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[Ridgerunner]

K,that would be cool, go with a Sun Tach, they look really nice! I just got a new LMC Truck magazine and they have a new product out, it's a clear dome lens for the dome/map interior light. Must have!! factory is a dull white lens

I seen the lens and it looks great. I will have to save and get all of it.

 

[DNFXDLI]

That is true. I am looking at these bulbs just put in your year truck and the put in all options.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/

I just bought some product from them, good place to deal with.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I just bought some product from them, good place to deal with.

Will I need to get any relays?

 

[DNFXDLI]

Will I need to get any relays?

Not normally as the loads are much less with LED's, you might wind up having issues with not enough load actually.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Not normally as the loads are much less with LED's, you might wind up having issues with not enough load actually.

I hope not. If I do how do I fix it?

 

[DNFXDLI]

I hope not. If I do how do I fix it?

Adding resistors to increase the load. Also make sure they are dimmable for the dash application.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Adding resistors to increase the load. Also make sure they are dimmable for the dash application.

That does not sound easy.

 

[DNFXDLI]

That does not sound easy.

Some may have them built in Cliff...or have something inline that can be added....maybe give them a call and check.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I will call them tomorrow to find out more information. These are the ones I want.


WLED Miniature Wedge Base bulbs

T3-1/4 (#194/168) filament bulbs found in many automobile and water craft applications. Built in current limiting resistor and diode to protect the LED from reversed polarity installation. 12 Volt DC operation.
Replaces: 194, 158, 168, 12256, 1296
WLED-x-x
WLED-x4
WLED-x5
WLED-x6

WLED-x

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http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=/specs/WLED-x.htm

 

[DNFXDLI]

I put something similar in my quad...mainly because changing the lamps will be a major PITA!

 

[Ridgerunner]

After I get fenders and do some work on the body to paint I want to replace all the marker bulbs and rear lights with LED bulbs. I am not sure what to do about headlights. I seen cheap ones from LMC and Ebay I don't trust them.

 

[DNFXDLI]

DO NOT get LED headlights Cliff!!..they are nowhere near the brightness of the normal headlights...most reputable manufacturers will tell you the same thing.
The signal lights etc. is where you will have issues unless the right series dropping resistor is installed or the lamp has one built in...the flasher will see it as a no load situation and think there is a blown lamp.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I know these are not LED but I am wary of this.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/full.aspx?Page=66

 

[Beach66Bum]

Hi Cliff, those are the cheap version of the Hellas I just put in. Same concept, allows you to change just the bulb, but I don't know how good the lens is on LMC's. Don't care for the clear markers either, just me.

 

[DNFXDLI]

I wouldn't spend a dime on LMC stuff...I think you are better off waiting until you can get a decent item.

 

[Beach66Bum]

I wouldn't spend a dime on LMC stuff...I think you are better off waiting until you can get a decent item.

I agree Duncan, especially with headlights, it's a safety concern. But that applies to everything mechanical and electrical.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Hi Cliff, those are the cheap version of the Hellas I just put in. Same concept, allows you to change just the bulb, but I don't know how good the lens is on LMC's. Don't care for the clear markers either, just me.

No clear markers for me. Yellow is easier to find.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Thanks Duncan and Roy. Like I said I was wary of the quality of them.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Thanks Duncan and Roy. Like I said I was wary of the quality of them.

You know Cliff, you can get the 6054 headlight in a Silverstar sealed beam, I bought a pair for the 750 in 2006 and 6 years and 70k miles later they are still working well, one has had a rock chip/hole for 3 years as well.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Yeah Duncan I will go that route. Hella light are not in the budget.