, and other plastics again that were off. I'm gonna do a fabric spray paint on the headliner, write up of course. Thanks, and thanks backwoods. You're right, extra squeeze of silicone is well worth what it can prevent. Some things you just shouldn't skimp on. thanks. sharing... isn't that what THIS forum is for?
Ya the silicone i think will become a life saver for ppl who do this project and don't use silicone.Over time the base of these lights can raise up abit allowing water to slowly leak in.The silicone will prevent this.Good call on the painting your housing.Bet it looks good. Here's how i painted mine.What collor did you paint yours?
