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Truck cab 3rd brake light and Leer cap question

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Rosewood, Jun 27, 2017.

  1. Jun 27, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    Rosewood

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    I have a 2016 access cab and will be having a Leer 180 cap installed in a couple weeks. They wire the cap 3rd brake light to the driver side truck brake light and leave the truck cab third brake light as is.

    For you guys with a Leer cap, do you see the truck cab 3rd brake light illuminate between the cab and cap when braking? Maybe not noticeable during the day, but how about at night?

    I was thinking of removing the truck cab third brake light bulb before installing the cap.

    Thoughts? Thanks.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    Rosewood

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    Anyone?
     
  3. Jun 28, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    sorry can't help you here, mine is disable when I install the cap. I would imagine there will be some annoying reflection at night.
     
  4. Jun 28, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    some old thread..
     
  5. Jun 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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    On my 2015...leer xq...the bulb was removed from third brake light. I would imagine if it wasnt the reflection would be awful
     
  6. Jun 28, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    The cap was installed by a leer distrubuter
     
  7. Jun 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Thanks, guys. I plan to remove my truck cab 3rd brake light bulb before installation.
     
  8. Jul 5, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    fredgoodsell

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    I have a leer cab-high model. I didn't disable the truck 3rd brake light. There's some reflection, but nothing distracting. Doesn't bother me at all
     
  9. Jul 5, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    HawkShot99

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    I didn't remove or disable my cab light when I installed a used cap. Can't even tell that I didn't either.
     
  10. Jul 5, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    markmizzou

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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    Neither did my dealer --who installed my new Leer 180. All is well!
     
  11. Jul 6, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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    Rosewood

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    Good to know, guys. Maybe I'll just leave mine alone. I'll ask my installer.

    Thanks!
     
  12. Jul 6, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    If you are like me --I plan to take my topper off and on as need determined by the use of my truck. It would be my luck to would loose the bulb, or forget to replace it when needed!
     
  13. Jul 6, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    Mine's a 2nd Gen, but I don't notice it all.
     

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