Has Anybody Used LED Bulbs On Their Truck?

Vato Loco · 05-03-2003, 04:12 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?

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Mack · 05-03-2003, 05:00 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, 05:01 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, 06:39 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, 08:45 PM

Are they worth getting especially for my all clear tailights?

Vato Loco · 05-04-2003, 08:31 AM

*bump*

Citykid · 05-04-2003, 09:30 AM

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

Erich_870 · 05-04-2003, 10:03 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, 11:06 AM

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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, 12:17 PM

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

oly884 · 05-04-2003, 12:23 PM

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

midiwall · 05-04-2003, 12:40 PM

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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, 04:50 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.

abeartede · 05-25-2011, 03:05 PM

The autolumination site has the largest and brightest selection and every other possible connector you might need, but hold on to your wallet. Expect to pay around $20.00 each for the brightest ones. Some even higher.

Kerby J · 05-25-2011, 03:10 PM

use in the tail lights and markers is really good helps with illumination at night and the best place to get them ebay and they will prolly b from china but thats where they all come from anyway haha

James Woods · 05-25-2011, 05:11 PM

Wow this thread is UBER old.

tunnelmotor99 · 05-25-2011, 05:22 PM

Who keeps digging up these 8 year old threads??

I've seen cars around here with LED brake light bulbs and during the day when they brake, instead of lighting up the whole lens like a regular bulb will all you see is a dot of light about the size of a quarter. VERY hard to see when they slam on the brakes in front of you! I know they make wide angle LEDs and such but for like $25 each they're not that cool.

Texas_Ace · 05-26-2011, 04:16 PM

Looks like a bot/spammer pulled this thread up.

But with that said i got mine from Vleds some 4 years ago now and love them, brighter then stock bulbs and i like the instant on/off of them in the brakes/blinkers.

Got them in every light on my truck except for the driver map lights, could not find LED's to fit there that were as bright as some super bulbs i found, bet there is something out there now though.

sebastianholmes · 05-26-2011, 05:27 PM

i have been considering buying one of these to stick to the ceiling of my cab and wire it right into the dome light switch. i know its a little more work but it should still be a cakewalk, plus be SUPER bright

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-Wh...Q5fAccessories

EDIT: a guy i know has a longer non adhesive strip like this for rock lights on is buggy and theyre freaking awesome

Vargntucson · 06-14-2011, 03:25 PM

Led lights are definitely worth it for the interior lights. Led Exterior lights look cool but are expensive.

05-03-2003, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mack Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sidney by The Sea, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 504	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, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,536	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, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Erich_870 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 988	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 Highlander 4runner / Garage Profile Black powder coated 8x16 Wheeler Off-Road allow wheels / Husky floor liners / Thule MOAB rack / Custom Sub Enclosure / Back-up lights

05-03-2003, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 3,649	Are they worth getting especially for my all clear tailights? __________________ Street Queen - 2006 RR Toyota X-Runner - URD True Cold Air Intake - URD 3" Cat-Back - URD MAF Calibrator - URD 02 Simulator - Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers - 275/40R18 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO Daily Driver - 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited - 1st Gen TRD Supercharger SOLD 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 22RE SOLD 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 TRD Off-Road SOLD 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited

05-04-2003, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 3,649	bump __________________ Street Queen - 2006 RR Toyota X-Runner - URD True Cold Air Intake - URD 3" Cat-Back - URD MAF Calibrator - URD 02 Simulator - Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers - 275/40R18 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO Daily Driver - 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited - 1st Gen TRD Supercharger SOLD 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 22RE SOLD 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 TRD Off-Road SOLD 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited

05-04-2003, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Citykid Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 386	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, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Erich_870 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 988	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 Highlander 4runner / Garage Profile Black powder coated 8x16 Wheeler Off-Road allow wheels / Husky floor liners / Thule MOAB rack / Custom Sub Enclosure / Back-up lights

05-04-2003, 12:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
oly884 Guest Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,697	does any one know where I could get some LEDs for the dome lights?

05-04-2003, 04:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
MNBOY Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sitka, AK Posts: 790	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

05-25-2011, 03:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
abeartede Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4	LED's The autolumination site has the largest and brightest selection and every other possible connector you might need, but hold on to your wallet. Expect to pay around $20.00 each for the brightest ones. Some even higher.

05-25-2011, 03:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kerby J Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 271	use in the tail lights and markers is really good helps with illumination at night and the best place to get them ebay and they will prolly b from china but thats where they all come from anyway haha __________________ 2001 4x4 4Runner SR5

05-25-2011, 05:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
James Woods Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Beav-Town, OR Posts: 1,594	Wow this thread is UBER old. __________________ 1988 Pickup dubbed -Bucket-Build- Ongoing garage queen project at the moment Trail Gear 4.7 T-Case gears, Dana 60 front axle, 14 Bolt FF rear axle, All-Pro T-case parking brake, Dents and Stickers and now with lots more dents. 1998 Toyota 4runner Limited- 4wd, Automatic, 3.4 5vze and Rear E-Locker Daily Driver.

05-25-2011, 05:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
tunnelmotor99 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 165	Who keeps digging up these 8 year old threads?? I've seen cars around here with LED brake light bulbs and during the day when they brake, instead of lighting up the whole lens like a regular bulb will all you see is a dot of light about the size of a quarter. VERY hard to see when they slam on the brakes in front of you! I know they make wide angle LEDs and such but for like $25 each they're not that cool. __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 2WD AT, Toyota brush guard FOR SALE!!), Toyota "Mr. T" Gold Emblem Package, K&N Air Filter, Trans cooler bypassed, 5000K HIDs, '99 Headlights, clear corner & turn lenses.

06-14-2011, 03:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
Vargntucson Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 22	Led lights are definitely worth it for the interior lights. Led Exterior lights look cool but are expensive.

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