Wow ! What a set up and explanation. You are a professor in the ram world and everything was easy to follow 🍻🍻 some people are just natural teachers and you sir are doing a great job.
I was all in until i clicked on the links and saw the price. I expected around $300 (ive never dealt with any baja lights or anything so excuse my ignorance.) But when i saw $800+ for bracket and lights i was out. It looks badass for sure though. And your video was fantastic. I feel like i could do this install flawlessly with your guidance!
@@WaterFowler41 oh it was put on my list as soon as i saw it. Until i saw the price lol! I love all your vids bud. Very descriptive and detailed. I may or may not have ordered quite a few things before and its all your fault 🤣🤣
This is awesome looking. Just curious on why not get a factory style plug and wire it up to connect to the factory harness for the cargo and break lights? The install would have been a little cleaner on that portion of it. Great explanation of how to do this.
@ yeah, just installed one on a tundra.. sealed the outside of housing but a little worried about the bolt holes and Baja lenses… this eases the thought a bit! Thanks
Got this same 3rd brake light for my 2021 ram 1500 and it was terrible i grinded down the lights and nothing fits i grinded down both sides of the lights and still nothing !!!! not only that but the hardware mount holes were too small and i had to drill out all holes a bit bigger ! after grinding down the bezel from the BD they still didnt fit in at all either !! im super disappointed with the evil man. 3rd brake light especially for the price great vid
Great video man, you’ve been a big help with my 2019 rebel! Looks like you are using an easton fmj as your pointer, would love to see a video on your bow/arrow setup!
Hahaha good eye! That’s an arrow I swung and missed on a buck 2 years ago. My brother shot at the same deer and also missed. Fmj’s are great but they bend easily! I use a mathews Z7 with a Spot hogg 5 pin site. Haven’t hunted too much lately but hoping to get back in the stand. Ext year! I do fish a TON though!
The matte finish and the ability to fold up the front panel sold me on this cover. I love it and now that I have a rack that works with it, I’m totally sold on the encore.
@@WaterFowler41 I more question. Do you think a mountain bike will still fit if the first two parts of cover are folded back? A bike hanging over the tailgate
A better cover is the undercover armor flex the panels are line x at the factory and it doesn’t stick up as high. I sell and install these covers on a daily basis and the undercover has a better water management system. The MX4 rests against the cab when folded open the only truck we recommend that for is the new GM’s or any truck with a camera in the third brake light. We sell the undercover ultra flex or armor flex at least 15 to 1 if not more.
I’d love to do a side by side of the two covers! If you’re interested email me at waterfowler4one@gmail.com I really like the front opening panel on the encore but sometimes do with I had the ability to fold it all up.
The 5th gen RAM cab is the same as the 4 gen cab. Due to water leak issues, FCA added the two center screws for the 3ed brake light to correct those water leak issues. Factory procedure when installing the 3ed brake light is to install the center screws first then the outer screws. Removing those screws will result in a water leak which will damage the headliner. I would recommend NOT to do this mod.
Dumb question... Doesn't Evil Manufacturing have a recommended light that would fit their housing??? They should have a light that fits their housing that would fit your specific vehicle?
The brackets are built specifically for the Baja Design S2’s. The modifications I had to make to the brackets were outlandish. I expected it given the small amount of space available in the opening.
If the bracket is designed for S2 lights, I don't understand why the Evil Manuf bracket would require modification of S2 lights...and I would bet money that the lights would not be covered under warranty for that modification. . @@WaterFowler41
Cool addition if you had a spare $500 sitting around. It really looks like a quality piece and I'm sure it functions amazing but...awfully pricey for the average Joe.
You can actually buy a plate from evil that houses a camera so you can run 2 S2 lights and in the center spot you can mount your camera. www.evilmanufacturing.com/lights/evil-offroad-3rd-brake-light-dual-camera-system
Very thorough video... however you repeated the same things over and over and over again (and then on more time at the end with the recap)... it added about 35% more time to the video... I found myself skipping through all the recaps. Also not sure but did this unit have a "Lens" cover over i once installed or simply the painted metal with the exposed LED's?
Believe it or not repetition helps with knowledge retention. I purposely repeat myself so viewers can follow along and can keep track of their work progress. I’d rather my how to’s provide too much info than not enough. One other thing you can do it put the video on 1.5x or 2x when playing it. Not sure what unit you are referring to. The S2 pods each have their own lenses. The LEDs that are preinstalled into the brackets each have a concave lens. There are no exposed LEDs.
@@WaterFowler41 I get it on the repetition... longer videos monetize better too I think so that's a win-win for everyone. I wasn't really meaning to sound like an ass, just was offering a suggestion with a grain of salt was all. Regarding the lens cover I as unfamiliar with the product and didnt know if that unit came with a "lens of some type" but I see b looking at it on the mfg website that tis does not. thanks for the info. It was great video and very thorough. Thank you.
