Behind the grille lighting

TReX-RAM · Dec 15, 2021

Boosted said:
That step was just for you Paul.... lol

LOL maybe two outta four

Boosted · Dec 15, 2021

TReX-RAM said:
LOL maybe two outta four

All kidding aside, that was really just my weak attempt at some Bambi humor.

TReX-RAM · Dec 16, 2021

Dude, I cant wait till I have 4 hours to dedicate to myself. This holiday has been extreme. I am looking forward to some fun stuff that is “Me time’.

TReX-RAM · Dec 19, 2021

Well, life happened and I was not able to complete behind the grill setup this weekend. Tomorrow is another day.
I must say, everything has been spot on thus far with the hardware, instructions and installation. @Boosted has done this before, I can tell. My OCD with the light adjustments and optimum projection kept me from completing the project today. You cant adjust the lights once the grill is on and you need darkness to set the lights. Fun project.

jonny_pockets · Dec 19, 2021

TReX-RAM said:
Well, life happened and I was not able to complete behind the grill setup this weekend. Tomorrow is another day.
I must say, everything has been spot on thus far with the hardware, instructions and installation. @Boosted has done this before, I can tell. My OCD with the light adjustments and optimum projection kept me completing the project today. You cant adjust the lights once the grill is on and you need darkness to set the lights. Fun project.

Looks good so far. Just got notification my brackets shipped. Can’t wait to get the lights in. How hard is it removing the grille?

TReX-RAM · Dec 19, 2021

jonny_pockets said:
Looks good so far. Just got notification my brackets shipped. Can’t wait to get the lights in. How hard is it removing the grille?

Like most things, taking shit apart is easy…putting it back together is another story.

Boosted · Dec 19, 2021

TReX-RAM said:
Like most things, taking shit apart is easy…putting it back together is another story.

Now I remember why you’re talking so long in the install…. Your installation guide has 5 step 6’s in it!

TReX-RAM · Dec 20, 2021

Boosted said:
Now I remember why you’re talking so long in the install…. Your installation guide has 5 step 6’s in it!

Step 6 was the best! I can run this project into a four day event without my wife even knowing about step #6!

412TRX · Dec 29, 2021

This looks promising! One question on the wiper fluid reservoir location. I run a catch can coming in the passenger fender. Does the new location of the wiper fluid bottle interfere with a catch can/lines?

Boosted · Dec 29, 2021

412TRX said:
This looks promising! One question on the wiper fluid reservoir location. I run a catch cab coming in the passenger fender. Does the new location of the wiper fluid bottle interfere with a catch can/lines?

If you’re talking about a JLT catch can , yes it clears and does not interfere with the lines.

Fifty · Dec 29, 2021

LokiKai · Dec 29, 2021

Fifty said:
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Something for Fifty??

MaceP · Dec 29, 2021

What's the best way to clean the lights when they're behind the grille? Tedious at all?

TReX-RAM · Dec 29, 2021

I forgot to post the final results on this thread for @Boosted
I love the way the lights turned out. The project was not too difficult if you have any mechanical inclination.
Cutting the holes was a little scary but worked out perfect (take your time). Taking the grille off took about 20 minutes because it was my first time. Follow the instructions to the “T” (omit step #6 entirely though) and you will be good.

Boosted · Dec 29, 2021

TReX-RAM said:
I forgot to post the final results on this thread for @Boosted
I love the way the lights turned out. The project was not too difficult if you have any mechanical inclination.
Cutting the holes was a little scary but worked out perfect (take your time). Taking the grille off took about 20 minutes because it was my first time. Follow the instructions to the “T” (omit step #6 entirely though) and you will be good.

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Very nice work Paul! You can do my installs for me anytime!

Boosted · Dec 29, 2021

MaceP said:
What's the best way to clean the lights when they're behind the grille? Tedious at all?

That's a great question! Mine have stayed pretty clean but I do something a lot of you wont do and that is run my truck through the car wash 2-3 times a week. Helps having a monthly car wash membership....lol. For everyone else, I would think spraying it down with a hose would take most of the dirt/road grime off but if needed, you could easily remove the top cover above the grille and radiator support to gain access from above or just use a small foam paint brush through the grille.

Speaking of the car wash.... 2 days of driving in the snow has really taken a toll on my clean truck.

AKchupe · Dec 29, 2021

Will this kit interfere with running the B Woody CAI?

Boosted · Dec 29, 2021

AKchupe said:
Will this kit interfere with running the B Woody CAI?

I believe there is enough room there to run both however I have not tested this yet. If you could send me a picture of where the filter is under your hood (several different angles and one from above showing as much behind it as you can), I will try to answer your question.

AKchupe · Dec 29, 2021

Boosted said:
I believe there is enough room there to run both however I have not tested this yet. If you could send me a picture of where the filter is under your hood (several different angles and one from above showing as much behind it as you can), I will try to answer your question.

Thanks for the quick response. I havent received my truck yet but the intake is one of the things I have in my shop waiting for the truck haha. I should be taking delivery within 2 weeks and the intake will be put on prior to taking delivery so I should be able to take pics soon.