Definitive led thread for 80s - Page 2

Silicon 70 · 03-28-08, 11:46 AM

That's really obsessive and very overboard...........even unneccessary..

I Like It..

knorrena · 03-28-08, 03:57 PM

Wow, your a freak - a good freak, but a freak nonetheless. I definitely plan on stealing some of your ideas.

Karl

LT · 03-28-08, 04:51 PM

You're out of control Mike

619TOY · 03-28-08, 06:32 PM

Holy crap!.................OK, I have a few questions considering that LED's appear brighter but frequently put out less usable light:

Have you seen Georges map and dome LED's for a brightness comparison?
Do the 194's in the doors put out as much or more useable light?
Have you considered LED's for reverse lights? I have seen some that are close to 500 lumens with 48 LED's but once again, wonder how they compare to incandesent for usable output.
Lastly, is there an improvement with the 74 glove box light? Does it provide a wide/full enough pattern?

treerootCO · 04-20-08, 02:45 PM

We compared George's map and dome lights the other day. George's lights are bright enough if you ask me. The ones I used look less stock and don't fit as clean as George's. Each has their pros and cons. When I turn on all four dome lights at night, it is an insane amount of light.

The 194s in the door put out more usable light; however, adding the 2nd set further forward made the biggest difference. The rear lights on the front doors shine into the side of the seat and done illuminate the floorboards.

I am going to run the fog light bulbs for reverse lights. LED technology isn't quite there yet.

The 74 type bulbs I put in the glove box have don't seem to be making a good connection. It might be my switch though. The only LED failure was a 194 I had in the license plate (2nd pic in post #11 2nd from the left). Those have been replaced with the 6 LED one like I put in the doors.

FirstToy · 04-20-08, 04:37 PM

That is some strong work treerootCO!
very impressive all the work you did. the dash looks like VW (blue/red) which is a good thing. i think the stock green looks a little dingy or muddy in comparison.

appreciate the part #s next to all the photos as well

deputy630 · 04-20-08, 10:05 PM

Holy Sheet Batman That shines like a Diamond in a goats ass

... Great work great post and damn its Christmas all year long for you...

F0RSAKEN · 04-21-08, 12:20 AM

Do these work in the same way as Georges? IE having far less drain on the battery? Either way, thats alot of damn work you did there, and it looks fairly cool too

alia176 · 04-21-08, 07:33 AM

Mike

I think there's a LED-holics program you can join....

treerootCO · 04-21-08, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alia176

Mike

I think there's a LED-holics program you can join....

Nakman and I are both members

alia176 · 04-21-08, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treerootCO

Nakman and I are both members

Perhaps the founding members?

sdnative · 04-21-08, 04:55 PM

I couldn't even focus on the words. I just stared at the pictures.

Great job!

Trollhole · 04-25-08, 02:00 PM

I don't know how I missed this one. Very nice. Very nice.

GAS-A-LOT! · 05-14-08, 12:56 PM

SO now you can put a box toghether of all the goddies you used with basic instruction on where they go and how to instal to sell to all the good boys and girls right here on Mud in time for Christmas.

treerootCO · 05-14-08, 01:32 PM

Total price with shipping was just about $500

maximus · 05-14-08, 01:42 PM

Wow, that takes some serious dedication. Looks great!

--Max

treerootCO · 06-29-08, 11:43 AM

Center Diff Lock is a Type B - white in the stock configuration.

Slee's rear license plate light is a 5007 ba15s (single contact).

mot · 06-29-08, 03:44 PM

Mike,

How's the light spread with LED's?

Also, how's your projector conversion coming along?

sandcruiser · 06-29-08, 07:43 PM

man I've got to come back to this and order some!
half of my button lights are out anyway, so it seems a perfect time to upgrade to LEDs
thanks for the detailed writeup!

Corbet · 07-03-08, 05:30 PM

I foresee a Scion stereo LED install soon.....

treerootCO · 07-03-08, 11:44 PM

Anyone know what model the Alpine Scion head unit is? Toyota part number 08600-52838, HBTY501A. Internets said it didn't know anything about it. Mud search came up blank

treerootCO · 07-28-08, 10:07 AM

The red lights in the instrument cluster are pink with the cool white LED illuminating them so I am going to try red LEDs to see if that helps.

Added the following to page 1.

