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Old 11-08-2009, 10:56 PM
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Alternative Wagon Reverse Light

Well, I had to replace my reverse lights lens on my wagon and didn't like the idea of spending $32 a side for the replacements so I looked for an alternative. While I was shopping at Wally world, I found an alternative. They sell, for $5.88, an interior light. It has a switch on one side and is about 1/2 inch deeper and probably 1/16" shorter in length than the original but matched up pretty well in practice when I installed them. You don't have to fight with the black rubber sealer quite as much with these lenses.

Materials necessary:

2 x $5.88 interior lights from Wal-Mart
4 x 2" bolts to install lens with

Steps to install:

1)unscrew the lock ring around the outside of the power button on the new lens
2)place new lens in place and install bolt on the innermost (in relation to the vehicle) side.
3)tighten the bolt until it is resting against the lens
4)Install the opposite bolt and fully tighten until the lens is firmly resting against the seal
5)tighten the inner bolt fully
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:58 PM
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Thanks I guess, but worthless without pics.....
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Old 11-08-2009, 11:00 PM
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I'll get some pics in the daylight.
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Old 11-08-2009, 11:13 PM
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It's an interior light. Or are just after the lens?
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:11 AM
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Just the lens, was just the most inexpensive part that I could find that would fit the space.
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:25 AM
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Here's what I've been looking for. I think I need to do this for Smash....

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=214634
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:39 AM
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I had considered that but I didn't want to have install a relay to handle the extra current. This solution resolves that problem without that being necessary.
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Old 11-09-2009, 02:09 PM
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Hopefully this helps a bit.
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Old 03-21-2011, 12:51 PM
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Reverse light lens alt

Which dept. in Walmart?
I am in need of one to pass my inspection!
Thanks!
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Old 03-21-2011, 02:49 PM
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Welcome to the forum .

Looks like his last activity was Sept. so may not get an answer from him.

I would guess go to the automotive section of Wally World. they have lots of Chinese auto toys to play with.

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Old 03-21-2011, 03:43 PM
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Thanks!
I will check it out for sure.
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:00 AM
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300td reverse light lens alternative

I found that very light on etrailer.com for $6 plus shipping.
Search rectangle clear lens light ext/int.
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