LED Lights for AMP Steps

[mjdxtreme]

Yours looks good though. I went with a similar product as you at first but I didn't like that I could see the actual LED's from 10 or 20 feet back. I bet your factory steps prevent yours from showing. I bet you don't any trouble finding that thing in a dark parking lot lol

I see mine about 10 feet or so back. Does not bother me a whole lot though. The functionality and looks outway the drawback of seeing them.

[cbrsilv15]

 

Am I missing something?? They illuminate as soon as they drop and turn off when they retract. So if its tapped into the dome light but the steps are up, then it does you no good because the light is blocked

They would still come on if the dome light is on or door is open but the door has to be open for the steps to retract down and the lights to come on. Once you get in your truck and close the door, the steps will go up and when the dome light fades off so will the leds outside. I think your overthinking it. Lol.

 

If you're in the truck with the steps up and leds on, you're not using them for anything anyways. The lights from the amp step circuit would be pretty similar.

[gSwift]

I see mine about 10 feet or so back. Does not bother me a whole lot though. The functionality and looks outway the drawback of seeing them.

 

I guess it bothered me so bad cuz mine is lifted and it was more visible.

 

Sorry OP..Back on topic.

 

These are what i'm currently running

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-Super-Bright-White-Car-COB-LED-Lights-DRL-Fog-Driving-Lamp-Waterproof-DC-12V-/371743053659?var=&hash=item568d9cd75b

 

But I had these prior to my current ones

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Running-Board-Side-Step-LED-Light-kit-For-Chevy-Dodge-GMC-Ford-Trucks-Crew-Cab-/181714748366?hash=item2a4f0b03ce

[Coppertone]

 

I guess it bothered me so bad cuz mine is lifted and it was more visible.

 

Sorry OP..Back on topic.

 

These are what i'm currently running

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-Super-Bright-White-Car-COB-LED-Lights-DRL-Fog-Driving-Lamp-Waterproof-DC-12V-/371743053659?var=&hash=item568d9cd75b

 

But I had these prior to my current ones

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Running-Board-Side-Step-LED-Light-kit-For-Chevy-Dodge-GMC-Ford-Trucks-Crew-Cab-/181714748366?hash=item2a4f0b03ce

 

 

Thanks for getting back on topic lol. The "COB" lights are sold by many different sellers, but they all look the same. I have the same ones, and they keep going out on me.

[gSwift]

 

 

Thanks for getting back on topic lol. The "COB" lights are sold by many different sellers, but they all look the same. I have the same ones, and they keep going out on me.

 

How long have you been using them? They do seem extremely cheap (and they are extremely cheap) but so far mine have been fine going on 4 or 5 months.

[Coppertone]

 

How long have you been using them? They do seem extremely cheap (and they are extremely cheap) but so far mine have been fine going on 4 or 5 months.

 

 

I've changed out 3 or so in the last 8 months.

[Justin Nachazel]

Mine have been good for a year now and I just did a cheap waterproof 5050 5m strip lol.

https://vimeo.com/190490905

[chrislcrews]

How long have you been using them? They do seem extremely cheap (and they are extremely cheap) but so far mine have been fine going on 4 or 5 months.

 

 

I have a lifted truck also and I think the amp lighting that came with the steps are bleh. I want a strip that's hidden. And willing to pay for quality that will

Last!

[gSwift]

I have a lifted truck also and I think the amp lighting that came with the steps are bleh. I want a strip that's hidden. And willing to pay for quality that will

Last!

 

I'm not aware of a good quality product yet but hopefully someone will chime in with a good solution. Mine is lifted as well so they were more visible but only when the steps were down.

[sk]

I haven't bought these yet but they get great reviews:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-Bright-Car-12V-84LED-COB-Driving-DRL-Daytime-Running-Light-Fog-Lamp-White-/262105334067?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=VvkSS2oz2o7ZnDKB%252BvdhzQn3qRM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

I agree with the others - if you have AMP steps just use the wires from them. All you do is connect 2 wires at each light, stick the lights to the underneath of the rockers, and you are done!

 

jnach:

Which lights did you use? I hate the purple AMP lights but the ones I linked to are supposed to be "super bright". I don't really want something that bright, I just want something that is not purple.

[Justin Nachazel]

I haven't bought these yet but they get great reviews:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-Bright-Car-12V-84LED-COB-Driving-DRL-Daytime-Running-Light-Fog-Lamp-White-/262105334067?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=VvkSS2oz2o7ZnDKB%252BvdhzQn3qRM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

I agree with the others - if you have AMP steps just use the wires from them. All you do is connect 2 wires at each light, stick the lights to the underneath of the rockers, and you are done!

 

jnach:

Which lights did you use? I hate the purple AMP lights but the ones I linked to are supposed to be "super bright". I don't really want something that bright, I just want something that is not purple.

I'm not sure which ones I got but your best best is to choose one that's listed as, "natural white" or "pure white" and stay away from "cool white." If you don't want something super bright go for 3030 or 3050 lights that are waterproof. They should be less bright or you can wire in a permanent pwm dimmer which is cheap for desired light output