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Old 04-01-2012, 06:19 PM
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I've installed the smittybilt xrc rear bumper w tire carrier about 2 years ago, dealing with the flimsy 3rd brake light bracket was not that big of a deal until I realized that all the wobbling, shaking, etc. caused what I guess u can call a stress crack on the lower brake light bracket that is nearly along the whole length of the bracket. I'm giving it 2 weeks tops before it breaks and falls off. I am looking for a replacement preferably the same bracket, I have tried to email smittybilt directly and never got a response and have searched site after site for the replacement, to no avail.. I'm pretty sure it should be a warranty issue but with no reply from the manufacturer I guess I'm on my own, any help will be appreciated....
Old 04-01-2012, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Justinn407
I've installed the smittybilt xrc rear bumper w tire carrier about 2 years ago, dealing with the flimsy 3rd brake light bracket was not that big of a deal until I realized that all the wobbling, shaking, etc. caused what I guess u can call a stress crack on the lower brake light bracket that is nearly along the whole length of the bracket. I'm giving it 2 weeks tops before it breaks and falls off. I am looking for a replacement preferably the same bracket, I have tried to email smittybilt directly and never got a response and have searched site after site for the replacement, to no avail.. I'm pretty sure it should be a warranty issue but with no reply from the manufacturer I guess I'm on my own, any help will be appreciated....
Take off third light , or I have the one I never used don't know what's its worth
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I also have the bracket and would suggest you take another route or have it welded and gusseted. ( never used the bracket myself)
Old 04-01-2012, 08:46 PM
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Ditch it (Never used mine) and put an AEV one in its place.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12066_910_07.htm

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I use the Teraflex brake light extension bracket.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16180_101.htm



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