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Old 03-29-2012, 10:05 PM
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Just changed out the rest of my truck lights to led's. I had to add load resistors to each light for the turn signals. Platinum sean told me that the front turn signals on his truck didnt need them, but my 2011 did. I bought all the led's from superbrightleds.com along with the load resistors for the rear turn signals and the front load resistors from o'reilly auto parts.
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And the load resistors

Here's some comparison pictures of the bulbs. Left is LED and right is filament bulb.


Here is a comparison that really is day and night, the side markers on the headlights.
LED

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Looks good!
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Some extra pictures of the load resistors, had to parallel two on each side front and back. Bought 4 from superbrightleds and 4 from oreilly auto parts.

Had to parallel them to get 3 ohms otherwise you will get hyperflash.

ones from oreilly

Mounted them on part of the frame behind the headlight.



Rear taillights screwed them to the frame with stainless screws.



Heres a comparison of the back left is the incadescent and right is the LED.
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Here is a video of the Comparison, you can clearly tell which is LED.

And another vid of the front.
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LED's make a huge difference especially in the bad weather.......good mod
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Originally Posted by zx14_rider
LED's make a huge difference especially in the bad weather.......good mod
Thanks rider! I have always been fascinated by leds and stand behind them 100% since they are future of lighting in every aspect, might as well change now!
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Originally Posted by tuxedoblack11
Thanks rider! I have always been fascinated by leds and stand behind them 100% since they are future of lighting in every aspect, might as well change now!
Your front LEDs, do they run amber all the time, then obviously flash amber when you signal or hit the 4-ways? Or do they run white, then switch to amber when signals or 4-ways are activated (switch back LEDs)?

Looks good; really impressed with the light output of the rears. I had LEDs but took 'em out due to the *****ty light output.
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Originally Posted by Tussin_Wolf

Your front LEDs, do they run amber all the time, then obviously flash amber when you signal or hit the 4-ways? Or do they run white, then switch to amber when signals or 4-ways are activated (switch back LEDs)?

Looks good; really impressed with the light output of the rears. I had LEDs but took 'em out due to the *****ty light output.
They are amber running lights and blinkers no white at all. These are the brightest on the market apparently the guy from superbright told me anyways. Very bright light output even tho the lumens are considerably lower the higher wavelength of light makes up for it! Definitely recommend superbright's LEDs very good quality and GREAT service, vs an eBay seller that you can't physically talk to, no offence love eBay!

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I've been waiting for you to do this

How much did just the bulbs run you?
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Originally Posted by XtraLargeTall
I've been waiting for you to do this

How much did just the bulbs run you?
Kinda pricey at 180 but the light output is awesome and would think eBay might have similar bulbs if you look hard enough for less money. This includes the four rear tail lights two front turn signals two front side markers and one third brake light bulb.


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