Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

08-11 tail light conversion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:33 AM
  #1  
AndeyHall's Avatar
AndeyHall
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, SC
08-11 tail light conversion

Got a friend who had to get new tail lights for his 06 F250 and since he's wanting to eventually get a 08 tailgate he went ahead and got a set of 08-11 tail lights off of ebay. Now he's trying to figure out where to get the sockets and plugs and everything he needs to be able to hook them up. Anybody know? Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 11:31 AM
  #2  
cbzdel's Avatar
cbzdel
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
From: Tacoma, WA
You can get new connectors at Autozone.. I am sure they sell them for the bulb number required for the reverse bulb. They sell them because over time the plastic dries out and becomes brittle from the heat of the bulbs..
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 11:47 AM
  #3  
AndeyHall's Avatar
AndeyHall
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, SC
Originally Posted by cbzdel
You can get new connectors at Autozone.. I am sure they sell them for the bulb number required for the reverse bulb. They sell them because over time the plastic dries out and becomes brittle from the heat of the bulbs..
Oh ok. Sounds good. I'll check into it.
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:02 PM
  #4  
AndeyHall's Avatar
AndeyHall
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, SC
Is the reverse light socket the same, just needs extending? Or will he need that socket also?
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:03 PM
  #5  
cbzdel's Avatar
cbzdel
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
From: Tacoma, WA
it is a different style bulb, it needs a new socket and needs to be extended because the reverse light is at the top of the housing.
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:11 PM
  #6  
AndeyHall's Avatar
AndeyHall
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, SC
Originally Posted by cbzdel
it is a different style bulb, it needs a new socket and needs to be extended because the reverse light is at the top of the housing.
When you look up bulbs for the reverse lights and tail lights on auto zone they show the same style bulbs and part numbers.
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:34 PM
  #7  
A/Ox4's Avatar
A/Ox4
9 ECHO 1
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
Club FTE Silver Member

Everything you need is in the description of this video:

The bulbs come in 2 wattages, a low wattage for corner lights, and the higher 17w bulbs which are great for this application. The bulb is a 921.

The socket is Dorman 85814.

How To: Upgrade Superduty Tail Lights to 08+ Style - YouTube
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:57 PM
  #8  
xmontex4's Avatar
xmontex4
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 4,654
Likes: 20
From: Tewksbury, MA
subscribing for later reference!
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-2

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-4

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-8

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:16 PM
  #9  
AndeyHall's Avatar
AndeyHall
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, SC
Originally Posted by A/Ox4
Everything you need is in the description of this video:

The bulbs come in 2 wattages, a low wattage for corner lights, and the higher 17w bulbs which are great for this application. The bulb is a 921.

The socket is Dorman 85814.

How To: Upgrade Superduty Tail Lights to 08+ Style - YouTube
So according to that video, the tail/brake light socket is a direct fit and the reverse light is the one that needs to be replaced?
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:50 PM
  #10  
A/Ox4's Avatar
A/Ox4
9 ECHO 1
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by AndeyHall
So according to that video, the tail/brake light socket is a direct fit and the reverse light is the one that needs to be replaced?
Correct. No changes need to be made to the tail/brake light.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
woody367
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
5
Jul 20, 2016 10:21 AM
Supercab
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
5
May 12, 2015 10:17 AM
mtondreo
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
8
Dec 23, 2009 06:26 AM
the Goat
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
5
Oct 14, 2007 06:38 PM
ExcursionUSA
Excursion - King of SUVs
2
Jan 29, 2004 03:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:16 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE