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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Are any of them worth buying? Sounds like they are just plastic tube spacers and longer screws. I can get that at my local hardware store. Same for the seals that are sold. Or am I wrong???
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Nope, not wrong, buy your own parts at Home Depot, or Lowes.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Anyone got pics of what these look like on the car? Seems kinda wierd.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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You can buy the kits for $15-$20- you'll spend that much for new seals and getting the right bolts at Depot is not easy- they sell hardware screws/bolts- not automotive- I know, I tried.
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You don't really need the seals!! When you have the lights out,, just drill some 1/8th inch holes in the bottom lip,,,the water drains out instead of pooling and then running out when you drive. It's free and it works!! I love the look of my flush lights,,evry one that notices them does too. I think that's the way they should have been in the first place!!

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I love my flush tail lights. I used the seals too. Great mod for little money. I have an extra set if U are interested. PM me.
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Originally Posted by itzza427
You don't really need the seals!! When you have the lights out,, just drill some 1/8th inch holes in the bottom lip,,,the water drains out instead of pooling and then running out when you drive. It's free and it works!! I love the look of my flush lights,,evry one that notices them does too. I think that's the way they should have been in the first place!!
Don't drill holes! (don't be cheap!)
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Originally Posted by FRED HAMBLE
I love my flush tail lights. I used the seals too. Great mod for little money. I have an extra set if U are interested. PM me.
Fred
Seals? Or the flush kit?
PM me or email me at saput@sbcglobal.net
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