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82brewcrew

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82brewcrew

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Hey Folks,

 

I need a little help.  Not a long time truck owner but my kid cracked one of my tail lights and I'm a little confused about what I'm reading with regard to a replacement.  Specifically, I'm seeing stuff about not fitting with factory LED assemblies and such.  Long story short, If I just want a straight replacement, what am I looking for?  If I want LED, is that an issue and/or what does that entail?

 

Thanks All

2017_whitez71 Enthusiast

2017_whitez71

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You can put LTZ led taillights on.  You would need to add resistors or buy an adaptor harness.  I installed the LTZ taillights on my 2017 LT, I used a harness from gen5diy. It made the install plug and play.  You could also go with aftermarket led taillights assemblies which have the resistors built in. I would check out ebay for your options. 

SirenRed16 Senior Enthusiast

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A straight replacement would be the easiest route to take but you have other options. Like 2017_whitez71 said you can get LTZ taillights would require more work but not impossible.

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SirenRed16 Senior Enthusiast

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What would constitute a straight replacement?  I can only find LED assemblies.
A straight replacement would be a oem taillight. You could probably find a set on your local Craigslist.

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ChevyRoofer Senior Enthusiast

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10 hours ago, 82brewcrew said:

What would constitute a straight replacement?  I can only find LED assemblies.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tail-Light-for-2014-2015-Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-2015-Silverado-2500-HD-RH-/351758420385?epid=1173653783&hash=item51e66f89a1:g:Y6QAAOSwfrJZwW5h&vxp=mtr

 

OEM is $100 to replace.  You can find on CL for that price too.

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