09-23-2011, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
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added LED dash lights
I finally got around to swapping out the old bulbs in the dash for the LEDs I'd ordered (from superbrightleds.com). I'm pretty happy with the results, but I've got a dark spot on the left of the speedo I need to figure out. While I was in there, I foil taped the back of the front reflector. I was going to do the same to the front of the housing, but couldn't get the speedo out (but I did manage to break off the speedo needle, so there's that).
I forgot to take before pics, but you all know what your dash looks like at night. Here's the after; Here's a daylight picture of new & old bulbs side by side for reference; The website makes it pretty easy to order, even if you have no idea what bulbs you need. Just keep track of what you order and what it's supposed to replace, there is no cross-reference on the packaging or paperwork. They suggest ordering color based on the filter (i.e. turn signal indicators are behind green plastic, so order green LED bulbs). I wound up using 6 bright white for the instrument lighting, 4 amber for the warn lights, and 2 green for the signal indicators. I ordered the brightest applicable bulb for each, which is good except for the indicator bulbs. Those things are so bright they almost give me a headache at long stoplights. Can't wait to use them at night, they'll probably light up the cab. I'll change those out when I get back in there to fix the speedo.
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