Third brake light/ cargo bed light aftermarket upgrade. Install tips

[KnightRanger]

So I pulled the trigger on this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BTPSQWJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
I thought the blackout look would compliment the magnetic paint on my Ranger.

Anyway, I thought it was an easy plug and play, but its not!
Removing the oem cargo/ brake light was easy, but unclipping and unplugging
the oem connector was a PITA! The oem wiring was too short to reach from the outside!

So, here’s a few pics and tips in case you decide to upgrade yours:

Get a moulding, trim piece removal tool similar to these two in the pics.
Carefully pry at the rear most end of the headliner (opening the center rear window would make things a bit easier esp if you have large hands)
Pry the headliner just enough to be able to reach in and unplug the cargo light from the oem connector.( see pic)

If you have the center rear window- open it up.
It would make it easier to put the clip back into the oem holes.
( from the outside, reach in through the center window and into the open area of the headliner, while looking through the mount opening then pop the oem clips back into place) It will make sense if you look at the pic.

Once you‘re satisfied that the new light you just added, works as it should...
(Check brake light, and cargo light function)
Carefully guide and replace the headliner.
Install the new light assembly using the 4 oem screws, check that the included gasket seals properly, and your done!

Hope this helps somebody in the forum and save some future headaches. lol

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[Dr.Me]

How you like the output on those? I replaced the halogens with led and its more than bright enough, but those are a lot better looking.

 

[KnightRanger]

How you like the output on those? I replaced the halogens with led and its more than bright enough, but those are a lot better looking.

They’re bright enough that its visible during sunny day.
Definitely better than the “yellowish” glow of the stock bulbs.
( I will try to take photos tonight and post them here )

For less the fifty bucks, I figured it was worth a try.
They do look a lot better than stock also.

 

[KnightRanger]

Here’s some night time pics.
Definitely an improvement over the stock bulbs.

 

[rausa64]

I think Chis Fix would be happy for you!

 

[Dr.Me]

If only it was in stock

 

[KnightRanger]

If only it was in stock

Its still showing in stock for me.
But when I bought it they had it on prime.
I believe that aftermarket ones for 17-20 F150 works also.

 

[Jon Olivier]

If only it was in stock

When I click the link, it comes up Out of Stock, and showing Deliver to Germany. I changed the delivery to my zip code and suddenly it's In Stock.

 

[KnightRanger]

Cool! I like the black background , though the lens is clear...it still has the blacked-out look.

I dont know the seller, and just found it when searching Amazon.
But from what I gather, some aftermarket ones for the F150 17-20 will work on the Ranger also.

 

[Dr.Me]

thanks guys, I'm just gonna have to keep a look out, I'm guessing Hawaii is just on the list of places the seller doesn't deliverHappens a lot. or maybe its a sign to save money

 

[NurseNeil]

I loved replacing my bulbs,especially since I have a black truck.

 

[Dinglehead]

I loved replacing my bulbs,especially since I have a black truck.

Which bulbs did you use for the cargo lights? Are they brighter than the stock lariat bulbs?

 

[NurseNeil]

Which bulbs did you use for the cargo lights? Are they brighter than the stock lariat bulbs?

I used diode dynamics

 

[NurseNeil]

Which bulbs did you use for the cargo lights? Are they brighter than the stock lariat bulbs?

And considerably brighter

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