Rear Tire Carrier Question
06-09-2008, 07:42 AM
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Rear Tire Carrier Question
Considering a PJ rear bumper/tire carrier when I get the 35's on, but would like to know what others are doing about the factory carrier and 3rd brake light. I need the 3rd brake light but don't want an unfinished look when the carrier comes off. Any suggetions or pics of what others have done?
06-09-2008, 08:25 AM
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I went with the RockHard bumper and tire carrier. I removed the factory tire carrier and brake light and took and cut the third light out and reinstalled... see below:
06-09-2008, 10:26 AM
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I also have the Rockhard, but went a different route on the taillight. Picked up a $2.00 "Clearance" light at Autozone and used it in the center of the spare. You just dismount the stock center light, clip the wires, and wire into the new light. Works great and was pretty cheap. I also think it looks better than the stock setup.
06-09-2008, 12:47 PM
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I also have the Rockhard, but went a different route on the taillight. Picked up a $2.00 "Clearance" light at Autozone and used it in the center of the spare. You just dismount the stock center light, clip the wires, and wire into the new light. Works great and was pretty cheap. I also think it looks better than the stock setup.
06-09-2008, 03:24 PM
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Thanks for the replies! Anyone checked out or have the Teraflex third brake light assembly that bolts up to the existing holes left by the carrier?