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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
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
