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**TKCR** · 03-10-2015, 12:55 PM

I wasn't getting a good connection and was messing around trying to fix that, when I broke the socket. I replaced my Cargo Light Housing with a new one. I also wanted to put a LED bulb in the place of the stock bulb.

I am hitting a wall on what my options are. Is there a way I can directly wire LED's and do away with the socket and socket type bulb? Should I just wire in a new socket or even a different type socket?

Any and all help along with pics is appreciated.

walkerb · 03-10-2015, 02:07 PM

The housing is good but the socket is broken? It would probably be easier to just replace the socket and get the LED bulb.

**TKCR** · 03-10-2015, 02:22 PM

Where would I find a stock socket or should I just get new one ( same socket size )?

walkerb · 03-10-2015, 02:36 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=196

Not sure about the LED bulb. If you find one let me know. Id love a LED in the cargo light

**TKCR** · 03-10-2015, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkerb

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=196

Not sure about the LED bulb. If you find one let me know. Id love a LED in the cargo light

Well if I don't feel stupid, I bought the New Cargo housing light from LMC. I don't remember seeing that they had the harness (socket) too.

I already got the LED bulb from Amazon, but I'm not sure I like it. I really want something bright.

xole · 03-10-2015, 04:02 PM

Something else you might want to think about. Why not run led's under the bed rails? I have not done this on the truck yet but plan on doing it in my boat in a couple of weeks.

Link

Not mine but an example.

**TKCR** · 03-10-2015, 04:33 PM

I do plan on doing the bed lighting. This spring or summer, I'm going to have the spray-in Rhino lining done and then I'll add the lights after that. Looking at both lights, the one that ties into the wiring for the cargo lights and then some that are run on batteries. They are both LEDS.

**TKCR** · 03-10-2015, 04:57 PM

http://www.ledunderbody.com/Truck-Be...hting-Kit.aspx

jerdusk981 · 03-11-2015, 07:10 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/product-vide...-light-bar.htm

BLP86 · 03-12-2015, 03:25 PM

Just this week I got my cargo light hooked up and turned it into a 3rd. Brake Light. Wired in two strips of RED LED'S directly into the brake light switch. Here are two pics, one light on, one off. The lens is clear like original so when the brake is not on it looks like the stock cargo lamp.

andrewmp6 · 03-13-2015, 06:18 AM

You should be able to pick up that socket at any auto parts store.

homemade87 · 03-13-2015, 07:32 AM

heres what I did to my 82 . It is a cargo and a 3rd brake light . Both are led .Works pretty good . Cant remember the part # .I think I got it from ebay , I did have to open the hole up some to get it to mount .

I thought I had a picture with it lit but I dont .

03-10-2015, 12:55 PM	#1
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Cargo Light Help & Ideas I wasn't getting a good connection and was messing around trying to fix that, when I broke the socket. I replaced my Cargo Light Housing with a new one. I also wanted to put a LED bulb in the place of the stock bulb. I am hitting a wall on what my options are. Is there a way I can directly wire LED's and do away with the socket and socket type bulb? Should I just wire in a new socket or even a different type socket? Any and all help along with pics is appreciated. Attached Images

03-10-2015, 02:07 PM	#2
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas The housing is good but the socket is broken? It would probably be easier to just replace the socket and get the LED bulb. __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

03-10-2015, 02:22 PM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas Where would I find a stock socket or should I just get new one ( same socket size )?

03-10-2015, 02:36 PM	#4
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=196 Not sure about the LED bulb. If you find one let me know. Id love a LED in the cargo light __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

03-10-2015, 04:02 PM	#6
xole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas Something else you might want to think about. Why not run led's under the bed rails? I have not done this on the truck yet but plan on doing it in my boat in a couple of weeks. Link Not mine but an example. __________________ '86 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 4x4 '94 Chevy Corvette '07 Ford Mustang '08 Lexus LS 460

03-10-2015, 04:33 PM	#7
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas I do plan on doing the bed lighting. This spring or summer, I'm going to have the spray-in Rhino lining done and then I'll add the lights after that. Looking at both lights, the one that ties into the wiring for the cargo lights and then some that are run on batteries. They are both LEDS.

03-10-2015, 04:57 PM	#8
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas http://www.ledunderbody.com/Truck-Be...hting-Kit.aspx

03-11-2015, 07:10 PM	#9
jerdusk981 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 9	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas http://www.lmctruck.com/product-vide...-light-bar.htm __________________ 1973 K20 Camper Special

03-12-2015, 03:25 PM	#10
BLP86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 80	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas Just this week I got my cargo light hooked up and turned it into a 3rd. Brake Light. Wired in two strips of RED LED'S directly into the brake light switch. Here are two pics, one light on, one off. The lens is clear like original so when the brake is not on it looks like the stock cargo lamp. Attached Images

03-13-2015, 06:18 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas You should be able to pick up that socket at any auto parts store.

03-13-2015, 07:32 AM	#12
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: Cargo Light Help & Ideas heres what I did to my 82 . It is a cargo and a 3rd brake light . Both are led .Works pretty good . Cant remember the part # .I think I got it from ebay , I did have to open the hole up some to get it to mount . I thought I had a picture with it lit but I dont . Attached Images



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