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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Here's a quick write up on how I did this mod. I will be updating it between today and tomorrow with part numbers and more details.

I started by removing the light, for Philips screws and it just pops out. Make sure you unplug the light harness in the back
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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I placed the bracket on the light and marked the holes with a white china marker. Becareful when drilling not to go too deep. There's a space between the light and housing.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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After I drilled my holes I mounted the bracket to the housing and the led light to the bracket
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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I made a notch in the plastic for the wires, you can use a large drill bit or a round rasp.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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After I wires everything, reinstalled the brake lights and enjoyed!
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Here are some action pix
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Very nice. How about some details on the wiring for us with limited wiring skills. Also, did the bracket come with the light?
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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Nicely done man. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't have put mine into the bumper. Your setup is way better.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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What lights are those?

Edit: doh, never mind. It's really late.

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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by troyboy
Nicely done man. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't have put mine into the bumper. Your setup is way better.
Thanks man! There's no reason you can't still do this setup
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