Moremoney

I ditched the gasket and kept the stock original light and used black RTV......no problems in 3 years...leaks that is....

digitaltrucker

gasket only, FYI, I know nothing about product or seller

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-08-Ford-F150-3rd-Brake-Light-gasket-leak-repair/322114638218?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3D0cc15b0638a74f1da897d47cbe24e29c%26pid%3D100085%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D322114638218%26clkid%3D6225143020106865190&_qi=RTM2247625

2008__XL

No need to buy the Dorman housing if yours isn't cracked. Just use rtv silicone and it'll probably hold better than any of the foam gaskets.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

$10 more bucks and you can have a LED one with a new gasket.

digitaltrucker

Yep, looks like 3 options for folks: Buy a new LED, use silicone or RTV, buy the gasket.


Me, I just left it as is and used clear silicone for now.

Summers22

iTrader: (2)

Why would anyone silicone or rtv a plastic light assembly to metal? Even if you used a quality brand LED, the light still has the potential to crack and leak.

digitaltrucker

I will answer for myself:

1.) because it works;
2.) leak did not happen because of a cracked lens.

Just my scenario.

2008__XL

I agree. It works well. No leaks in 2 years. I didn't want to deal with an other foam gasket leaking. I also wanted to keep a stock look.

I don't see any issue with using silicone on plastic and metal.

I haven't heard of the housings cracking and leaking. It seems to mainly be the faulty gasket.

Summers22

iTrader: (2)

I removed my stock light because 3 large cracks, I think it was due to hail. The gasket was fine. I saw water in the light so went with a $43 light that matched the red on the truck. I guess as long as it works (replacement vs silicone vs new gasket) as long as it doesnt leak, any method is acceptable

2008__XL

Exactly. I agree with you. I think most are due to the failing gasket and I just wanted to give another cheaper option that works great. At least for me it has.

My original one only cracked because I broke it. Ha.