LED reverse lights?

I just replaced all the interior lights and the license plate lights with LEDs. The reviews on Amazon for the kit I got for xmas say the stock reverse lights are brighter than the ones that come in the kit. What are you guys using that are brighter than or as bright as the oem?

link to kit I got

$18 Check it Auto LED Light Kit for 05-15 Toyota Tacoma Interior Reverse Package 9pc

https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Package-Interior-Reverse/dp/B00FW1JP9O

 

I have no experience with these but might be worth a look:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/jumpers-leds.176932/

GBAuto GBAuto-w5dxw T10 car led

https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Chipsets-Reverse/dp/B00K3GBRQ2

SIRIUSLED 921 led backup light bulb for car truck 912 T15 High Power Extremely Bright Xenon White Reverse LED Light Bulbs Pack of 2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7SNRL...=UTF8&colid=B31AFPGG49ZT&coliid=IMXGDS01CN65Q

 

If you want really good backup lights, read this: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/886-backup-light-mod.209578/

 

I did this years ago but pulled them out. If you don't stay in reverse for long periods of time this should be fine. However if you wheel and find yourself backing out of long trails like me, there is a risk of overheating and melting which is why I went back to stock. (Didn't want to risk melting my blacked out aftermarket housings.) I don't believe LEDs put out the heat that filament bulbs do.

 

thanks man, I'm in.

 

Is it possible to do this mod with the LED vs of the 886s?

 

I'll let you know in a few days - Your post reignited my interest in brighter backup lights. So I ordered these LEDs (

GBAuto GBAuto-w5dxw T10 car led

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3GBRQ...UTF8&colid=B31AFPGG49ZT&coliid=I1CGYLAODRZMVD) and will update everyone when they arrive and are installed.

 

Sweet man! Those look like plug n play no?

 

Yeah, they're supposed to be.

 

I've left mine on for pretty long times during back-up without any problems. I use my truck offroad. A blackout light might have an issue though, because it might absorb more of the light.

 

I purchased these mid summer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0193ISBUA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 they are incredibly bright. 1000 lumin per bulb. I think I might have some pics, if not I can take some if that'll help.

 

Good to know man. If you can take pics great, if not, no worries.

 

I ordered these today after seeing @House Forsaken's post - I'll compare both and weigh back in on the thread.

 

I would highly suggest at least considering the Phillips bulbs. Bit more pricey, but they're worth it for the brightness and quality. Ask how I know..

 

I'll be interested to see the results you get from them. Being out here in the woods, I can use all the lights I can get at times, even though I try not to drive too much after dark if I can avoid it. Too many critters skulking on the sides of the road, waiting to jump out with no warning. Also, it's easy to back into a tree or rocks without decent lights...

 

Ya, I backed into a friken parking lot post. Sometimes I think these reverse cameras give you a false sense of security. Granted this is my first vehic that has one

 

No camera on mine, just the Mk.1 Human Eyeball...

 

After 3 attempts I ended up using the Philips bulbs and am happy with them. Not as bright as 886 but close, and made for reverse.

First tried some random Amazon reverse leds but they weren't bright at all. Then did the 886 mod and one burnt out within a month, filament looked badly burnt. I barely use reverse so I was pretty disappointed.

 

Look here in my build thread for one option. Includes properly done before and after photos.

 

Here's a few pics.