I chatted with the F150LED folks today. While that kit might work, they don't have the wiring tie in figured out yet. They are going to research and get back to me. The operation of their light kits is what I was looking for.I already contacted F150leds.com the kit you need for a 5 ft bed is the F150 2009 kit. Good luck.
When you find out what color wire and where they tie in...let us know.. I might change mine. I'd still have to touch them to come on...but they would eventually time out.I chatted with the F150LED folks today. While that kit might work, they don't have the wiring tie in figured out yet. They are going to research and get back to me. The operation of their light kits is what I was looking for.
Have you considered tying into the button that controls the bed lights, instead of having these go on and off with the dome lights?I have an F150LEDs kit being shipped to me. I told my dealer I didn't want the Touchlink kit as they changed how they advertised how it functions. Originally they said it worked with interior lights/keyfob. Then the real description indicated you touched the top of the light. $240 for that was not worth it for me. Installing the F150LEDs kit to work with interior lighting. Making detailed instructions and pictures for F150LEDs to show how to install their lights on the Ranger.
When I get the lights installed, then I will post some replies here and then make a "Garage" entry with lots of pictures.
It was a thought. If I tie them into the dome lights like the F-150 kits work on the F-150s, then the lights will come on when opening the doors or hitting the Unlock button on the key fob and go out when locking/closing the doors and have a slight delay when turning off. That was what I wanted to achieve. I am sure you could come up with several options on using the lights in the bed. Might re-think the cargo light option when I go to install the light kit. Will look at which way provides the best flexibility.Have you considered tying into the button that controls the bed lights, instead of having these go on and off with the dome lights?
Our Lariats do not have these fancy lights already installed. I wish!I get my 2019 ranger this week and can't wait to see if my Lariat already has these lights.
I bet the 45 min install is not even close, but let us know. That install doesn't look all that easy to me. I would compare to what the Ford dealer will charge you for install (how many labor hours) If they try and charge you more than one hour, I would complain and point them to the manual that says 45 min LOL
Also, says in the instructions that No Drilling required, but it sure looks like you do need to drill some holes.
Car Stereo installers use 2 to 3 ft Zip ties that are available at HD and Lowes for running wires in tight areas!Whenever I come across one, I squirrel it away in the garage for situations exactly like this lol.
Don, I really like your setup. I have a couple of questions for you: (1) How difficult was it to remove the tie downs given you have a spray-in bedliner? (2) Are you planning to relocate the tie-downs that you remove to install the SwingCase? I am having a hard time with the idea of no tie-downs in that corner of the bed.Here are the 'DARK" pics.. I'm PLEASED.. the side mount tool box blocks a little light but can be swung out and you can see great.
OK, I can see in your photo that you installed the tie-down over the brackets. Yay!Don, I really like your setup. I have a couple of questions for you: (1) How difficult was it to remove the tie downs given you have a spray-in bedliner? (2) Are you planning to relocate the tie-downs that you remove to install the SwingCase? I am having a hard time with the idea of no tie-downs in that corner of the bed.
I'm planning on ordering the F150led kit. How did your install go and are you happy with it?It was a thought. If I tie them into the dome lights like the F-150 kits work on the F-150s, then the lights will come on when opening the doors or hitting the Unlock button on the key fob and go out when locking/closing the doors and have a slight delay when turning off. That was what I wanted to achieve. I am sure you could come up with several options on using the lights in the bed. Might re-think the cargo light option when I go to install the light kit. Will look at which way provides the best flexibility.