Gary Lewis Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 You could, but that would necessitate a connection between cab and bed. I have small LED flood lights on my rack, and they get power through a waterproof co-axial connector where the bed light (or third brake light) would be. True. But that connection could be out of the floor or sill area and have a loop and then go up into the bed. Perhaps that is one of the things a switch in a Highliner would be good for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 True. But that connection could be out of the floor or sill area and have a loop and then go up into the bed. Perhaps that is one of the things a switch in a Highliner would be good for. Sure, why not? I have a micro toggle in the bezel of my dome light to switch them on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Sure, why not? I have a micro toggle in the bezel of my dome light to switch them on and off. Nice job Jim! That really lights it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Nice job Jim! That really lights it up. I like the lights in the bed idea. My cargo light illuminates the top of my big toolbox and the top of the tailgate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 I like the lights in the bed idea. My cargo light illuminates the top of my big toolbox and the top of the tailgate! I do too. Can the stake pockets be accessed from underneath as a routing path? I can look later but haven't ever needed to before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I do too. Can the stake pockets be accessed from underneath as a routing path? I can look later but haven't ever needed to before. The stake pockets on Dad's truck aren't easily accessible from underneath. In fact, the front one doesn't go to the floor as it is grafted onto the side of the bed. However, there's a hole on the inside of the front pocket towards the top where wires could come out. And there's a hole on the front of the rear pocket near the top. So it may be possible to drill from underneath into the rear stake pocket and come out that hole near the top. But then you'd have to get through the middle stake pocket. I wonder if you could get into the middle stake pocket from the bottom and then fan out from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I like the lights in the bed idea. My cargo light illuminates the top of my big toolbox and the top of the tailgate! Which is why I don't have a cargo light but went with a tiny flood light on each side. I can see into my Knaack boxes in the winter when it's dark leaving for and coming from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 The stake pockets on Dad's truck aren't easily accessible from underneath. In fact, the front one doesn't go to the floor as it is grafted onto the side of the bed. However, there's a hole on the inside of the front pocket towards the top where wires could come out. And there's a hole on the front of the rear pocket near the top. So it may be possible to drill from underneath into the rear stake pocket and come out that hole near the top. But then you'd have to get through the middle stake pocket. I wonder if you could get into the middle stake pocket from the bottom and then fan out from there? I think the center pocket is somewhere above the wheel well. I'd rather go with the loom and come up in the taillights. There's a clear path, existing mounts and easy access. Honestly, I think just the section between middle and rear stake pocket would provide plenty of light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 I think the center pocket is somewhere above the wheel well. I'd rather go with the loom and come up in the taillights. There's a clear path, existing mounts and easy access. Honestly, I think just the section between middle and rear stake pocket would provide plenty of light. I am sure I'd somehow drill up and miss the stake pocket so coming from the taillights is promising. I am sold. After seeing how bright your hood lights are I agree that just the back half would be plenty. But if that's plenty then having them full length is even 'more plenty'! (Insert Tim the Toolman grunt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I am sure I'd somehow drill up and miss the stake pocket so coming from the taillights is promising. I am sold. After seeing how bright your hood lights are I agree that just the back half would be plenty. But if that's plenty then having them full length is even 'more plenty'! (Insert Tim the Toolman grunt) MOAR POWER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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