well after looking around at various auto parts shops and on the internet i finally found the lights i had in mind for the rear. i found them on superbrightleds.com. well here are the series of install pics. let me know what you think.

next with the template marked for drilling

another of the template and drill holes

template removed

running wires

inside rear gate

getting everything tucked away

another

and done

Very cool. Love to see how they look at night.

Very nice thought out install on the lights dead center .

Now your sticker is off center
I guess you did that one by eye

Very nice and clean install! Would like to see how it looks in the dark.

I like. Nice clean look.

Great job!

Looks good. Nice clean install. And pretty brave drilling into the new rig.

Now let's see those night pics. DO NOW!!

Sweet.

thanks for all the positive comments...and you too 442 for noticing my off center decal ok well here is pic with lights on now that its a bit darker out.

Cool.

So how much did it all cost and how long did the install take?

Looks even better in the dark!

Thats what I talking about a man who is not scared of a few holes in the sheet metal. It pays off with a quality install. Job well done!

thanks again guys. the lights were $5.95 each plus a few $$ for shipping. a few screws some wire and connectors so not much at all. took me and our helicopter mechanic about 2 hours to finish.