diablokicks
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I've been lookin at getting a swing away tire carrier, but the one i am looking at doesnt seem to have a mount for a 3rd break light. My question is is a 3rd break light required to pass inspection?
3rd break light required?
- Thread starter diablokicks
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'86 and newer you'll need a third brake light visible to be legal.
I haven't had one on my TJ since I finished it a couple years ago. I've never been hassled. I guess if a Highway Patrol wanted to be a jerk he could write you up for it. I think it would be more a fix it ticket.
What kind of carrier are you looking for. I'll prolly have a Warn rear bumper and tire carrier available in a couple of months.
What kind of carrier are you looking for. I'll prolly have a Warn rear bumper and tire carrier available in a couple of months.
Brett
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My XJ doesn't have one and it's an 89......
Is '86 just cars? When did the third light appear in SUV? I know our '96 has one.
diablokicks
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How much?
My bro has a 94 i do believe and he hasnt been hasstled, but thats what im trying to figure out whether or not i would need one.
wally
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Sorry for jump on the thread but what about trucks and if they have a shell on the back. You wont even be able to see the 3rd break light?
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I've seen shells with an integrated brake light.
yep, all current models have a third brake light integrated. So basically I guess it would be technically illegal to have an older aluminum shell w/o the third eye on a newer truck...sounds dumb to me too :-\
Brett
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I want to say that XJ's got them in '91....but I am not sure on that
diablokicks
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What if you like zip tied it on for inspection? would that work or would that fail?
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I'm sure it would be a question best directed at your vehicle inspection station. I'd bet some would let it go and others wouldn't.
My 95 YJ had a third brake light, but I removed it when I put on my swing away tire carrier. I have passed inspection at least three times without the extra brake light. My rear bumper has a receiver for a hitch so I figured that if I ever got hassled I would just go with one of these.
http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=brake+light
http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=brake+light
Skylinerider
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Houndoc
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Keep in mind brake lights (like many other requirements to pass inspection) are a safety device, not just to make our lives more difficult.
diablokicks
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Elkhunter96
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rockhard bumpers has third brake lights for their swing away tire carrier bumpers. It fits in the hole where the wheel cap goes. They have an internet site and they are in the Quadratec magazines now