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Relocating the 3rd Brake Light

Old 05-11-2007, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob Riker
Thank you for the comment. I did in fact consider my future wheel selection. But definatley a good point for anyone who is considering this mod.
i have the cragar soft 8's on mine and this mod I could see myself getting excited... modding it, and thne lifting the tire up to the spare carrier and "#$^%$%$#$()%*#)$(% mother #$*)@&#@)$)"

i have this thing about being able to see behind me and i have already popped the springs on the rear head rest so they lay down. all thats left is the uber tall center brake tower. maybe i could just remove it altogether and reinstall upon sale.

but again, excellent mod!
Old 05-11-2007, 01:03 PM
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very good point. I know I base my measurements off the stock wheel, and then after I completed the mod, I realize that my new wheels might not work once I put them on. WELL........................I got lucky and they will work for the new wheels.

So to all who try this mod, please take into consideration what my measurements were based off of.
Old 05-14-2007, 05:12 AM
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Awesome, I just cut mine OFF..!!
Rewired the third brake light to be the tag light....




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Old 05-16-2007, 08:40 AM
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Nice mod! I'm doing that for sure. Any brake slamming going on behind ya?
Old 05-16-2007, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubidon
Nice mod! I'm doing that for sure. Any brake slamming going on behind ya?
No.. no brake slamming going on behind me.. Remember my whole Jeep is RED..

I hated that third brake light up there.. Reminded me of ET..!!

There is another mod where they take it and drop it down so it shines thru the spare tire center.. (no tag there though)
Old 05-18-2007, 01:58 PM
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AWESOME!....great work guys.
Old 05-19-2007, 01:05 PM
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captsam54 can you post pics of the back of your jeep, i am curious about the plate mount. thanks
Old 05-20-2007, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepinoutwest
captsam54 can you post pics of the back of your jeep, i am curious about the plate mount. thanks
They are in "My Gallery" pictures in My Project-JK

Here are a couple..

http://my.project-jk.com/data/624/DSC01024.JPG

http://my.project-jk.com/data/624/thumbs/DSC01126.JPG

Are you wanting to do the same thing??
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This is a great mod.

It would eliminate the obstruction to taking off
the hard top from inside the jeep(once the spare is removed).

I'm still a little quesy about hacksawing my Jeep though.

It's not even 10% mine yet.

I saved the pic and will probably do it eventually.

Thanks.
Old 05-20-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepinoutwest
captsam54 can you post pics of the back of your jeep, i am curious about the plate mount. thanks
Sorry, I understand now.. The plate MOUNT...!!

OK, the mount part that goes on the spare I got from one of the sponser sites.. Can't find the paperwork at the moment.. Cost 69 bucks though.. Sits behind the spare with the front piece attached to the tag, and comes off..,

The tag, light mount is the stock one I butchered to fit..!!

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