Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mwooten92 · 01-26-2010, 11:44 PM

I was thinking of maybe getting one of these to fit in between my rollpan and the tailgate. Anyone have this already or have a picture they could post so i could see how it looked?? thanks

Driveway Dreams · 01-26-2010, 11:53 PM

My buddy Jason (THE UGLY) has one on his 89 1/2 ton. It is bagged, so it is low. Which makes it hard to see from behind him. I would not run one as the only tail/brake light. At least have a higher mounted brake light too for your safety. His really is hard to see, especially with the sun on it.

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-26-2010, 11:55 PM

I've been contemplating doing this too. I've seen it on a Ford at school and it looks good to me.

mwooten92 · 01-27-2010, 12:08 AM

ive got stock taillights but was thinking about adding the LED light since i have a gap between the rollpan and the tailgate.

Driveway Dreams · 01-27-2010, 12:22 AM

In that sense, would be a great addition to the truck.

Mr.Scary · 01-27-2010, 10:56 AM

if you like it go for it!!!

kelsfine69 · 01-27-2010, 11:26 AM

They dont last long...They get moisture in the tube and then start to short out Lifespan 1-2 years max.

xJoey Dubsx · 01-27-2010, 01:14 PM

I have one on each truck..

My Dakota(Main tails, and have third brake as well). This was in the photobooth at my work, so you can't see them as well.

Ram with tinted tails, and third brake light.

spinem · 01-28-2010, 12:10 AM

Lets see some steps!!

01-26-2010, 11:44 PM	#1
mwooten92 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 336	Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? I was thinking of maybe getting one of these to fit in between my rollpan and the tailgate. Anyone have this already or have a picture they could post so i could see how it looked?? thanks __________________ 85 C-10 ShortBoxChevy! Build Thread of my 85' C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367919

01-26-2010, 11:53 PM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? My buddy Jason (THE UGLY) has one on his 89 1/2 ton. It is bagged, so it is low. Which makes it hard to see from behind him. I would not run one as the only tail/brake light. At least have a higher mounted brake light too for your safety. His really is hard to see, especially with the sun on it. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-26-2010, 11:55 PM	#3
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? I've been contemplating doing this too. I've seen it on a Ford at school and it looks good to me. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

01-27-2010, 12:08 AM	#4
mwooten92 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 336	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? ive got stock taillights but was thinking about adding the LED light since i have a gap between the rollpan and the tailgate. __________________ 85 C-10 ShortBoxChevy! Build Thread of my 85' C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367919

01-27-2010, 12:22 AM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? In that sense, would be a great addition to the truck. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-27-2010, 10:56 AM	#6
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? if you like it go for it!!! __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-27-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? They dont last long...They get moisture in the tube and then start to short out Lifespan 1-2 years max. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

01-27-2010, 01:14 PM	#8
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? I have one on each truck.. My Dakota(Main tails, and have third brake as well). This was in the photobooth at my work, so you can't see them as well. Ram with tinted tails, and third brake light. __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

01-28-2010, 12:10 AM	#9
spinem haha, ford guys... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 576	Re: Anyone put a LED taillight strip under the tailgate? Lets see some steps!!



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