3rd brake light mod
11-30-2008, 06:15 PM
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I'm sure that it can't be too bad to do. But I like to have things written out for me when it comes to messing with electrical stuff. I guess I'm just not that confident with my skills.
07-19-2009, 06:14 PM
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Did mine also a couple weeks ago .Its a snap two wires.
Used a flatbed truck replacment marker light.Less than $4.Mounted in sparetire bracket so without spare still have light.
Used a flatbed truck replacment marker light.Less than $4.Mounted in sparetire bracket so without spare still have light.
07-19-2009, 07:52 PM
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You can do it several different ways.
I tried the Tractor Supply $4 light, but it didn't have enough intensity.
So I ordered a 1 watt wide angle CREE LED, red, with an aluminum base (from plasmaled.com) and used the Tractor Supply lens and reflector. The LED is screwed to the Hutchinson center cap, and a 2 wire trailer brake connector gives QD capability. The reflector and lens are mounted using JB Weld and Superglue. The wiring can be ran many ways, but I elected to use some old heavy duty coiled microphone cord ran from one of the tailgate grommets.
The result is easy to see day and night, and matches the factory brake lights pretty well.
I tried the Tractor Supply $4 light, but it didn't have enough intensity.
So I ordered a 1 watt wide angle CREE LED, red, with an aluminum base (from plasmaled.com) and used the Tractor Supply lens and reflector. The LED is screwed to the Hutchinson center cap, and a 2 wire trailer brake connector gives QD capability. The reflector and lens are mounted using JB Weld and Superglue. The wiring can be ran many ways, but I elected to use some old heavy duty coiled microphone cord ran from one of the tailgate grommets.
The result is easy to see day and night, and matches the factory brake lights pretty well.
09-25-2010, 09:45 AM
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i did mine by just lowering the third light down to the carrier so that it shines through the rim. 20mins
oh and i did a little write up on it too..... http://cra5hproductions.squarespace....ake-light-mod/
oh and i did a little write up on it too..... http://cra5hproductions.squarespace....ake-light-mod/
Last edited by cra5h; 09-26-2010 at 07:15 AM.