Non OEM roof marker lights on H3

[4508js]

Since the OEM roof marker light kit is a discontinued item and it is pretty much impossible to find one, I was wondering if anybody has put a different set on their H3 ? I know you can get all different shapes and sizes of lights for different makes And models so why couldn't you just put a different set on ? I know and understand they won't have the wiring harness to plug and play and the middle lights won't have the plastic but it should be doable right ? Just a thought I've had since I can't find any OEM ones for my H3, if anybody here has done this I'd like to see some pics please. Thanks

 

[SolidusJ]

There should be a write up on aftermarket marker light install somewhere here. I know someone with a yellow H2 with batman camo did it to his H3. Also someone else installed H2 marker lights front and rear on an H3.

 

[HIROLA]

I installed some smoked Putco cab lights for a Chevy Silverado on my H3 about 5 years ago. Some cracks in the rubber but they are still going strong and they add a nice look to the truck. Got them for about $20. It came with the wireing harness. Just had to drill holes in the roof and wire everything up.

 

[06 H3]

My neighbor in his blinged out H3 had some aftermarket ones put on and they actually looked great. I can ask to see what he did.

 

[4508js]

I installed some smoked Putco cab lights for a Chevy Silverado on my H3 about 5 years ago. Some cracks in the rubber but they are still going strong and they add a nice look to the truck. Got them for about $20. It came with the wireing harness. Just had to drill holes in the roof and wire everything up. View attachment 6114View attachment 6115View attachment 6116

I sent you a PM

 

[4508js]

My neighbor in his blinged out H3 had some aftermarket ones put on and they actually looked great. I can ask to see what he did.

Cool, I would appreciate it :thumbs:

 

[Gunner_45]

I think the corners are available as replacement parts.

Maybe buy those and try to find some center lights that are a close match to that shape.

The only thing with the after-markets is the corners not lining up properly.

A lot of folks have gone with the non OEM lights and made them look nice (and no stupid wind noise).

 

[HIROLA]

Since I couldn't PM you these pictures, here they are. About a 5.5" base. And, I pluged into the brownish wire coming from the headlight knob's plug.

 

[4508js]

Since I couldn't PM you these pictures, here they are. About a 5.5" base. And, I pluged into the brownish wire coming from the headlight knob's plug.


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Very helpful pics, exactly what I was needing :thumbs:
. Thanks a lot

 

[4508js]

Hey HIROLA I just wanted to say thanks again for the info and pics. I got my lights installed today and i tapped into the same headlight switch wire and all is good. I think I actually like the after market look better then the OEM, thanks again man

 

[motleyb11]

Where exactly did you buy the marker lights and how much were they? I'm looking to do this asap

 

[4508js]

Where exactly did you buy the marker lights and how much were they? I'm looking to do this asap

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330778872624?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D330778872624%26_rdc%3D1

It doesn't look like these are still available on eBay but you could still order them threw Summit's online store. The kit was pretty easy to install and look nice on the H3, but eventhough the lights come with the rubber bases I highly recomend using silicone around the holes. I didn't and had just a small amount of water come inside so I went back and sealed them with silicone and haven't had any problem since. Here are a couple pictures of them installed

 

[Ed's06h3]

Looks good:thumbs:

 

[motleyb11]

Those look awesome! I'll have to see if I'll be able to mount those with the Gobi roof rack I'm getting in a little over a week.

 

[4508js]

Those look awesome! I'll have to see if I'll be able to mount those with the Gobi roof rack I'm getting in a little over a week.

Shouldn't be a problem with the Gobi, I put a piece of the blue two inch painting tape against the rubber gasket at the top of the windshield so there would be some space between the light bases and the windshield and my lights are very close to being in the same location that the OEM lights would be but these aftermarket lights don't sit up as high as the OEM ones because there isn't the plastic piece involved. I have a friend that has the OEM ones and a Gobi and they fit perfect so the aftermarket ones should also, Scarsman is in the process of building my roof rack and I'm looking forward to getting it on, it's going to be a one of a kind rack that I think you guys will like a lot. Post some pics of your lights and rack when you get it all installed

 

[HIROLA]

You won't have an issue with the Gobi assuming you place the lights correctly. I had the lights on first and then added the Gobi with fear that it wouldnt fit. The wind deflector on the Gobi just hits the rubber base on the lights and that is about it.

 

[davidh3]

:huh: good!
But I really have no idea on how to install those after market lights. I hope someone around my area can help me, I can pay him..

 

[Pappibri]

Nice job on the lights.. I have the OEM ones, but if those become unusable, it is nice knowing there are some to be had that will work.. Looks real good..:horns:

 

[spillKill]

does anyone have a pic of some H2 roof markers on a H3? I wanna say I saw a pic awhile back. looking to try and get something set up.

 

[BigHoss]

I was wondering if normal clearance lights would look good. Thanks for the posts. I'm sold

GearHead Kustomz

 

[RamRod]

thats pretty cool... never thought of doing that!

Too bad that wont work with my LED bar where it currently is