comanche09 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Anyone do this? Thinking about doing this to increase visibility as I worry about getting rear-ended due to: -Teenagers/people texting/talking while driving :shake: -Faded taillights (reducing light output) -need to do that resto in the DIY section -A rear ender would ruin my hard/impossible to replace OEM bumper/bed/tailgate etc. :( I picked up a combo 3rd brake light/ cargo light from a Ford F250 at the u-pull, not sure if it would fit the contour of the cab well though... Any ideas? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Paging Dr. Hornbrod.......Your wanted here....... And if he don't get this page........Check this out...... viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14822&hilit=3rd+brake+light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche09 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 :doh: Don't know why my search didn't pull that thread? Thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 :doh: Don't know why my search didn't pull that thread? Thanks for the link! It's all in the fingers..........knowing what key to hit :brows: Just don't waste your time looking for the "any" key on the key board.........I can't find that one :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Please don't tell the mods to delete your posts just because you got an answer! This could bring up and solve some problems someone has been wondering about... No worries mate, but we'll keep this up so others can learn! Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Ahh, the good Doctor Wildman is still the master of search and research. :bowdown: I'd forgotten that post. Added benefits of the 3rd brake light module is that it isolates the not only the 3rd brake light from the OEM signal/brake light circuitry due to the built-in diodes, negates wiring back to the brake pedal switch, and you can also parallel the module outputs for your trailer light connector should you so desire. Simplicity maximus. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche09 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Please don't tell the mods to delete your posts just because you got an answer! This could bring up and solve some problems someone has been wondering about... No worries mate, but we'll keep this up so others can learn! Rob L. I asked for a delete because the link Wildman posted answered the question, but I fixed it now that Dr. Hornbrod has replied. That Nissan frontier brake light seems like the best idea (don't need to cut a huge hole) wonder how that went? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRF136N Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 So I went to my local Auto Zone auto supply store and went into their little "import" section...there I found a red LED light strip; although they claim it to be weather resistant, before I go drilling holes in my cab I am going to adhesive it to the inside top of my rear window. Would look kinda goofy w/o tinted windows, but fortunately I have a tinted non slider rear, so when I get around to it I will install it. Just a non-invasive idea to avoid cutting up your cab. They also had them at Wal-mart, but I didn't like those as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche09 Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Interesting, I'll have to check those out. Please post your install with pics if you can! Anyone done/consider LED bulb swaps for the taillights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akamcbird Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ok search wizards... i seem to remember someone doing a tailgate mounted brakelite like a dakota had to be a couple years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 street rod companys make a brake light u mount behind the window. or find an LED light of a hyundai santa fe. its behind the rear glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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