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<blockquote data-quote="iSurvive" data-source="post: 189626" data-attributes="member: 5569"><p>I just got my lights and brackets today. I tested the placement of the brackets on my 2012 Raptor and they do NOT line up at all. They stick out further on one side (both driver and passenger) and they are not completely parallel to the openings. </p><p></p><p>I'm pissed that this is such a complex install. First the upfitter wiring is ridiculous, then the mounts are poorly designed for an easy, self-aligning install. Too much guess work on the location of the holes to drill. When I bought them I thought they fit into factory drilled holes (<em>my mistake for guessing</em>).</p><p></p><p>The instructions are slightly helpful, but the pictures are horrible and useless. I will try again this weekend, during the day, with a helper, and a tall glass of patience!</p><p></p><p>I tried to find a YouTube video on the install, but no such luck.</p><p></p><p>UPDATE:</p><p></p><p>After many hours of shopping for tools, researching the install, and trial and error - my fog lights are installed.</p><p></p><p>The issue with the brackets lining up with the fog light holes is NOT the brackets, the bumper is the issue. I had to adjust the bumper on both sides. It was installed too high on each end. There are two 21mm bolts on each side that must be loosened to let the bumper fall lower, then tighten them back. It is a pain in the neck and expensive. The 21mm socket is very large and requires a 1/2" ratchet. I had to buy a 1/2" ratchet ($27), a 1/2" extension bar ($15), and the 21mm deep socket ($37 since it was only available in a set). If I had more time I probably could have found a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter for my normal ratchet set.</p><p></p><p>Once you get it all figured out, the work takes less than an hour.</p><p></p><p>They look great!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iSurvive, post: 189626, member: 5569"] I just got my lights and brackets today. I tested the placement of the brackets on my 2012 Raptor and they do NOT line up at all. They stick out further on one side (both driver and passenger) and they are not completely parallel to the openings. I'm pissed that this is such a complex install. First the upfitter wiring is ridiculous, then the mounts are poorly designed for an easy, self-aligning install. Too much guess work on the location of the holes to drill. When I bought them I thought they fit into factory drilled holes ([I]my mistake for guessing[/I]). The instructions are slightly helpful, but the pictures are horrible and useless. I will try again this weekend, during the day, with a helper, and a tall glass of patience! I tried to find a YouTube video on the install, but no such luck. UPDATE: After many hours of shopping for tools, researching the install, and trial and error - my fog lights are installed. The issue with the brackets lining up with the fog light holes is NOT the brackets, the bumper is the issue. I had to adjust the bumper on both sides. It was installed too high on each end. There are two 21mm bolts on each side that must be loosened to let the bumper fall lower, then tighten them back. It is a pain in the neck and expensive. The 21mm socket is very large and requires a 1/2" ratchet. I had to buy a 1/2" ratchet ($27), a 1/2" extension bar ($15), and the 21mm deep socket ($37 since it was only available in a set). If I had more time I probably could have found a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter for my normal ratchet set. Once you get it all figured out, the work takes less than an hour. They look great! [/QUOTE]
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