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pamoffa · 12-01-2011, 10:43 PM

Does anybody know of or had anyluck with a brighter bulb to replace the backup bulbs. My rear window tint is so dark that it's a problem. any info would be great. 2003 silverado

BMERDOC · 12-01-2011, 10:46 PM

I used rattle can chrome to spray the inside of my assemblies and it did wonders! My old laptop crashed so I dont have pics.

Edit: OOPS! Didn't see how new you were! I dont know if the assembly is accpetable

thomas_a_reed · 12-02-2011, 11:07 AM

I have the same problem.. I bought the Sylvaina bright blue bulbs from auto zone..They helped abit, but Ive acually been looking into one of the backup light set ups that plug into your reciver..

biggsteve97 · 12-02-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pamoffa

Does anybody know of or had anyluck with a brighter bulb to replace the backup bulbs. My rear window tint is so dark that it's a problem. any info would be great. 2003 silverado

I had the same problem with my 03 Tahoe and fortunately when I upgraded the taillights themselves with some tinted Denali type lights it fixed the problem because the actual lens is clear and not white so the light is extremely bright. I will post some pics hopefully this weekend. I got the lights on ebay for roughly $80 for the pair. I do know if you go with too powerful of a bulb you can actually melt the connector and the housing creating worse of a problem

rpmerf · 12-02-2011, 04:33 PM

When I got my truck, it had fog lights mounted to the frame wired into the backup lights. They REALLY light up the area behind ya!

12-01-2011, 10:43 PM	#1
pamoffa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 130	Brighter backup lights Does anybody know of or had anyluck with a brighter bulb to replace the backup bulbs. My rear window tint is so dark that it's a problem. any info would be great. 2003 silverado

12-01-2011, 10:46 PM	#2
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Brighter backup lights I used rattle can chrome to spray the inside of my assemblies and it did wonders! My old laptop crashed so I dont have pics. Edit: OOPS! Didn't see how new you were! I dont know if the assembly is accpetable __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

12-02-2011, 11:07 AM	#3
thomas_a_reed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: belpre ohio Posts: 78	Re: Brighter backup lights I have the same problem.. I bought the Sylvaina bright blue bulbs from auto zone..They helped abit, but Ive acually been looking into one of the backup light set ups that plug into your reciver.. Attached Images __________________ 66 CHEVY STEPSIDE 2WD W/283 ( FAMILY HAND ME DOWN) 81 CHEVY SHORT BED 2WD W/250 4SPD TRANS STRAIGHT 6 ( CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 01 SILVERADO SHORT BED 2WD W/4.3 5SPD TRANS ( DAILY DRIVER) Sold 03 SIERRA 4X4 STEP SIDE EXTRA CAB 5.3 AUTO( NEW DD) 09 CHEVY COBALT W2.2 AUTO (GF'S DAILY DRIVER)

12-02-2011, 04:33 PM	#5
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Brighter backup lights When I got my truck, it had fog lights mounted to the frame wired into the backup lights. They REALLY light up the area behind ya! __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z



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