backup lights, which way to go?
02-27-2016, 11:41 AM
#11
Thanks... I'm actually a photographer as well (jack of all trades) so I'll make sure I keep the camera in the same spot with the same manual settings when I take some photos. I'll also take some from the rear so you can see how they look from about 20' away
02-28-2016, 12:09 PM
#12
jim
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4x4 truck led.com
I have a 2012 lariat, 4x4, 4 door in oxford white, which LED bulbs would be better than the stock?
Last edited by floater212; 02-28-2016 at 12:12 PM.
02-28-2016, 12:25 PM
#13
You have 912 bulbs, which is equiv. to the 194 bulbs. While you can replace them I'll be honest, the only thing you'll notice is it'll be a cleaner white. You may not achieve any added brightness. The reverse bulb your year truck uses is a very small bulb. It's mainly designed to alert other drivers you are in reverse, NOT designed to light up the road behind you. On the 2015+ trucks they use a bigger bulb, throwing more light output.
http://www.4x4truckleds.com/194-smd-...nd-3652-bulbs/
That is the bulb you can try, but again, you won't notice any noticeable difference in light output, other than having a cleaner look for those behind you. For the earlier model trucks I recommend an actual flood light kit.
http://www.4x4truckleds.com/194-smd-...nd-3652-bulbs/
That is the bulb you can try, but again, you won't notice any noticeable difference in light output, other than having a cleaner look for those behind you. For the earlier model trucks I recommend an actual flood light kit.
05-03-2016, 06:35 PM
#14
Senior Member
Bulb prices
floater the real way to go are LED lights that turn on... the easy way to go are the LED bulbs. The LED bulbs DO help a bit and are DEFINITELY better than your stock lights. I find they do a pretty good job lighting up the road when I back up. Where I live, we have lots of lights so the LED bulbs are great for me. I MAY upgrade later to the full-blown LED kits but for now, I like the LED bulbs. Cheap enough to do and VERY easy.
You DO NOT need a resistor pack for the reverse lights. Load resistors are only needed on the front turn signals and the rear turn signals/brakes.
If you let me know the year of your truck I can help you find the right style bulb. I sell them but there are many other sites on the net you can find them as well. Typically I find people buy complete LED kits (reverse lights, rear tail/brake lights, license plate lights and front indicator lights). That's what I did, one of the first things I did.
You DO NOT need a resistor pack for the reverse lights. Load resistors are only needed on the front turn signals and the rear turn signals/brakes.
If you let me know the year of your truck I can help you find the right style bulb. I sell them but there are many other sites on the net you can find them as well. Typically I find people buy complete LED kits (reverse lights, rear tail/brake lights, license plate lights and front indicator lights). That's what I did, one of the first things I did.