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Jan 17, 2011 | 06:40 AM

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xxxtreme22r

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are those the things that rectify signaling problems (fast flashing) when using all LED lights?

Jan 17, 2011 | 06:49 AM

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no, it's just a power source for led's. it makes dimming led's easy. there are cheaper alternatives, but you don't have to make this one.

and what you're thinking of is a variable load flasher. available from autolumination. they are used extensively on tow rigs, as the load on the flasher changes each time you hook up a trailer. this device doesn't care if you have a single led or a gazillion incandescent's, it'll flash at the same rate. also, it does away with those gawd-awful "load resistors"

Jan 17, 2011 | 06:51 AM

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heh thanks irab88, wanted to be sure. I knew something like that existed. Might come in useful if/when I change to all LED on the "new" flatbed.

Jan 17, 2011 | 07:38 AM

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it's a lot less wiring that way. you just swap out the flasher unit and connect all the led lights like you would for any other type of bulb

Jan 17, 2011 | 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bryan89

swimmerboy,
thanks for the info.
dang those are expensive though. about 50 bucks for the whole dash. i was hoping to use the ones with the twist lock already on them, cause they are cheaper and less of a hassle. dont have to pop out bulbs and what not.

but i guess if the other ones dont fit....it is what it is.

Yeah it cost me $55.05 shipped