How To Install LED 3rd Brake Light Assembly, It's Very Simple To Do!...2020 Toyota Tundra Platinum

step by step guide on how to install LED 3rd brake light assembly on a toyota tundra, easy mod to do, and a definite upgrade over stock!...link below
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[@CarlosRodriguez-gb8tw]

Wish I saw your video before I installed my 3rd brake light. I had such a hard time with those mounting bolts. Lost several of them and couldn’t retrieve them. Took me hours to install. 🤦🏻, but the light itself is pretty nice.

[@nvrider2]

Nice job. Im putting in the same 3rd brake light as well and sure glad I saw your video. You made it look Easy peezy. I feel more confident in doing it now. Thanks.

[@ripqueenelizabeth8617]

Glad you showed me. I already bought a new light and i figured that popping the roof is where the trick is. Now that your demo has confirmed it, I'm ready to do mine. Thanks much...

[@joejr9653]

You're right it does look good and doesn't seem to bad to change. I just put led bulbs in stock light and bought a smoked cover for it.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yea that’s what I had for awhile, not smoked but just LASFIT LEDs…they were great but I love the look of these aftermarket assemblies!…thanks for watching Joe!

[@frankm3740]

The best 3rd brake installation video I’ve seen so far. Very descriptive, step by step. 👍🏽

[@trevino73]

Thank you for posting this video. It was easy to follow. I just replaced mine. Bought mine from Headlight Revolution. A bit more money but worth it in my opinion. The only part I struggled on was getting those damn flange nuts back in. I dropped one and lost it. Tried getting one from Lowe’s or home depot but no luck. Had to order them from the dealership. A little over $20.00 for 6. Smh. They came in yesterday and I was able to finish the project. Video was very helpful. Thanks again buddy

[@michaelcollins1674]

Awesome . I purchased the same one and I plan on installing it shortly. Thanks for the video.

[@dolfandon]

Great video. I did this over the weekend and here are my tips and thoughts. If you have a double cab with the sliding center window this install is MUCH harder. It's worth it to drop the whole back half of the liner so you can get at the nuts on the back of the light easier. Even with the liner dropped you can not see the nuts and you have to do it by feel. Having said that, wear gloves. The edge of the liner is sharp and will cut and scrape the back of your hands. Ask me how I know that. Tighten the nuts as much as possible with your fingers because getting the ratchet up there and fitted onto the nut is a serious pain. Also tape up the light or have someone hold it against the cab and start the nuts from inside the cab because it will fall down and the posts stick straight up when that happens. I ended up using a snake drill extension to get the nuts tight because it was such a contortionist act to get the ratchet up there and still hold it tight against the nut.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, i appreciate it!…and thanks for sharing your tips!

[@TheBigshow3443434]

i just bought the same led third brake light off of amazon this week and i have the exactly the same tunnel cover as you have on your truck. i have a 2015 tundra.

[@ronnieam33]

The hardest thing to do is, while reinstalling it, lining up the nut with the bolt blindly and not dropping it into the roof cavity or cross threading it.

[@glennc7201]

I just replaced my 08 with an original Toyota light,it is redesigned so no more leaking. It took about ten minutes total on my double cab. I did slide the window open for a little more room and used a magnetic socket,I was able to pull the liner down enough without removing the panels,but its what I do for a living. Looking at the video,it looks like you were fighting more with the plastic spring clip at the base of the center of the light than you were with the foam.

[@glennc7201]

Also,if you drop a nut wait until the light is out to retrieve it from outside,it will either be right there to grab,or use a magnet to get it from the little channel below the light.

[@jasonpadgett2288]

Sweet, I purchased the same brake light and just now ran across your video. Now I know, thanks!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for checking it out!

[@GaryAdkison]

I ordered the same one, but I have a DC. So I don't have that panel and 10mm bolt! Kinda wary of the headliner business! I like the strobe function. I'll have gird my loins and do it!

[@marcbrown8834]

Awesome after watching your video. I order myself one. Love how 3rd Brake led light looks. Thanks for your videos and looking forward to new mods on your Tundra

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks for watching Marc, I appreciate it!…let me know how ya make out with the install, if ya need anything don’t hesitate to ask!

