Most FJ40's seem to have their tail lights mounted on the bumper....... my FJ has them incorporated into the rear quarter panel, have seen a few photos of that as well. Is their an explanation behind when this occurs?
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thanks, makes sense......... the spare tire carrier I have picked up for it is going to cover one of the lights,, so going to have to add on to the bumper.......It is a modification. It is not original.
The earlier model 40 cruisers had them mounted under the fender, the later model 40s had them inside the bumper. Here is a picture of mine with original location for ‘75-84....Most FJ40's seem to have their tail lights mounted on the bumper....... my FJ has them incorporated into the rear quarter panel, have seen a few photos of that as well. Is their an explanation behind when this occurs?
thanks, this is what I have on my recent purchase......The earlier model 40 cruisers had them mounted under the fender, the later model 40s had them inside the bumper. Here is a picture of mine with original location for ‘75-84....
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The second image is earlier model cruiser rear light location
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honestly, I think it looks really cool. If you want to make your truck original, go for it, but I really like the look. It makes the truck special and unique.thanks, this is what I have on my recent purchase......
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yea, the tire may be quite a bit of work, because when you move the light, it will have a hole, and then you have to move the light, but then it will be uneven with the other light on the other side....blah blah. It is certainly possible but you will either need to do some welding, or make a bondo sculpture. The wiring shouldn't be too bad, just a matter of moving wires from one place to another, but filling in the holes will be tricky.the issue i will have is the spare tire is going to cover the passenger side tail light.
makes senseTroutbum's 40' is an early model. The tailights bolted on the ends of the rear crossmember, like in Pura's second pic. Back in the day, folks moved the taillights into the 1/4 panel so they wouldnt get broken on the trail.
that hurts my eyesthanks, this is what I have on my recent purchase......
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