DeV
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Recon LED 3rd Brake Light 2019+
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Biggiehorn
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Yeah the LED version does. I just didn't know the overall difference in dimensions between the OEM version and this. Obviously only a potential concern with trifold/quadfold style covers that fold up by the cab, but it does not appear to be a real issue so far.
BluegrassMotorsport
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I too have the same bulbs and I agree with you 100%. Every day is different.
DeV
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To be clear - you are referring to the newest bulbs they came out with? I bought LASFIT when I first got the truck because everyone swore by them and I, too, had fob detection and trunk issues - I reached out to LASFIT and they had newer bulbs...
1st ones that caused issues were like $20 for the pair and the 2nd ones were like $50
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Well I’m sold. I used the ‘getlit’ code and got them out the door for $187. I had been looking at the OEM unit for quite some time but can’t justify the cost especially since no one has been able to get the camera to work on the
‘19s. I’ve had some of interference with every type of LED bulb I’ve used in the stock lamp. Not to mention even with LED bulbs in there it still looks out of place with everything else on the truck being LED. I’ll update in a few days when I have it installed.
‘19s. I’ve had some of interference with every type of LED bulb I’ve used in the stock lamp. Not to mention even with LED bulbs in there it still looks out of place with everything else on the truck being LED. I’ll update in a few days when I have it installed.
Biggiehorn
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Interested to hear how this goes for you. I haven't updated in several days because I have found nothing noteworthy to provide an update on. I've had no issues with the light so far.
That’s good to hear. The only thing I wonder about it the cargo light output on this unit? The various LEDs I tried in the OEM unit, while causing FOB errors were rather bright. How’s the output on the new unit? Does it light up the bed pretty well?
I actually don’t like the cargo LEDs besides the overall look of them.
They are blinding and shine right into your face.
Also, when you have your tonneau cover closed and you open the tailgate the reflection off the cover is even worse in your eyes.
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They are blinding and shine right into your face.
Also, when you have your tonneau cover closed and you open the tailgate the reflection off the cover is even worse in your eyes.
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Biggiehorn
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I honestly still haven't been out at night to see how well these do. Well, I've been out but this keeps slipping my mind. They appear to be decent from a light output perspective, I'm just unsure if the lights are angled downward enough to properly light up the bed.
Are you speaking on this specific unit, or do you just mean LED cargo lights in general?
Not this Unit. LED replacement lights like ones from Lasfit.
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Got my Recon 3rd brake light today (2 days late!!!). Initially I wasn't sure how tight to torque the screws. It was pretty cold in my garage. I tightened them down a bit, let it sit, then tightened them down to what I thought was good. It does seem like it should be able to go down a bit more, but, I will wait for warmer weather. I might just leave well enough alone, too. I don't want to break it. As long as it doesn't leak, I'm good.
Couldn't check the brake light because it's just me. Plus, It was like 20 degrees in my garage.
I will say, it looks bad-azz!
Couldn't check the brake light because it's just me. Plus, It was like 20 degrees in my garage.
I will say, it looks bad-azz!
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I think it’s an extra thick gasket. I was afraid to tighten it up anymore. CRACK!!! Didn’t want to break it. It’s pretty close. Not as flush as I’d like it, though.
I sent them an email explaining about the gap. We'll see what they say.
DeV's looks flush, though.
Maybe I just didn't tighten it up all way. But, I am afraid of breaking it, especially when it's so cold out. Man, I got a complex now.
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I readjusted it and got it a bit more flush, I think. It noticed it was more flush on the driver side. I can't even tell when I am standing on the ground looking at it from either side. It looks flush. Just going to leave it and see.
I still didn't want to overtighten the screws. I was just waiting for the CRACK!
I found a sawed off broom handle to use as a brake holder. The reds match pretty well.
The first pic is with my garage door opener light on.
I still didn't want to overtighten the screws. I was just waiting for the CRACK!
I found a sawed off broom handle to use as a brake holder. The reds match pretty well.
The first pic is with my garage door opener light on.
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That would be nice. I swear it was going to break on me. I heard it creaking a bit. Actually thought I heard a slight crack, honestly. I backed off the 2 screws on the passenger side by 1/4 turn. They were really tight. I was trying to even them up. Got paranoid. I have overtightened things before, and it sucks.
I don't gorilla things, either. I was being very careful
There were no instructions in the box, either, by the way. And, I just read that they have a NO return policy on opened items. I am not knocking them. I'm just saying.
