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Blinker mod...here's what it does, along w/ compilation vid

Watch my vid(nearly two years old btw)......it is a compilation demo of what exactly the blinker mod does on a 01-current ranger....but the same idea applies to older trucks too.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dNi0nURasXU


Below are all links to how-tos to do this mod. enjoy.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=17628

http://www.generation-edge.info/topi...5&TOPIC_ID=368

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...rkerflash.html
 
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Might do that mod today...
 
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I'd like to add.....i've also done the mirror mounted turnsignal mod(another mod that was done like 2 years ago).....the clearence light that mounts under the mirror.....that's what the amber is toward the right of the screen.
 
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I did that one a couple of weeks ago.Vehicles should come like that from the factory.

I may end up snipping off the running light wire from the inside lights on the front. It isn't really needed and I think my truck would look better without them on.
 
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one of my favorite mods but i dont get to enjoy it ever ha... im really considering doing the mirror mounted turns for side visibilty... got any pics of your mirrors?
 
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I did it quite a while ago. Very easy and pretty cool.
 
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one of my favorite mods but i dont get to enjoy it ever ha... im really considering doing the mirror mounted turns for side visibilty... got any pics of your mirrors?
ask and you shall recieve. I got alot of "during-the-mod" pics on my other computer, just havn't gotten around to transferring them over yet. I 'havn't heard much about this mod since hillbank started selling the Thunderbolt mirrors. This mod is still cheaper, can be done on any year, and can be seen front the front, rear, AND side. Should I post a how to?

 
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which style lights are those? ive been looking around and want to get some really low profile ones but not sure how visible they will be...
http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/inches/pbm.htm

those are the ones i was looking at but not sure about visibility...



also did you remove the glass to mount them? how did you attach them?
 
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Looks good.. i might try it
 
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Originally Posted by jtslmn720
which style lights are those? ive been looking around and want to get some really low profile ones but not sure how visible they will be...
http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/inches/pbm.htm

those are the ones i was looking at but not sure about visibility...



also did you remove the glass to mount them? how did you attach them?
tonight after the road trip...ill get a how to made. I'm pretty sure i've got enough pics in order to do it. on the lights themselves....i'll have to get back to you on that. I know i got them at the local tractor supply store.
 
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hmm ill run up to this truckstop gas station and check out some of the lights tonight
 
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the brand is "PM"...at least thats ......

nevermind....Peterson Manufacturing is brand. Wal marts in my area have them, but without the mounting bracket/neat looking thing around the lamp.
 
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If theres anyway you could find the model of that light that would be amazing. I think theres a how-to on GE how to do that, but if you want to right one that would be great. I like how clean the lights mount, if I can find the lights, this is a definite mod for me.

Is it a LED or incandescent bulb?
 

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yea ill write one up tonight after my trip. 2 diode LED.
 
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bump... post that up ***** ha, i dont have class tomorrow and want to do this
 
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yea...stil lwriting it off and on. plus fabricating pics that i don't have. don't worry, should be up this weekend.
 
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Looks cool, dude. I'm not gonna do it. But it looks sick.
 
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I would love to know what lights those are and where to order or find them to do that mod. Those lights look like they came with the mirrors. Very nice.
 
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They are simple low profiles.. I just saw them at Autozone the other day.. When I get aroudn to it I'll get a part number for you.. like 6 bucks for a couple packs of them!
 
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good deal I appreciate it. Our Auto parts stores around here don't have stuff like that. They only have ricer stuff. and filters, fluids the norm.
 
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These are the exact ones i used.....

Petersen Manufacturing(PM) V168XA....




SOrry guys.....i'm still working on the how-to for it. Sorry for the delay. Been way too busy at work. Now working 72hr week.
 
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Thanks so much for the picture. I am sure I will find a way to get some now. Appreciate it.
 
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