[@JohnWaid6Plus]

This is when I wish I had the Crew Max love that back window sliding down.. I got the LED 3rd brake light for my double cab going try and do it tomorrow

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yea I love the rear window, if it’s anything above 50 degrees that window is down and sunroof is open…haha…definitely made this job a lot easier too…let me know how ya make out, thanks for watching!

[@davidsalsbury7837]

You weren’t kidding that adhesive foam was a pain!!!! And I gotta be honest, I have the classic sliding rear window and wasn’t to bad dealing with the headliner. The toughest part was that dang foam.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yea that foam was no joke!…glad ya got it done without too much trouble!

[@livingadreamlife1428]

Informative video and Excellent presentation. I have the Morimoto XB3 and install is very similar. In fact your video is among the best 3rd Brake light I’ve seen.

[@rossryder944]

I put this light on, but didn't make a video. Would have been all full of cussing anyway. Don't mind that little dent. Ugh. I don't like that I can't step on the brake and watch this light work, it's so cool. Always looking for other trucks with this. Never see any. Also traded puny fog light bulbs for 3-way LEDs. White, yellow, and blue. Leave the blue on all the time. Sweet.

[@lcotto2064]

Another great video. Off topic I had asked you on Another video how long before you put a second coat of ceramic. I'm doing that job tomorrow. After watching this video I ordered the same brake light. 8% off right now.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate that!…I apologize, I didn’t see the other comment I’ll have to go back and look…I waited about 60 mins in between coats if I remember correctly…basically by the time I worked around the vehicle going panel by panel it would be time to start with the first panel again…I think they changed the recommendation for that particular ceramic now, but when I applied it that’s what the instructions called for…whatever coating you’re going with should tell ya though, they all do vary somewhat…let me know if I can help with anything else!

[@josenegrete3790]

Enjoy your videos, thank you for doing them and for the level of detail in your videos (pictures, etc) def saves a lot of time.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Jose, I appreciate that!!

[@brianbalesteri2336]

Awesome video as usual! Installed the exact same light this morning!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!…definite upgrade over stock!

[@balkee42]

Man that looks so much better than the stock one. I may try and tackle this soon.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yes sir, it’s a huge upgrade… And honestly a very easy project… Let me know if I can help at all!

[@josepalacioscatolico8504]

Thanks for your video! Look great your truck

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!!

[@El_Basically_210]

Hey man! I was wondering i just bought the same brake light off eBay and installed it but when i saw the same light on amazon and saw the reviews it mentioned water leakage into the head liner and I really don't want that to happen to my truck so if you could give a long term update id really appreciate it!

[@juanjr7729]

Good video man, good explanation and took your time to detail every single thing. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!!

[@tundra-7549]

Love the video. You always make things look so easy. 👍👍

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate it!...that's only cause I have to edit out all the 4 letter words before posting the videos! 🤣...thanks again!

[@tundra-7549]

@@NitroZ18Fishing Lol 😂😂

[@Tbones-xs7ys]

Did you leave the wax paper on the back of the gasket that goes against the truck? or peel it off exposing the sticky side. Great video and helped me a lot. Unfortuneately mine is not straight and I can't move it because of I exposed the sticky side of the gasket.

[@jgarcia238ify]

Great video sir! I appreciate this, helps get my 3rd brake light upgraded. So after a fee months any leaks or codes(check engine lights)

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!…no issues whatsoever so far, it’s been working perfectly!…thanks for watching!

[@TundraTalk76]

Just did mine, thanks for showing to do this. Wasn’t that bad, just getting to this screws was interesting!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, ya it’s not too bad at all!…thanks for watching!

[@chrishoang6965]

Is the headliner hold on some glue

[@jxjp125]

The new light looks pretty good father

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks buddy!

[@pulido6974]

That's a deep socket brother. That attaches to the ratchet. Very good video though. I'm about to put the same Think on my tundra. I was wondering about the old gasket in particular.

