mythreesons Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 I got tired of reading 18 pages of search results for "taillights"...... Not very much info for a search of "taillight sockets"....... So here we go: Are there any aftermarket sockets for the MJ taillight housings? I took a quick look at Autozone this afternoon and it seems like there might be one that would work. We are working on a 88 Shorty with plenty of "Previous Owner" additions, subtractions and just enoughs. The sockets in the tails are in pretty sad shape. I am probably going to be doing some new wiring and might as well go all the way to the bulb so that I know it's right.
dasbulliwagen Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 Label your wires, cut the old socket out and take it in and compare it to get the right new one. They are available, just need to get the right one.
mythreesons Posted March 6, 2011 Author Posted March 6, 2011 Thanks, we'll see what I find. I just wish the auto parts stores here carried bigger selections in floor stock.
Eagle Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 I don't have the number but it's in the HELP! section of parts, and the one you need is listed for a Ford.
Guest lamart91 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Does anyone know how to get the red plastic lens off of the black housing easily? I'd like to clean them up and repaint the reflectors. I remember reading somewhere about sticking them in an oven at 250 degrees for like 20 seconds at a time until the glue/rtv softens but not melting the lens. Has anyone tried this?
glundblad Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Does anyone know how to get the red plastic lens off of the black housing easily? I'd like to clean them up and repaint the reflectors. I remember reading somewhere about sticking them in an oven at 250 degrees for like 20 seconds at a time until the glue/rtv softens but not melting the lens. Has anyone tried this? I tried it but mine didnt come apart.
ParadiseMJ Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Me too. I may have not had it in there long enough but I was a bit leery about melting a $40 housing. So, I just put some 409 in there and swished it around, stuck a gun cleaning rod in there with a big shotgun pad on it and wiped up the inside....shiny now.
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