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For the price, I said it can't hurt.  These probably aren't 1500 lumen but every bit of 900 or so.  Anyone else try them?  Took me about 2 minutes a side to install

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VNQ646S/

 

Sorry, don't have a before and after but had the truck in today for service and the techs asked what they were because they are blinding

 

If anyone has used these, curious on how well they last.  The price is "too good to be true" so guessing it won't be long before I have to upgrade again

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Yeah I installed LED reverse lights too and it makes the truck look a lot more classy. I also did the license plate lights which are a pain to change but look a lot better. 

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3 hours ago, BluegrassMotorsport said:

Yeah I installed LED reverse lights too and it makes the truck look a lot more classy. I also did the license plate lights which are a pain to change but look a lot better. 

Which LEDs did you go with for the plates?  For the reverse, I am not worried about overheating issues as they're only on for brief periods, for the plates, I think paying a bit more would be worth it

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9 hours ago, Rob Mugs said:

Which LEDs did you go with for the plates?  For the reverse, I am not worried about overheating issues as they're only on for brief periods, for the plates, I think paying a bit more would be worth it

Here's a link to the ones I got from Amazon. Can't beat the price for a set of four. I haven't noticed any heat issues yet but time will tell. They are definitely bright. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FNH8XZK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I used these with good results so far ....

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_IgjCFb3MW9KYG

 

But I am considering getting a set of the ones you shared.  Seem just a bit better.  

 

I really am surprised GM didn't complete the LED deal with these in the first place.  

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