95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

LED bulb and flasher question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 07:14 PM
  #1  
Cobra_R's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
LED bulb and flasher question

So I'm considering putting LED bulbs in my truck, haven't decided yet because I'm hearing (from searching) that they aren't brighter then incandescent bulbs, yet at the same time I'm hearing the exact opposite of that. But I figure they're cheap enough so what not? My question is, I know I need to use a new flasher unit for the turn signals so they don't blink fast or I could do other things as well, but I'll probably just get the flasher unit. My question is, what flasher unit do I need to use? Its kinda late right now so I don't want to pull my flasher unit out. If anybody knows that'd be great. http://www.superbrightleds.com/flashers.htm That site has some flashers on it, thats where I was gonna order from, but if anybody knows another place to get the correct flasher that would be awesome.
Thanks!
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 07:29 PM
  #2  
Ringmaster's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 814
Likes: 0
From: Spokane Valley Washington
LED's, don't draw enough amperage to make a flasher operate. I found that out at work, where all the new trucks, [heavy trucks] have LED lighting.

Do yourself and your pocketbook a favor and stick with incandescent lighting.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 10:57 PM
  #3  
Elton's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,261
Likes: 7
From: Siletz,Oregon
a couple load equalizers will make them flash normal and is much easier to install
http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm

Last edited by Elton; Jan 12, 2010 at 01:57 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
4.34runner88
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
15
Aug 11, 2018 10:44 AM
Shoua
General Electrical & Lighting Related Topics
13
May 22, 2016 05:19 AM
RobotMoose
Tool Time
5
Sep 2, 2015 05:53 AM
Esibnitsud
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
11
Jul 30, 2015 08:21 PM
rushw
General Electrical & Lighting Related Topics
4
Jul 18, 2015 01:46 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:09 PM.