Front and Rear Turn Signals
(4)1156 - amber------------------------------------------------------autolumination - Bayonet Item # Eagle Eye Tower 11led $24.00 (each)
Dual Filament 1157 - Front side markers(1157 not stock - only used if you have modified the side markers to flash) stock is a 194 amber
(2)1156 - amber-----------------------------------------------------autolumination - Bayonet
Item # Eagle Eye Tower 11led $ 24.99 (each)

Red Instrument lights - Brake - Diff lock - Airbag - etc. trying red to eliminate the pink looking red caused by LED white bulbs.
(10)Type 74 - red----------------------------------------------autolumination - 74 Item # Superstar Led Red 2.99

Slee Rear Bumper License Light
(1)Ba15s--------------------------------------------------------autolumination - Cool White - G18 Small Head - 15Led Matrix
$9.99

SF80 · 07-28-08, 03:56 PM

Ah! Glad you posted regarding the turn signals. I bought some 1156 & 1157 from SuberBrigtLEDs.com, BUT, the LED flasher that they show on their site does not seem to work for me:

Flasher Specifications

The "CF13JL-02" has the correct pin-out and does fit in the flasher slot, but does not correctly cycle. In fact it does not cycle at all. Has anyone had any luck with this LED flasher?

KurtKuhn · 07-28-08, 07:52 PM

Mike, how many hours did it take to change out the lot of 'em?

BTW, very cool results.

-KK

treerootCO · 07-28-08, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mot

Mike,

How's the light spread with LED's?

Also, how's your projector conversion coming along?

Everything works better than stock except for the Type A and B bulbs for the dash switches. The light is pointed downward and the label is forward so the light output isn't that bright at night but you can still see the buttons.

Decided on the Depot headlights for now. http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...onversion.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF80

Ah! Glad you posted regarding the turn signals. I bought some 1156 & 1157 from SuberBrigtLEDs.com, BUT, the LED flasher that they show on their site does not seem to work for me:

Flasher Specifications

The "CF13JL-02" has the correct pin-out and does fit in the flasher slot, but does not correctly cycle. In fact it does not cycle at all. Has anyone had any luck with this LED flasher?

I have yet to figure out the flashers, just wanted the amber lights clear when off so I switched to LED. I'll post up as soon as I have the flashers working. I read somewhere all you need is a heavy duty flasher that can be purchased at any auto parts store.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KurtKuhn

Mike, how many hours did it take to change out the lot of 'em?

BTW, very cool results.

-KK

Post #25 page 1. About 5 hours...

fokkersauras · 08-29-08, 09:08 AM

Man, that's cool! However, I'd need a thorough lesson in micro soldering. Don't know how you make it l

03-28-08, 11:46 AM	#31
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03-28-08, 03:57 PM	#32
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03-28-08, 04:51 PM	#33
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03-28-08, 06:32 PM	#34
619TOY IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,026	Holy crap!.................OK, I have a few questions considering that LED's appear brighter but frequently put out less usable light: Have you seen Georges map and dome LED's for a brightness comparison? Do the 194's in the doors put out as much or more useable light? Have you considered LED's for reverse lights? I have seen some that are close to 500 lumens with 48 LED's but once again, wonder how they compare to incandesent for usable output. Lastly, is there an improvement with the 74 glove box light? Does it provide a wide/full enough pattern? __________________ Steve '97 LX 450 with Slee 6", 35" Toyo's, Slee front, 4X4 Labs rear, Hanna sliders, 5.29's, front and rear chromoly axles and the two Dober's: Zeus and Zoey

04-20-08, 02:45 PM	#35
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,542	We compared George's map and dome lights the other day. George's lights are bright enough if you ask me. The ones I used look less stock and don't fit as clean as George's. Each has their pros and cons. When I turn on all four dome lights at night, it is an insane amount of light. The 194s in the door put out more usable light; however, adding the 2nd set further forward made the biggest difference. The rear lights on the front doors shine into the side of the seat and done illuminate the floorboards. I am going to run the fog light bulbs for reverse lights. LED technology isn't quite there yet. The 74 type bulbs I put in the glove box have don't seem to be making a good connection. It might be my switch though. The only LED failure was a 194 I had in the license plate (2nd pic in post #11 2nd from the left). Those have been replaced with the 6 LED one like I put in the doors. __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133 Last edited by treerootCO; 04-20-08 at 03:00 PM.

