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Some accessories for my 96 K1500

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Hey, I figured I'd start a thread for some advice on eroneus accessories for my truck and I suppose others from 88-96.

 

Anyway, two things I'd like to get in the somewhat near future are cab clearance lights and a brush/grill guard.

 

For the cab lights I have nothing on at the moment. I'd like to avoid yellow looking housings and chrome as much as possible. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with recon. I was thinking about going with their 5 piece super whites or clears (can someone explain the difference, I can't see one). Would they include a drilling template, or would I have to get that from GM? http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/264159sw.html

 

The next thing I'm considering getting(only considering due to pricing, and not being sure how I should prioritize) is a brush/grill guard. I have heard that it is best to get a four point mount guard, and smittybilt supposedly makes one which also isn't too expensive. What is you guys take on this? I was hoping I could find one that could accept a winch at a later time, though I have no immediate plans to buy one (a winch).

 

Thanks, thats all for now,

 

Mike

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Not sure about cab lights. But, as far as grill/brush guards, if you think you might put a winch on, I would get the Trans4mer by Warn. They are a little pricey, but well worth the money.

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Yeah... Haha, thats a little out of my price range. I suppose if I ever got a winch I could sell whichever guard I get and buy one that integrates the winch. And since I have no immediate plans, I cannot justify that purchase.

 

Can you guys recomend a guard that mounts in more than one place? It seems the smittybilt may, but I am not sure. I here the guards that mount down on the frame effectivly do nothing. I'd like it to be somewhat functional. If their isn't anything like that than I suppose I won't bother.

 

Mike

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citydriver Enthusiast

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When I installed the roof markers on my truck, I went the cheap way and bought the lights seperately(about $4 ea) and made my own template by using a friends truck that had them factory installed, as a model. I also made the wire harness myself( there is a power tap for the roof markers under the dash, so you dont need to use a wire tap.I dont remember the number on the block w/o looking)

I don't know what the kit you linked comes with, but I know that there are complete kits available, such as THESE available from J.C.Whitney

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i put cab lights on my 91 chevy. cost me about 40-50 bucks for the kit. they were amber lenses though. OEM style from high five. Also for brush guards i personally like the Westin Classic Grille Guard. but thats just what i want for my truck

 

but anyway...

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The westin grille guard and the cab lights from jc whitney. Those are what I would suggest also. Don't go with the DeeZee grille guards cause they are for looks. They just seem cheap.

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