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Old Nov 8, 2006
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Got my new 3rd brake-light today..

This is for those who have ever wondered if an F250/F350 3rd brake light would work on a Ranger. Well it does, and looks MUCH better than the Ranger light (IMO). So if you just want something without that 'yellow haze', but not expensive like those LED lamps, try gettin one of these.. I scored a brand new one off of ebay for $35.

This is a comparison of mine vs. the new one:
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Old Nov 8, 2006
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so wait, is it different bulbs?

doesnt look that different?
 
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Guess I didn't realize they looked that much different. If I didnt have a cap/topper I would probably trade with my dad. Looks good.
 
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that actually looks pretty good
 
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the new one has a clear lens over the whole thing with a red lens inside.

someone with a newer ranger go look and see what yours is
 
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A newer 04+ isnt gonna have the cargo lamps, it'll be a full red light.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2006
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that is nice!
it looks way better.
are those bed lights on the outside and brake on the inside?





BTW Woohoo post number 2K
 
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F-250 and F-350 super duty's, Rangers, and Explorer Sport tracs(older version) all share the same 3rd brake light thats been known...
 
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looks good man
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
F-250 and F-350 super duty's, Rangers, and Explorer Sport tracs(older version) all share the same 3rd brake light thats been known...

older version? geez, make it seem like its ancient...

try pre 07 tracs
 
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'01 (at least the one i saw) had the same dated cargo lamp setup as you, BJ.

not sure about '02. '03 and newer all have full red.

mad props to BJ for the idea. i'll have them on the site tomorrow.
 
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Ask a few with 03 XLT's/ FX4's, I think bob has the cargo lamps? All of the Edge's came with all red lamps
 
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Originally Posted by Gay-briel
older version? geez, make it seem like its ancient...

try pre 07 tracs
ha, 07 sport tracs and those of earlier years are completely different vehicles
 
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Originally Posted by bwester04
Ask a few with 03 XLT's/ FX4's, I think bob has the cargo lamps? All of the Edge's came with all red lamps
ill have a nice talk with my parts guy tomorrow and get the full and complete applications for research purposes.

that is, unless, somebody's got access to GCATS
 
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Wow, cool idea. I knew they were the same size and everything but I didn't know the SD ones looked so much better...
 
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just so ya know all the way to 96 will work...
 
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Originally Posted by BlackRanger93
just so ya know all the way to 96 will work...
what are you talking about? 93-07 ranger 3rd brake lights will bolt into any ranger...

99+ super duty's only will work

99-06 explorer sport tracs will work
 
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He may have been talkin about the ~94-96 F150/F250 light, my roomate used to have a 95 and it had a light juuust like mine..
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
what are you talking about? 93-07 ranger 3rd brake lights will bolt into any ranger...

99+ super duty's only will work

99-06 explorer sport tracs will work
you really have a quite condescending manner when you argue, or rather, correct people.
 
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stating facts is condescending? you sir and reading way to much into posts...
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
F-250 and F-350 super duty's, Rangers, and Explorer Sport tracs(older version) all share the same 3rd brake light thats been known...

 
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Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
nice play. i love that damn bird. so appropriate.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark98xlt

lmao
 
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^ X2


Looks good BJ.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2006
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LOL!!! There's that damn owl again!
 
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