I need to replace my third brake light and I'm looking into the LED ones but I didn't know if they required any special wiring or where to look for them.

 

LMC has ones that are plug and play

 

Buggman makes them as well.

 

if you want quality go with buggman he's a beast

 

where can i find his?

 

https://www.ranger-forums.com/old-interior-exterior-electrical-misc-119/my-custom-led-modded-3rd-brake-lights-ky-115684/

 

How are the Putco ones from SummitRacing?

 

I make them in all red & cargo light versions. Much brighter & more vivid than stock.

Depending on what options you want, wiring can be as simple as plugging in the connector or as difficult as tapping into your turn signals & reverse lights.

I use OEM 3rdBL's and completely refurbish them, from sanding & buffing the outside to removing the back side to install the led's. I've even had guys spray on some night-shades to give them a little tint & the led's still shine through nicely.

Drop me a PM if you think you'd be interested.

 

well i need a whole new assembly because mine is leaking and letting water get into the cab...

 

Terry (buggman) does awesome work (as said above)

OR you could check out ebay. I think they have some up there. Not sure if its what you need or not.

 

I've got one of the Putco ones--I'm pretty happy with it. I got one with the cargo lamps and modded the wiring harness so they come on with my dome light.
MikeR

 

How did you do that? If i dont have cargo lights now is there a way to buy the one with cargo lights and wire it up? Also would I need the load resistor kit?

 

https://www.ranger-forums.com/staff-recycle-bin-47/how-install-third-brake-light-cargo-lights-04-a-81793/

essentially the same concept

 

When I cot my LED one, I had already modded the wiring harness for a 3rd BL with the cargos ('04 and newer have all red 3rd BL). If your truck is an '02, you're probably already set-up. If not, snag a harness and pigtail from a junkyard. It's a pretty simple mod to do.
MikeR

 

DJ beat me to it.

 

i wish my truck had cargo lights...i need to put some in

 

You won't need a load resistor because it's not a flasher.

 

Thanks guys!