Many of us know that the 2nd gen reverse lights suck! I've seen the threads that modify the reflector but has anyone ever tried LED replacement bulbs? Like this: http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm

 

Since no one responded, does anyone know if I have to upgrade my wiring or can I just replace the bulb? Do the LED bulbs draw more juice?

 

Typically, the LED's draw less juice, but not sure about 24 of them Those look to be worth a try...

 

I would not think you would have to upgrade anything.
LEDs draw less amperage I would think.

I have a feeling I might like to order a set of these for the brake lights.
I have seen them on semi tractors, and they they are brighter.

 

Thanks for the response Cebby! Yeah, 24 of them. Gotta be bright!

 

Leds draw substantially less current.
According to your website listed, the 1156 white LED assembly used for reverse draws 55 to 85 milliamps for brakes. Whereas an incandecent 1156 draws 2 amps or so.

Candlepower ratings are somewhat deceiving though, as LEDs are very directional whereas incandescent are omnidirectional.

lamps link

 

Unhappy. I guess I should have read what I sent. So, I guess the wiring will be ok. What about heat? And with the bulbs facing the reflector, you guys think it will be a LOT brighter? Thanks for the responses, guys! I'll go check out that website again!

 

I want the 30 LED ones. Nice find

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but I heard that LEDs are the most efficient lighting source commercially available.
Since it's so efficient there is very little wasted energy in the form of heat - shouldn't be hot at all, not to the point where you need to be concerned ESPECIALLY since it's replacing stock which will always be hotter.

 

Dude,
Either that or Xenon... Probably that since the light emmited is so much more, but I could be wrong. Not only do they use less juice but they run cooler (less work/electricity=Less excess heat created). Same with real "hid" kits. They last a lot longer too since they don't have to work as hard. The only thing I'm worried about is that they only light behind. They don't really project back into the reflector. They should be brighter, but not sure how the light spread will be... or if they will be more like a spot...? Just an idea... I'd say get them! I'm going to get some for my brake lights as I have clear tails and am tired of bulbs losing color over time. Oh yeah... another advantage is that when they are on brake lights, they turn on and off a lot quicker than standard bulbs. Yeah, its miliseconds, but when your on the hiway and hitting traffic, those mili seconds could be the difference than a fender bender or nothing.

 

I would definately be interested in trying those, right now I am trying to find some brighter interior lights but I do have to admit, the reverse lights on our 2nd Gens are HORRIBLE!!

I may order those shortly, I'll let you know.

GOOD FIND!

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Just a note for the backup light on 2nd Gens, from 93-95 it looks like they changed the bulb to #921.
http://www.sylvania.com/bin/carApp/c...unner&x=17&y=8
http://autolumination.com/906.htm

 

UPDATE! Checked out my bulb yesterday and it turns out that it is NOT 1156! It's the #921, same as the one Troudt mentioned. Sorry guys, I found the # on another website that listed bulb applications. Back to the drawing board! Does anyone know of a reflective foil with a sticky back adhesive?

 

If you really wanted to go LED. You could abandon the bulb. Get an LED that will fit in the housing. Pull the wiring through and glue an LED lamp inside. LED's burn 100.000 hours so you wont have to replace them as long as you own the vehicle .
I have LED's on the front of my truck as signal lights. They are very bright. A real brilliant light. And they flash like a camera flash bulb. There are 5 LED's per light on my particular application. As bright as i would want to go for signal lights. Only problem is the signals will blink very fast as if you have a burnt out bulb because they are so low resistance. Easily fixed though with a 15 watt 1 ohm resistor across the bulb.

 

Zedex, as a matter of fact I was just thinking about that! What bulb do you think I should go with? You said you have only 5 LED's. Would the matrix bulb (24 LED's) be an overkill? The website also has a 3 bulb fixture that looks interesting, although I would never stick it on the outside of my truck!

 

Reverse lights i would go for the gusto. as many LED,s as you can get. Make sure it fits in the housing. Signal lights are a different story.

 

I was thinking of doing the conversion from seprate blinkers to blinker/running lights up in the corner on my second gen, which of these LED's will be able to do the seperate blinking and constant on? an 1156 right, i still have to buy the special housing and mount it in the reflector correct?

 

Does anybody have a list handy of all the wattages of most of the bulbs on a 2nd gen?

Just curious,

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I noticed that AutoZone had some bulbs similar to those multi-led ones.

 

Yeah I saw those too...I was there yesterday looking for PIAA XTreme White Dome Lights.

I think they were for signals/side marker lights if memory serves.

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