A Third Brake Light

[jjvw]

I need to make a third brake light. It needs to be...

-LED
-about 2" diameter.
-roundish or squarish.
-it would be nice to not clearly see the dots.

This will be mounted on the stock tire mount and will live inside the triangle opening of the spare. I can make or modify the bracket. I mostly need a decent quality red brake light housing.

Something like this and I could replace the bulb with a corncob led.

Xubox Motorcycle Tail Light, Universal Round Motorcycle Brake Trailer Lights Stop Run Light with License Plate Holder for Harley Dyna Sportster Yamaha Chopper License Plate Scooter, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RMRGMB/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Any ideas?

 

[Steel City 06]

I bought these:
https://www.quadratec.com/products/16181_101.htm
The brightness is about equivalent to the stock halogen brake light, maybe a little brighter.

I also put on a hitch receiver brake/running light:
MaxxHaul 50021 Trailer Hitch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7RZVWB/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[ImpactOrange]

I did mine with a 2" round led. Fits nice and snug in the center cap opening.

 

[jjvw]

That might do it. I can make a bracket to float the light in the wheel.

 

[psrivats]

bunch of options here - I posted some I had bookemarked in that thread down the page. The one by @JamesAndTheSahara that I linked looks like it checks all your boxes.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/awesome-3rd-brake-light.23667/

 

[MountaineerTom]

I bought these:
https://www.quadratec.com/products/16181_101.htm
The brightness is about equivalent to the stock halogen brake light, maybe a little brighter.

I also put on a hitch receiver brake/running light:
MaxxHaul 50021 Trailer Hitch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7RZVWB/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I made a version of those and added a flasher to them too.

3rd brake lights in open lug holes on you spare

Adding a flasher to the 3rd brake light

 

[MountaineerTom]

eTrailer.com has a big selection of LED clearance lights. They have ones called GloLights that I think wouldn't show the LED's.

https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=round+red+led+lights

 

[dbbd1]

I did mine with a 2" round led. Fits nice and snug in the center cap opening.
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This is similar to what I did, only I glued it to the center cap of my aftermarket wheels.

 

[BryantJT]

I 3d printed a bucket for a 2" led, when not on the brakes it just looks like a center cap on the spare. There's no bracket, it slips over the wheel studs.

I have more leds and can make another one if interested.

 

[C.J. Roberts]

bunch of options here - I posted some I had bookemarked in that thread down the page. The one by @JamesAndTheSahara that I linked looks like it checks all your boxes.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/awesome-3rd-brake-light.23667/

You can get these for about $20 on ebay now.

 

[Blackjack]

Might look at this http://www.optronicsinc.com/PRODUCT...ance/Products.aspx?SeriesID=455&ProductID=212 Just needs a .75 inch hole. This is what I use for mine using the high side of the bulb only.

 

[jjvw]

eTrailer.com has a big selection of LED clearance lights. They have ones called GloLights that I think wouldn't show the LED's.

https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=round+red+led+lights

A GloLight looks to be what I'm after.

2" Round 10 LED Light [2 in 1 Reflector] [Polycarbonate Reflector] [10 LEDs] [D.O.T. Certified] [2 Year Warranty] Side Marker Light for Trucks and Trailers - Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077STD2SV/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Jodh]

Just get you a round piece of plastic that fits inside your wheel and put some Amazon LEDs in it. I did this one for about $20.

 

[jjvw]

There will be only one light.

 

[Chief Brohician]

From Amazon. This will replace your lens and housing on your OEM stand. It has a red lens and white LED's.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3NNTI6/?tag=wranglerorg-20

From Extreme Terrain by Rugged Ridge. Then add this bracket and raise it up.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/rr-3rd-brakelight-spacer-1158503.html
You could also make a bracket. Give it the DIY touch. That is what I am going to do.

 

[Chief Brohician]

I 3d printed a bucket for a 2" led, when not on the brakes it just looks like a center cap on the spare. There's no bracket, it slips over the wheel studs.

I have more leds and can make another one if interested.

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Dude that is AUsome. I have seen ones similar for sale but yours has to be the coolest. If I understand correctly, you scanned the center cap and then printed it, then cut out the middle for the LED's?

 

[BryantJT]

I designed a bucket to press the 2" led into that would stick out similar to a center cap and printed it in PETG which is basically soda bottle material.

 

[Chief Brohician]

I designed a bucket to press the 2" led into that would stick out similar to a center cap and printed it in PETG which is basically soda bottle material.

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I wonder if that would fit my stock rims. I have the "Ravine" on my '98 Sport. Super Cool AUsome job. I would love to have one.

 

[Chief Brohician]

Just get you a round piece of plastic that fits inside your wheel and put some Amazon LEDs in it. I did this one for about $20.

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Very cool. I like what you did there.

 

[BryantJT]

Measure the hole in the center of your spare and I can let you know if it would fit.