How To: Convert to Escalade Third Brake Light (Simple Mod)

[kbuskill]

**** I stripped the lil Ally wrench bolts any adviceView attachment 206616

Vise grips and new bolts.

 

[Rosson03]

Vise grips and new bolts.

Bolt number or dimension

 

[kbuskill]

Bolt number or dimension

I don't know either.... I do know that they require a T25 torx bit... which explains why they stripped using an allen wrench... lol

 

[Rosson03]

I don't know either.... I do know that they require a T25 torx bit... which explains why they stripped using an allen wrench... lol

I feel like I been lie to. Ally life, I have this Tset of bits (what I used that I stripped the screw) I always thought they where allenwrenches 4 a drill lol! God I'm dumb. I'll tKe a pic tomorrow to Show ya

 

[Rosson03]

But how can I get those out any recommendation on what do you replace it with

 

[adventurenali92]

Just replace it with a regular Phillips screw of the same size. Then if you ever have to take it off it’s not a pain in the rear to take out.

 

[FINALTOUCHFRI]

LOL!

Nice write up man! The back end of our vehicles are almost twins

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I been looking for this mod for a minute. Is this off a 2008 escalade esv or another model. I have been on ebay and there are several but none look like the ones you guys have.

 

[FINALTOUCHFRI]

Didn't see a write-up on this so figured I would contribute something to this place. This is a VERY easy mod, takes literally 10 minutes if that.

With the help of Sumo, I was able to score an already painted black Escalade 3rd brake light from a 2008 Escalade, all complete, for $102.50.

Got it in the mail today and put it on immediately. Here's the how to:

This is what your stock 3rd brake light on the 07+ Tahoe, Suburban, Denali, and Yukon's would look like..
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These are the tools you'll need: 10mm nut driver and a small star-bit. The two nuts and three bolts seen in this pic will be removed through this process and reinstalled with the new brake light.
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Open up the glass and remove the two 10mm nuts from the hinges which attaches to the brake light housing (as seen in the pic). Also using the appropriate star-bit, remove the three bolts as pictured. They should all come out fairly easy, with very little resistance. You can also reach in and loosen the harness in the picture, but don't attempt to remove it just yet!
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This is what it all looks like removed:
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Now, open the liftgate up which will give you access to the wire harness. Remove the rubber grommet and pull a few inches of the wire out, it will come out freely without resistance. This will eventually expose the clip. Use a small screwdriver and pop the clip.
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Now, close the lift gate gently, slowly lower the glass, and gently remove the old stock 3rd brake light.
Wallah!
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Here is the old next to the new!
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Now, do everything you just did in reverse! Here is the outcome!
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Next up will be the Escalade tail light conversion.

THE YETI, what exactly did you end up getting to put the 08 full LED Brake light on your Tahoe. Im looking for this mod for my 07 Tahoe LTZ

 

[Doubeleive]

I been looking for this mod for a minute. Is this off a 2008 escalade esv or another model. I have been on ebay and there are several but none look like the ones you guys have.

this is what you want, it's made by eagle eyes which is a good brand, the housing only comes in black so if you need a different color you would need to get it painted or find a stock housing, the lamp will switch over, the lamp lights all the way across, this is a good knock off product surprisingly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2013-...-Full-Bar-LED-3rd-Brake-Light-G3/401623619130

 

[FINALTOUCHFRI]

Fantastic!!!!!!