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Thought I would share some pictures from my install on the some of the DIY running board lights wiring directly into the Ford plugs on the frame rails of our trucks.

I have a '14 lariat, CCSB- i think the lariat and up are the only ones with the plugs already run to the side. This allows us to be able to tap into the factory entry/exit lights and automatic dim, they look AWESOME at night.

Ive attached (hopefully) a couple of pictures of my truck as well as my father in law's whose i did as well. His is a '15 CCLB Lariat.

Let me know if you all have any questions, everything i used came off of Amazon. Three months or so installed now and no issues.

Thanks for the support of powerstroke.org, i love being able to talk and learn about our trucks!

It wont let me post the links, but if anyone needs some help finding the stuff, give me a shout. The part number for the plugs is 72-5600 Ford Speaker Harness
 

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Question

Does anyone know where to tap into on each side of the truck on an XLT? My 2016 XLT does not have these plugs. (I've looked several times).
 
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Buy the double row 5050 lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MEHR5E...t=&hvlocphy=9027607&hvtargid=pla-493635845032

These are water proof and extra bright for the bed lights. Buy the weather proof switch. (Looks like this and I got mine on Amazon)

https://www.denniskirk.com/214352.s...IokqWSsln1UuQA75_fBoC8_Xw_wcB&ad=154638409916


Run a hot wire to the battery and ground behind the driver's taillight to hide all the wires. Mount the switch in the bed and apply led with super glue gel under he frame rails of the bed.
 

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Okay. For running board lights I bought the Sidekick LED switchback lights from OPT7. They are white when you unlock the truck or open the door, Amber with the running lights and the chase down the side of the truck when the respective blinker is activated. I love the look of them and constantly get compliments on them.

http://www.opt-7.com/sidekick-running-board-switchback-led-strip-kit/
 
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