Back in the day when I was building LED taillight stuff, these were the guys I bought my raw materials from. Back then they were primarily "raw" component dealers, but now they are one of the major players in anything LED.
Using their vehicle fitment guide, I ordered a package that will replace all of the exterior lamps on the pickup with LED replacement bulbs. "All" meaning:
Front Markers
Front Parking/Turn
Rear Tail/Stop
Rear Backup
Rear License
Cargo Lamps
3rd Brakelight
These are truly direct plug & play replacement "bulbs". They have the proper bayonet base, but are LED towers/structures instead of a glass bulb & filament. Also, the appropriate bulbs have a load circuit built-in to avoid CPU error codes (burnt out bulb).
Another neat thing is what I did with the front turn-signals... I went with type "A" switchback replacements. (Didn't like the "toggle-mode" of the type "B")
My housing lenses are clear, and OEM had amber lamps. Now at night I've got running lights, that switch to amber turn signals as needed.
SShink said
Jan 30, 2015
Hmmm, did my little rear tail light LED project get your LED juices flowing again?
Chris S said
Jan 30, 2015
Good choice on the type A switchbacks John. You almost don't see the signal in the Type B toggle mode! Those lights are going to look nice on your truck.
John D said
Jan 30, 2015
A little bit Stan... It was something I was kicking around soon after I got the truck. The '15s have LED (at least rear) lamps, and I like the safety factor & look.
John D said
Jan 31, 2015
Had to work until 1230 today, but had some time to finish the lighting upgrade to the truck. Got the cargo, 3rd Brakelight, and License lamps changed out.
Another little item I didn't mention was doing something inside the bed. With the tonneau cover in place, you can't see anything in the bed. I installed two lengths of LED strip-lights under the rails for the tonneau cover. They're tied into the parking light circuit (parking lights have to be on for them to work), and each strip has weatherproof switches. Kinda neat stuff - the strip came in a 60" length, and is marked where it's safe to cut off any little extra. The LEDs are encased in a very flexible gummy-bear stuff, with 3M killer sticky tape on the back.
My truck has a few holes in the rearmost post of the bed (basically tailgate jamb). These go right into the cavity of the tail light assembly. It was easy to cut into the taillight circuit for power.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 31, 2015
What's embedded in the tail gate liner ???
Is that a paddle for when you're "up the creek "...
Those bed lights are nice too. Now you're gonna make me spend more money.
John D said
Jan 31, 2015
That's the "flip-up-grab-handle-for-the-old-fart-can't-climb-into-the bed-without-help" stair you pull out of the top edge of the tailgate!!
www.superbrightleds.com
Back in the day when I was building LED taillight stuff, these were the guys I bought my raw materials from. Back then they were primarily "raw" component dealers, but now they are one of the major players in anything LED.
Using their vehicle fitment guide, I ordered a package that will replace all of the exterior lamps on the pickup with LED replacement bulbs. "All" meaning:
Front Markers
Front Parking/Turn
Rear Tail/Stop
Rear Backup
Rear License
Cargo Lamps
3rd Brakelight
These are truly direct plug & play replacement "bulbs". They have the proper bayonet base, but are LED towers/structures instead of a glass bulb & filament. Also, the appropriate bulbs have a load circuit built-in to avoid CPU error codes (burnt out bulb).
Another neat thing is what I did with the front turn-signals... I went with type "A" switchback replacements. (Didn't like the "toggle-mode" of the type "B")
My housing lenses are clear, and OEM had amber lamps. Now at night I've got running lights, that switch to amber turn signals as needed.
Hmmm, did my little rear tail light LED project get your LED juices flowing again?
Good choice on the type A switchbacks John. You almost don't see the signal in the Type B toggle mode! Those lights are going to look nice on your truck.
Had to work until 1230 today, but had some time to finish the lighting upgrade to the truck. Got the cargo, 3rd Brakelight, and License lamps changed out.
Another little item I didn't mention was doing something inside the bed. With the tonneau cover in place, you can't see anything in the bed. I installed two lengths of LED strip-lights under the rails for the tonneau cover. They're tied into the parking light circuit (parking lights have to be on for them to work), and each strip has weatherproof switches. Kinda neat stuff - the strip came in a 60" length, and is marked where it's safe to cut off any little extra. The LEDs are encased in a very flexible gummy-bear stuff, with 3M killer sticky tape on the back.
I have been looking for lights for the bed of my truck but haven't seen that type before. Where did you find those?
Same outfit as the other stuff... https://www.superbrightleds.com/
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/flexible-strips-and-bars/outdoor-led-light-strip-with-switch-led-truck-bed-lights-with-18-smdsft-1-chip-smd-led-3528/1631/3994//
My truck has a few holes in the rearmost post of the bed (basically tailgate jamb). These go right into the cavity of the tail light assembly. It was easy to cut into the taillight circuit for power.
What's embedded in the tail gate liner ???
Is that a paddle for when you're "up the creek "...
Those bed lights are nice too. Now you're gonna make me spend more money.
That's the "flip-up-grab-handle-for-the-old-fart-can't-climb-into-the bed-without-help" stair you pull out of the top edge of the tailgate!!