Third brake light post - what is it made of?
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Third brake light post - what is it made of?
Does anyone know what the post for the third brake light is made out of? Tapping on and feeling it, I cannot tell if it is plastic or metal. I am thinking of using it to mount a horizontal piece of square tube and then use the square tube to hold up rear work/backup lights. Before I start buying the parts and drilling holes I want to know what I am working with, but as crazy as it seems, I cannot tell what the post is made out of. My original thought was plastic, but I am thinking it is some light metal.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Paul
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Paul
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The tire carrier and extension for the CHMSL are a metal alloy , like die-cast aluminium The light and its plastic stalk comes off with the removal of 4 Torx screws. The alloy is easy to cut , a hacksaw or thin metal cutting disc will do the job. Don't forget to move the wiring harness out of harms way.
Last edited by Four Low; 03-27-2013 at 05:50 AM.