Planning to replace the b/u light sockets on a 72 dart swinger. How do the sockets come out? Looks like the rear bumper must be removed first. Am I correct?
B/U light socket replacement
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Yes, you have to remove the bumper. Open the trunk and you will see three bolts on each side. Have a friend hold the bumper while you take the bolts out. Be sure to unplug the two electrical connectors and push the grommets through before unbolting the bumper.
Slide the bumper off as a unit and set on a bench. Use a moving blanket to set it on for padding. There are two screws per side to remove the light housings. I think they are 3/8 socket head. The original sockets are crimped on the housings and are not made to be replaced. You will have to do some searching for some that will snap in the hole after the originals are removed.
Slide the bumper off as a unit and set on a bench. Use a moving blanket to set it on for padding. There are two screws per side to remove the light housings. I think they are 3/8 socket head. The original sockets are crimped on the housings and are not made to be replaced. You will have to do some searching for some that will snap in the hole after the originals are removed.
Matts440
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I put these on my turn signals, but they offer single filament ones too. They are made from billet from Ron Francis wiring. Here's the link:
RR-11 Special Billet Aluminum Sockets-Ron Francis Wiring
RR-11 Special Billet Aluminum Sockets-Ron Francis Wiring
moparmat2000
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Really nice solution. Really pricey though.
Matts440
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$26 not to bad for something that will last longer then the stock sockets, wont corrod, plus you can also just replace the wire elements if there is any build up on them.
Matts440
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Here's mine installed on my front turn signal housings.
Nice!
moparmat2000
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That is a very true statement. I agree 100% especially with a light assembly that you cannot find a good replacement for, and you have a bad stock socket. However the way most of these vehicles are now restored and pampered if your stock sockets are fairly decent and restored, they will probably outlast your lifespan with a small glob of dielectric grease in the cleaned up bulb socket.
I had a messed up Tail/turn on my Swinger. Good thing a buddy a hour north had a parts car.
Matts440
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That's true, your right too. I know mine were junk and the bulbs were seized in them, broke the bulb glass trying to get them out lol plus wanted to remove the sockets to spray the chrome paint inside the housings since the stock reflective coating was gone.
Thanks for all the help!! Love this site.
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