I called my chums at ORO and ordered up the Lite Plate thingy. It has wicked-bright white LED's that illuminate the plate, and red LED's for a 3'd brake light. It includes a generous length of sheathed cable. I wired the cable of the Lite Plate to a EFI connector so I can unplug it when I remove the spare.
I then went to Casa DePot and bought a piece of aluminum flat bar. Made a couple cuts and a couple bends and rivoted the Lite Plate to the new bracket. I then bolted it through the center cap. I used a fender washer on the inside of the center cap, so it's plenty sturdy.
If I ever have to remove the spare (haven't yet... knocking on wood), I can unplug the connector and drop the whole thing. Then I can remove the plate assembly from the center cap. Kind of a hassle, but how often do you use your spare?
I just made one today from the hardware store to tide me over... till I can get my shop and build something truly custom... I've been having troubles posting pics But I'll see what I can do.
anybody know what this means:
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I made one out of an old front bumper license plate mount I had laying around and LED bolts for a motor cycle. Since I sold my bumper and while I wait for the new one the plate is just attached to the plastic stocker with no light.
U want the mopar part# 55397112AA. My girlfriend works at jeep and her part guy didn't even know what it was.. I laughed and it came in the next day.Its $8 cost, but i might be like $15 for everyone else. If you lived close by, I'd hook you up with an $8 one. Any of the guys living here locally I'll hook you up with employee cost on parts...just let me know
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