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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Default Truflex tail light mounting 80-82
Does anyone know how you are suppose to mount the tail lights in a truflex rear bumper cover for 80-82? Thanks!
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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The taillights bolt directly to the bumper. You have to drill the mounting screw holes yourself.
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Then do you use the factory screws or are they too short?
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I used the factory screws.
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Should mount same as stock. Call the manufacturer of your bumper cover and see what they say.

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