86 taillights
 

What's everyone use for taillights on 1x8/9 & QL tractors? I was thinking 82 series tails or truck lite model 18s, but I didn't realize I'd have to drill through the fender. Is there anything low profile that's a flush mount ? I'm just concerned about my fenders rusting if I drill them. Anybody have a good source for a headlight switch? Thanks

If you drill a hole just put a little grease or never seize on the bare metal and the will keep it from rusting. I used lights from tractor supply for mine and they look great and I think there brighter than the headlights.

I used LEDs from Grote on mine, lined up exactly with existing mounting holes but had to drill the center hole to clear the raised backside, they are Grote #47732.

I looked at the 47732s too, are they bright? How thick is the assy, could it get knocked off easily? Or broken?

They are plenty bright, and are not much thicker than the OE reflector. Very low amp draw.

I use these from Harbor Freight. The price is right and no need to drill any additional holes. I have also seen the lens caps at various tractor shows in purple, green, pink, blue, etc. if you want a more retro '60's look.

http://www.harborfreight.com/red-cle...air-93227.html

Cub Cadet 123

My 86 (all original) doesn't have rear lights, just reflectors. It's yours to do with as you please but the 86 had limited production so not many of them in original condition out here. Guess there might be one less soon?

If it came with out headlights it would have reflectors, If it had headlights it would have taillights.

I got these at Tractor Supply, same as Harbor Freight but cheaper. Used them on my JD.
Blazer Rectangular Dual Bulb Clearance Light Red
016511999 $4.99

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...nce-light--red

Those are what I have on mine pictured above.