04-20-08, 04:37 PM	#36
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,325	That is some strong work treerootCO! very impressive all the work you did. the dash looks like VW (blue/red) which is a good thing. i think the stock green looks a little dingy or muddy in comparison. appreciate the part #s next to all the photos as well __________________ TLCA#14645 BRC#41798 I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

04-20-08, 10:05 PM	#37
deputy630 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Royse City, Tx TLCA# 18058 Posts: 32	Holy Sheet Batman That shines like a Diamond in a goats ass ... Great work great post and damn its Christmas all year long for you...

04-21-08, 12:20 AM	#38
F0RSAKEN IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 220	Do these work in the same way as Georges? IE having far less drain on the battery? Either way, thats alot of damn work you did there, and it looks fairly cool too __________________ '97 Lexus LX450 - CDL/7 Pin \| Factory cup holder \| Black LX wheels \| 305/70 Toyo M/T \| Optima Redtop \| Auto-Up mod \| George's LEDs \| 1.5" Spacers \|

04-21-08, 07:33 AM	#39
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04-21-08, 04:55 PM	#42
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04-25-08, 02:00 PM	#43
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05-14-08, 01:32 PM	#45
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,542	Total price with shipping was just about $500 __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

05-14-08, 01:42 PM	#46
maximus IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 52	Wow, that takes some serious dedication. Looks great! --Max

06-29-08, 11:43 AM	#47
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,542	Center Diff Lock is a Type B - white in the stock configuration. Slee's rear license plate light is a 5007 ba15s (single contact). Attached Images __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133 Last edited by treerootCO; 06-29-08 at 11:52 AM.

06-29-08, 03:44 PM	#48
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06-29-08, 07:43 PM	#49
sandcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Posts: 1,831	man I've got to come back to this and order some! half of my button lights are out anyway, so it seems a perfect time to upgrade to LEDs thanks for the detailed writeup! __________________ 91 fj80 w/ 93 1HD-T. OME 850/860 w/ 1" front spacer, LEDs, HIRs, Hankook MT's 31x10.50r15, Tuffy center, ARB rear locker (in progress), in garage: lightforce lights, full rack, superwinch X9, maggiolina tent, hella horns. WTB: Tan DS mirror & housing '88 HJ60, "Louie" For Sale in Costa Rica.

07-03-08, 05:30 PM	#50
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07-03-08, 11:44 PM	#51
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,542	Anyone know what model the Alpine Scion head unit is? Toyota part number 08600-52838, HBTY501A. Internets said it didn't know anything about it. Mud search came up blank __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

07-28-08, 10:07 AM	#52
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,542	The red lights in the instrument cluster are pink with the cool white LED illuminating them so I am going to try red LEDs to see if that helps. Added the following to page 1. Front and Rear Turn Signals (4)1156 - amber------------------------------------------------------autolumination - Bayonet Item # Eagle Eye Tower 11led $24.00 (each) Dual Filament 1157 - Front side markers(1157 not stock - only used if you have modified the side markers to flash) stock is a 194 amber (2)1156 - amber-----------------------------------------------------autolumination - Bayonet Item # Eagle Eye Tower 11led $ 24.99 (each) Red Instrument lights - Brake - Diff lock - Airbag - etc. trying red to eliminate the pink looking red caused by LED white bulbs. (10)Type 74 - red----------------------------------------------autolumination - 74 Item # Superstar Led Red 2.99 Slee Rear Bumper License Light (1)Ba15s--------------------------------------------------------autolumination - Cool White - G18 Small Head - 15Led Matrix $9.99 __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

07-28-08, 03:56 PM	#53
SF80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF CA Posts: 123	Ah! Glad you posted regarding the turn signals. I bought some 1156 & 1157 from SuberBrigtLEDs.com, BUT, the LED flasher that they show on their site does not seem to work for me: Flasher Specifications The "CF13JL-02" has the correct pin-out and does fit in the flasher slot, but does not correctly cycle. In fact it does not cycle at all. Has anyone had any luck with this LED flasher? __________________ Brian ---------------------------------------------------------- '95 FZJ80 \| Emerald \| locked \| Slee 4" & BFG AT 315's \| Hellroaring Dual Battery \| 150 amp-ed \| MAF-ed \| Scion-ed '08 BMW 135

07-28-08, 07:52 PM	#54
KurtKuhn Best Damn Grocery Getter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 69	Mike, how many hours did it take to change out the lot of 'em? BTW, very cool results. -KK __________________ '96 LX450 - Factory Lockers; CDL & pin 7 Want To Buy: Left rear LX450 OEM tail light

08-29-08, 09:08 AM	#56
fokkersauras IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6	Man, that's cool! However, I'd need a thorough lesson in micro soldering. Don't know how you make it l