LED 1157 Red Tail Light Bulbs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RipMeyer · 07-08-2002, 12:50 AM

I bought a few from pep boys for $8 each.
They seem VERY bright. I have seen the ones advertised for $50 but dont know what the advantage is. Do You?

Anyway if they last it seems like a good replacement.

68 Suburban · 07-08-2002, 01:29 AM

Are the white led or red?

RipMeyer · 07-08-2002, 07:20 AM

RED

useRc10 · 07-08-2002, 11:23 AM

i had some of the apc 1157 red led's and they burned out fast and have no warranty...i like the red bulb covers better w/ my clear taillights
-Nick

RipMeyer · 07-08-2002, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68 Suburban
Are the white led or red?

I may have misunderstood you. the light itself is clear but when powered up it is red.

68 Suburban · 07-08-2002, 01:06 PM

I guess I was asking because I was wondering how the red ones look through the red tail light lens.

RipMeyer · 07-08-2002, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68 Suburban
I guess I was asking because I was wondering how the red ones look through the red tail light lens.

Very BRIGHT

**68 Stepside** · 07-08-2002, 03:52 PM

I have one APC 1157 in the right taillight of the panel. Do NOT like it. The only reason I have ONE bulb, is because the other burnt out almost immediately. The bulb itself looks ok, but I tried it in my stepside, and forget about it. Can barely see it (due to the angle that the bulb goes in).

Sorry for rambling.

TJ

bluzman2004 · 07-08-2002, 08:01 PM

This is a wierd deal. I bought some of those red LED lights for my clear lenses and the one on the passenger side has burned out twice now! I think I'm going to try the covers on the stock bulb thing.

bluzman2004 · 07-09-2002, 09:20 AM

Well, I had to go the Pep Boys last night due the red LED bulb burning out for the second time. They had regular 1157 bulbs tinted red. 4.99 for a pack of 2. I bought those and installed them. They put off much more light than the LED bulbs I had and I bet they will be more rugged anyway, I hope.

07-08-2002, 12:50 AM	#1
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	LED 1157 Red Tail Light Bulbs I bought a few from pep boys for $8 each. They seem VERY bright. I have seen the ones advertised for $50 but dont know what the advantage is. Do You? Anyway if they last it seems like a good replacement.

07-08-2002, 01:29 AM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Are the white led or red? __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-08-2002, 11:23 AM	#4
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i had some of the apc 1157 red led's and they burned out fast and have no warranty...i like the red bulb covers better w/ my clear taillights -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

07-08-2002, 01:06 PM	#6
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I guess I was asking because I was wondering how the red ones look through the red tail light lens. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-08-2002, 03:52 PM	#8
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I have one APC 1157 in the right taillight of the panel. Do NOT like it. The only reason I have ONE bulb, is because the other burnt out almost immediately. The bulb itself looks ok, but I tried it in my stepside, and forget about it. Can barely see it (due to the angle that the bulb goes in). Sorry for rambling. TJ __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-08-2002, 07:20 AM	#3
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	RED

07-08-2002, 08:01 PM	#9
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	This is a wierd deal. I bought some of those red LED lights for my clear lenses and the one on the passenger side has burned out twice now! I think I'm going to try the covers on the stock bulb thing. __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

07-09-2002, 09:20 AM	#10
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	Well, I had to go the Pep Boys last night due the red LED bulb burning out for the second time. They had regular 1157 bulbs tinted red. 4.99 for a pack of 2. I bought those and installed them. They put off much more light than the LED bulbs I had and I bet they will be more rugged anyway, I hope. __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com



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