tail light lens not matching up with the body side

1992 GMC C1500
5.7L • V8 • RWD
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92STEPSIDEGMC
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Have this truck an i bought some really cool aftermarket tail lights for it then put them on and they look great but the body line and the edge of the tail light don't match up. The top looks perfect but the bottom is tucked in about 1/8" is there a way to shim them or what can i do?
Jan 22, 2015 at 8:53 AM
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HMAC300
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how do they mount? if from the back put some washer s in there for shims behind light where it bolts or if screwed in from side oblong hole if you can to correct the problem.
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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92STEPSIDEGMC
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It bolts from the inside behind the tailgate.
Jan 22, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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HMAC300
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us a couple of washers or one whatever it takes to make it fit right.
Jan 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM
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