led reverse bulbs
02-15-2012, 03:29 PM
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led reverse bulbs
Has anyone installed any led bulbs in their reverse lights? Are they worth the money? Do they Give off more light then factory bulbs? Just looking for a little extra light when backing up. I could also put to small driving lights on the back and wire then seperate to a toggle switch but figured leds may be the way to go. Thanks for the oppions!
02-15-2012, 03:43 PM
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Have to ask what year since you didn't mention it in the post and it's not in your profile.
Up through at least 1990, a number 795 bulb works great in your reverse lights. It has the base of the original 1034 bulb but a halogen globe. Probably twice as bright as stock.
Up through at least 1990, a number 795 bulb works great in your reverse lights. It has the base of the original 1034 bulb but a halogen globe. Probably twice as bright as stock.
02-15-2012, 04:09 PM
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Have to ask what year since you didn't mention it in the post and it's not in your profile.
Up through at least 1990, a number 795 bulb works great in your reverse lights. It has the base of the original 1034 bulb but a halogen globe. Probably twice as bright as stock.
Up through at least 1990, a number 795 bulb works great in your reverse lights. It has the base of the original 1034 bulb but a halogen globe. Probably twice as bright as stock.
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795 is much brighter.
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You can get white 1156 led on Ebay pretty cheap. The, I , think 9 led ones I got years ago are not supper bright. I just looked, some of these might work well even if the voltage to them was not supper, > http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...+led+&_sacat=0
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Here are my backup/work lights mounted on my roof rack. I used the backup light wiring and a relay to them for activation and then a switch for manual use.
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Here are my backup/work lights mounted on my roof rack. I used the backup light wiring and a relay to them for activation and then a switch for manual use.
Attachment 320786
Attachment 320786
I also have some cube LED lights mounted underneath my Nate’s bumper I’m going to wire in for some “overkill”.
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I tried all the bulbs suggested in this thread and finally found a set that works head and shoulders above the rest of these. Bought some Grandview Cree 80 Watt LED 1920 lumens Backup Bulbs and tested them last night. What a difference.!!! By far better than anything I tried suggested here. My XJ is a 96 Country so it was the 1156 socket. Fit like a glove.
I also have some cube LED lights mounted underneath my Nate’s bumper I’m going to wire in for some “overkill”.
After searching for them I can't see then using that much power but maybe it refers to an equivalent usage.
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01-12-2019, 04:21 PM
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How long are your reverse lights ever gonna be ON?