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I bought the Philips 921 White Vision LED back-up light 2 pack from Amazon. Just put them in last night, but they look a lot brighter. I wanted to try this before adding any additional light cubes, etc.
The real test will be backing into my parking space at work before dawn next week.
I did this one as well. Definitely better - though not as bright as I'd like. Still shopping... Considering fabricating something or maybe installing LEDs to the cab-top dome/backup lights.
I did this one as well. Definitely better - though not as bright as I'd like. Still shopping... Considering fabricating something or maybe installing LEDs to the cab-top dome/backup lights.
Look at the one I quoted twice in this thread - amazingly bright - put them in my backups and the cargo lamps and could not be happier.
With mine and the Rigid SRQ-2's they sit flush to the bumper once I tightened down the two mounting screws.
I did place silicone around the edge for extra protection but there really wasn't a noticeable gap.
Plus the Rigid's came with a thick foam seal that goes between the light and the bumper before mounting.
Mine look almost factory in my humble opinion.
I do prefer the more rectangle style LED's to the square cube style...but that is just a personal preference.
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Cutting holes---fun stuff...
Dannytexas, what did you use to cut the holes? I'd envision a big drill bit, then a saber saw with a hacksaw blade. I've never cut a bumper, so any insight would be appreciated.
I like how your setup looks, too; good and sanitary.
Dannytexas, what did you use to cut the holes? I'd envision a big drill bit, then a saber saw with a hacksaw blade. I've never cut a bumper, so any insight would be appreciated.
I like how your setup looks, too; good and sanitary.
I did the same setup with mine, and started with a drill bit, then used a sawzall with a metal blade, followed with a dremel tool to smooth out the lines and grind down any spots that were too tight.
I would recommend drawing and cutting a template out of cardboard before you start. I did not cut mine wide enough and had to grind quite a bit to widen my holes enough for the lights to fit. Then again I was more worried about cutting too much out, than not cutting enough the first time.
I swear, those bulbs turn heads everywhere I go - even have them in the cargo lamps for the bed. We're talking about instant daylight. Everyone who has seen them wants a set for their trucks.
I did the same setup with mine, and started with a drill bit, then used a sawzall with a metal blade, followed with a dremel tool to smooth out the lines and grind down any spots that were too tight.
I would recommend drawing and cutting a template out of cardboard before you start. I did not cut mine wide enough and had to grind quite a bit to widen my holes enough for the lights to fit. Then again I was more worried about cutting too much out, than not cutting enough the first time.
I cut mine with a 4" grinder. Measured three times then measured again. Went to cuttin'.
I swear, those bulbs turn heads everywhere I go - even have them in the cargo lamps for the bed. We're talking about instant daylight. Everyone who has seen them wants a set for their trucks.
I did the same setup with mine, and started with a drill bit, then used a sawzall with a metal blade, followed with a dremel tool to smooth out the lines and grind down any spots that were too tight.
I would recommend drawing and cutting a template out of cardboard before you start. I did not cut mine wide enough and had to grind quite a bit to widen my holes enough for the lights to fit. Then again I was more worried about cutting too much out, than not cutting enough the first time.
I have a chrome (ish) bumper and really want to be cautious. I've used a Sawzall on 1/2" aluminum at work (many times) and gotta say, GO SLOW! Really like the look and think the truck needs it (I have the backup camera, and in the dark, the camera is really weak). I had considered IRLEDs to make the camera video better without making a blinding light behind me, but I'm still on the fence with that idea.
Originally Posted by Chad Walker
I cut mine with a 4" grinder. Measured three times then measured again. Went to cuttin'.
I've seen some tough times turn productive once one of those things came out of the toolbox. I wanted to nickname it Wolverine or Cujo... We were fighting with a fairly thick piece of steel circuit breaker panel when we were updating some equipment from an older UL/NEMA standard to a newer one that required we use some SLIGHTLY larger form-factor breakers, and we had to open the positions a little and re-drill a few holes. We were fighting with it a while, and one of the guys politely came up and said, "Mmmmmmmovvvve..." and knocked it out in a short time. It wasn't near as pretty as we would have liked, but once we hit the openings with files to chamfer and deburr the edges, we got it done. I wonder if we would still be cutting!
It's hard to tell the difference from the pictures, but that looks pretty kick-***.
I have now finished replacing every incandescent bulb in my truck (aside from the headlights and fog lamps) with LEDs, and last night, after doing the rears, noticed the fast flashing problem. I have in-line resistors to hard-wire in place, but I'll deal with the hyper-flash for the time being.
Really like the look and think the truck needs it (I have the backup camera, and in the dark, the camera is really weak). I had considered IRLEDs to make the camera video better without making a blinding light behind me, but I'm still on the fence with that idea.