Motormite 85860 Tail Light Socket

Tail Light Socket for Classic Dodge and Ford Applications

This Motormite tail light socket is built for electrical repairs that require a female terminal and a direct-fit socket assembly with extra-long leads. Part number 85860 is a practical replacement for restoring rear lighting connections on select Dodge, Chrysler, and Ford vehicles.

Key Features

• Tail light socket assembly with 2-wire configuration
• Female terminal design with metal terminal material
• Overall length: 11 in with wire, 1.5 in without
• Extra-long leads for routing and connection flexibility
• Universal package contents
• Motormite part number 85860

Product Details

Motormite 85860 is an electrical socket assembly for tail light repair and restoration work. The socket uses a female terminal layout and metal terminals, with extended wire leads to help reach the original connection point during service. Dorman socket assemblies are engineered with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors, making this style of replacement suitable for vehicles where the original rear lamp socket has worn, corroded, or failed. This part cross-references 08543 and LS6469 for the same application.

Compatible With classic rear lighting service on Dodge Charger, Dodge Dart, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Monaco, Chrysler Newport, Chrysler Imperial, and Ford Thunderbird applications where the original socket matches the required terminal gender and 2-wire layout. Part number 85860 is also listed for Dodge B-series vans and trucks in the fitment data.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken or heat-damaged tail light socket housing
• Corroded electrical contact at the rear lamp
• Intermittent tail light operation from worn terminals
• Restoration of original rear lighting wiring on older vehicles
• Replacement for a socket that no longer holds the bulb securely

Installation Notes

Verify the original socket uses a female terminal and a 2-wire configuration before installation. Match the terminal gender to the existing connector, and confirm the bulb socket style and wire routing before splicing. For 1968-1972 Ford Thunderbird applications, ensure the correct gender terminal matches the original socket for the 2-wire parking light bulb socket. Use proper electrical repair practices when connecting the leads.

Quality Assurance

Motormite 85860 is built as a replacement socket assembly for electrical repair work on classic vehicles. The extended-lead design and metal terminal construction support a clean service replacement for aging rear lighting connections.