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Old 11-15-2009, 06:24 PM
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LED Turn Signals

Anyone seen front LED turn signals for the early 90's vintage Toyota pickups? I have a bad socket and i'd like to replace the whole unit with an LED unit if I can find one...
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wont be near as bright as a filament bulb
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Maybe if the lens was clear like glass then LED's would be brighter but if it is the orange stocker than it probably wont.
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I was hoping to find a complete LED replacement unit, not just an LED bulb. I like the looks of the purpose built LED lights, they are much brighter than original if built properly. I suspect there isn't as big of a market for them on these trucks as there is for 1999 Honda Civics...
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I don't think you'll find and LED replacement unit so easy, but you could always just pick up something like these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-...item335702e241

and replace the bulbs they give you with LED bulbs. I think they'd look pretty sharp afterwards. That's what I plan on doing.
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Originally Posted by Reaper5
I don't think you'll find and LED replacement unit so easy, but you could always just pick up something like these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-...item335702e241

and replace the bulbs they give you with LED bulbs. I think they'd look pretty sharp afterwards. That's what I plan on doing.
that's EXACTLY what I did, and it's worked out great so far

I can see my blinkers reflecting off the vehicles in front of me, so I feel that they're bright enough





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I custom made my own..I'm going to be making a set for a guy on another board,I could possibly do another for you. PM me if your interested

here are mine that I made..




the LED signal is obviously on the top..they are very bright!


[URL=http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/joeynational/?action=view&current=Pictures365.flv]

the video does not have the lens on, and honestly the diffused lens disrupts the light quite a bit being the led light pattern is narrow..BUT i am also working on making my own 100% clear lenses...you can also sand down the texture on the lenses as well until they are clear,but it is very time consuming

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Thanks for all the replies! I knew if anyone could help, you guys could!
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