After market LED tailgate light bars interfere with spare tire crank.

[Aherpa]

I was hoping to put a LED tailgate light bar on my Maverick but it appears none of them accommodate the spare tire crank that must penetrate the hole between the bottom of the tailgate and the top of bumper.

Does anyone know if a vendor makes a light bar that accommodates the crank?

This appears to be a problem for any truck owner that has to crank down the spare tire the same way.

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[Delzona]

I've seen so many trucks with taillight bars that either the owners don't expect to need to use their spare or the lightbar is easy to remove to access the hold. You've asked a good question, one that I hadn't considered. Hopefully, someone already has a ready answer.

 

[Hizzy8122]

I installed my taillight bar after I found out about the spare tire. No too worried since they are easy to remove and replace.

 

[Aherpa]

I was hoping to put a LED tailgate light bar on my Maverick but it appears none of them accommodate the spare tire crank that must penetrate the hole between the bottom of the tailgate and the top of bumper.

Does anyone know if a vendor makes a light bar that accommodates the crank?

This appears to be a problem for any truck owner that has to crank down the spare tire the same way.

Update;
I bought a Recon 49" tailgate light bar (item#26415XHP on gorecon.com) and it came with adhesive strips already attached to the light and 4 clips. While I don't have my truck yet, it appears the light can be attached and detached via the clips. The clips do require drilling a hole for each one.
I plan to drill the holes and use stainless steel screws with sealant to attach the clips. . . my parts pile is getting bigger.

https://gorecon.com/product/49-tailgate-bar-power-led-amber-signals-brake-reverse-lights/

 

[Darnon]

It won't be as directly visible but you could also probably attach to the bottom of the tailgate pointed down. You'd have to disconnect the wiring if you want to remove the tailgate, but you already have to do that for the camera/electric lock wiring anyways.

 

[Stimpy433]

One word…. Magnets!!!!

 

[Fredvon4]

Anyone have a photo of exactly where the spare tire access hole is
Also max width of facia where the lite bar would attach. I.E will 60" fit or need to buy 48" lite bar?

 

[Delzona]

Anyone have a photo of exactly where the spare tire access hole is
Also max width of facia where the lite bar would attach. I.E will 60" fit or need to buy 48" lite bar?

The blue will show you the way to the hole!

 

[Shay]

Good catch!

 

[Fredvon4]

There is a set of red white amber triple row Lite bar that is wired in center as two (2) separate 24" lite bars for $65+/- on Amazon

SS VISION Aluminum Triple Row Tailgate Light Bar- Bright LED Chips, Waterproof Plug-and-Play with 4-Way Flat Connector Wire, Red Brake, Sequential Turn signal, Strobe Light for Trucks Trailers

 

[Mymaverick2021]

I was hoping to put a LED tailgate light bar on my Maverick but it appears none of them accommodate the spare tire crank that must penetrate the hole between the bottom of the tailgate and the top of bumper.

Does anyone know if a vendor makes a light bar that accommodates the crank?

This appears to be a problem for any truck owner that has to crank down the spare tire the same way.

It's not only the hole for the spare tire crank It's also a wire that runs through next to the hole for the Spare tire

 

[wyouger]

There is a set of red white amber triple row Lite bar that is wired in center as two (2) separate 24" lite bars for $65+/- on Amazon

SS VISION Aluminum Triple Row Tailgate Light Bar- Bright LED Chips, Waterproof Plug-and-Play with 4-Way Flat Connector Wire, Red Brake, Sequential Turn signal, Strobe Light for Trucks Trailers

I like this option. Solves the spare tire problem and has nice features. Is there enough space for two 24" bars?

 

[wyouger]

Does anyone know anything about the rear bumper turn signals shown in the video for this light bar? They don't appear in the SS Vision Store.

 

[Nighowl2000]

why don't you get LED's for the backup bulbs in the tail light instead?

 

[wyouger]

why don't you get LED's for the backup bulbs in the tail light instead?

How is that that same as a tailgate light bar?

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