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I was going to mount them more outwardly and higher, but still under the tailgate. However, the mounting system was going to be a little more sophisticated. As far as height goes, CA Vehicle Code says between 15" and 72" (Sec. 24600(f)) on vehicle mfg'd after 01-01-69. The truck is...

Here's a side view of the jerry can holder with water jug. The jug fits like a glove between the mud guard and the bed rear bulkhead. This was taken prior to the taillight job also.

I'd really like to extend the rear crossmember out or bolt on a second one on behind the existing for that reason.

Approximately two feet was sectioned out from the rear. The tailgate portion was cut off and the two feet was taken from the bed then the tailgate was re-welded. Ask and you shall receive...Below is the most recent side shot of my truck, but prior to the taillight job.

The project was fairly easy to complete. The hard part was coming up with the mounting design. I had several different mental visions of how I wanted to accomplish this job. Some were going to be a bit more difficult than others. All in all, I like the way it turned out and the improved...

Taillights Reinstalled, Wired and License Plate Attachment Taillights Reinstalled, Wired and License Plate Attachment I was originally going to use my existing taillights for this project. I then found some brand new Grote LED taillights with buckets for $25 a piece on eBay. This did...

Remounting Taillights and License Plate Bracket Install Remounting Taillights and License Plate Bracket Install The left taillight bracket and license plate bracket were pre-assembled with ¼” machine screws using the reflector mounting holes and an additional hole I drilled for added...

Taillight Removal and New Mounting Prep Taillight Removal and New Mounting Prep The existing taillight brackets were removed from the rear crossmember and all electrical connections were disconnected. I disassembled the lights and brackets. I prepped the brackets and wire junction boxes...

Taillight Bracket Mounting Plate Taillight Bracket Mounting Plate I took measurements from the bed frame and taillight brackets then transferred them to the flat bar steel. Bed frame and taillight brackets mounting holes were marked and drilled out for 3/8” bolts. The mounting plate was...

License Plate Bracket License Plate Bracket I cut and drilled out the license pate bracket using an actual license plate as a template. I allowed for 3 ½-4” over for mounting to the taillight bracket. Holes were drilled at he opposite end for mounting to the taillight bracket. The...

Since purchasing my truck, I haven’t been satisfied with the location of the taillights. My truck is an M818 with a sectioned Deuce bed. It’s original configuration as a tractor places the taillights low on the rear frame crossmember, which is fine for a bobtailed tractor. However, the Deuce...