Mabett | Maverick side marker signal light in development

[Bsoute00]

I am down for either design, I would like the option of the XLT to be blacked out or a dark smoke. I am trying to remove all the chrome.

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[pa-outdoorsman]

I am down for either design, I would like the option of the XLT to be blacked out or a dark smoke. I am trying to remove all the chrome.

This! I don't want to give up trim badging (XL, XLT, LARIAT) but would like a black letter version or illuminated letters.

 

[PlantMan]

Personally, I wouldn't mind giving up the trim level. Who are you advertising the trim level to?

 

[JP4AZ]

Hi Guys,
We know that the side marker light DIY has always been a hot topic in the MTC light modification forum. And we've also been working on designing a side marker signal light that can meet your guys need. We have made a preliminary design. Now we need your advice to help us improve this design. Please make comments directly on the thread. Thanks a lot.

I would suggest this Maverick symbol light up for the side emblem (no words, just the Maverick "T" or "V") in Orange/Amber.

 

[FunctionSpec]

keep it simple, something similar to this.

I agree on keeping it simple. I want a piece that looks like the OEM part, but no trim markings, with small strip of bright amber LEDS. Nothing fancy.

 

[Maverickman74]

Literally the only time I see that in the automotive aftermarket is for accessories offered by an OEM.

A kit like the one you're describing, while not out of the realm of possibility, would have to be way more expensive. Whether there is a sustainable market for that is up to the supplier.

The challenge is that electrical items work or they don't...there's not a whole lot of product differentiation that is possible. And most consumers just want the darn thing installed and working. Better wiring or directions just adds cost.

A good example is aftermarket fog light kits for my Honda. The generic kits on eBay and Amazon run about $42. They have generic wiring harnesses with quick-splice connectors, zip ties to secure the harness in place, and a switch that fits in one of the switch blanks. The fog light bezels have over-mold flashing that needs to be trimmed off.

The Honda OEM accessory kit rang up at $364. It included a wiring harness that was literally OEM-grade. It was the exact length needed, wrapped in convoluted tubing that was then wrapped in non-adhesive vinyl tape. It even had anti-rattle foam at the connectors, and the proprietary push-clips to hang it already pre-installed at the right spots.

Instead of a generic switch, the Honda OEM accessory kit included a replacement headlight/turn signal stalk with the fog light switch. Combined with the harness, it activates the fog light indicator on the instrument cluster. Also the fog light bezels were perfect and ready to install right out of the box.



Also like the mirror-mounted spotter/alley lights on late model F-150s...probably one of my favorite OEM features.

The hurdle for mirror-mounted accessories is running wiring. The conduits from the body to the doors are usually pretty full, they have two 90-degree bends, and they aren't usually easily accessed at one end or both. Then there's the challenge of fishing wiring up to the mirror itself and removing the glass without breaking it or the adjustment motors.

It's probably why there aren't many mirror-mounted aftermarket accessories for any vehicle. Compare what I just mentioned to, say, adding ditch lights next to or on the hood, where most of the wiring is under the hood and the rest is easily fished through a hole in the firewall, and you can see why they are much more popular.

I've seen plenty of kits that are both universal and well planned out for many installations and kits that are 95% plug and play. Im not talking about perfect OEM switches. But instructions of which wire to piggyback and appropriate connectors for others. Color coded diagrams, and switches that fit in places conveinent. Thats pretty standard in my experience. At a cost, often the wiring kit cost close to the part itself, atleast when its simple things like lights.

 

[mspmms]

Either design or -

 

[MABETT]

就个人而言，我不介意放弃修剪水平。您要向谁宣传修剪级别？
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Sorry, I don't understand your meaning.

 

[MABETT]

I would suggest this Maverick symbol light up for the side emblem (no words, just the Maverick "T" or "V") in Orange/Amber.

Really thanks for your advice. We think this is a good design.

 

[MABETT]

I would suggest this Maverick symbol light up for the side emblem (no words, just the Maverick "T" or "V") in Orange/Amber.

Is there a risk of infringement

 

[JP4AZ]

Is there a risk of infringement

Bummer! I Wonder how those folks are printing them on Etsy can do it? (I doubt they pay a copywrite fee to include it on a sticker, or vinyl stripe). I do understand your concern and I just thought it would make an awesome side marker.
Edit: maybe you could use the horns logo on the Maverick Truck Club? With their permission of course....lol

 

[Gvmumbral]

I like the idea of side markers that illuminate with the turn signals or just illuminate. I took your stock image and did a small mockup of what I personally would like.

Where the orange bar would be the signal/running light.

Dayum!

This one looks amazing! Need this ASAP! (with XL or no letters at all)

 

[Bsoute00]

Can we get an update on final design and when you think these will drop? If it soon then I will not modify my factory and wait to purchase this.

 

[Marcin]

I would hate to get rid off "Lariat" badge.

 

[MABETT]

Can we get an update on final design and when you think these will drop? If it soon then I will not modify my factory and wait to purchase this.

Still in development, at least wait one month.

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