417guy
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Did you change the flasher for these to work ?? I’m very interested !
A great option for LED bulbs in taillights.
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417guy
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These require a flasher change ??
Other LEDs I tried in the rear of my 66 would not work, even with a new solid state HD flasher. These do work. I wouldn’t dare claim they will work with any flasher but they are looking pretty good from my experience so far. If anyone tries a pair and has problems I hope they will report that immediately.
Fury Fan
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Another option -
LEDs may not have the same output pattern to reflect off the taillight housing, so the lens-fill might not be the same. Might have hot-spots.
The Sylvanias look like they might be that way, the 2nd one posted looks like it would do better.
You won't know until you try them.
For those not wanting LED lights, here's a posting I did on some slightly-brighter incandescents to replace 1157s.
'guaranteed' upgrade for rear 1157 light bulbs
LEDs may not have the same output pattern to reflect off the taillight housing, so the lens-fill might not be the same. Might have hot-spots.
The Sylvanias look like they might be that way, the 2nd one posted looks like it would do better.
You won't know until you try them.
For those not wanting LED lights, here's a posting I did on some slightly-brighter incandescents to replace 1157s.
'guaranteed' upgrade for rear 1157 light bulbs
I bought LED’s for my 77 Cordoba from Auto Zone and they work awesome. Used them front and rear, also in the interior door lites, they won’t melt the covers.
JimCoronette
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I got mine from Cars, Trucks, and SUVs - Vehicle Lighting | Super Bright LEDs
Not sure if they are better or worse. I tried red ones in the tail lights and they looked a little more orange than red, so I went back to clear.
Not sure if they are better or worse. I tried red ones in the tail lights and they looked a little more orange than red, so I went back to clear.
On the tail lights I just used the bright white. What was funny I put just one LED in and if the tail lights were laid out right to left it would have looked like they were sequential.
j-c-c-62
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Last week I bought the same 1157 in white, I'm happy. They offer the bulbs in two light outputs, now I have to go look to see which I bought. I definitely want the bright version in a 1156 for BU lights, and then I have to track down amber? version of any output for front TS.
I agree, they seem to be the best design optically and not a bulb lust pieced together, and they ain't cheap.
davek
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Hey Fran how did these LEDs work out? Did you have to change your flasher? Thanks Dave
LB0442
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I just put a couple in the 73 Road Runner. I used Standard products flasher EFL1, worked great. I did have an issue, could not get the bulb to turn in the socket. The white housing was hitting on the plastic around the bulb housing. Had to slightly bevel the edge, I used the die grinder not the box cutter in the picture.
This picture is with both the lenses out, led and old bulb. Probably should have put them in and taken a picture, would have been a better comparison.
This picture is with both the lenses out, led and old bulb. Probably should have put them in and taken a picture, would have been a better comparison.
Flasher is on my desk, waiting for Mr. procrastinator to go look under dash and find flasher.
I did have to change the flasher on the Cordoba
Just a side note . . .
when you change to LED bulbs, since they have a much smaller current draw, your flashers might no longer work properly ! !
By the way . . . this could also cause the turn signals to not flash too ( probably just light and stay on )
Simple solution . . .
look for an Electronic Flasher to replace the original stock flasher and they will work. ( kinda important too )
when you change to LED bulbs, since they have a much smaller current draw, your flashers might no longer work properly ! !
By the way . . . this could also cause the turn signals to not flash too ( probably just light and stay on )
Simple solution . . .
look for an Electronic Flasher to replace the original stock flasher and they will work. ( kinda important too )
Paul57
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i am looking to put these in my 69 coronet tail lights did you have any problems with the flashers or need the load equalizer they suggest. thank youIf you‘re like me you’ll be surprised by their heft when you get them. I know that isn’t automatically an indicator of quality but in this age of cheap plastic, disposable stuff, it was sort of pleasing. Kind of like hefting a nice, all steel 45 auto versus the latest, mostly composition 9 mm auto.
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I used these LED's for my 71 Runner tail lights.
And these are the reverse lights.
Here's what they look like installed in the housing.
And with the lens on.
You will need this flasher to work with LED's.
And these are the reverse lights.
Here's what they look like installed in the housing.
And with the lens on.
You will need this flasher to work with LED's.
Sixpactogo
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I bought these lenses for my Charger with 24 LED's embedded. Much brighter than stock. Hopefully the texting driver will notice them in time.
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