Hey maybe one of my brother or sister firefighters can help me I just got a new 2012 ford F.150 FX4 and I'm looking to put my grill lights in but I can seem to find I good place to put them hope some one can help thanks
Install on at F.150 FX4
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CovertLights.com
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CovertLights.com
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depending on how many you have you should be able to mount them on the grill between the cross bars and make a good X pattern
NotNormalEnterprisesLLC said:
Idk of the size it the only one that the 2012 FX4 comes with I think
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This is the best I can do the pic I took it won't let me upload it's the same as the black truck
This is the best I can do the pic I took it won't let me upload it's the same as the black truck
Flashguy
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I think this is his grill:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbuick/Picture239Small.jpg
A couple questions we all need answered to help you:
Are you willing to sell the LIN3 for a better sized LED?
Are you open to alternative LED options instead of grill?
I'd go with this!
http://www.f150forum.com/attachments/f38/76575d1326651397t-where-did-you-put-your-rigid-lights-forumrunner_20120115_111645.jpg
A couple new F-150 threads:
http://elightbars.org/forums/f34/2012-ford-f-150-police-2012-dodge-charger-28601/
http://elightbars.org/forums/f35/ford-f-150-department-transportation-incident-response-vehicle-25810/
On a serious note... I'd say sell the lin3 and buy one of the tir6 slim lightheads. You'll get better output and I'm sure any of them will fit those grill slots. Axixtech, Whelen, SOS, Strobes N More...all have a small TIR6. Congrats on the truck...be safe!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/mrbuick/Picture239Small.jpg
A couple questions we all need answered to help you:
Are you willing to sell the LIN3 for a better sized LED?
Are you open to alternative LED options instead of grill?
I'd go with this!
http://www.f150forum.com/attachments/f38/76575d1326651397t-where-did-you-put-your-rigid-lights-forumrunner_20120115_111645.jpg
A couple new F-150 threads:
http://elightbars.org/forums/f34/2012-ford-f-150-police-2012-dodge-charger-28601/
http://elightbars.org/forums/f35/ford-f-150-department-transportation-incident-response-vehicle-25810/
On a serious note... I'd say sell the lin3 and buy one of the tir6 slim lightheads. You'll get better output and I'm sure any of them will fit those grill slots. Axixtech, Whelen, SOS, Strobes N More...all have a small TIR6. Congrats on the truck...be safe!
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Flashguy said:
I agree, this will most likely be the best option. You can use some aluminum stock from lowes or home depot and make mounting brackets. That's what I did on Station 3's F150 and our U/C F150 at my PD. I'll have to get pics when u get a chance.
Eric1249
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Do you want the lights behind the grill, or does it not matter? I am not a fan of a small light in a a larger grill. Go with a light with a larger footprint. A guy on my Dept has a Dodge and he mounted a pair of Whelen LEDs on the grill. He has some type of bracket on the back of the grill and he sandwiched the lights to the grill. I think it looks nice.
Flashguy
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NotNormalEnterprisesLLC said:
It really impressed me, I had to link it! That was some awesome customization.
Flashguy said:
yes that is the grill i have... and i really dont have the money to spend on more lights and i would like them to be inside the grill so im going to keep the whelen lin3
Flashguy
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Lt.clarke48 said:
I hear ya about the money, but you might be able to sell them and buy a 6TIR off brand "Axixtech, SNM, AWL...etc" for the same or close to what you make. The difference would be huge!! Plus TIR should be mounted behind grill. LIN is more appropriate for mounting in front of grill, so you can take advantage of the off-axis. Do some research on selling them on here vs eBay and then see cost of a new 6TIR.
Here is my 2012 FX4. I'm not creative enough to make mounts but would love to put something on each side of the Ford symbol but don't want it extruding from the grille at all
http://elightbars.org/forums/f34/2012-ford-f150-fx4-install-videos-8-14-a-35534/
http://elightbars.org/forums/f34/2012-ford-f150-fx4-install-videos-8-14-a-35534/