New member, black Ranger Raptor w/ mods so far

[midnight270]

Yup, they just have a pin that locates them on either side, pull or push it in the center to bow it, and it’ll pop right out.

Thanks! I'll take some pictures of mine when I try.

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[CrankCase]

Thanks! I'll take some pictures of mine when I try.

Too bad you’re not closer, be glad to help you.
let me know if you have any questions

 

[Buckster]

Thanks for sharing. Which switch controller do you plan to use for lights/accessories?
Looking forward to following along for the updates on your mods.

 

[CrankCase]

Thanks for sharing. Which switch controller do you plan to use for lights/accessories?
Looking forward to following along for the updates on your mods.

I’m going to use a Federal Signal 200w Pathfinder controller/amp with OBD integration, so I can have auxiliary brake lights, turn signals monitor door opening to trigger side white lighting etc.
Hooefully by the end of next week I will get it all completely installed and programmed.

 

[CrankCase]

So some updates today.

I made a “custom-ish” half bed rack. I used 2 bed cross bars from @American Adventure LAb and a basic mollie panel from Rough Country I grabbed off Amazon.

the light bar in between the bars is a 1’ Federal Signal DynaFlare warning light. It is a red/blue/amber light and fully controlled through the main control unit.
I spaced it off the cab onto the OEM bed mounting locations, I plan to mount some rotopax to the bed bulkhead, and they will fit the space perfectly.

I also added a Decked box and got some lighting installed. Will try and get it all programmed this week and share some videos.

 

[midnight270]

What's up with your third brake light?

 

[CrankCase]

This? LOL

custom done. They are smoked flush mount tri color lights, red/blue/amber outers and red/blue/white
the lighting controller will control the lights and have the red active at 6% intensity when the headlights are on, so basically marker lights like the full side raptors. Hit the brakes and they brighten up for brakes. Open a door, the center one turns white for the cargo light. Flick a switch and the 2 outer amber turn on for chase lights.
Then the blue is part of the warning light functions.

I also added tinted tri color flush mounts to the front and rear flares.

red/blue/white on the rear, white will come on in reverse red is marker at a dim level and red and blue for warning.
front is blue/amber/white, amber for marker, white for scene and high beam trigger, blue for warning.

Give me a couple more days and I will have it all finished up, programmed and get some videos. LOL

here is where I mounted my controller

 

[Aarontheidiot]

This is super cool - I do upfitting on the side and was thought about doing some hidden lights to mine.

 

[AugPal]

@CrankCase I wonder if you'll have any problems with the blue lights? Watching the TV show, On Patrol Live, people get puled over for even having blue lights in their wheel well.

 

[CrankCase]

@CrankCase I wonder if you'll have any problems with the blue lights? Watching the TV show, On Patrol Live, people get puled over for even having blue lights in their wheel well.

No, I won’t have any issues. One, I build the police vehicles for virtually all the departments in a 100 mile radius, so they all know me. Two, I don’t use the lights on public roads, only at shows or off-road. Three, I will have my company logo and lettering on it soon enough.
I also have this:

fully upfitted Saleen white label S650, which has subdued company logos on it. But again, police around me Know me. I’m also not doing anything stupid with my cars.
I take the car to all kinds of local and national police trade shows and to race tracks.
I also co-sponsor a GT4 race team:

So no, I likely won’t have any issues issue with the lights.

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