[@josealgaba4083]

Excellent video…Looks Nice!!! Man if that third brake light was made by Morimoto or headlight revolution price will be 300 plus lol no kidding

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!…and you ain’t kiddin! 🤣

[@jordanwalker4995]

Thanks for showing the good, bad, and the ugly. I just put a Morimoto X3B on my 2017 Tundra 1794. Those nuts are not easy and there is a gap that I’ll have to fill with foam.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!…hopefully ya got that gap filled in ok!

[@mikeacuna6077]

If I push mine flush at the bottom, the top edge of the light sticks up past the roof line......so I pushed mine down flush with the roof line, but now there is a largish gap along the bottom edge. Does yours fit flush all the way around?

[@krsp7288]

Looks great, I'm digging the strobe too!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you!!…I was on the fence at first but definitely love the strobe feature…I do like that this particular light gives ya the option to turn it off too…thanks for watching!

[@Depenagixxer]

My 3rd break light has started leaking on my 2020 tundra sport. I replaced the seal less than 8 months ago. We just had a storm pass by, and there's a significant leak still. Was wondering if that aftermarket 3rd break light is still holding up and not leaking? I'm trying to decide whether to get an aftermarket or stick with the OEM. Thanks.

[@highpro1394]

Awesome! I think i would leave the strobe off though. Much cleaner look with that new brake light.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man!…yea I was on the fence, I usually don’t like strobe option on any lights but for some reason this one grew on me real quick…with that said I do like the fact that it has a switch to turn it off, I’m sure that’s coming at some point when I get sick of it 🤣🤣

[@cherishctz]

Great video sir!!

[@Nathan-wn5mc]

Aesthetically pleasing but toyota makes everything that should be simple, difficult.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Agreed!…although I don’t think this was hard, it could be much easier for sure!

[@GOGSANGEL]

Came looking on how to install, because of the stories. Thanks for the video, doesn’t seem that bad. I actually bought the same 3rd brake light lol. I noticed your retractable bed cover, I have the Gator cover as well. Any videos on how to align??? Mines does not “seal” evenly at the tail gate, have you experienced this???

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey!…very minimal issues with my cover, thankfully…mines a Powertrax XR, seals very well in the back…if it downpours I may get a little water running down the sides of tailgate but that’s about it… they do make tailgate seals to help…unfortunately I didn’t do a video on that install, I wish I did!… Thanks for watching!

[@zh6232]

Currently in the middle of doing this on a double cab and I want to destroy the neighborhood here lol. Got 25 percent of the headliner pulled down and still can't really access those nuts. FML!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hahaha....I may or may not have said a couple 4 letter words myself, but once ya get a hold of them it's not too bad!...hope it works out for ya!

[@zh6232]

@NitroZ18 Fishing I'm on the backend now but ended up dropping the 2nd nut on the Install. Had to overnight a few from Lexus nearby just to make sure I got the right stuff. Hardware store was absolutely worthless matching them. Definitely a nightmare on the double. Be happy you have that power rear window! Thanks again for the video.

[@jaxzenmask6330]

@@zh6232I’m about to run my truck off the side of the road on the backend of this install. How did you get the nuts to thread back on? It’s like the bolts on the light are too short

[@hmongmeskas7445]

Thanks for your video. Help me a lot go to the point. I like this light

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@JAW0703]

What size are those screws that hold the light? I lost one and can't find the size or part number.

[@FreddyDanny]

I wasn't able to push the headliner back behind the weather stripping. The headliner keeps coming out of the edge..:(

[@bunzoflo84]

Great contents man. Keep it coming. Thank you.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@Onehandreagan]

There's probably an obviious answer to this question but I'm having a hard time figuring it out. I recently purchased a 2019 Toyota Tundra and it came with an LED High Mount light similar to this one you just installed. One side of the cargo lights has gone out and I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to have to replace the entire light or if it's possible to replace bulbs? It looks like im going to have to take the light off the way you did in the video as there doesn't appear to be a way to just remove the clear covering, so thank you for the video as it doesn't look as hard as I thought it would be. Any information helps!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Reagan!…if it’s an LED assembly like this one, unfortunately you would be replacing the entire housing…hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@Onehandreagan]

@@NitroZ18Fishing Thank you for your help!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!

