Help finding tail light brackets...sort of electrical ?

[Hennesseystealth]

I was planning on mounting my tail lights on the fenders but CA seems to be a bit picky about getting closer to the rear corners. So, I am looking at two options and can't seem to find the right brackets. My LED tail lights have the standard studs in a vertical orientation. So, I need either an L bracket to mount to the sidewalls or an L bracket with a 90 degree twist to weld to the bottom of the frame. I haven't been able to find a source for either and don't have any spare sheet metal thicker than 0.040" to fab it myself (too thin)

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Padilen]

Are you LED taillights similar to the regular utility trailer type lights? I ask because my CT has flat LED lights that only have 2 small screws and one hole in trailer for wiring.
So for my utility trailers I just used a short piece of angle iron welded to frame- could be bolted. There are also a lot of different small brackets available at place like TSC.

[Hennesseystealth]

Are you LED taillights similar to the regular utility trailer type lights? I ask because my CT has flat LED lights that only have 2 small screws and one hole in trailer for wiring.
So for my utility trailers I just used a short piece of angle iron welded to frame- could be bolted. There are also a lot of different small brackets available at place like TSC.

Here are the lights on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Maxxtow-Towing-Products-70205-Trailer/dp/B008CE0W5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429823137&sr=8-1&keywords=led+trailer+lights

They don't show the backs but they have ~1/4" studs with the wires coming out between the studs. Normally, the brackets would have two small holes top and bottom and a larger hole in the middle for the wires.

[Padilen]

Yes those are what I thought you meant. I mounted my lights on my homemade kayak trailer on angle iron. Actually on a couple of trailers. Here is a poor pic of my kayak trailer with racks removed and plywood u opted on to haul motorcycle. If you can zoom. Oh and none of the kits I bought had any mounts included.

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[Hennesseystealth]

Yes those are what I thought you meant. I mounted my lights on my homemade kayak trailer on angle iron. Actually on a couple of trailers. Here is a poor pic of my kayak trailer with racks removed and plywood u opted on to haul motorcycle. If you can zoom. Oh and none of the kits I bought had any mounts included.

I did find brackets that would allow me to easily mount the lights below the bottom edge like you did; however, I don't want to risk some DMVer deciding that I didn't meet the DOT requirements that the lights must be at least 15" above the ground. I guess I am a bit paranoid about running into someone that wants to find a reason not to give me tags.

[Padilen]

I think in Mi their impressed if you have working lights.
But you could get a piece of iron or aluminum angle and use 2 pieces. Like upside-down L and mount on the side of trailer.

[Dale M.]

I would use "L" bracket off to side...

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sit ... TCvpgEJ2E#

Dale

[Hennesseystealth]

I would use "L" bracket off to side...

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sit ... TCvpgEJ2E#

Dale

That is my idea but can't find anything that has the holes where I need them. So, looks like I will have to get some larger L brackets, drill the holes, and then paint them.

[H.A.]

Have you an IKEA store nearby.
They have all manner of neat brackets for shelves , curtians & whatnot.
Of course requires minimal vision & mechanical ingenuity as its not likely anything there will be intended to fit a custom tail lamp project...

[Hennesseystealth]

Have you an IKEA store nearby.
They have all manner of neat brackets for shelves , curtians & whatnot.
Of course requires minimal vision & mechanical ingenuity as its not likely anything there will be intended to fit a custom tail lamp project...

Unfortunately, no IKEA. But good idea. I am sure I can find something at Lowes or HD. If not, I will have my son-in-law get something from one of his metals suppliers and we'll fab something up.

[Hennesseystealth]

Thanks to everyone for suggestions. I did find what I was looking for on Amazon. I guess you just have to be persistent and keep changing your search terms.