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new tail lights

I'd like to get new tail lights. Has anyone ever heard anything good or bad about these and if they'd even look good or not? lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...=p4506.c0.m245
 
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Those appear to be APC 00+ Ranger tails....well...probably not APC brand, i'd call them APC_wannabe's. Something to be said about aftermarket tails....they suck. I've had 3 differnt aftermarket tails in the past. All never fit right. All had moisture buildup problems. BUT...I did put a set of APC brand euro's on the 2wd about 4 years ago...no moisture problems...no issues whatsoever. Go name brand, not ebay no name brand. Just givin' you a heads up on my experience with aftermarket tails.
 
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IMO...I think all Euro, Altezza, JDM-Yo Tailights are all ugly on all vehicles. They just look cheap and tackey, and yes they do have problems with fitment and leakage. But if you like them then go for it. I'd rather spend the $50 on something better then that.
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
Those appear to be APC 00+ Ranger tails....well...probably not APC brand, i'd call them APC_wannabe's. Something to be said about aftermarket tails....they suck. I've had 3 differnt aftermarket tails in the past. All never fit right. All had moisture buildup problems. BUT...I did put a set of APC brand euro's on the 2wd about 4 years ago...no moisture problems...no issues whatsoever. Go name brand, not ebay no name brand. Just givin' you a heads up on my experience with aftermarket tails.
These are the APC wanabes...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...=p4506.c0.m245
 
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Originally Posted by mj550
Those are '99 and older APC wannabes....

I think i was mistaken on what the '00+ apc's look like...can't remember right now...trying to find a pic. lol. Mike jones, you are correct.
 

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nite shade or 3m your stock tails and call it a day.....
 
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I have a set of these......you want em for a decent price?
 
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Alright guys thanks and Steven if i do end up wanting a pair then i'll be sure to let ya know, thanks.
 
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And if i'm doing the front of my truck with a chrome billet grille and clear headlights and corners wouldnt the blacked out tail lights not quite fit in with the rest seeings how i have quite a bit of chrome as it is?
 
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yeah man no problem. i will tell you this though....i paid $40 for them with $8 shipping (?) cant remember on the shipping. there is a TINY HAIRLINE scratch, I emphasize TINY, because it is not noticeable unless you put your eyes right up to it. I was aware of this before I bought them and I had no problem with it. Problem is, is that I have a Mazda not a Ford, so they didn't fit. I'll give them to you for $20 + shipping on your end. Just let me know.
 
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alright will do thanks again
 
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