Universal Turn Signals

[67MercM100]

I just bought sockets from DC.
Can't figure out how they're ever gonna work in the housings.
Also can't seem to find anything that will work in the housings.

[fordman]

i cant find it in the paper catalog. what is the part number you bought?

[67MercM100]

i cant find it in the paper catalog. what is the part number you bought?

I ordered BAAA-13410. They fit in the housing alright. I just can't figure out how they would ever stay in the housing.

I looked at Auto Zone, O'Reilly's, Car Quest, Advance and NAPA - can't find anything. I suppose once I get frustrated enough I'll resort to JB Weld.

[fordman]

that doesnt look like a lmc part number. what page is that on? either online or the paper catalog. i coudlnt find it while searching the online catalog or the paper one either.

[67MercM100]

They're from Dennis Carpenter, not LMC. Page 54.

[fordman]

that socket is for the rear tail light housing not the fronts.

[67MercM100]

I guess I was hoping they'd work in front too.

So what has anyone used in front??

UPDATE: As of right now I've been able to combine the old sockets with the new innards and it seems like they'll work OK. I might change that statement the next time I have to change a bulb, though, if the socket pushes out the back of the housing.

[fordman]

i have wondered the same thing myself. since the front is sealed from the rear. i haveno idea how to reseal the inner parts from the weather. maybe silicone but that wont last a real long time.

[67MercM100]

The front turn/park sockets and rear tail/turn/brake sockets are exactly the same on my truck. Or at least they were when I started. So if those Carpenter sockets are for the rear, they should work up front too. So I have no idea how Carpenter expects those to stay in the housings - whether front OR back.

[fordman]

i dont have any rear sockets here to look at to tell you any more today. my extras are in my 4wd right now. i wont be able to see them until saturday night.