Has Anybody Used LED Bulbs On Their Truck?

Vato Loco · 05-03-2003, 05:12 PM

I was wondering if anybody has used LED bulbs for the tailights, because my clear tailights are coming this week. I also plan on using white LEDs 194 for the corners, 1156 for the turn signals, 7443 for the brake light and 7440 for the backup and turn signals. Does anybody have any experience with them?

thanks

Mack · 05-03-2003, 06:00 PM

I have a set in mine.

They work pretty well. Stock 1st gen tail lights look pinkish but with the LED tails in they are bright red spots

pfdaxe · 05-03-2003, 06:01 PM

I had them for about a week and then one burned out and of course they ran in series so both didn't work. Plus..I have the Jaos roof spoiler with LED 3rd light so that would stay on with the taillights.

Erich_870 · 05-03-2003, 07:39 PM

Where did you guys get yours?

I was at a car audio store in my town when I saw a display for LED light replacements, but they didn't have a clue where they got it from. I guess it had just been sitting there forever so no one could remember.

Vato Loco · 05-03-2003, 09:45 PM

Are they worth getting especially for my all clear tailights?

Vato Loco · 05-04-2003, 09:31 AM

*bump*

Citykid · 05-04-2003, 10:30 AM

I think they would be great for interior lights (dash, hvac, dome)

Erich_870 · 05-04-2003, 11:03 AM

I think they would be great too. I like how they use so much less power and you could easily change the number of LED's to get an exact amount of light, and there are a bunch of colors for that matter as well.

***midiwall*** · 05-04-2003, 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by Erich_870
...and there are a bunch of colors for that matter as well.

And multicolored ones, and ones that blink on their own, and and and...

Vato Loco · 05-04-2003, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mpulver
And multicolored ones, and ones that blink on their own, and and and...

oly884 · 05-04-2003, 01:23 PM

does any one know where I could get some LEDs for the dome lights?

***midiwall*** · 05-04-2003, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oly884
does any one know where I could get some LEDs for the dome lights?

I just tripped over these using Google:

http://autolumination.com/dome_festoon.html

MNBOY · 05-04-2003, 05:50 PM

Try your local marine store for LEDs if you want to look at them before buying. They have a few direct replacement bulbs and a bunch of different complete fixtures for dome lights or door lights. I wired my cap with a set of four triple LED fixtures and they are bright enough to read by.

05-03-2003, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	Has Anybody Used LED Bulbs On Their Truck? I was wondering if anybody has used LED bulbs for the tailights, because my clear tailights are coming this week. I also plan on using white LEDs 194 for the corners, 1156 for the turn signals, 7443 for the brake light and 7440 for the backup and turn signals. Does anybody have any experience with them? thanks __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

05-03-2003, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mack Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sidney by The Sea, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 505	I have a set in mine. They work pretty well. Stock 1st gen tail lights look pinkish but with the LED tails in they are bright red spots __________________ Mack (David) Mack's Bigger Better 4Runner Page coming very soon! 1989 Toyota 4Runner Canadian Special Edition Want a link to your web pages on Mack's friends page? Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights makes a left

05-03-2003, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,403	I had them for about a week and then one burned out and of course they ran in series so both didn't work. Plus..I have the Jaos roof spoiler with LED 3rd light so that would stay on with the taillights. __________________ My 2000 TRD 4 Runner My email

05-03-2003, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Erich_870 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 970	Where did you guys get yours? I was at a car audio store in my town when I saw a display for LED light replacements, but they didn't have a clue where they got it from. I guess it had just been sitting there forever so no one could remember. __________________ 99' Black 4Runner with Highlander Package 16x8 black ProComp 1069 alloy wheels, Thule MOAB rack My Profile My Hobbies

05-03-2003, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	Are they worth getting especially for my all clear tailights? __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

05-04-2003, 09:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	bump __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

05-04-2003, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Citykid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 354	I think they would be great for interior lights (dash, hvac, dome) __________________ 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 Clear corners & bumpers Amsoil (all fluids) New Pioneer head unit Sirius Satelite Revos (265/75 16) WeatherTech visors Speedhut reverse indiglo gauges Husky floor mats Lots of junk & hidden things Build a man a fire, and he will be warm for the night. Light a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

05-04-2003, 11:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Erich_870 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 970	I think they would be great too. I like how they use so much less power and you could easily change the number of LED's to get an exact amount of light, and there are a bunch of colors for that matter as well. __________________ 99' Black 4Runner with Highlander Package 16x8 black ProComp 1069 alloy wheels, Thule MOAB rack My Profile My Hobbies

05-04-2003, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,708	does any one know where I could get some LEDs for the dome lights?

05-04-2003, 05:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
MNBOY Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 797	Try your local marine store for LEDs if you want to look at them before buying. They have a few direct replacement bulbs and a bunch of different complete fixtures for dome lights or door lights. I wired my cap with a set of four triple LED fixtures and they are bright enough to read by. __________________ ____________________ Greg 93 4x4 pickup

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