Flush Mount tail lights?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Locust Valley NY USA
Flush Mount tail lights?
I ordered a flush mount taillight kit. When I went to install it the lights bulged at the top and there still was a lip at the bottom? Did I do something wrong or is this the way they should be???? They do not look flush as they do not follow the angle of the rear cover?
Anyone else experience this. Would appreciate any pic showing their flush mounts.
Thanks
FRED
Anyone else experience this. Would appreciate any pic showing their flush mounts.
Thanks
FRED
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You can always go to Lowes or HD and get some plastic shims and adjust it...
I did mine all with plastic shims and longer screws...
Peace
Chip
I did mine all with plastic shims and longer screws...
Peace
Chip
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you can use shims from lowes or home depot.
mrnuke ground mine at an angle so they'd sit level with the bumper housing. without the grind, they protruded on top and tucked in on the bottom.
a little tlc/fenagling and you'll acheive the perfect look.
mrnuke ground mine at an angle so they'd sit level with the bumper housing. without the grind, they protruded on top and tucked in on the bottom.
a little tlc/fenagling and you'll acheive the perfect look.
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Originally Posted by SilentFright
I made my own kit via Lowes. Consisted of nylon spacers and some weather striping. They fit perfect.
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Originally Posted by molten vett
mine look like that too. i dont really care for the look that much i might take them off.
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Originally Posted by molten vett
mine look like that too. i dont really care for the look that much i might take them off.
