So after a recent hail storm, I have to get a new 3rd brake light.
The one I have cracked open.
Insurance is going to pay for the new one. But I am concerned with the seal on the light.
Would my best bet be just getting an OEM one to replace it?
I was also looking at one on Ebay and one from Recon.
What do you guys think??
Links are provided.

Recon:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/le...264124bk-.aspx

Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SMOKE...Q5fAccessories

 

lucky you, covered by insurance. The third brake light on the 04 and up the gasket seems to wear out after a few years. And you have to buy the whole assy around 145 bucks. Maybe aftermarket could be better. I just sealed mine with silicone. Hey looks good and works.2 buck tube

 

I bought the tinted ebay one 3 yrs ago and have never had leaking issues (It was on my Sport Trac before I put it on the F150, same light)

 

That's kewl that sport trac and f150 3rd brake lights are interchangable....

 

x2 I had a smoked lens LED brake light on my '04 for a year, no problems at all, never fogged or leaked. $46 total on ebay.