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Best Reverse Lighting

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by stevo629, Jun 16, 2012.

  1. Jun 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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    stevo629

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    If you own a newer Taco you must know the reverse lights are very poor. I have a 2012 4x4 double with every possible option. @ hang ups of mine were the interior lighting and the reverse lights. Both are terrible! I wanted others to know what I did and its fabulous! Firstly, I ordered 2- 64smd bright white leds. They come with a festoon adapter. I put those in the overhead cargo lights. The reverse lights I changed with a LED lit license plate frame. Also installed a 60" LED strip just under the tailgate. I bought everything at V-LEDS online. These are the absolute brightest solutions for both stock dimly lit areas! Less than $100. My truck is amazingly lit up in reverse now! Any questions, PM me. Good Luck Guys! I wish I could get better than 16 mpgs around town!:)
     
  2. Jan 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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    really interested in seeing some pics!
    if possible....
    i'm throwing around the idea of cargo lights, zombie lights and more back up lights!!!
     
  3. Jan 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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    Glocker23

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    Any pics?
     
  4. Jan 23, 2013 at 6:15 PM
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    Blitzpro 6lz led lights would be perfect for reverse lights :)
     
  6. Jan 24, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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    im about to put just those as back up lights, thinking about cutting a hole for them in the rear body metal part of the bed. similar to the flexible light bars that are on alot of trucks.
     
  7. Jan 24, 2013 at 8:48 PM
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  8. Jan 25, 2013 at 5:07 AM
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    I did this upgrade after I tried a few different bulbs in the reverse lights. The licensce plate fram is awesome! It definately made a huge difference. The led light strip also helped alot! Ill try and find photos.


     
  9. Jan 25, 2013 at 5:17 AM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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  10. Jan 25, 2013 at 6:04 AM
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  11. Jan 25, 2013 at 6:20 AM
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    Excellent! I love the license plate lights. Bright without being obnoxious.
     
  12. Jan 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    looks good Stevo....
    thnx for pic buddy!
    now there is something to chat about....awesome...
     
  13. Jan 25, 2013 at 9:35 PM
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  14. Jan 26, 2013 at 3:52 AM
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  15. Jan 26, 2013 at 4:19 AM
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    Go over to H.I.D.Planet and read a few reviews on V-LEDs.
     

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