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Led Bulbs
Has anyone replaced the individual incandescent #1156 (#7506 /#5008) type lamps with LED lamps ?
Probably will need to add a load resistor on the turn signal/flasher lamp.
Probably will need to add a load resistor on the turn signal/flasher lamp.
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I have been looking into that too but can't decide on the style that would work best.
I have also toyed with the idea of replacing the small bulbs for all the gauges and switches too. Can't decide on the color though.
I have also toyed with the idea of replacing the small bulbs for all the gauges and switches too. Can't decide on the color though.
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Not doing the interior, initially just the red stop/tail light section.
Years ago I added the fog light sockets in both tailight assemblies and connected to the brake lights.
Will replace all six incandescents 1156 type lamps with LED's.
I think I've decided on the LED type.
Ed A.
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Brett
Not doing the interior, initially just the red stop/tail light section.
Years ago I added the fog light sockets in both tailight assemblies and connected to the brake lights.
Will replace all six incandescents 1156 type lamps with LED's.
I think I've decided on the LED type.
Ed A.
Not doing the interior, initially just the red stop/tail light section.
Years ago I added the fog light sockets in both tailight assemblies and connected to the brake lights.
Will replace all six incandescents 1156 type lamps with LED's.
I think I've decided on the LED type.
Ed A.
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Some of the LED units don't seem to be serviceable and the quality isn't OEM.
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I, myself am very interested in changing all the exterior bulbs to LED's !! Which includes,
Front and Rear Indicators
Tail Light
Brake Light
Tail Brake Light
Reverse Light
Just don't know, if these bulbs existed in an LED form, and if there were any mods necessary to install them. It would be a lot brighter, longer life and quicker response !!
Let me know, if anyone actually has done them already, or does them in the near future.
Front and Rear Indicators
Tail Light
Brake Light
Tail Brake Light
Reverse Light
Just don't know, if these bulbs existed in an LED form, and if there were any mods necessary to install them. It would be a lot brighter, longer life and quicker response !!
Let me know, if anyone actually has done them already, or does them in the near future.
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I, myself am very interested in changing all the exterior bulbs to LED's !! Which includes,
Front and Rear Indicators
Tail Light
Brake Light
Tail Brake Light
Reverse Light
Just don't know, if these bulbs existed in an LED form, and if there were any mods necessary to install them. It would be a lot brighter, longer life and quicker response !!
Let me know, if anyone actually has done them already, or does them in the near future.
Front and Rear Indicators
Tail Light
Brake Light
Tail Brake Light
Reverse Light
Just don't know, if these bulbs existed in an LED form, and if there were any mods necessary to install them. It would be a lot brighter, longer life and quicker response !!
Let me know, if anyone actually has done them already, or does them in the near future.
These are the ones that I'll start with, red color for the tail/stop lights.
They are direct replacement for the 1156 style lamps, and will fit directly into the socket with no mod.
If they work, I'll then go to the amber turn/flashers.
I might have to add a load resistor to prevent rapid flashing.
I'm ordering today and should be able to post results next week !
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Look at the link on post #9.
These are the ones that I'll start with, red color for the tail/stop lights.
They are direct replacement for the 1156 style lamps, and will fit directly into the socket with no mod.
If they work, I'll then go to the amber turn/flashers.
I might have to add a load resistor to prevent rapid flashing.
I'm ordering today and should be able to post results next week !
These are the ones that I'll start with, red color for the tail/stop lights.
They are direct replacement for the 1156 style lamps, and will fit directly into the socket with no mod.
If they work, I'll then go to the amber turn/flashers.
I might have to add a load resistor to prevent rapid flashing.
I'm ordering today and should be able to post results next week !
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Received the 1156 type lamps and they look great.
Will post some DIY pix.
The stock taillight lamp holder has a place for the inner fog light.
Years ago I installed 1156 type lamps in this location and wired to the brake light.
I'm purchasing another tail lamp assembly so I can install the contact instead of soldering the lamp to the wire.
Also the large 1156 ( www.vleds.com )type lamps only work in the brake light position.
The tail/side lamp are smaller diameter 5008 / 67 type.
I just ordered these smaller diameter from www.superbrightleds.com and they are listed as #67R15 @ $4.99 each.
Once I get these done, I'll decide if I want to do the turn signal and back up light.
What I noticed is that the red led makes the lens look very red, not as orange red as the stock incandescent lamp
Will post some DIY pix.
The stock taillight lamp holder has a place for the inner fog light.
Years ago I installed 1156 type lamps in this location and wired to the brake light.
I'm purchasing another tail lamp assembly so I can install the contact instead of soldering the lamp to the wire.
Also the large 1156 ( www.vleds.com )type lamps only work in the brake light position.
The tail/side lamp are smaller diameter 5008 / 67 type.
I just ordered these smaller diameter from www.superbrightleds.com and they are listed as #67R15 @ $4.99 each.
Once I get these done, I'll decide if I want to do the turn signal and back up light.
What I noticed is that the red led makes the lens look very red, not as orange red as the stock incandescent lamp
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I'd love to see a brief video clip, that would give the best sense of the color.
