Third brake light

[it's Jim]

After pulling the inside of the surf apart, to upgrade the speakers in the rear. i was looking around at all the little connectors in the roof part, where the window motor is. I noticed a two pined connector, put a couple of wires onto it and a bulb and it's for the third brake light. Great. Next problem is now i know it's there, where do i fix the light.
I could put inside, but would it still be bright enough outside. Plus with the windows tinted would it work like a mirror and flood the inside with red light?
Or do i find a way to put it outside. Seen lots with it in spoiler, are easy to get hold of, and are they easy to fit?
Does anyone know if you could do a design like a freelander, so it sits on top of the spare tyre?
Jim

[codlord]

I got a "Ring" one from Halfords. Unfortunately for some reason its quite expensive compared to some others, but it was the only one I found that was suitable. Took the mount off it and then used two self-tappers to attach it to the interior trim:


Like you said, the tinted rear window does darken it (especially during the day) but I just reckon its still better than nothing and perfectly visible at night. No real problems with glare inside the vehicle - its quite close to the glass.

Thought about a spoiler one but originals are impossible to get hold of and third-party ones I didnt like the look of - plus the expense/hassle of painting/fitting etc.

[it's Jim]

Cheers, That gives me some thing to play with on sunday.

[codlord]

That one is something like £30 at Halfords, compared with others there for about £10! but the cheap ones were not suitable for fitting flush and would hang down further.

Not been able to find one on-line or on ebay (I need a replacement as I smashed it the other day when I chucked my spare wheel into the back!)

If you find one like that anywhere cheaper than £30 can you post the details.

Ta

[BUSHWHACKER]

I got a "Ring" one from Halfords. Unfortunately for some reason its quite expensive compared to some others, but it was the only one I found that was suitable. Took the mount off it and then used two self-tappers to attach it to the interior trim:


Like you said, the tinted rear window does darken it (especially during the day) but I just reckon its still better than nothing and perfectly visible at night. No real problems with glare inside the vehicle - its quite close to the glass.

Thought about a spoiler one but originals are impossible to get hold of and third-party ones I didnt like the look of - plus the expense/hassle of painting/fitting etc.

I have one mounted inside like the one in that pic, but I've cut out a section in the rear window tint film the same dimensions as the stop light.

[Maverick]

I got a cheap and nasty one which hangs down a bit, this isn't too much of a problem due to the dog guard, as you can see below. The reflection inside isn't too bad but my tinting is not extreme, also I use it to check that the brake light is working.

[it's Jim]

Bushwhacker man,
You have got your fog lights inset into your bumper, did you do that yourself?
Looks better than mine just hanging down under the truck.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I got a cheap and nasty one which hangs down a bit, this isn't too much of a problem due to the dog guard, as you can see below. The reflection inside isn't too bad but my tinting is not extreme, also I use it to check that the brake light is working.

Thats the same one as mine. I fitted it with the rear window closed so that I could get it as close to the glass as possible so I get hardly any reflection back into the truck.

[codlord]

Bushwhacker man,
You have got your fog lights inset into your bumper, did you do that yourself?
Looks better than mine just hanging down under the truck.

I got details on my site of how I did mine:
http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/workshop/foglights.htm

[BUSHWHACKER]

Bushwhacker man,
You have got your fog lights inset into your bumper, did you do that yourself?
Looks better than mine just hanging down under the truck.

Yup. I got some cheapie £3.99 foglights, removed the red lens and marked around them onto the bumper and cut out the hole with a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade (obviously!) then drilled holes for the mounting bolts under neath.

[Maverick]

I fitted some surface mounted chrome surrounded LED lights to replace yet another broken fog light. They look good but I think they may not be bright enougth for the MOT, I'll have to check with the tester before the time comes.

[MattF]

That one is something like £30 at Halfords, compared with others there for about £10! but the cheap ones were not suitable for fitting flush and would hang down further.

Not been able to find one on-line or on ebay (I need a replacement as I smashed it the other day when I chucked my spare wheel into the back!)

If you find one like that anywhere cheaper than £30 can you post the details.

Ta

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...=CP03289&N=411


Matt

[BANANA]

3rd Brake Light

I Bought One From Toyota At Collyweston In Liecstershire, Proper Brake Light Pod Which Sits On The Roof, As Fitted To U.s. Fourrunners............have A Look On Some Of The U.s. Sites

Regards Banana

[BANANA]

3rd Brake Light

NOT A CLEAR PIC, BUT GIVES YOU AN IDEA

REGARDS BANANA