Official Comprehensive LED thread.
03-31-2013, 07:16 PM
#11
puddle lights= open door , oh ,theres a puddle that my puddlelights have saved me from steping in the 1/4" deep puddle , take a little leap off running board to avoid the 1/4" deep water puddle , land in a 8x10" fresh pile of GREAT DANE ******
Slip back and land in the puddle ,while laying on your back in the puddle you get a good view of the Puddle lights. I dont even have a fricking dog
Slip back and land in the puddle ,while laying on your back in the puddle you get a good view of the Puddle lights. I dont even have a fricking dog
03-31-2013, 07:17 PM
#12
This thread is for you to post up what you bought for your truck in regards to LED's. Let's put all the research in one thread. Took me a while to figure out what Led's to buy , what ones are best for backup, what works in your puddle lamps easily without mods etc.
I ordered all mine from dealextreme.
Here's what I bought.
backup
http://dx.com/p/cl20121204-12-3157-9...-12-24v-180018
puddle
http://dx.com/p/festoon-31mm-0-9w-6x...on-lamp-145713
plate
http://dx.com/p/t10-60-70lm-6000-650...4v-pair-129289
3rd break light cargo lights
http://dx.com/p/t10-1w-6000k-60-lume...r-dc-12v-81107
Anyway, I have seen a variety of different bulbs used.... This is what I ordered as far as I can remember and I had a few extras as well and it was $55 delivered ....
What's everyone else using and how do you like them/output etc?
Thanks.
Hope this thread can help a little.
I ordered all mine from dealextreme.
Here's what I bought.
backup
http://dx.com/p/cl20121204-12-3157-9...-12-24v-180018
puddle
http://dx.com/p/festoon-31mm-0-9w-6x...on-lamp-145713
plate
http://dx.com/p/t10-60-70lm-6000-650...4v-pair-129289
3rd break light cargo lights
http://dx.com/p/t10-1w-6000k-60-lume...r-dc-12v-81107
Anyway, I have seen a variety of different bulbs used.... This is what I ordered as far as I can remember and I had a few extras as well and it was $55 delivered ....
What's everyone else using and how do you like them/output etc?
Thanks.
Hope this thread can help a little.
Quick question, I have an 2011 as well, its an FX4, these bulb sizes should fit mine too right?
04-03-2013, 06:16 PM
#13
Senior Member
ya, much more cost efficient. Finally found someone who sells the complete Puddle with LED, but very expensive. While we're on the LED thing, Im concerned about two things:
1. The measurement in mm (lets say for the 194 bulb for the front sidemarkers). When I look at sites to get measurements for LEDs I get sizes from 21mm-42mm. How big can I go before it wont fit? Im concerned about mainly the 194 lights that go on the exterior. The 194 series in the interior are Festoon type so Im not too concerned there.
2. In additional research, sites ask about CAN BUS. I think all F150 from 08 and above have CAN BUS. Am I correct in assuming this?
Im in the middle of documenting all the lights so that I can replace them with LEDs and its kind of a pain.
1. The measurement in mm (lets say for the 194 bulb for the front sidemarkers). When I look at sites to get measurements for LEDs I get sizes from 21mm-42mm. How big can I go before it wont fit? Im concerned about mainly the 194 lights that go on the exterior. The 194 series in the interior are Festoon type so Im not too concerned there.
2. In additional research, sites ask about CAN BUS. I think all F150 from 08 and above have CAN BUS. Am I correct in assuming this?
Im in the middle of documenting all the lights so that I can replace them with LEDs and its kind of a pain.
THis is a lot of material to digest and I'm not electrical-savvy. But many thanks to OP for putting this post up!
04-03-2013, 06:27 PM
#14
Senior Member
Also, I've scanned the below table from my 2013 owner's manual. To the OP, it doesn't look like some of the lights you linked are correct. For example, the lights you're using for the high-mount lights (cargos and brake) should be type 912, not 3528. Maybe they work fine, but they're just not on Ford's table...
04-03-2013, 11:29 PM
#15
so i dont know if any of you seen this but just follow this site, year of truck, make, and so on. It gives you a complete break down of the bulbs and LED size for them. hope you find this helpful.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/l...icle/----/---/
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/l...icle/----/---/
04-04-2013, 09:37 AM
#16
Senior Member
Yes, that's the site where I saw that OP's LEDs for the cargo lights didn't appear to be the correct ones. But maybe it doesn't matter.
That's also the site where I read about CAN Bus LEDs, and what they do. Then I made the post on the Lighting main page asking if anyone knows whether the built-in resistors of those LEDs obviates the need to have resistors in line for lights that blink.
That's also the site where I read about CAN Bus LEDs, and what they do. Then I made the post on the Lighting main page asking if anyone knows whether the built-in resistors of those LEDs obviates the need to have resistors in line for lights that blink.
04-05-2013, 11:09 PM
#17
so i dont know if any of you seen this but just follow this site, year of truck, make, and so on. It gives you a complete break down of the bulbs and LED size for them. hope you find this helpful.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/l...icle/----/---/
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/l...icle/----/---/
Just a heads up. I used their select your vehicle tool to order my LEDs. And the bulbs they give you for the license plate lights won't work. They plug in and work, but are too tall to go back into the light housing. I'm going to have to order a different kind. Also, the same bulb is used in the map lights. They are very loose fitting and take some tinkering to get a good fit (actually have to pull them out a bit until they tighten up). I'm concerned if I hit a large bump that they will come loose. I'm going to order more tonight to fix all of this. Just wanted to let people know. Also, I have a 2013. Not sure if it makes a difference.
Jacob
04-08-2013, 07:31 PM
#19
F150 Forum
Here's all mine
http://youtu.be/6u6xFpSTp8A
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/change...s-leds-146376/
https://www.f150forum.com/f83/look-w...-heavy-142734/
And my latest quest for complete led fogs!
https://www.f150forum.com/f83/rigid-...lights-204056/
http://youtu.be/6u6xFpSTp8A
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/change...s-leds-146376/
https://www.f150forum.com/f83/look-w...-heavy-142734/
And my latest quest for complete led fogs!
https://www.f150forum.com/f83/rigid-...lights-204056/
04-08-2013, 07:34 PM
#20
F150 Forum
ya, much more cost efficient. Finally found someone who sells the complete Puddle with LED, but very expensive. While we're on the LED thing, Im concerned about two things:
1. The measurement in mm (lets say for the 194 bulb for the front sidemarkers). When I look at sites to get measurements for LEDs I get sizes from 21mm-42mm. How big can I go before it wont fit? Im concerned about mainly the 194 lights that go on the exterior. The 194 series in the interior are Festoon type so Im not too concerned there.
2. In additional research, sites ask about CAN BUS. I think all F150 from 08 and above have CAN BUS. Am I correct in assuming this?
Im in the middle of documenting all the lights so that I can replace them with LEDs and its kind of a pain.
1. The measurement in mm (lets say for the 194 bulb for the front sidemarkers). When I look at sites to get measurements for LEDs I get sizes from 21mm-42mm. How big can I go before it wont fit? Im concerned about mainly the 194 lights that go on the exterior. The 194 series in the interior are Festoon type so Im not too concerned there.
2. In additional research, sites ask about CAN BUS. I think all F150 from 08 and above have CAN BUS. Am I correct in assuming this?
Im in the middle of documenting all the lights so that I can replace them with LEDs and its kind of a pain.