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Anybody put a LED tailgate Spoiler on new trucks yet.

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Looking to add a LED taillight strip, but I see a tailgate spoiler cap is available with the row of LEDs. Anybody have an opinion of what is out there?

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galliher_nc Senior Enthusiast

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No offence, but that sounds like it would look incredibly tacky. It's a truck not a 94 Honda with a fart can.

 

Before anybody rips into me, he did ask for opinions. :flag:

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Yes galliher, that is the "spoiler" I was asking about. Is that your truck or a file photo?

TJay74 Senior Enthusiast

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I would much rather see people add extra lightning than the people who "tint" the tail lights now. Saw a new truck the other day, his tail lights were so dark that when he hit the brakes during the day the lights were more faint than if just the running lights were on. That was from 4 cars behind the truck. Any further than that and you couldn't even tell that the truck was on the brakes.

SteveBBB Senior Enthusiast

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If I was wanting more light on the back of the truck, I would get one of those light strips that fit between the tailgate and bumper. They are pretty much invisible until used. Just my 2 cents.

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Just to clarify, I'm not looking for any opinions from those of you that haven't installed one. I'm also not looking for acceptance in to any group. I just want to know if anybody that installed them actually thinks they are worth the effort. I don't want to put the lights between the tailgate and bumper.

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Isriam Enthusiast

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i actually like that, if it were built into the tailgate guard up top. i wouldnt want it to look aftermarket. its also easily viewable above car hoods behind you, so in traffic many cars back could see your brakes.

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I guess it looks "ok" to me. As far as those light strips that go below the tailgate, most times I see them on trucks - several of the bulbs are burnt out. No thanks, waste of money IMO....

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