LED interior dome lights- F150 example [Archive]

jawz101

01-26-2007, 10:37 AM

A buddy of mine switched his interior and exterior lighting on his F150. Made a huge difference in the look. link (http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268005)

SID210SA

01-26-2007, 11:19 AM

I have been looking for these for my license plate light but have only found them in amber and red....I like the looks of them...

fastblackmerc

01-26-2007, 11:28 AM

I've replaced all my interior incandescents with LEDs. The difference is like night & day. I added 2 more stop/turn sockets per side & filled them with red LEDs. Much more light since I did the S55 tail light mod. Also did the backup lights. If you replace one-at-a-time the difference is unbelievable. The stock lights look yellow, the LEDs are white. This weekend I'll be changing the front turn/running lights to LEDs (need to add a resistor per side). If there is enough interest I may put a kit together for the masses.

Mike

01-26-2007, 12:02 PM

Fastblackmerc, would you happen to have part #'s for the interior LEDs?

High-C

01-26-2007, 12:26 PM

I've replaced all my interior incandescents with LEDs. The difference is like night & day. I added 2 more stop/turn sockets per side & filled them with red LEDs. Much more light since I did the S55 tail light mod. Also did the backup lights. If you replace one-at-a-time the difference is unbelievable. The stock lights look yellow, the LEDs are white. This weekend I'll be changing the front turn/running lights to LEDs (need to add a resistor per side). If there is enough interest I may put a kit together for the masses.

I may be interested in a kit... :rolleyes:

fastblackmerc

01-26-2007, 12:41 PM

Fastblackmerc, would you happen to have part #'s for the interior LEDs?

The part numbers will depend on who you get your LEDs from.......

magindat

01-26-2007, 01:23 PM

The part numbers will depend on who you get your LEDs from.......

Where have you been getting yours? Hard to figure who to trust for brightness via the internet. If I got a positive nod on a vendor, I'd be buyin in a heartbeat!

Mike

01-26-2007, 01:52 PM

^^^^What he said^^^^

jawz101

01-26-2007, 02:34 PM

Well, my buddy ordered several types of LEDs before going w/ what he installed. He mentions in the post about getting at least 1watt bulbs and recommended sylvania (http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/)for bulb sizes.
The biggest trial and error comes w/ what shape and direction the LED bulb has to use, and it was hit and miss for him.
That's why he gave specific links- in his situation

Blackened300a

01-26-2007, 05:09 PM

Heres the link for all your LED needs.
Super Bright LEDs - Car Bulbs (http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm)

My friend did full LEDs in his Maxima including the gauges and it really looked hot. I just been putting this mod off.

metroplex

01-26-2007, 05:26 PM

Are the exterior LED lights compliant with FMVSS 108?

fastblackmerc

01-27-2007, 07:02 AM

Are the exterior LED lights compliant with FMVSS 108?

What the he!! is FMVSS 108?

Nevermind I found it..... Why wouldn't it comply? I'm increasing the light output. Plus the CV's have 4 sockets in each rear tail light.

I can jus t see it now.... "Sir, Do you know why I pulled you over? No sir why? Your taillights are too bright and they violate FMVSS 108, part ....blaa, blaa, blaa......"