Reacon third brakelight
09-26-2011, 12:33 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by miannalfo
Yeah I think the recon one is too dark
09-27-2011, 06:50 AM
#33
The Recons come with unfinished wire ends so you will have to splice them into the factory harness.
The issue is that the OEM light harness ends in typical bulb sockets and there are no quick disconnects. Since the Recon light uses permanently sealed LED arrays integrated into it's housing and the way the OEM harness is wired in sequence, there is no other way to install the Recon light.
You can either cut off the bulb sockets or use a snap-on mid-wire connectors and zip-tie the loose sockets neatly to keep them from bouncing around yet allowing you to quickly and easily return to stock if the need arises (this is what I did).
Regarding the seal, the Recons have a permanently affixed gasket that so far has sealed against the cab waterproof.
The issue is that the OEM light harness ends in typical bulb sockets and there are no quick disconnects. Since the Recon light uses permanently sealed LED arrays integrated into it's housing and the way the OEM harness is wired in sequence, there is no other way to install the Recon light.
You can either cut off the bulb sockets or use a snap-on mid-wire connectors and zip-tie the loose sockets neatly to keep them from bouncing around yet allowing you to quickly and easily return to stock if the need arises (this is what I did).
Regarding the seal, the Recons have a permanently affixed gasket that so far has sealed against the cab waterproof.
Thanks for the info Augster. Will be ordering mine this weekend.
09-27-2011, 10:38 AM
#34
I had the "leaking OEM third brake light" syndrome on our '11 F150 XLT Supercab, dealer replaced it with "the fix" that has the beefier gasket. I like the look, I'd just want to be sure it wouldn't leak. You can't really see the size of the gasket in the pics. I don't expect that poster to pull it off but anybode else that gets one, try to do a close-up from a couple of angles showing the gasket.
09-27-2011, 11:34 AM
#35
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If you're worried about the gasket put some 50 year silicone on it, it will never leak.
09-27-2011, 04:28 PM
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Here's a picture of my hd taillights and smoked 3rd brake light. Sorry I couldn't get a better picture it was starting to rain.
Here's a picture of my hd taillights and smoked 3rd brake light. Sorry I couldn't get a better picture it was starting to rain.
You should paint your edges of your tail light it will be much better!!!!
09-27-2011, 04:49 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by yamaha
You should paint your edges of your tail light it will be much better!!!!