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Old 12-07-2011, 06:28 PM
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Has anyone tried or heard anything about these reverse lights?

I want something a little brighter for my reverse lights without have to wire up more lights than what i have already

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Never seen those before, but they look like they would very bright. I bought aftermarket tail light for mine and the reverse light is Way brighter.
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your from newark?
weird. I grew up there.
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your from newark?
weird. I grew up there.

No ****. You go to Newark High?
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no i went to catholic, graduated four years ago

check out my album on here you might recognize my jeep
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So you know some of the Layton's then. I went to Newark High but graduated in 04'. Had Fox body mustangs back then lol. Now just Diesels and jack up rides. I think I've seen your jeep around before. Looks good!
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yup know the whole family. graduated with bo. i cant decided whether i want to spring for these leds or not, heard mixed reviews
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Bo Kreaker? Worked for his dad back in the day and dated his cousin lol. Small world.

I'd stay away the more I think about it. My buddy had them in his aftermarket tail's on his Chevy and they melted the housing alittle. He's never had any wiring issue's with them. Could of been the the tail lights though. Bought off line, e-bay I think.
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I have these.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-01-Jeep-C...item35b77c470e
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if i buy new lenses im going to go with the jeep 2500 lenses

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-parts-c...ht_1397wt_1189
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if i buy new lenses im going to go with the jeep 2500 lenses

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-parts-c...ht_1397wt_1189

Those look sweet and looks like the reverse light bulb housing is like mine so it should be bright.
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yeah, just finding the lenses for sale in the US is a pain in the ***.
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I remember seeing someone fitting some HIDs into their reverse lights on another forum.

The LEDs will definitely be brighter than an regular bulb though.
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Deal Extreme's shipping is 30 days or more if its near the holiday season.
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thanks for the heads up, I plan on ordering them through my parents shop vendor but i jsut wanted to get a feel to see if anyone is using an led lgiht for their reverse. this is my last little mod and then its back to focusing on my 68 chevy...


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