I would LIKE, to get rid of the Bubble-look tail lights on my 2008 2500. I don't like the LED type lights. ( Personal preference I guess). I've heard earlier tail lights can be used? They don't have the bubble look to them.
Anyone know if they would work? And, which years would work if any?? Thanks.

 

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Some rewiring will be required to use the 02-06 units since they are 3 bulb units with one bulb being park/turn signal, one being park/brake light and the reverse light obviously.

The 07-08 only use two bulbs park/turn/brale and a backup bulb.

 

I think I'm on the way to the Boneyard... U-pick-it... I can grab a older one for cheap. And start experimenting on the wiring. If, I can figure it out. AND, figure out bulb placement. I'll go for a set and do it. Thanks for the clarification on the difference!

 

I can't help, technically, but I'm with you that I don't really like the "bubble" tail lights, either. They remind me of Silverado tail lights from the era.

 

Well, I went to U-Pullit. I could only find ONE tail light... (They gave it to me). It was cracked. Of course I got charged 3 bucks just to walk thru the gate. But, I'm now gonna play with wiring and the bulb sockets to see how hard it will be. I can mess up with this one. See what I should do better when it comes time to install a pair... So, this weekend I should have the time. I'll post an update
After I set everything on fire! Lol.

 

How did your wiring experiment turn out?

 

I'm sorry for no follow/up in a timely manner but, I've been caught up in moving. Going on my winter lay-off. Address changes,.. Ect... The panel, or circuit board thingy in the back I gutted. The holes I carfully reshaped with my demmel tool
To accept the '08 sockets and bulbs. It worked great for the top two. ( l had to use 2 of the gray colored spongy gaskets between the socket and board for a tight seal... The third hole, the cutting disk just shattered to heck the hole completly. ( My fault). I simply got into a hurry I guess.
It can be repaired I guess by over lapping plastic and epoxy for bonding. Then, a new hole can be drilled and cut to size. It WILL work. I've not had the time to follow thru. I REALLY would like to post a pic when done. Just, need the time to get er done!

 

No worries on the timing of the follow-up. The pics will be nice whenever it works for you. Thanks for the update!