First, I want to thank this group for all the great information you've posted over the years and in response to my recent queries here. This weekend I successfully adjusted my Neutral Safety Switch (NSS) so it releases the parking brake and sends power to the backup light sockets - in both cases, when is is supposed to!

The problem I have now is that the sockets for the backup lights are pretty much shot and don't make good contact with the bulbs' bases. I want to replace them. I know I will need to remove the taillight assembly and cut or grind the crimp off the existing socket, but I am looking for a socket that will fit (press in screw in with nut, or similar) or advice on how to mount a socket. I know I need a socket for a 1156 or 7506 bulb. There are lots of these sockets readily available, but it is not obvious if they will easily fit in the taillight's steel assembly. Is there a style (or better yet, specific item with a source) that people have used successfully and recommend?

Also, while on the topic of rear lights, I put in Russ' LED taillights - they are awesomely bright, and I highly recommend them!

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Thanks, I tried the WD40 (and I tried a few other lubricants too) trick, but to no avail. I'll give the foil a shot

Thanks for the tip on stabilizing - between some more lubrication and poking around and stabilizing the LED bulb with some toothpicks I got it working!

Hi Karl. Why do you want to change the sockets if you have Russ' led lights? I cut of the old sockets and replaced them with push in sockets. Works great. If you want you can use sealing to have it "glued" in. I bought them at JT@T products, item # 2566F.

The socket is for the backup lights. Russ' units are tail, brake, turn signals, but not backup.

I'm thinking of the glue approach you describe. Essentially equally removable (not that I should need to) as the crimp in socket that is there now.

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