I need a flush mount third brake light.....

mdrew · October 13, 2015

Short version of a long, sad story...... I need a cab brake light, or maybe even a block off plate that does not protrude rearward. Reason being, I just had a canapy installed, and the damn thing is sitting too far back. I can't move it foward enough to fit flush with the back, and not hit the brake light in the cab.

The canopy is a cab high unit made by Range Rider. It is their Apex Sport model that is suposed to have extended sides that cover the bed rail protectors. The fitment on this isn't great.

I've been surfing the net trying to find a different light, but having had much luck finding one with a side view that will show how flush it will fit the cab.

sahls01gmc · October 13, 2015

Sounds like you fix the canopy, the truck was fine before.

mdrew · October 13, 2015

Gee that was an incredibly helpful response. How would you suggest I fix the canopy, sawzall? Just start hacking away on a $3000 painted fiberglass shell?

sahls01gmc · October 13, 2015

You're going to modify your $50,000 truck to get a piss-poor quality aftermarket piece to fit it? I don't understand the logic. Get the correct piece that fits the way it should. You already stated how the fit is not the best.......

CptMcSaug · October 13, 2015

Yeah I would contact the company and see why it fits so bad. A camper top made for a tuck should require no modification to fit.

rocknfire · October 13, 2015

Send that pos topper back and have them get you the right one.

soltys · October 13, 2015

If we're modifying the truck - 2 words - Duct Tape.

All sorts of color options, A tight secure finish.

Get the clear duct tape and keeps the lights for the Euro look. Or use red Tuct tape and still have the appearance of still having the brake light.

mdrew · October 13, 2015

All I need is a different light or plate. The light can't even be seen. I hardly consider this "modifying" a 60k truck. Good grief..... Take a look at this light on your trucks. It must stick out a good 1.5".

If I could simply move the cap 3/8" foward, the fitment would be OK. Still not great but good enough.

I've been dealing with the dealer for five months and am worn out (screwed up a simple wheel and tire order too). Winter is here and I just want to be done with this.

Zoboflobby · October 14, 2015

It's a stretch... And not even sure where you could find it. Someone who has a 3D scanner and could 3D print you a cover? Just does not sound like something you can just buy, prob gonna have to fabricate it. And the machine shop of the time is a 3D printer.

soltys · October 14, 2015

All I need is a different light or plate. The light can't even be seen. I hardly consider this "modifying" a 60k truck. Good grief..... Take a look at this light on your trucks. It must stick out a good 1.5".

If I could simply move the cap 3/8" foward, the fitment would be OK. Still not great but good enough.

I've been dealing with the dealer for five months and am worn out (screwed up a simple wheel and tire order too). Winter is here and I just want to be done with this.

Seriously now - just go to the dealer, or any dealer if yours is that bad, ask them about the third brake light delete plate. I know you could get it on the previous gens for the 3500s chassis cabs that had cube box conversions mounted or flush mount racks and service boxes. I'm sure the option would still be there.

mdrew · October 14, 2015

Thank you! I had no idea there was a light delete option.

And to clarify, the shell was bought from a truck accessories shop, not the GMC dealer.

muntz · October 14, 2015

This might be a dead end, but they have them for up to 2013 models here: http://grantkustoms.com/catalog/fillers-3rd-brake-fillers-chevygmc-fullsize-3rd-brake-light-filler-p-948.html

In the worst case, maybe you can find a local machine shop that will make a blank plate for you based on the profile of the 3rd brake light housing.

GMMediumDutyMQ · October 21, 2015

Thank you! I had no idea there was a light delete option.

Maybe there was for previous generations, but nothing is showing as an RPO or SEO for the present truck. I don't know that I've ever seen one. Still seems odd your cap isn't designed to work around the stock lamp. Best of luck...

jhplak325 · October 21, 2015

Short version of a long, sad story...... I need a cab brake light, or maybe even a block off plate that does not protrude rearward. Reason being, I just had a canapy installed, and the damn thing is sitting too far back. I can't move it foward enough to fit flush with the back, and not hit the brake light in the cab.

The canopy is a cab high unit made by Range Rider. It is their Apex Sport model that is suposed to have extended sides that cover the bed rail protectors. The fitment on this isn't great.

I've been surfing the net trying to find a different light, but having had much luck finding one with a side view that will show how flush it will fit the cab.

Are you sure the dealer order the correct canopy for the truck? You go to Range Rider website and they do list any canopy's for the K2XX platform. This could be the reason why it does not fit correctly.

TJay74 · October 21, 2015

Anything for the 2010-2013 trucks fits on the beds of the 2014+ trucks, the 2014+ truck bed for the short bed is only different than the 2010-2013 beds by about 1/2" in both directions. I wonder if your truck accessories dealer ordered a camper top for a 2010-2013 truck knowing that it would fit on the 2014+ truck.