Super Ultimate 3rd Brake Light Build

$11 MUYI 10 Kit 3 Pin Way Waterproof Electrical Connector 1.5mm Series Terminals Heat Shrink

https://www.amazon.com/MUYI-Waterpr...90727&s=gateway&sprefix=3+pin,aps,157&sr=8-18

 

Holy crap! Easy explanation!

I would add that the nuts mentioned in step 8 are 10mm.

It wasn’t hard once I dropped the rear of the headliner. I used a 1/4” drive with a small extension. The deep socket is a must to get over the post.

I did manage to lose one nut but a dab of silicone on my finger made it stick so I could get it back.

In retrospect, I would probably put some tape in the socket or rubber cement so that I wouldn’t lose the nut.

Edit: so if you do happen to lose a nut, once you have removed the 3rd brake light you have way better access to retrieving it as long as it hasn’t traveled too far.

The oval hole is where the posts and nut go. It is relatively flat for several inches either direction so you can probably snag a lost nut.





Here is what the removed brake light looks like. You can see the posts and the 10mm nut. It was not tightened down for me and it came off easily.



ONWARD!

Cleaned up the sealant...used acetone from another build...this took a little while.

Removed the foam and adhesive.

Thanks @MESO for the “blemished” BD5....went with primer filler and then a duplicolor rock guard coating. $17 bucks well spent.

Here is a shot before the soldering and old adhesive cleaned off with acetone then a wipe down.


As some people have stated the attachment bolts are a tiny, and I say, tiny bit smaller than the 2019 OR holes. I simply drilled them a tad bit and sprayed with primer..

Here’s the shot.






Thanks again for the well written explanation @NoOne

 

I’m going to solder the wires and heat shrink them.

I did get some Delphi Packard weather packs for the engine compartment and the switch pro 9100.

 

I'm tackling this mod in the next week or two. Am I missing something here? How am I supposed to run the Baja lights through this? Do those tiny cogs need to be twisted off? Or should they already have come off?

 

no they do not remove. I just made the star as a design. You will use the 2 SHORT allen screws included with our Baja Rock lights and self thread them into the premade holes.
here is a video showing how easy it makes threads
https://vimeo.com/342787569

 

It all makes sense now. Its been a long year lol. Thanks for the help. Cant wait to get this installed.

 

NO....DO NOT DO THAT!!!!

I ran into a similar situation.

The wiring actually goes through the slots at the bottom...

The wires go thru the slot on the enclosure.

They are a pain to get the wire through them. Blow compressed air through the slots and then fish SHOVE a stiff wire through.

You might see some powder and that I believe it is normal from the 3D printing.

If you get stuck message me and I’ll walk you through it over the phone.

It’s not obvious and it can take a bit of time.

The star backing holds the BD short ones from your package

 

Nice. One of the lucky ones eh?

 

So clean

 

So I think the wiring is off.

Can someone show me pic of the three wires for brake/ cargo etc.

Thanks again

 

From Meso’s first post.

 

Yeah I have a different setup will try that tomorrow

Thanks

 

Haven’t heard of anyone having a different wiring setup.
This is how mine was. Easy hook up.
How is yours?

 

Some more HEX9 teasers for you guys.
This will be the most user customizable, Plug and play light to date.

Will have OEM connector integrated into the rear shell along with close cell foam gasket



4 BRAKE, 3 CARGO, And 2 CHASE lights?


Or if you care about BRAKE lights the most...


Best of both worlds; Brake and Cargo

 

.. you had me at PnP

 

Are the mounting holes recessed in the front behind the 2 outside lights?

 

those are the real deal meso tails, damn they are sweet

 

Shouldn't have looked at this post at work. Must go home and change pants. That brake/cargo/chase set up is gonna look soooooo sick on my truck. Glad to see my question about the OEM connection answered as well. Stew out here doin the lord's work. So stoked on these!