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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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2008 Tail Light Install
Got it done today.

Removing old tail lights.

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My 1999 had different size backup lamp sockets then 2008.

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New backup lamp sockets.

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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Nice job Robin...looks great! I'll link this and the how-to you posted the other day at RHN as soon as I can catch my breath .
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Nice job Robin...looks great! I'll link this and the how-to you posted the other day at RHN as soon as I can catch my breath .
That would be nice Neal. Thanks.
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Looks great I got the left side sitting here beside my foot now I need the right LOL.
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Looks great I got the left side sitting here beside my foot now I need the right LOL.
Go ahead and put that left one on and you will be half done.
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Looks good Robin. Outstanding job on the pics and write up also!!
 
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Looks good Robin. This is my next project to go along with the 08 tailgate I just did recently. Tried to rep you but I'm in jail.
 
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Nice work Robin.

Thanks for the nice write-up with pics.

Did you buy the lights from the Ford dealer or On-line ?
 
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Looks great man! Good to see another quality writeup.
 
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Nice job and a great write up!

Tried to rep you but gotta spread the love first...
 
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Very nice Robin.
 
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I just ordered all the stuff I need for the conversion from Amazon.

2008 Taillight LH
2008 Taillight RH
Dorman 85841 Socket
Sylvania SilverStar 921 Lightbulbs
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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I just ordered all the stuff I need for the conversion from Amazon.

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2008 Taillight LH
Check your order Trey. Make sure you didn't order 2 LH tailights.
 
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Check your order Trey. Make sure you didn't order 2 LH tailights.
I didnt. I typed out those URL names, they wernt automatic. I just accidently put two LH. Order is fine
 
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I didnt. I typed out those URL names, they wernt automatic. I just accidently put two LH. Order is fine
Just a heads-up. I didn't want you to open the package and find 2 LH tailights.
 
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