antrn99

Hi

I have a 04 996 cab and I am thinking of replacing the tail lights with the newer design. Any advice.. Should I not replace them and keep stock lights? Is this a DYI job? What would the cost be to replace and what manufacturer do you recommend?

Thanks for the advice.

Anthony

Rvca3112

which tail lights are you referring to when you say newer design? like the led aftermarket replacements or some other type that I'm not familiar with? more info please...

FRUNKenstein

I will guess he's talking about the LED taillights. If it is a C4S cab, then you'll need the widebody taillights like the ones on my car. Those are $849 plus shipping per set. Only one place to get them for the widebody cars: Del Rey Customs in Los Angeles: http://delreycustoms.com/
There are a couple of different models for the narrow body cars and they start at $280 with free shipping and top out at about $689. See ebay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Car-Truck-Pa...p2050890.m1602

NYoutftr

Are there any durability issues with depo lights?

From what I have learned, the LED bulbs cannot be replaced.

FRUNKenstein

I have Depo LED sidemarkers, but my taillights are the Del Rey Customs. They had some issues when these first came out a few years ago, but apparently were handled under warranty. I have had mine over a year with no issues. I can't speak to the Depo except to say that my sidemarkers are fine and seemed to be high quality.

BTW, I really love the look. I think the stock taillights are fine, but once you have the LEDs, you won't even consider going back to stock. It's like the difference between Claire and Gloria:

wyovino

I've had my Depo LED tails for 3 1/2 years and have had no problems. I was worried about what would happen if they went bad and were no longer made so I saved my original tails.

kromdom

Another vote for DEPO. Or if you are patient/lucky, one off a 997.2 will also fit

jhbrennan

997.2 taillights are a different shape than the 996 taillights - much more work than plug-n-play to get those to look right.