3rd Gen---BTLM + LED Retrofit

Yeah I'm referring to the outer led strip. I've been looking to do it myself but my first tail light retro failed miserably

 

Ahh okay. It could be a bit tricky to get that to look right in an application that's a different shape / fitment and doesn't have something like that designed into the internal bezel.

 

Yeah the biggest obstacle I saw was mounting and making it look clean. Then it was even harder to figure out mounting by the time you painted the outside of the lens to cover your cut marks.

 

PLEASE DO SO!!!! Your truck is like a role model! I would send you my headlights, taillights, and wads of money if you would do mine!!!

 

Yes...I cut open a brand new set of $300 PROS
Sneak peak

 

No More Teasers please !!!!!! just take my MONEY !!!!

 

sub'd

 

I want!

 

Legit!!!

 

This is dope. You got your own CNC? ...MBN

 

OK so when's the GB?

 

Subd

 

I'd buy a set

 

Just a little homebrew benchtop CNC. If I need larger table space, I have access to a HAAS

I'm not sure how it would be structured, since these tails are super custom and require some re-wiring of the factory connectors.
I have been tossing around the idea on which light pattern, configuration, and color would be the best for a true "plug-and-play" LED tail(which is what most people would want).

POLL TIME!
What do you guys feel is most important in an LED replacement tail light?
1)Side "raptor style" running light
2)brake/running LED panel in place of old stock bulbs.
3)Blacked out inner bezel/lens
4)Turn signal relocated to reverse light(You will need to upgrade to switchback bulbs and do some re-wiring for the reverse/turn circuit)

My thoughts on a simple, but custom looking OEM setup:
-Raptor glow bar around the outer edge (glows red when parking lights are on, flashes orange for turn)
-3 row LED board in brake light area (dim output for parking lights, Bright for Brake) all LED's switch to orange for turn signal
-Reverse light & connector unaltered
-Matte black finish inside (remove all inside chrome)

^doing it this way, all 3 tail light connectors would plug and play and no wiring/alterations would be needed to the vehicle.
Let's hear watcha' want!

P.S: keep in mind.....this project is a hobby(I like to tinker).
I still work a full time job(~60hrs/week) so don't expect a mass production of these to hit the shelves.

 

Yes- I want all that. Not afraid to reword.
Be super badass if you could work in one of those phased directionals as the turn signal, ala:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QzNHtM9YbM4

 

I'm fine with your second option! I would rather keep my reverse lights they way they are, all I want is it painted black, 3 row leds, and for sure the "raptor style" light strip. That would be perfect! I'm BEGGING for a set

 

bruhhhhhhhhhhhh



Sometimes I like to think I'm really cool by telling my wife that I do my own maintenance, then I read this. Thank goodness she doesn't give a shit ab what can do.

 

Here is the sequence of how mine are wired:
DRL: Side glow bars only
TURN:Lower orange bulbs and side glow bars(switchback)
PARKING lights: 3 row LED(50% dim)
BRAKE: 3 row LED(100% bright)
REVERSE: Lower bulb switchback to white


Also, to show how the front Switchback bulbs are wired:
DRL: OEM white LED bar + Amber Inner bulbs
TURN: Amber bulb switchbacks
HEADLIGHTS: HID projectors + 50% DIM white led bar & 50% Dim amber bulbs.

 

I can only get the 2nd video of the headlights to work.

 

Dang... very kool thread man! I've seen a few posts about the drl with the Amber's nothing to informative or instructional. I for sure lack the knowledge on how you managed this...

Is there a way you can explain? Did you by chance splice into the power cables of the drl?

Anyways kool stuff man can't wait for more posts.