BL5BO Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 So one thing that has always annoyed me about the JDM tails, and even the USDM Tails, is that, theres not enough illumination from behind. If its US, only the bottom lights up/brakes. If its the JDM Tails, only the top lights up/brakes. So I finally took the time to do this mod and document it, the best i could to help others if they were interested! http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=247418&stc=1&d=1491723921 Video Tutorial Link: Tools Required for removing Tail Lamps: Socket Wrench 8mm Socket Each Tail Lamp has (4) 8mm bolts Tools/Parts Required for Modification: -Liberty 03-05 JDM Tail Lights with Harness -Legacy 05-07 USDM Tail Light Harness or 7443 Socket from 05-07 Legacy 7/8 Hole Saw Drill Bit Power Drill 7443 Bulbs 16 Gauge Primary Wire T-Tap Connectors Male Connectors Pliers Vise Grips Wire Strippers/Crimper Tool Electrical Tape Dremel Trimming Tool Step 1: JDM Drivers Side Tail Light -Drill New Hole using 7/8 Drill Bit -Make sure to Trim each 7443 Socket. Only remove the 2 smaller Nubs. And leave the 2 wider nubs. -Trim Out 2 Notches to fit 7443 Socket. Only had a dremel tool, but very carefully trimmed until, i was able to get the socket in securely. Once its in, you’re good! Step 2: Prepare Wiring Harness to tap into JDM Harness. A. Strip Wires from USDM 7443 Sockets B. Cut about 7-8” of Primary Wire for Each colored wire. And Strip each end C. Connect the wires to each color D. Secure Tightly with Electrical Tape E. Strip/Crimp Male Connectors to both 7443 bulbs. 3 per socket, 6 total. Ensure each connection is solid and tight. F. Install T-Taps to JDM Harness G. Connect Male Connectors to Corresponding T-Tap Step 3: Modify 7443 Sockets -Shave off 2 smaller nubs on both. Leave only the wider nubs. Step 4: Final Testing: -Connect Each Tail Lamp and make sure all lights are functioning properly Cleaning Up: -Once everything works perfectly, clean up the wiring harness, and make it look neat, for an easy re-installation. Final Results! Enjoy your newly Illuminated JDM Tail Lamps! My "Alpine White" 06 LGT: The Kabigon [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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