Hey any issues with the LED's affecting your key fob range? Im a little weary about LED's up in that cargo/3rd brake light area. Great video as always!
I was hooked by the sound of the exhaust in the intro!
Corsa extreme!!!!
@@WaterFowler41 I'll remember that. Makes me tingle. I'm in the market for a Rebel right now.
@@Lessk69 I went with the Borla Atak and I absolutely LOVE it
Nice bro I just ordered ur bracket and the DD light bar sweet bro thanx!!!!!!!!
Wow ! What a set up and explanation. You are a professor in the ram world and everything was easy to follow 🍻🍻 some people are just natural teachers and you sir are doing a great job.
I was all in until i clicked on the links and saw the price. I expected around $300 (ive never dealt with any baja lights or anything so excuse my ignorance.) But when i saw $800+ for bracket and lights i was out. It looks badass for sure though. And your video was fantastic. I feel like i could do this install flawlessly with your guidance!
Thanks! It’s not for everyone but this is one of those projects that was super high on my list.
@@WaterFowler41 oh it was put on my list as soon as i saw it. Until i saw the price lol! I love all your vids bud. Very descriptive and detailed. I may or may not have ordered quite a few things before and its all your fault 🤣🤣
Thanks! Glad the videos are helping!
Wait. You had factory backup lights in the third brake light? Here I always thought they were cargo lights...
This is awesome looking. Just curious on why not get a factory style plug and wire it up to connect to the factory harness for the cargo and break lights? The install would have been a little cleaner on that portion of it. Great explanation of how to do this.
I certainly could’ve but already had the positaps
Nice setup, great explanation 👍!! Enjoy your videos all the time.
Awesome, thank you!
I really like your videos and the products you review
Any issues with water leaking in around the Baja lens? Wondering if putting the bezel plates over top of the mount with a gasket would be beneficial?
No issues but it was something I was watching, especially in the winter with moisture and freezing. No issues though!
@ yeah, just installed one on a tundra.. sealed the outside of housing but a little worried about the bolt holes and Baja lenses… this eases the thought a bit! Thanks
Love the 4th button on lighting control app.
Got this same 3rd brake light for my 2021 ram 1500 and it was terrible i grinded down the lights and nothing fits i grinded down both sides of the lights and still nothing !!!! not only that but the hardware mount holes were too small and i had to drill out all holes a bit bigger ! after grinding down the bezel from the BD they still didnt fit in at all either !! im super disappointed with the evil man. 3rd brake light especially for the price
great vid
Did you try reaching out to them?
Should have shown it with the cover rolled back and the tailgate down. That seems to be the way the were engineered to project.
Great video man, you’ve been a big help with my 2019 rebel! Looks like you are using an easton fmj as your pointer, would love to see a video on your bow/arrow setup!
Hahaha good eye! That’s an arrow I swung and missed on a buck 2 years ago. My brother shot at the same deer and also missed. Fmj’s are great but they bend easily!
I use a mathews Z7 with a Spot hogg 5 pin site. Haven’t hunted too much lately but hoping to get back in the stand. Ext year!
I do fish a TON though!
@@WaterFowler41 Yep, moved away from the fmjs because of that. Good stuff man!
I know these are made to order.. I’ve been waiting 2 weeks so far for mine to ship.. how long did it take for yours to come in?
I think a little under a month
press the ejecto seato cuz button
Nice catch! I was wondering who would see that!
Too soon buster! Haha
@@WaterFowler41 LOL
How bright are your cargo lights alone in the dark. My cargo lights don't seem that bright wondering if I wired something wrong?
Mine are brighter than my factory 3rd brake light which had led bulbs. I’m really impressed with them to be honest
Hey, greets from Herzegovina, great videos man, keep it up. Where di d you get the us flax decal if ai may ask? Would like to get a few for my self.
Those are magnets from here: tactilian.com/
Can you post a link to the wire taps you used. Never seen that style and I like it.
Here you go!
www.posi-products.com/posiplug.html
Excellent video as always.
Thanks so much!
A little off topic, but how do you like the Extang Encore? I'm struggling deciding between it and the Bakflip Mx4
The matte finish and the ability to fold up the front panel sold me on this cover. I love it and now that I have a rack that works with it, I’m totally sold on the encore.
@@WaterFowler41 I more question. Do you think a mountain bike will still fit if the first two parts of cover are folded back? A bike hanging over the tailgate
Yeah I think so
A better cover is the undercover armor flex the panels are line x at the factory and it doesn’t stick up as high. I sell and install these covers on a daily basis and the undercover has a better water management system. The MX4 rests against the cab when folded open the only truck we recommend that for is the new GM’s or any truck with a camera in the third brake light. We sell the undercover ultra flex or armor flex at least 15 to 1 if not more.
