my latest creation, new LED backup lights for under a $100
01-03-2014, 12:35 PM
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I have the same Tuff LED lights in the front. That mounting bracket idea is great. When I replace my floods in the front with spots, I will be fashioning up a bracket for the rear also.
Currently, I have some high power LED bulbs from ebay for the back up lights. When I bought my JKU, it had limo window tint on which is really hard to see at night, so I need additional lighting before I back over someone.
Looks like those will be good for tailgaters and people who have high beams on when they are behind you.
Currently, I have some high power LED bulbs from ebay for the back up lights. When I bought my JKU, it had limo window tint on which is really hard to see at night, so I need additional lighting before I back over someone.
Looks like those will be good for tailgaters and people who have high beams on when they are behind you.
what kind of bulbs do you have for the rear? im looking for a brighter bulb for the backup and as well as the license plate bulb as well. thanks for the help
01-03-2014, 04:11 PM
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2X 3157 3156 White CREE Q5 12 5050 SMD LED Backup Light Bulbs Projector Lens | eBay
One of the original lights was DOA and when I contacted the seller, he refunded me the purchase price of the items and I ordered another set from him.
I noticed on ebay that they have a more powerful version but they are also longer in length. I am not sure if the longer ones will fit into the rear housings. I did not replace the light that goes to the license plate.
I have had these since December 2012 and have had no issues or problems besides the DOA one.
01-03-2014, 05:08 PM
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I only replaced the rear backup lights. I got these from this guy on ebay:
2X 3157 3156 White CREE Q5 12 5050 SMD LED Backup Light Bulbs Projector Lens | eBay
One of the original lights was DOA and when I contacted the seller, he refunded me the purchase price of the items and I ordered another set from him.
I noticed on ebay that they have a more powerful version but they are also longer in length. I am not sure if the longer ones will fit into the rear housings. I did not replace the light that goes to the license plate.
I have had these since December 2012 and have had no issues or problems besides the DOA one.
2X 3157 3156 White CREE Q5 12 5050 SMD LED Backup Light Bulbs Projector Lens | eBay
One of the original lights was DOA and when I contacted the seller, he refunded me the purchase price of the items and I ordered another set from him.
I noticed on ebay that they have a more powerful version but they are also longer in length. I am not sure if the longer ones will fit into the rear housings. I did not replace the light that goes to the license plate.
I have had these since December 2012 and have had no issues or problems besides the DOA one.
01-03-2014, 05:52 PM
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Those look great. I recently purchased one of the 6LZ LED COMPACT LIGHT BAR from BlitzPro because they were priced so cheaply. I mounted the light on top of my 3rd brake light and ran the wiring to a switch. It makes a huge difference and I was very pleasantly surprised by the lights.
01-03-2014, 07:01 PM
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01-05-2014, 06:56 AM
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I only replaced the rear backup lights. I got these from this guy on ebay:
2X 3157 3156 White CREE Q5 12 5050 SMD LED Backup Light Bulbs Projector Lens | eBay
One of the original lights was DOA and when I contacted the seller, he refunded me the purchase price of the items and I ordered another set from him.
I noticed on ebay that they have a more powerful version but they are also longer in length. I am not sure if the longer ones will fit into the rear housings. I did not replace the light that goes to the license plate.
I have had these since December 2012 and have had no issues or problems besides the DOA one.
2X 3157 3156 White CREE Q5 12 5050 SMD LED Backup Light Bulbs Projector Lens | eBay
One of the original lights was DOA and when I contacted the seller, he refunded me the purchase price of the items and I ordered another set from him.
I noticed on ebay that they have a more powerful version but they are also longer in length. I am not sure if the longer ones will fit into the rear housings. I did not replace the light that goes to the license plate.
I have had these since December 2012 and have had no issues or problems besides the DOA one.
can you send a pic of the lights at night to see how bright they are? i am very interested in buying some
01-05-2014, 10:42 AM
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I'll poke around some more looking for the pictures. I had some where I only installed one and it was shining against the garage door and it was like night and day compared to the old bulbs.