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muley · 09-18-2017, 04:36 PM

I'm wanting to put LED tail lights on the old brute. I see basically 2 kinds available.
1 an LED/tail lens combo unit. I worry about this because should the lens get hit and broken, you lose the whole light.

2 a separate LED panel that appears to go behind the stock lens.

Has anyone had good/bad experiences with either design?

**tmontg01** · 09-18-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by muley

I'm wanting to put LED tail lights on the old brute. I see basically 2 kinds available.
1 an LED/tail lens combo unit. I worry about this because should the lens get hit and broken, you lose the whole light.

2 a separate LED panel that appears to go behind the stock lens.

Has anyone had good/bad experiences with either design?

I'm currently using number 1 and have no issues. I'm running LED's all around my 68

muley · 09-18-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tmontg01

I'm currently using number 1 and have no issues. I'm running LED's all around my 68

Thanks tmontg01. I've ran through a lot of threads on search and don't really see any complaining. I'm researching different lights that I can fab in behind the stock lens. Prices aren't going to be much different than if I were to buy one of these. I'm working on some friends I know that maybe can help on the price. If that works out, fabbing in will be the route. I've never seen any of these lights offered in the catalogs so I am curious as to longevity and toughness of the construction. Lots of bumps and dirt roads in my world.

**RodnRudy** · 09-18-2017, 05:54 PM

I just installed the LED lens/tail light combo and am very pleased with them. If you get hit in the rear I doubt the old 1157 bulb would survive the impact.

bill3rail · 09-18-2017, 06:50 PM

Your third option is to buy 1156's and 1157's as LED's I use them and they seem to be fine.
If either of your options gets hit, you lose it all.

Bill

demian5 · 09-18-2017, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Your third option is to buy 1156's and 1157's as LED's I use them and they seem to be fine.
If either of your options gets hit, you lose it all.

Bill

This above is the easiest. Here is what i did though:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=746475

novapower · 09-18-2017, 07:42 PM

I have the ones that go behind your lens.they have been in for 5 years and I go down dirt road and use truck as daily driver during winter.they work great and have never had a problem with them.they also have the rapid fire option and we like that.

Andy4639 · 09-18-2017, 08:15 PM

I had the LED panels behind my covers for about 10 years at least and they work fine. No problems at all.

**Stocker** · 09-18-2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I had the LED panels behind my covers for about 10 years at least and they work fine. No problems at all.

Andy, what can you tell us about those LED panels? They look about the same size as the lenses. Seems like some others are only about 2/3 as long and don't go down the full length of the lens.
Thanks! They look great.

Andy4639 · 09-19-2017, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Andy, what can you tell us about those LED panels? They look about the same size as the lenses. Seems like some others are only about 2/3 as long and don't go down the full length of the lens.
Thanks! They look great.

They are. They fill the whole lens up and are very bright as you can see. I bought them off of this board from a memeber who builds them. Sorry don't recall his name right off. 10 years ago so it's been a while and my memory isn't that good!

09-18-2017, 04:36 PM	#1
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	LED tail lights I'm wanting to put LED tail lights on the old brute. I see basically 2 kinds available. 1 an LED/tail lens combo unit. I worry about this because should the lens get hit and broken, you lose the whole light. 2 a separate LED panel that appears to go behind the stock lens. Has anyone had good/bad experiences with either design? __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.

09-18-2017, 05:54 PM	#4
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: LED tail lights I just installed the LED lens/tail light combo and am very pleased with them. If you get hit in the rear I doubt the old 1157 bulb would survive the impact. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

09-18-2017, 06:50 PM	#5
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: LED tail lights Your third option is to buy 1156's and 1157's as LED's I use them and they seem to be fine. If either of your options gets hit, you lose it all. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

09-18-2017, 07:42 PM	#7
novapower Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: florida Posts: 20	Re: LED tail lights I have the ones that go behind your lens.they have been in for 5 years and I go down dirt road and use truck as daily driver during winter.they work great and have never had a problem with them.they also have the rapid fire option and we like that.

09-18-2017, 08:15 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: LED tail lights I had the LED panels behind my covers for about 10 years at least and they work fine. No problems at all. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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