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Reverse lights 921 replacement?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 5Sport, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. Jul 15, 2011 at 9:21 PM
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    5Sport

    5Sport [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Am I corrrect in that the reverse lights for a 2009 Tacoma are 921's?

    Is there a way to put a brighter bulb in there that won't melt the wiring? LED's? Anyone have a solution?

    Thanks
     
  2. Jul 15, 2011 at 9:26 PM
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    Seagrave

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    im interested too!!!!
     
  3. Jul 15, 2011 at 10:18 PM
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    I remember on this forum, someone do convert a halogen lightbulb mob for the reverse light, may be try to search here.
     
  4. Jul 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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    Yeah i converted mine to 50watt halogen, and they are nice and bright. There is a thread in here somewhere about it.
     
  7. Jul 16, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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    Or you could upgrade to the 921 silver stars. That's what I'm using much better than the regular 921's IMO
     
  8. Jul 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM
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    Ok, I checked ebay and they have 921 LEDs from 8.00 to 40.00, so what is the difference? Does anyone know of any B&M stores that may have something, or does anyone have experience with these?

    Silverstars are an option, but in my experience, they are not bright enough for me, unless they are the German ones, and I can't find any.

    Help
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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    tacobox

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    Yup 886's here too. No problems
     
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    found one on EBAY the guy wants $1 but $10 shipping...shipping from Denver CO....what a rip.
     
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  14. Jul 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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    I went with the Silverstars. The light is whiter, but not that much more light. At 10.00 I figure, what the heck. I didn't go with the 886 bulbs as I didn't want to risk the heat of the halogens. Great idea though.

    Thanks for all the help gang
     
  15. Jul 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM
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    I have LED 921 in mine and also added some LED reverse lights down by the tow hitch
     
  16. Jul 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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    How are the led 921's? Much brighter? Pics? How much, and which ones are they?
     
  17. Jul 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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    Okay so idk how much the LED's were I ordered a bunch at once for my map, dome, reverse, and license plate lights..dropped like $70 but I love them all

    The auxiliary LED reverse lights I mounted were $20 at..*Sigh* wal-mart lol but they work great and were easy to wire. I just went out and took some pics for you since I didn't have any already, but its too light out so i closed my garage door for some dark ones. They're definitely brighter in person and look great at night..I love my setup

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    EDIT: I'll try to get night pic of behind the truck tonight if you want, it will be alot better
     

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