new tail lights

[STERLING STINGER]

I'm looking to order some tail lights for my 92. i don't want stock, i don't want dakota lights on this one either. there ok on the work truckbut I'm looking for something diffrent. any help would be appreciated.

thanks,

Paul

[Pete M]

there are no known plastic aftermarket housings out there for an MJ.

[MJ is dead]

You're gonna have to make your own outta lexan my friend

[CWLONGSHOT]

I have seen a couple very clean rear tail light blockouts. Then some 2x6 led lites added in as a replacement. I really like the look, its something I would like to do one day. Working with sheetmetal like this is not something I have dione. . . yet... :brows:

 

CW

[STERLING STINGER]

So theres nothing? I googled but i got search overload and pooped my pants.

[STERLING STINGER]

there are no known plastic aftermarket housings out there for an MJ.

I want steel ones anyways pete. R there any of these around?

[DJM/78]

With all the talk of these stupid armored tail lights that I really want BAD and I can't have , I guess I'll have to spend the time and money to fab them myself .

Apparently no one is going to make them so when I get my MJ bed , I'll start fabricating a template , I don't care if I screw it up once or twice I think the finished product will

be sweet , LED's and 1/4" steel . Haven't decided on the armored bedsides yet .

[Darren]

I think the finished product will

be sweet , LED's and 1/4" steel .

 

1/4"? Damn, your leafs will start to sag. 20 gauge is plenty.

[DJM/78]

:brows: I'm sure it is but I don't want to remake them , in case they get friendly with a rock or a tree .

[CWLONGSHOT]

I think the finished product will

be sweet , LED's and 1/4" steel .

 

1/4"? Damn, your leafs will start to sag. 20 gauge is plenty.

 

Darren is correct, HD, strong are good but remember your mounting them in stock position, its sheet metal!! SOMETHING has to give... Would you rather have a busted tail lite or a wrinkled fender?? Build then too stout, and you'll not have much of a fender left to attach them too if you start hitting stuff with them!!!

 

CW

[DJM/78]

I haven't looked at it that much but what would you guys do ? Is 3/16 still too heavy .

I'm still toying with the bedside idea as well .

[CWLONGSHOT]

I haven't looked at it that much but what would you guys do ? Is 3/16 is still too heavy .

I'm still toying with the bedside idea as well .

 

I couldn't have said it myself..

[cracker]

14 guage is what I would probably consider (maybe 12).

[STERLING STINGER]

Why don't we all just design some ourselves? I have access to a steel fab shop...i just need the dimentions...spelled wrong, i know...but, theres tons of scrap metal laying around...

[STERLING STINGER]

Maybe well all become rich....or at least have cool taillights

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

Ever since I joined these forums I've been playing in my head with a reliable way of creating new taillights for Comanches, since they seem to be in such short supply.

 

I honestly had no idea taillights were such a rarity, but then I guess that's something you wouldn't realize until you need to replace them.

 

One idea I've had is box out the tail lights with metal the same thickness as the rest of the body, then attach Wrangler lights.

 

...and as soon as I can talk my wife into buying a second MJ, I just might try it!

[DJM/78]

Alright CW , I'm going to start with 18-14 ga. .Last night I took the tail light out to see what kind of template I need to make .

 

The Idea is to replicate the boxes for XJ's from JCR , Bedside would cool but I'm going to focus on the boxes for now . Matching the body lines and using a rounded edge on the

corner will be my main goal .

 

Sorry guys I get all huffy puffy trying to motivate myself , I just threw 1/4" out there , just sounded good .

After looking last night there is almost no room for 1/4" anyway , so the plan is to use a gauge metal that fits flush with the bedside . I may have to play with a couple of different thicknesses of metal to see what works best . Guess I will have to make friends with a CnC stamp machine . I have a CAD program but its set up for another industry .

So most of this is going to be trial and error .

[STERLING STINGER]

i can't wait to see them.