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**kev2809** · 02-19-2023, 06:48 PM

I figured i would share how i swapped out the rear light sockets. I was having issues with the bulbs getting a nice grip inside the stock housing, so i found a better solution, at least for me. Maybe this will help someone else.

I found the video on youtube and basically copied it, with the exception of soldering a ground wire in for extra assurance. Heres the video i used:

https://youtu.be/ANbzZ7HUgn0

These are the sockets i went with:

Brake/signal/taillight
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-4122-85803.aspx

Reverse
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-22861-85806.aspx

Both of these use the stock style bulb and are easily found on amazon or your local parts store, and cheap.

So, first step is to get the stock style sockets out. I used a flat head screwdriver, and chisel, prying up on the flange and also banging it from the side to break it loose. Go all the way around and it will eventually pop out. After getting the socket out, my back tin was a little warped from the prying, so i hammered it flat in the vise. After flattening it, open up the hole with a step drill bit, to 3/4" size.

02-19-2023, 06:48 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	"Upgrade" tail light sockets I figured i would share how i swapped out the rear light sockets. I was having issues with the bulbs getting a nice grip inside the stock housing, so i found a better solution, at least for me. Maybe this will help someone else. I found the video on youtube and basically copied it, with the exception of soldering a ground wire in for extra assurance. Heres the video i used: https://youtu.be/ANbzZ7HUgn0 These are the sockets i went with: Brake/signal/taillight https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-4122-85803.aspx Reverse https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-22861-85806.aspx Both of these use the stock style bulb and are easily found on amazon or your local parts store, and cheap. So, first step is to get the stock style sockets out. I used a flat head screwdriver, and chisel, prying up on the flange and also banging it from the side to break it loose. Go all the way around and it will eventually pop out. After getting the socket out, my back tin was a little warped from the prying, so i hammered it flat in the vise. After flattening it, open up the hole with a step drill bit, to 3/4" size. Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 02-19-2023 at 07:04 PM.