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Third Brake light/ Cargo light

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by AV8R4AA, Mar 26, 2021.

  1. Mar 26, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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    AV8R4AA

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    Hello Brothers,
    I pulled out the lens on my 3rd brake light.
    Both of the cargo lights have melted the plastic.
    I’m needing a new lens kit. Several companies sell aftermarket
    lights. Has anyone bought new Toyota, or some other brand?
     
  2. Mar 26, 2021 at 5:40 PM
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    Clean up the crusty burnt plastic inside and then install some Aluminum Tape (HVAC) from big box. Next step is buy some Zevo Sylvanias at autozoned. Total cost about $40 and you get the feeling of saving the planet by reusing your shtuff.
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    I installed a brand new OEM high mount because mine was melted also. It's on my build thread I think. Cost was about $110 when I bought it. I can't find the part number currently, but they are all the same IIRC.

    Others have installed aftermarket, and had water leak problems.

     
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  4. Mar 26, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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    Does the seal come apart when you pull the lense?

    I finally got around to ordering some diode dynamics to go in there. I just gotta pull the camper top since it’s that time of year
     
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  5. Mar 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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    I got the light smoked lens from Klearz. They also have clear and dark smoked.
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  6. Mar 26, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    The red/white lens seal. No, not normally. It may come out with the lens but you can just put it back in the seal groove.

    The actual light housing seal does get destroyed when you pull the whole assembly out.
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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    Appreciate the info :thumbsup: hoping mine is too smoked up at this point
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2021 at 8:40 PM
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    I bought a new seal and a Amazon chee-zee light fixture. Will see where this goes.
    Good thing is new seal is only sticky on one side.
     
  9. Mar 26, 2021 at 8:42 PM
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    It should be sticky on both sides to provide a "seal" from the light, and cab.
     
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    Unless the seal is already attached to the light. Pics?
     
  11. Mar 26, 2021 at 9:10 PM
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    Just ordered it, not here yet.
     
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    What taillights are those?
     
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    Doing this currently... Burned lens vs replacement. Bulb size too!

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    Which Bulb Style should I buy for this application?

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  14. Apr 2, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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    UPDATE:
    I plugged this in and it worked great. Went for a ride to Walmart.
    Got home and grabbed my broomstick. I wanted to see it when really dark.

    there are 13 brake LED light bulbs, the center 3 are now burned out.
    So much for a good deal, hello Amazon returns




    Here is the led version. Available on Amazon.BA34B7DF-ED91-41F6-A41B-1C63FF280EB5.jpg

    it’s a little bit too “Chromey” to me. I might spray the perimeter black to tone it down. I’m sure the cargo light will be much brighter. Also the Third brake light
    Should be brighter. That’s never a bad thing.
     
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    Let's see some pics of it installed when you get there.
     
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    I like yours much better. I paid like 12 dollars for mine. Wish these were a 25 dollar part.
     
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    Nice are those the the regular smoked? I was thinking of getting the regular smoked recon light but not sure if i should get the light or dark smoke klearz 3rd break light
     
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    Non 1st Gen Talk in the 1st gen section...:fistbump:

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  21. Apr 3, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    Regular smoked Recons, and light smoked Klearz
     
  22. Apr 3, 2021 at 9:22 PM
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    I would highly doubt it. Their high mount stop light has no need in bed "cargo lights" without a bed..........
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  23. Apr 11, 2021 at 9:54 PM
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    Ok,
    Got the chrome one on the way back to Amazon. I bought a smoked version of the LED
    third light. If you have the Phantom Grey color, this is the bomb. Color looks great,
    The LED lights are bright. Both the cargo lights and red stop lights are effective.

    I bought the smoked lens assembly at Amazon. I would recommend it.


    I have the original factory lens . For 10 dollars it’s for sale.
     
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