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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
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changing from black stripe to grid taillights

i put grid type taillights on my car because they look better imo.my problem is although they are hard against the sheetmetal the outer ends are very unlevel compared to the body.i put the stock one back on and it is level.anyone else had this problem?i tried searching.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Re: changing from black stripe to grid taillights

Do you have the gasket in on the ends of the grid lights? Sometimes they fall off and it can look like the light isn't in all the way. Are they fully seated? I've had one get hung up on the threads of the outer stud. Needed a good smack to get it all the way in. Otherwise they should bolt in and fit just like the other ones.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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From: stallings,n.c.
Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
Re: changing from black stripe to grid taillights

as i said they are hard against the sheet metal.i guess they have warped for some reason
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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Re: changing from black stripe to grid taillights

Looks like its hitting something on the bottom somewhere, they should fit right in like your stock ones. Take them back off and see if there something sticking out or check the wiring harness, maybe its keeping the bottom from going back all the way. Hope ya figure it out!
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