M1008 rear lights lamps holders replacement

[sirmax123]

Hi!


I'm trying to find a replacement for rear light lights lamps holders - but all I can find here has 4 points but the original one has 2 points.

Please see the difference in the image below.
Also, I have the same issue with the turn signal lights - the lamp holders are not exactly the same as the original.

Could you please provide me with the correct names of the lamp holders in order to be able to Google for replacement ?
For all lams, not only tail light, I have not checked yet but expect same problems for all lamp including dashboard lamps

 

[Jeepadict]

I've had good luck from companies that specialize in OEM restoration parts as things like this are not CUCV specific. In theory, any 80's Squarebody component should be a direct fit...key word, should. There's no telling what a previous owner may have sub'd-in for various reasons. Since GM made soo many parts interchangeable over a span of years, you'll be surprised how difficult it can be to find an exact fit due to model year changeover parts or different aftermarket suppliers trying to make one part fit multiple year applications. I've seen guys replace the entire light assembly and sockets with new because they couldn't find the right fit.

Dorman
LMC Truck
Brothers
USA 1
Year One
Classic Industries
Classic Parts

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[sirmax123]

I've had good luck from companies that specialize in OEM restoration parts as things like this are not CUCV specific. In theory, any 80's Squarebody component should be a direct fit...key word, should. There's no telling what a previous owner may have sub'd-in for various reasons. Since GM made soo many parts interchangeable over a span of years, you'll be surprised how difficult it can be to find an exact fit due to model year changeover parts or different aftermarket suppliers trying to make one part fit multiple year applications. I've seen guys replace the entire light assembly and sockets with new because they couldn't find the right fit.

Thank you!

It is a very good answer for me - instead of wasting time trying to find a lamp holder (which may not exists in my region of Europe) I will modify the reflector.

 

[Jeepadict]

All the companies listed except Dorman (they are a parts manufacturer) have a paper catalog that you can order from their website. They are awesome references that you can use like a parts manual and can be a great tool in maintaining these old beasts. I keep one of each on a shelf for refrence and they send out new/updated copies periodically.

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[vanaisa]

sirmax123, some LMC online catalogs are downloadable here (click on picture):

tqhq.ee foorum - Varuosade ost internetist - lingikogum

www.tqhq.ee

Due our stupid EU internet laws, LMC dont allow download them from their site.

 

[sirmax123]

Thank you! The catalog is helpful, and I found lamp sockets, they exist... but not in Europe.
$14.97 + $31.58 Shipping to Ukraine ... and weeks to wait.