Back up LED bulb recommendations?

Hi everyone. Might be a dumb question but I just installed the black alpharex tail lights on my 2021 Tacoma. My backup lights look very weak now from the tint on the tail lights. Any recommendations for a new LED bulb. I went to a local auto shop and they said they do not have any that fit a 2021 Tacoma which I think is BS. Let me know. Thanks

 

Just like tint on a headlight that people do it will decrease light output. I would just get a flashlight and stick it out widow when backing up

 

I just bought these:

$16 Osram Northstar AV 69378 Bare Lamp Replacement

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BMUFN8?smid=API63TIB17EDF

based on this thread:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gy6-35-hir-921-reverse-light-upgrade-vs-high-power-leds.474996/

 

I ended up with VLEDs bulbs for everything but my turn signals.

I didn’t want hyper flash and didn’t want to cut factory wires just yet.

They are super bright and work great.

https://www.vleds.com/

 

I added the Total Stage 1 from Meso to my stock tail lights.

https://mesocustoms.com/products/stage-1-3rd-gen-tacoma?variant=20733357162609

 

I used the Sylvania cool white for the reverse and license plate lights and they are real nice and way brighter. Used them for the interior lights as well. Diode Dynamics for the LEDS in my low and high beam and they are another respected company.

 

Have you looked at how bright your tail lights and brake lights are? If your reverse lights are crap, your tail lights and brake lights are probably crap as well in those cheap tail lights. You're probably better off returning them and waiting for Meso's tail lights or try to get your hands on some Meso TTL1.

 

I'm still using the stock taillight housings, but I recently installed these bad boys. Cheap, seems like good build quality, and bright as daylight when backing up. Even with a bit of tint I have to think these would remain bright AF

$35 AUXITO Error Free 912 921 LED Bulb Reverse Lights Backup Lights 4000 Lumens/Pair Extremely Bright CSP 9-SMD 906 W16W T15 LED Bulbs Plug and Play for Backup Reverse Lights, 6500K White (Pack of 2)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071G7QD5T?ie=UTF8

 

Tail lights and brake lights are very bright because they are LED. Had to use the oem bulb for back up light. I like Meso products but not a fan of the new tail light style. Like the look of the Alpharex ones I got. Why are they crappy? Which ones do you have in your SR5?

 

Superbrightleds 921 bulb. I paid around $ 2.95 a piece for them.

 

This is what I have. They're a big improvement over stock.

$12 AUXITO 912 921 LED Bulb for Backup Light Reverse Lights High Power 2835 15-SMD Chipsets Error Free T15 906 922 W16W Bulbs, 6000K White Daytime Running Lights (Upgraded, Pack of 2)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728DYR9H?ie=UTF8

 

Led pod wired to your reverse light circuit or trailer plug if you have one.

 

I got the Sylvania brand.

 

I have these and like them and would buy them again.
SIRIUSLED - FT- 921 922 579 LED Canbus Reverse Backup Trunk Light Bulb for Car Truck Super Bright High Power 3030+4014 SMD White 6500K Pack of 2 $9.95

 

Alpha Rex is just re-branded Chinese crap lights. Not the best quality.
I’m running the stock SR5 tail lights with Meso TTL1. Since the TTL1 uses VLEDs bulbs the setup is brighter than necessary and high quality. You can’t beat VLEDs quality, made in the USA with amazing customer service when something does go wrong.

 

buy once cry once. i have the vled 921s they use to be cheaper but with supply and demand, and impacts to logistics around the world prices for all materials and pretty much everything has gone up

https://www.vleds.com/shop-application/reverse-back-up/921-led.html

 

I’ve been looking at the diode dynamics LEDs for $20 they seem pretty bright. I figure I’m going to run LED bulbs for around town backing up but for trail backing up and area lighting I’ll install a Baja Designs flat light in the bumper oh and for those pesky tailgaters..

 

Don’t do it. Blinds the backup camera. I have some std LED replacement from the local auto parts and they are brighter but not blinding.

 

I thought the plate lights blinded the camera not the reverse.

 

That seems excessive for reverse bulbs lol