Raptor style Grille Lights

[kjbeggs]

Finally had time to revisit my attempted install.
And, yes the problem was just my dumbassedness ( and a loose connection on light 3).
Once I actually connected to the right wire ( in the right harness), worked like a charm.
Thanks for all who led the way on this mod.
(And yes, there are bugs in my grill)

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[Tod Riecher]

Not sure if anyone has seen these yet.

I got a email from this company stating that they are working on a kit for the Raptor OEM grill. ( I asked the question)

 

[mURmECH]

I got a email from this company stating that they are working on a kit for the Raptor OEM grill. ( I asked the question)

Wish I would have waited..curious to see what it looks like.

 

[Sean C]

I just finished installing the same lights @Msfitoy installed. I did the mount a bit differently. I oriented the lights vertically. I found they squeezed snugly into place that way and had a slightly different look. I spray painted the back of them black for a consistent look. I wired in parallel like Sid instructed. I used plastic specific epoxy to secure the light. I put it just on the back so as not to damage the grill.

The wiring was really easy. The white wire ties to any grounded screw. The red wire taps in to the marker lights. This is done by using an inline tap you can get at any auto supply store. On one side you insert your red wire, and on the other side you straddle it around the marker light wire. Squeeze the tap shut and you have then combined the wires.

The location of the marker light wire is near the base of the battery box. It’s attached to a wiring harness which you can unplug to get a bit more room to work. There is some black electrical tape you can push back some as well. If you use my picture and Sid’s picture you should be able to locate it easily. The wire is the upper left wire on the harness. My eyes said it’s mostly green with an orange stripe (Sid said yellow stripe).

To wire the lights together I used butt splice connectors that you crimp then heat to be waterproof. Here are some pics in full light, twilight and dark. All credit here goes to @Msfitoy who found the Amazon light and the correct wiring. Total cost is $15 for the lights then a few bucks for epoxy and wiring stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ECTQNF6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I used the same technique & really like the results

 

[svache]

Looks like they now also have a Lariat version.. kinda really considering this now, it looks pretty neat..

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/2...orks-Raptor-Style-4-LED-Grille-Light-Kit.html

 

[jlarrabee104]

Not the greatest photo, I haven't washed the truck in weeks and the bugs are all over it.

I bought the kit from Stage 3. I like it. A little pricey if you really break it down parts wise, can easily make them yourselves.

 

[Stevie Gee]

Not the greatest photo, I haven't washed the truck in weeks and the bugs are all over it.

I bought the kit from Stage 3. I like it. A little pricey if you really break it down parts wise, can easily make them yourselves.

Worth the convenience of “plug &play”...I think.

 

[Jimiv123]

Not the greatest photo, I haven't washed the truck in weeks and the bugs are all over it.

I bought the kit from Stage 3. I like it. A little pricey if you really break it down parts wise, can easily make them yourselves.

Yes, I bought the one for the Lariat grill. I like it very much and was a quick install. Too damn hot in Texas right now for garage projects

 

[AzScorpion]

Yes, I bought the one for the Lariat grill. I like it very much and was a quick install. Too damn hot in Texas right now for garage projects

Looks good! I bought them too and just installed them early yesterday morning along with the grille decals. It was already 88* at 6am so good thing it's a quick easy install. Hopefully I can get the tailgate decals on tomorrow morning before it gets to hot out.

 

[Daniel Scarbrough]

Wish I would have waited..curious to see what it looks like.

Bought them direct from Custom Auto Works on eBay. Same manufacturer. Test fit and they line up perfect. Just waiting on paint before i put the grill on my truck.

 

[BaGMaN]

Bought them direct from Custom Auto Works on eBay. Same manufacturer. Test fit and they line up perfect. Just waiting on paint before i put the grill on my truck.

grill at the paint shop now. got those too and can't wait till it's all together! magnetic for the grill, leaving the letters black.

 

[sbacpo]

grill at the paint shop now. got those too and can't wait till it's all together! magnetic for the grill, leaving the letters black.

BaGMaN - I'm thinking about doing the same to a grill. What color's your truck?

 

[BaGMaN]

BaGMaN - I'm thinking about doing the same to a grill. What color's your truck?

chili pepper red,

 

[CoastieN70]

Looks good! I bought them too and just installed them early yesterday morning along with the grille decals. It was already 88* at 6am so good thing it's a quick easy install. Hopefully I can get the tailgate decals on tomorrow morning before it gets to hot out.

WoW! They look a whole lot better on the "Sport" (Magnetic) Grill than the Chrome grill in Stage 3's advertisement.
I just might have to get a set...

 

[Deleted member 1634]

I keep going back and forth on getting a set of these (4 light ones probably). On the one hand, they look cool and would make my truck that much more unique. On the other hand, it's more money to put into the truck for what is essentially an un-needed feature. I'm definitely going to upgrade all my front lights to LED (I have an XLT), but that's a useful addition/upgrade. These lights are hard to justify to the wife is what it is in the end I guess. haha

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