What are you using for reverse lights?
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From: Central PA
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From: Redmond, WA
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I do quite a bit of research and trial-and-error to get the brightest bulbs, as you can see. These are just a few of the bulbs that are not installed in my vehicles. I also do other people's vehicles on the side, helps a little bit to recoup the costs of my research.
Not too long ago, I replaced the headlights with LEDs, which were the only two remaining non-LED bulbs in the truck.
The cargo and reverse lights in one of the attached pictures are the iJDMtoy ones that were mentioned earlier in this thread. I'm going to order a set of the bulbs you bought for comparison.
The last couple pics are obviously not an F-150, but has quite a few Ford parts in it, for what it's worth. I went with a matching theme of everything being red to match the paint and factory dash in my MX-5.
Not too long ago, I replaced the headlights with LEDs, which were the only two remaining non-LED bulbs in the truck.
The cargo and reverse lights in one of the attached pictures are the iJDMtoy ones that were mentioned earlier in this thread. I'm going to order a set of the bulbs you bought for comparison.
The last couple pics are obviously not an F-150, but has quite a few Ford parts in it, for what it's worth. I went with a matching theme of everything being red to match the paint and factory dash in my MX-5.
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I've been quite happy with JDM astar. They're some of the brightest bulbs I've seen, and I've been doing this for a long time. iJDMtoy makes some fantastic bulbs, too. I go to car meets all the time and they both blow everyone away.
I notice that you are listed as a vendor, and a quick search on your site doesn't turn up either brand.
Could it be that you might be just a bit biased?
I notice that you are listed as a vendor, and a quick search on your site doesn't turn up either brand.
Could it be that you might be just a bit biased?
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I ordered these cheapos for my reverse lights and they will be in today: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't really care if they burn out, but hopefully they won't damage my taillight housing. I'll order the JDM Astar ones next.
I don't really care if they burn out, but hopefully they won't damage my taillight housing. I'll order the JDM Astar ones next.
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Give the 800 lumen jdmastar 921's a shot. You can't beat them for the price. They're all over the Tacoma forums as the reverse light bulbs of choice too.
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Current (blindingly bright) -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JK020H2/
What's coming in the mail soon -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GGK6QDW/
I will post pictures of the comparison between the two when the new ones arrive.
There is simply no need to pay more for overhyped, overpriced bulbs that are produced in the same Chinese factories and sold under other names and use the same SMD or COB LEDs.
Hell, CREE started out in California, but once they hit it off, guess where they relocated all their production and manufacturing to? That's right - China. Don't buy the snake oil, folks - and don't fall for the marketing gimmicks.
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Oh, and for brake lights - these are the ones I settled on. I have tried the same bulb in white and in red, both behind the stock red lenses, and these look the best and the brightest. I also tried different brands.
You simply can't make a case against 144 LEDs in a single bulb. I chose the red over the white because it was a deeper color, but just as bright.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCBDGSG/
You simply can't make a case against 144 LEDs in a single bulb. I chose the red over the white because it was a deeper color, but just as bright.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCBDGSG/
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I figured, what the heck, so I just ordered a set of the JDM Astar 921 800 Lumen bulbs to try them out too. I'll compare them to cheaper ones I ordered above, and let you know the difference.