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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Arrow tail light conversion???

i have a 99 chevy and i want 2 upgrade to the tail lights off of the 03-06 tail lights cuz i think they look better and i really dnt want euros.... what all do i have 2 do ? any diff wiring or wut??? thanks
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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if you get the wiring harnesses with them it is a simple replacement and plug-n-play on the harnesses. the 99-02 tails are a 3-bulb setup and the 03-06 are a 4-bulb setup, but if you get the harnesses it is just plug-n-play.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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wiring is alittle different, 03+ tails have an extra bulb. some have used the stock wiring but i picked up a set that came with the harnesses.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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thats will be a nice mod. yeAH get that harness. easy as pie!
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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thanks guys
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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just buy a harness for $25 its just plugs in under the bed
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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You can make your own for like $15. Let me see if I can find the thread that explains how.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Here ya go....this is what I did. Works well. I didn't trim anything to get the older sockets to fit in the newer tail lights....just push hard and they'll pop in.

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/show...ght=tail+light
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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This Mod is well worht it. I have always had Silverado tail lamps on my GMC Sierra since the 3rd day I owned it. I bought the tails and the wiring harness so's that I could plug and go....otherwise you may have to whittle on your housings a bit for the connectors to go in right but...either way you decide to do it........it's well worth your time and money.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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im swapping mine from my Sierra to my new Silvy today... ill take some pics of how easy it is for ya

buy the harness'

03+ Tail Wiring Harness' P/Ns
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