95-97 Clear Taillights.

[DannyDynamite]

Hey everyone..I just wanted to let that they now carry 95-97 Clear Taillights at procarparts for $79.99. I just ordered a set. The only thing is they raped me on shipping $33.00 go figure. But just for those interested now u now where u can get em.

 

[axionplaya]

Dude you got ripped off... I paid $59.00 USD for both the right and left clear corner lenses.

Roy
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1996 Ford Explorer XLT
4WD
4.0L SOHC V6
K&N Filter
Flowmaster

 

[DannyDynamite]

Im talking about taillights not clear corner lenses..DUDE!

 

[X~FACTOR]

This should look good on your truck!
Gotta come around with your truck at work, Tony. I gotta check it out!

 

[ufoboogie1]

Aren't those dangerous? I mean is the light still red or is it clear like the headlights?

 

[DannyDynamite]

I dont think they are dangerous as long as you put a RED bulb inside...Im going to put the LED red bulbs in em.

 

[davesexplorer]

sweet! be sure to post pics, its mandatory....

 

[DannyDynamite]

sure will as soon as I get em from procarparts

 

[shaft]

do u guys know if they will fit any other yrs

 

[thewishkah]

For the tails thats pretty nice but as for the guy that paid 59$ you got ripped lol 49$ after shipping sorry i had to. i was looking at clears tails for my 94 but i like the altezza's better the platinum ones they are 239 tho=( thats the cheapest i could find.

 

[Scormunch]

e-Bay, $26 shipped brand new... I think you got ripped off too (thewishkah)

As for the tail lamps... $79 brand new? I might pick me up a pair so I can sell them for twice that when they stop making them again... Nice find!

 

[thewishkah]

toshea( sp?) lol

 

[ufoboogie1]

Will these taillights fit a 1997 Explorer Sport? I mean does it matter if it is a sport?

 

[celly]

Will these taillights fit a 1997 Explorer Sport? I mean does it matter if it is a sport?

On all years but '01 (and beyond), the tails on the Sports are the same as the 4-doors (for the same model years). 91-94, 95-97 and 98-00 are the different tail designs and are interchangeable within those series.

 

[mdriggan]

Im interested in getting a set of these lenses. Are they actually legal for normal street use? I notice they have a reflector on them. Is this considered adaquate? Please advise...Thanks!

Michael

 

[celly]

Im interested in getting a set of these lenses. Are they actually legal for normal street use? I notice they have a reflector on them. Is this considered adaquate? Please advise...Thanks!

Michael

If you're using red bulbs (or ambers for the flashers), I can't see why not. Many manufacturers (i.e. Lexus SUV) have clear tails.

 

[mdriggan]

If you're using red bulbs (or ambers for the flashers), I can't see why not. Many manufacturers (i.e. Lexus SUV) have clear tails.

Yes, but there are red reflectors in the rear bumper on the Lexus. That may be how they get away with it? Just my opinion though.

Michael

 

[ufoboogie1]

I found out that these are actually illegal...atleast here in California, even with red bulbus you must have a red reflector.

 

[Scormunch]

They MAY have all the things a Lexus taillight does (i.e. red bulbs, reflectors, etc.), but if they don't carry a D.O.T. approval, they're NOT legal (and to my knowledge, these aren't D.O.T. approved. No amount of pleading or excuses will change the opinion of the court or simply a picky cop that pulls you over.

Also... beware. If you're rearended and you have illegal tails on your car, you're automatically at fault if the police notice , whether the accident was your "fault" or not. Sucks, but thats just the way it is...

Don't get me wrong, I love these taillights... but once I knew the risks it just didn't seem worth it.

 

[mdriggan]

Just out of curiosity, what if you put a small length of red reflective tape over the reflector areas of these taillights. Would that make them more appropriate? At least there is a red marking of some kind on the rear of the vehicle. Just a though?

Michael