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09-25-2015, 10:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #12894
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Montana LED tail light install
I'm here at the National rally as was shopping around looking to replace my factory brake lights with LED's. I found a pair at a salvage yard for $20 a piece. I know I could have gotten them cheaper possibly but I have been to 4 salvage places already and that is what I found.
Anyway I took photos with one new LED installed on the right side and the factory light on the left side in both photos.
The 1st photo is with the lights on only, no brakes. The 2nd is with the brakes applied.
I really see a big difference in person verses the photos. I'm glad I changed them out. I also bought a center brake light. Just trying to decide what is the best and easy to install location. Properly will wait when I get home to install.
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09-26-2015, 12:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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We did this to or 2002 also but never thought about the third light. With ours being a older model with the wrap around blazer tail lights I had a little harder time finding a replacement as I did not want to just change the bulb with an LED one. I found an replacement that is a flat panel that is very bright especially when you hit the brakes.. Now I think I will be looking for a third light to install as I think that would nice..
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09-26-2015, 03:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 366
M.O.C. #8881
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Drifty 1. Where did you find the lights?? We have a 2008 with the BLAZER Tail lights...
Thanks
Lfw
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09-26-2015, 03:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Traverse City
Posts: 149
M.O.C. #15913
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Lights look good. I also used led but I also replace the backup lights with red stop turn. I have no plans to back in at night. Gives people 2 more lights to see.
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2014 3725RL
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09-26-2015, 03:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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X2 on replacing the backup lights. Can't have too many tail, stop and turn lights.
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2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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09-26-2015, 04:10 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DeLand
Posts: 32
M.O.C. #14652
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i got rid of back up lights???????? and put all brake and turn in more to see us back there/// 
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09-26-2015, 04:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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I bought my lights thru http://www.stylintrucks.com/?csm=779...811&csu=672014 . When the solar class at the rally is over I will get the model info of mine and post it.
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09-26-2015, 06:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Also got rid of the feeble backup lights and replaced with led. Furniture looks real good! I think you did a great upgrade on both counts. John
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09-26-2015, 09:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #12894
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jcurtis934
Also got rid of the feeble backup lights and replaced with led. Furniture looks real good! I think you did a great upgrade on both counts. John
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Thank you!
I might go back and get 2 more to replace the backup lights so they match. I think they only had 2-3 left.
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09-26-2015, 09:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #12894
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Here's a picture of the 3rd brake light I got at a different salvage yard for $15.
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09-26-2015, 10:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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I replaced both tail lights and backup lights with LED's. Really makes a BIG difference. This picture is with just the tail lights on. Right side LED's, Left side original lights.
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09-26-2015, 02:23 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Troutdale
Posts: 26
M.O.C. #17731
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I too replaced with LED and eliminated the backup lights. Got mine from Vehicle Safety Supply.
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09-26-2015, 03:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
M.O.C. #3403
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09-26-2015, 06:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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I got 2 LED tail lights from Harbor Freight, and I LOVE them!! I think I will replace the back-up lights for additional turn/stop lights too.
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09-28-2015, 01:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by lfw
Drifty 1. Where did you find the lights?? We have a 2008 with the BLAZER Tail lights...
Thanks
Lfw
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Here is a light for the wrap around tail lights on older units.. They work great.. A little pricey but very nice look and well built..
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/le..._kit/1907.aspx
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09-03-2022, 03:23 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Everett
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #29443
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How do I see the pictures of your led taillight upgrade? I have a 2008 montana
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09-03-2022, 03:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #4831
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HappyTravels1
How do I see the pictures of your led taillight upgrade? I have a 2008 montana
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In 7 years the links Drifty1 (Larry) supplied in Post #2, #7, and #16 have obviously changed and don't work any longer. I know Larry has sold the rig but hopefully he will see this Post, dig into his thousand of photos, and come up with some pics.
I did see him install them. The flat plate was easy, and boy were they bright!
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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09-04-2022, 09:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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I am not sure I have any photos of the taillights on the old Montana but this link is very similar to the ones I installed.
https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-91-che...conversion-kit
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10-27-2022, 09:14 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Manchester
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #31897
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New to the group today (10-27-2022)
We bought our 2009 3400RL last November in a private sale. I upgraded the back in the Spring of 2022 with twin LED 3rd brake lights (with STROBE Module) and (4) LED Flood Lights on the reversing light circuit. The strobe makes the 3rd brake lights flash fast, then slow, then solid ON within a couple of seconds with each application of the brake pedal. Backup flood lights turn night into day.
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10-27-2022, 09:51 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Manchester
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #31897
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