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Old 03-10-2013, 06:53 AM
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Hello all,
So I recently installed Fab Fours front and rear bumpers on my 2012 jkur. The bumpers are great and the rear tire carrier is very stout, but I need to get a 3rd brake light so I can go through state inspection. Anyone that has experienced this, what route did you take to fix it? If you have pics that would be great too.
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i bought a small red led light from wally world and made a small bracket that mounted on the tire carrier behind the wheel and the light shines thru the wheel when i hit the brakes like this AEV Conversions 10404001AA - AEV CHMSL (3rd Brake Light) - Quadratec... but a friend of mine has the cat eyes that mount right in the lug holes and they work great too..Delta Tech 01-6581-50 - Delta Waterproof Lug Nut Light for Aftermarket Swing Spare Tire - Quadratec

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Originally Posted by JK-1
i bought a small red led light from wally world and made a small bracket that mounted on the tire carrier behind the wheel and the light shines thru the wheel when i hit the brakes like this AEV Conversions 10404001AA - AEV CHMSL (3rd Brake Light) - Quadratec... but a friend of mine has the cat eyes that mount right in the lug holes and they work great too..Delta Tech 01-6581-50 - Delta Waterproof Lug Nut Light for Aftermarket Swing Spare Tire - Quadratec

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Thanks,
I had the AEV CHSML but I didnt like the way it worked with my tire carrier, so I returned it. I'll look into the delta tech ones. Also saw a TJ the other day with the license plate relocated to the center of the spare along w/ lug lights
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I used a '99 Harley Davidson turn signal..
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I did this mod it was free. Because I already had the RotoPaX mount.
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Originally Posted by Deola
Hello all,
So I recently installed Fab Fours front and rear bumpers on my 2012 jkur. The bumpers are great and the rear tire carrier is very stout, but I need to get a 3rd brake light so I can go through state inspection. Anyone that has experienced this, what route did you take to fix it? If you have pics that would be great too.
If have a reciever for a hitch can simply get a reciever light plug
Google bully hitch light, all kinds avail.
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What about one of those LED strips you see on the back of pickups in between the bumper and tailgate? Would those work on a Jeep??
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I don't currently have a picture but I used the bully led brake strip under my tail gate it's a brake light reverse light and turn signals looks pretty good. I did a run up in jersey this weekends and got pulled over and the cop commented that he liked the light lol
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Originally Posted by R n Y
I used a '99 Harley Davidson turn signal..
Good idea there.
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Here's my Expedition One rear, I put a $10 Rock Hard brake light in the center.



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