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Coach · 03-13-2016, 02:55 PM

In case anyone is wondering about swapping out the old 168 or 194 dash lights for LED's, let me tell you this - DO IT!!! I have had my truck for 1.5 years and have never seen the dash at night. I pulled out the original 194 bulbs and replaced them with 168's and cleaned the circuit board terminals, no difference. I decided to give Superbright LED's a try. Purchased (4) of the 360 degree bulbs (5 LEDs per bulbs) for the (4) main lights in the cluster and the results were amazing!!! Without a doubt the best $20 ever spent on my truck.

davepl · 03-13-2016, 02:57 PM

Do you have a link to the actual bulb/lamp you used? That'd be handy, as I know the website but they likely have a dozen different ones.

I ordered some blue and green ones (the dash being green) but didn't care for them, but some bright white ones would have been nice.

**blazercrazy70** · 03-13-2016, 03:00 PM

Can you dim them

Coach · 03-13-2016, 03:09 PM

WLED-NWHP5: Natural White is the exact bulb I used. The natural white gives off a nice color, not too intense like the blue or green. I am not able to dim them, but the brightness is fine. They are $5.95 each and I received them in a couple days. I ordered new bulb sockets as well, but they are too small and dont fit, so I reused the originals with no problem.

Orange Crate · 03-13-2016, 06:18 PM

https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/...cluster-gauge/

firedemon · 03-13-2016, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach

In case anyone is wondering about swapping out the old 168 or 194 dash lights for LED's, let me tell you this - DO IT!!! I have had my truck for 1.5 years and have never seen the dash at night. I pulled out the original 194 bulbs and replaced them with 168's and cleaned the circuit board terminals, no difference. I decided to give Superbright LED's a try. Purchased (4) of the 360 degree bulbs (5 LEDs per bulbs) for the (4) main lights in the cluster and the results were amazing!!! Without a doubt the best $20 ever spent on my truck.

i put these in my truck and they look great in the day time haven't had a chance to drive it yet at night and I can see the difference already cant wait to see them at night

jdalexa84 · 03-13-2016, 11:11 PM

I got 50 them with 5 led on them from amazon for $12 including shipping work great for me

jdalexa84 · 03-13-2016, 11:54 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JB...ywords=194+led

87Skier · 03-14-2016, 03:30 AM

I'm pretty sure I saw a write-up on here for someone that replaced their 168/194 bulbs with LEDs and wired them up so that they are dimmable.

I think they might have introduced extra load into the circuit so that the LEDs saw less voltage/current as you turn the knob. They also didn't get the dimming set perfectly, so the top 25% did pretty much all the dimming, and the other 75% of turning did nothing.

ArkansasDave69 · 03-14-2016, 01:22 PM

I run 194 LED's in my truck. They make a huge difference at night. I bought them at Wal-Mart. Seems like they were about 8 bucks for a two pack. More than worth the money

GRX · 03-14-2016, 02:11 PM

Glad you're happy with the LEDs. Have owned several vehicles of this vantage over the years and never understood why so many have trouble seeing their dash at night.

03-13-2016, 02:55 PM	#1
Coach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: brentwood, ca. Posts: 109	Superbright LED's In case anyone is wondering about swapping out the old 168 or 194 dash lights for LED's, let me tell you this - DO IT!!! I have had my truck for 1.5 years and have never seen the dash at night. I pulled out the original 194 bulbs and replaced them with 168's and cleaned the circuit board terminals, no difference. I decided to give Superbright LED's a try. Purchased (4) of the 360 degree bulbs (5 LEDs per bulbs) for the (4) main lights in the cluster and the results were amazing!!! Without a doubt the best $20 ever spent on my truck. __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside SWB - 350/700r4

03-13-2016, 02:57 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Superbright LED's Do you have a link to the actual bulb/lamp you used? That'd be handy, as I know the website but they likely have a dozen different ones. I ordered some blue and green ones (the dash being green) but didn't care for them, but some bright white ones would have been nice. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-13-2016, 03:00 PM	#3
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: Superbright LED's Can you dim them

03-13-2016, 03:09 PM	#4
Coach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: brentwood, ca. Posts: 109	Re: Superbright LED's WLED-NWHP5: Natural White is the exact bulb I used. The natural white gives off a nice color, not too intense like the blue or green. I am not able to dim them, but the brightness is fine. They are $5.95 each and I received them in a couple days. I ordered new bulb sockets as well, but they are too small and dont fit, so I reused the originals with no problem. __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside SWB - 350/700r4

03-13-2016, 06:18 PM	#5
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 724	Re: Superbright LED's https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/...cluster-gauge/ __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...

03-13-2016, 11:11 PM	#7
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: Superbright LED's I got 50 them with 5 led on them from amazon for $12 including shipping work great for me

03-13-2016, 11:54 PM	#8
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: Superbright LED's https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JB...ywords=194+led

03-14-2016, 03:30 AM	#9
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Superbright LED's I'm pretty sure I saw a write-up on here for someone that replaced their 168/194 bulbs with LEDs and wired them up so that they are dimmable. I think they might have introduced extra load into the circuit so that the LEDs saw less voltage/current as you turn the knob. They also didn't get the dimming set perfectly, so the top 25% did pretty much all the dimming, and the other 75% of turning did nothing. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

03-14-2016, 01:22 PM	#10
ArkansasDave69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Van Buren, Ar Posts: 8	Re: Superbright LED's I run 194 LED's in my truck. They make a huge difference at night. I bought them at Wal-Mart. Seems like they were about 8 bucks for a two pack. More than worth the money __________________ Play hide and seek, make a grand a week!

03-14-2016, 02:11 PM	#11
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Glad you're happy with the LEDs. Have owned several vehicles of this vantage over the years and never understood why so many have trouble seeing their dash at night. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

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