I’d love to do a side by side of the two covers! If you’re interested email me at waterfowler4one@gmail.com
I really like the front opening panel on the encore but sometimes do with I had the ability to fold it all up.
great detailed video! thank you!
can the middle light be left out i want to put a hidden dash cam in the middle section
Evil sells a camera that can be added to one of these light openings
very nice video! do you know if this will fit 2020 ram 3500 as well ? thx mate!
Not sure if the lights are the same, I would check with evil mfg!
What tonneau cover is that?
Agricover Lomax
Will this work on a 2021 power wagon?
Off hand I don’t know but evil mfg is super quick to respond so I would shoot them an email. INFO@EVILMANUFACTURING.COM
The 5th gen RAM cab is the same as the 4 gen cab. Due to water leak issues, FCA added the two center screws for the 3ed brake light to correct those water leak issues. Factory procedure when installing the 3ed brake light is to install the center screws first then the outer screws. Removing those screws will result in a water leak which will damage the headliner. I would recommend NOT to do this mod.
This bracket is metal compared to the factory plastic so there is no deflection. The center screws are not needed.
I would install a rear facing dash camera in the middle
You can do that too! Evil mfg has a camera for this bracket.
Does this mean you have a set of zroadz rear bumper brackets you no longer use? If so, are you willing to sell them?
already off to a new home my man
Dumb question... Doesn't Evil Manufacturing have a recommended light that would fit their housing??? They should have a light that fits their housing that would fit your specific vehicle?
The brackets are built specifically for the Baja Design S2’s. The modifications I had to make to the brackets were outlandish. I expected it given the small amount of space available in the opening.
If the bracket is designed for S2 lights, I don't understand why the Evil Manuf bracket would require modification of S2 lights...and I would bet money that the lights would not be covered under warranty for that modification.
. @@WaterFowler41
Would’ve been nice to see how the third brake light part works
I do, at the 25 minute mark
Cool addition if you had a spare $500 sitting around. It really looks like a quality piece and I'm sure it functions amazing but...awfully pricey for the average Joe.
Would you be dirt running this truck?
In corn field during hunting season. I’m in the Midwest, off-roading is a little different here compared to other areas.
Too bad there isn’t a provision for a factory rear 3rd brake light camera. Nice video!!!
You can actually buy a plate from evil that houses a camera so you can run 2 S2 lights and in the center spot you can mount your camera.
www.evilmanufacturing.com/lights/evil-offroad-3rd-brake-light-dual-camera-system
Has anyone tried this out with the Bullet Proof Diesel antenna mount?
You can buy this bracket from EVIL with an antenna preinstalled. No need for Bullet Proof bracket.
Very thorough video... however you repeated the same things over and over and over again (and then on more time at the end with the recap)... it added about 35% more time to the video... I found myself skipping through all the recaps. Also not sure but did this unit have a "Lens" cover over i once installed or simply the painted metal with the exposed LED's?
Believe it or not repetition helps with knowledge retention. I purposely repeat myself so viewers can follow along and can keep track of their work progress.
I’d rather my how to’s provide too much info than not enough.
One other thing you can do it put the video on 1.5x or 2x when playing it.
Not sure what unit you are referring to. The S2 pods each have their own lenses. The LEDs that are preinstalled into the brackets each have a concave lens. There are no exposed LEDs.
@@WaterFowler41 I get it on the repetition... longer videos monetize better too I think so that's a win-win for everyone. I wasn't really meaning to sound like an ass, just was offering a suggestion with a grain of salt was all. Regarding the lens cover I as unfamiliar with the product and didnt know if that unit came with a "lens of some type" but I see b looking at it on the mfg website that tis does not. thanks for the info. It was great video and very thorough. Thank you.
Hey any issues with the LED's affecting your key fob range? Im a little weary about LED's up in that cargo/3rd brake light area. Great video as always!
Nope, I was curious if I’d have an issue but everything is working great!
Still no issues?
This looks awesome but alll that work for a third brake light. I will just throw LED bulbs in, nice vid though
I had LEDs before swapping out for led, kind of an apples to oranges comparison considering the evil mfg bracket houses 3 BD S2 lights
To bad I asked them to do ones for 3rd gen dodges and was told nope get a newer truck
That’s a 12+ year old truck, that’s a shrinking market.
Nice 3rd brake light. Waaaaaaay too expensive!
Baja designs and evil mfg parts aren’t for everyone but I can say, worth every penny!
you: this project isn't for the faint of heart
me watching you cut into your brand new truck: 👁👄👁
Taking one for the team!
Can I just bring my truck to you to do this? 😂😂
Yup
@@WaterFowler41 shoot I may just do that 😂 got any good trails we can hit too?
Nice
Tailgater repellent
Man $650 for rear facing lights is pretty wild.
Not a project for the baller on a budget!
His bodies at Endless Performance lol $$$ can buy friends. Light bracket looks good. To bad no antenna bracket included for $300
Bodies?
👍😍❗
Amber
$300 bucks ??? 😂 no thanks
Keep in mind, not every part I review fits everyone’s budget or needs.