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post Feb 14 2008, 07:17 AM
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Anyone know or used brighter backup lights that replace stock bulbs? I know they make the fog light type back up lights but I am just looking for something to replace my factory bulbs. I know you can buy brighter stock bulbs from an autoparts store but I was wondering if they made LED style bulbs that make it VERY easy to see behind you when you put it in reverse. It is a PITA to backup with tinted windows at night using only your mirrors.

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post Feb 14 2008, 02:04 PM
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I know what you mean at night my back windows are practically solid black. I didn't use LED's but I put PIAA Xtreme white bulbs in and they help a bunch.


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post Feb 14 2008, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE (Rocco715 @ Feb 14 2008, 02:04 PM) *
I know what you mean at night my back windows are practically solid black. I didn't use LED's but I put PIAA Xtreme white bulbs in and they help a bunch.




what bulb did you use?


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post Feb 14 2008, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE (cm5 @ Feb 14 2008, 03:42 PM) *
QUOTE (Rocco715 @ Feb 14 2008, 02:04 PM) *
I know what you mean at night my back windows are practically solid black. I didn't use LED's but I put PIAA Xtreme white bulbs in and they help a bunch.




what bulb did you use?

I'd love to know too. biggrin.gif


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post Feb 14 2008, 07:45 PM
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post Feb 15 2008, 03:56 PM
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Thats not too bad, i'll consider it. I have a crewcab with tint, & I have smoked tails so its probably hardest for me to see lol.gif


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post Feb 15 2008, 04:00 PM
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i think all pickup could probably use a brighter light tongue.gif

nice find, I'll defiinitly be getting a pair. thumb.gif


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post Feb 15 2008, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE (Rocco715 @ Feb 14 2008, 07:45 PM) *
Little on the pricey side but I think they are worth it.

http://www.racinglab.com/pixtwh19bty3.html


Thanks for the info. Looks like you just made backing up easier now biggrin.gif !


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post Feb 15 2008, 08:30 PM
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QUOTE (GatorFan @ Feb 15 2008, 07:55 PM) *
QUOTE (Rocco715 @ Feb 14 2008, 07:45 PM) *
Little on the pricey side but I think they are worth it.

http://www.racinglab.com/pixtwh19bty3.html


Thanks for the info. Looks like you just made backing up easier now biggrin.gif !

I'm ordering a pair too. I'll post some results when I get em installed.


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post Feb 15 2008, 09:27 PM
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post Feb 16 2008, 08:54 PM
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i have LEDs for reverse lights. they are extremely bright. it almost hearts to look at them, lol. they have 57 LEDs on one bulb. i got them of ebay. i dont think they cost alot either. check the pics on my site. the pics arent that good but youll get the idea

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post Feb 16 2008, 10:19 PM
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i have LEDs for reverse lights. they are extremely bright. it almost hearts to look at them, lol. they have 57 LEDs on one bulb. i got them of ebay. i dont think they cost alot either. check the pics on my site. the pics arent that good but youll get the idea

http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g105/hea...y29/gmc%202500/


Those look great, but I can't find them on ebay. Anybody know of where I can get these (online or not)?


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post Feb 16 2008, 11:16 PM
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the highest amount replacement I have found is only 30 LEDs. I am curious now, your's look great.


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post Feb 17 2008, 01:48 AM
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Just ordered my PIAAs tonight. cheers.gif The price wasn't really that bad considering how it will keep me from backing over something now that I will be able to see. cool.gif Now I have to wait on UPS sigh.gif

Thanks again for the info/link Rocco715

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post Feb 17 2008, 09:10 AM
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this is where i got mine off ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Bulbs-315...sspagenameZWDVW

they are alittle more expensive than i remember, but worth the money. i had to lightly file my housing down so that they will fit through. it doesnt take much.
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