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Old 10-16-2009, 09:21 AM
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ok first off i have my windows blacked out and its really hard to see...my question is ive seen extremely bright white lights on peoples cars and trucks that i know arent the factory lights when they put it in reverse. does anyone know what kind of bulb that is that is being used? is it possibly some kind of l.e.d.?
Old 10-16-2009, 11:29 AM
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I dont know about the light bulb replacement but you can get a set offroad lights instaled under the rear bumper hooked into the wiring for the factor backup lights that do wonders they have even started making kitts that give a braket that zipties to the trailer hitch and come with the required wired and inst if your not an electrical genius. thats the rout it took on mine works great and I have had no problems with them on the 4 f150s Ive put im on. plus you can find it at walmart and have endless options on the look you want.
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you can buy LED's
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thanx guys i appreciate the ideas
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you have a few options, companys like hella make tail light assemblies that have led lights in them, or you can buy some to install on the hitch or in other areas under the bumber if that be the case.
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Iv seen some new caddys with super bright backup lights. Im not sure the model, but the each side has two backup bulbs and they are freakin bright. they look almost like zenon.
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i used to have hyperwhite bright bulbs in my truck, still couldn't see nothing behind ya.
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I just got an idea.
You now those led strips. Get Wight ones fit them Under the doors and rear bumper and connect them to your interior dome light so when you open the doors or unlock the doors thy will come one and illuminate the area around the Vehicle.
Maybe someone had beaten me to it. But I think I will do this.
Anyone knows where I can get those LED strips in Wight?
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I bought a cheap set of fog lights at autozone and mounted them under my bumper and wired them into my reverse lights. I can see just fine now when im in reverse!
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^^^ What he said.... Except I only paid $1.75 for mine!



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