[@anthonycano5442]

You the man

[@marvinapalencia4135]

Very nice job you made it look easy 👏 Just wondering why you took the fender flares off ?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Marvin!!…took those off awhile back, I just like the look a little better without them…they were great for blocking some of the dirt and rocks, but I needed a change…haha…thanks for watching!

[@marvinapalencia4135]

Guess what i did replace the third brake light last weekend not bad at all just use a heat gun For the adhesive foam and you should be good to go

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yea for sure, mine was in good shape so I left it there for the seal…but it would definitely come off with some heat on it…not a bad install at all, thanks for watching!

[@rolandoflores4948]

I just put mine on 😂 I dropped 2 nuts and the socket had to put tape on the next socket for them not to drop. Other than that the light is badass. I don’t really like how Toyota made it like that should be like the others take off 2 screws pull it out plug and put back simple as that these u have a little extra steps to do but other than that it’s pretty easy

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hahaha...yea it can be a pain, a magnetic socket is a HUGE help with this project!...thanks for watching!

[@donaldalderman6404]

So could you run a wire from inside the cab through the brake light once you remove it? Thinking about running the wire for my rear dashcam here and mounting it on top of the brake assembly.

[@mikehughes8023]

Which aftermarket brake light is that? Looks nice!👍🏿

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man!..the link is in the video description, it's one I got off Amazon...lemme know if ya can't find it!

[@mikehughes8023]

@@NitroZ18Fishingfound it! Thanks again!

[@linethan6977]

I got same LED light installed,but fuse burn out ,do you have similar problems?

[@j_flo]

Nice job! Thanks for posting. 🇺🇸 🛠

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you!…I appreciate it!

[@OGBobbyBooshay]

Thank you ✅💯

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@murfdog144]

Nicely done! 👍🏾

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@MichaelJohnson-en9od]

When you installed, did it fit flush to the vehicle all the way around?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yes sir, fitment was great!

[@natestevens3070]

Did you change the toyota badge that's In the front grill? I can't find the video that I thought I saw that it. It looked smoked or possibly a whole different badge. Just found your channel so I've been watching them all. I have a 19 platinum

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Nate!…I had a completely different grille on the front, I have a video on the channel showing the install and review of it…made by Royalty Core…if ya can’t find the video let me know and I’ll see if I can post the link here for ya!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

And thanks for checking out the videos!

[@Zooooman]

are you doing this on the new truck?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I haven’t seen any yet for the new Gen, nothing I like anyway…but I’ll be keeping an eye out!

[@townwilder]

Nice light and install. Do you or anyone commenting know if this is legal in NY? I would love to do it but do not want any cop trouble!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you!…that I’m not sure of unfortunately, hopefully someone can chime in!

[@iggysworldvideos]

Oh love it

[@jayzells8850]

I know it's been a while but when you put the headliner back into place were you able to get the rubber seal to go over the edge of the headliner? I was not and not sure how much effort I should use. Is it even possible? It looks bad. Thanks

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey buddy!...yea my headliner went right back to where it was, I did have to work it slightly but it wasn't bad at all...the rubber went over it without much trouble

[@jayzells8850]

Good to know, I'll give it another shot. Thanks for the quick response 👍

[@jayzells8850]

Not happening... maybe because it's cold? There's a small gap between headliner and rubber seal.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Damn man, I'm not sure why it won't line back up for ya...wish I could be more help on this one, maybe someone can chime in and offer some advice!...I'm sorry I can't be any more help for this, I didn't have that much trouble with it...hope you get it figured out!

[@jairoescobar5003]

Thanks sir

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@billratekin4134]

Is the bed light better than the stock one?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yes sir, it’s a little brighter…the angle can be a little better, it’s aimed a little high but it still gets the job done

[@Lovenlife139]

Yea and you having to fast forward threw all that ripping it is the part that is what people are complaining about. But not you Mr. Easy

[@mikeyredfl3976]

It's called a deep socket not a longer ratchet

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks for clearing that up! 🤣

[@Lovenlife139]

Im a bodyman, first off its ridiculous to have to r&i interior trim panels to remove a third brake light. No other makes do just the Chinese fucks or the fucks in San Antonio.