cucv rear plate tag light

motorstormer · Jan 16, 2016

Just got my first m1028 when i took it to get it inspected he told me i needed a tag light on the rear. i was just wondering if someone could tell me the best way to do this without removing the hook. right now my tag is just in my rear window. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

porkysplace · Jan 16, 2016

You could bolt it to the bumper and use a light like this one , look like it mount to the same holes ( you would need to drill the bumper) as the plate.

http://www.autozone.com/exterior-li...nse-plate-led-light/873393_0_0/?checkfit=true

motorstormer · Jan 16, 2016

That looks a lot better than what i found witch i'd have to drill about a inch hole for.

avlon01 · Jan 16, 2016

Mine is stuck to the rear gate with neodymium magnets.

Drove about 1,200 miles last year and the plate never moved. Plus, I didn't have to muck up the truck with extra holes.

motorstormer · Jan 16, 2016

Thats what i'd like to do but in VA i need a light.

SgtHaas · Jan 16, 2016

I just bought a simple mount from an auto store and came with a plastic light housing . ($15) wired to the running light. Works great

Blake · Jan 16, 2016

I used a light like this and painted it green. I think they called it a map light in the generic electrical section at the auto parts store.

motorstormer · Jan 16, 2016

Went to autozone and found these http://www.autozone.com/gaskets-and...-2-pcs-led-license-plate-fastener/124701_0_0/ should work good but is my tail lights 12v or 24v

motorstormer · Jan 16, 2016

Went to autozone and fond these http://www.autozone.com/gaskets-and...-2-pcs-led-license-plate-fastener/124701_0_0/ should work good and only 2 holes in my bumper. But is my tail lights 12v or 24v and is that the best place to tap into.

Bob H · Jan 16, 2016

You could mount a trailer tag holder under the bumper

timarr · Jan 16, 2016

I drilled 2 1/4 holes to mount on bumper and used a motorcycle led light that just goes into one of the holes. I wired to the parking lights.

timarr · Jan 16, 2016

This what i used!

MWMULES · Jan 16, 2016

The old threads at the bottom left have ideas also.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/27...nse-plate.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/73...nse-plate.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?54755-CUCV-M1009-License-plate-mounting-Rear

motorstormer · Jan 16, 2016

Found these when i went to town

Drock · Jan 16, 2016

Here's what I did

A good bit of work but it's inset, out of the way, and not getting snagged constantly. I used (2) 1/4" thick L-brackets butted together to form the bottom and sides and a some 16-gauge plate for the back. As for lights I just used a pair of those hotrod LED lighted top bolts and spliced into the drivers side tail light harness.

Tanaga · Jan 16, 2016

http://www.amazon.com/030301-LiteN-...8&qid=1453003890&sr=1-1&keywords=Lite+n+bolts

i just bought this from Amazon. I only used the top bolts. I mounted it on the bumper on the drivers side. I held it tight to the tow/ lifting shackle. It covered most of the blackout light. Stole power from the brown wire going to the tail light.

eme411 · Jan 17, 2016

The Canadian army has plates on all vehicles , the bracket was fitted to the rear bumper support on the driver's side , that places the plate just under the rear of the truck and does not block the B/O lights or any other equipment,

avlon01 · Jan 17, 2016

motorstormer said:
Thats what i'd like to do but in VA i need a light.

My light AND plate are stuck to the gate with magnets. It looks a bit sloppy, but I can pop it off at car shows.

The light is a LED light I had a friend rig up on a metal plate.

Indyharleyguy · Jan 17, 2016

I used a 4 LED light on Amazon then connected it to my trailer connector on the truck.

Recovry4x4 · Jan 17, 2016

Our solution in FL was to change the law. Now we don't need no stinkin plates (displayed).

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