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Running Ligths on hardtop like H2s?

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Default Running Ligths on hardtop like H2s?

Just wondering if anyone has done this. I know most of you hate Hummers, but those running lights on top of them look good IMO

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Really? That was always one of the things that I couldn't stand about them its not a pickup. I guess the could be wired in and hooked up to the windshield frame somehow.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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It'd be really easy if you don't ever want to remove the hardtop.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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I like running lights but I think they wold look stupid on a Wrangler. I have seen a commander with H2 cab marker lights but I wasn't a fan.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ludski
the reason they have to do it is about the frame and size of the vehicle. trucks have to do it cause of their size.
H2s have to do it because they are wide.

they do it by law. not cause they want to.

and to each his own, but i, and a number of others, like this look. id do it on my wrangler if i could find the right lights.
small LEDs.
H2s and 2500-3500 HD trucks aren't big enough to be legally required. They are options for pickups...when I bought two Chevy 2500s earlier this year they were a $55commander option, same for 3500s.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Repo503

H2s and 2500-3500 HD trucks aren't big enough to be legally required. They are options for pickups...when I bought two Chevy 2500s earlier this year they were a $55commander option, same for 3500s.
True. Ford Raptors have the five lights also but they are by the bumper. What's the width they are required at?
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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The raptor had to had them because of its extra width. If I were going to put them on my wrangler I would do them like the raptor and put amber leds in the uprights of the grill.

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by genesbro
The raptor had to had them because of its extra width. If I were going to put them on my wrangler I would do them like the raptor and put red leds in the uprights of the grill.
Brilliant idea...red lights on the front of your car. The raptors are for looks anyway.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Repo503
Brilliant idea...red lights on the front of your car. The raptors are for looks anyway.
The lights are not just for looks, they had to be added due to the wider stance of the raptor. The same reason pickups with dual rear wheels having to have them. Those lights are and option for the 3/4 ton guys but are required on the 1 ton guys. I don't remember the exact spec for width for having to have them, I guess if you have to have that number do a search on the web and you can find it.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by speed2005
Just wondering if anyone has done this. I know most of you hate Hummers, but those running lights on top of them look good IMO
Reguardless of what the lights are for. This is certainly a doable mod. Just mount the lights anywhere you want. Bring the wiring thru the top. Secure the wiring underneath in a presentable manner. Use quick connects when transfering from the top to the body of the jeep. An ideal transfer location would be at the sound bar. The rest is just conventional.
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