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Retrofit brake lights? '01-'04

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by NightProwler, Sep 3, 2014.

  1. Sep 3, 2014 at 11:43 AM
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    NightProwler

    NightProwler [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I want to retrofit some leds into my brake lights. I got these aftermarket ones and want to split them and put some leds in the turn signal area. But unsure of how they come apart. Either baking them or if they would have to be cut open. It looks like there's some kind of seal that goes around the lens. But I can't tell if it's a rubber oring type seal or just butyl. I don't wanna bake them and end up melting the seal if it's rubber. If I really have to I'll cut out the back. But I don't wanna do that.
    Anyone know?

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  2. Sep 7, 2014 at 8:30 PM
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    chasebrooks14

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    Mickey Thompson Classic iii, Green LED interior floor lights, After market Kenwood touch screen radio, 20% window tint, Blacked out bumpers and grill, blacked out tail lights, Pioneer door speakers, bed lined toolbox, LED tailgate light bar w/ reverse lights, Bilstein 5100 all 4 corners and top setting up front, Trd Coils, New 1.5" lift leaf pack and shackles, White gages with blue needles. 32x11.5 Cooper STTs, 1.25" Spidertrax spacers
    if those are just bolt on tail lights, you should be able to just look on the back where the turn signal is, twist and pull it out. then just pull the bulb out and replace it with the proper LED bulb
     
  3. Sep 7, 2014 at 8:35 PM
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    NightProwler

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    Yeah, but no, I want to retrofit custom leds inside. Like a panel of leds just like the brake light is. Meaning I would have to split the lens off.
    I already have led replacement turn signals but they aren't bright enough. Was thinking of the superflux leds.. I believe that's the same type they use in these brake lights.
     
  4. Sep 7, 2014 at 9:57 PM
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    chasebrooks14

    chasebrooks14 Well-Known Member

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    well im not sure about these tail lights, but when i unscrew my tail lights, the lens i can just pull right off, so maybe try that lol
     

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