80 Series Landcruiser Direct replacement LED kits

[FullyLitLED]

Absolutely

I'll offer this one caveat though, mine is an HJ60 rather than an FJ60/62. There is a slim chance that there are some slight differences. There are definitely going to be differences in the LEDs needed as the HJ is a 24v vehicle but that is very unlikely to be the case in any US vehicles but could crop up for Canadians.

Hey, I did not realize you were located outside of the U.S.! I may need to retract the free shipping that I mentioned, real sorry about that! I gues you replied at the same time that I edited my reponse I'll see what I can do about your 80 series LED kit though

 

[Ropeman]

I will add you to the list then see what I can do about shipping it! I'm not exactly sure how I will ship it to you! Will do my best

The kit doesn't look particularly bulky, a small USPS flat rate box would do just fine, it usually does for things coming from the US. Cost is $13.95 from a post office near you

Photos sent of the interior lights on a 60, happy to do you the favour in any case.

 

[doughboy]

Put me down for kit #1 please

Angelo

 

[djsherif]

I'm def in for a kit especially if u can add all those little bulbs that need to be changed in the shift console, the dash and overhead console too.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I'll take a set #1.

 

[scheesem]

Put me down for a kit 1 as well!

 

[Dr Gil]

Put me down for a Kit #1

 

[murphy744]

I'll take kit #1

 

[iceckid]

Im interested in kit #1, thanks lookin foward to pics

 

[bontay]

I would like kit 1 also.
John

 

[MikePL]

AFAIK, I was told by my supplier that the dome lights have a built in current limiting resistor

LJ_24, don't get my intentions wrong, but from your posts I assume that you are not personally involved in the poduction of those LED's. I guess that you are just selling them. My strange questions come from the fact that I've been dealing with LEDs for a long time and I want you to make a good product and I want mudders to be happy. Here is some info.

Most products with SMD LED's have three LED's in series and a resistor inline with them. This just won't cut it in the long time. Current spikes in cars will kill them within a year. Here is the example of a wrong setup for three leds:

(batt plus)---LED---LED---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)

A slightly better option is to connect one resistor per LED. As a result (I won't go into calculations here) a voltage spike has much lower impact on LED's. The risk of damage is like 5-8 times lower. Example for connecting three LEDs:

(batt plus)---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)
(batt plus)---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)
(batt plus)---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)


A much better solution (but still cheap, the part costs 30 cents) is to put a current regulator like LM7812. One regulator per lamp will be enough as it has a limit of 1.5A so even a cluster of 70 SMD LEDs won't be too much. With one of these current regulators you can even connect the LEDs as in the first scenario and they will live a happy life. No example below as it will be too hard to draw with fonts, but you get the idea: first the regulator and then you take plus and gnd from it and connect the LEDs. I've been using this setup for 5 years in my truck and not a single LED has failed.


The best solution is to use a dedicated current sensing circuit but it will ramp up the price to a few dollars per piece. Not necessary for this application IMHO.


Are you aware of all this? I don't want a dissappointing product here on Mud . In case you need more info, just let me know.

p.s.- the current limitin resistor your supplier talks about does not protect against reverse polarity. You would need at least a diode for that.

 

[robrooks]

No problem! You can get one for the sienna too! Lol, I have a cousin with a sienna so if you want I can do that



Replied, see you on thursday!



By dash lights, do you mean the gauge cluster with the speedo and mileage? Or the center instrument cluster? Sorry, I jus want to make sure what I am looking for because I know these words have been interchanger many times before.

Also, what color would everyone be interested in?



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My two cents I'd like the center console cluster lights in a kit. I've tried to replace these one at a time from some of the other postings on this topic and have had moderate success...white would be my preference. Great idea!

-Rob

 

[FullyLitLED]

The kit doesn't look particularly bulky, a small USPS flat rate box would do just fine, it usually does for things coming from the US. Cost is $13.95 from a post office near you

Photos sent of the interior lights on a 60, happy to do you the favour in any case.

If that is the case, I can definitely send you one, I will check my local post office later!

Put me down for kit #1 please

Angelo

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I'm def in for a kit especially if u can add all those little bulbs that need to be changed in the shift console, the dash and overhead console too.

How about if I count how many of the interior bulbs each 80 series has in those specified locations and just sell the kit with a complete set plus a couple of spares? I will do some research later today! I saw the bulbs in the gage cluster with speedo, those bulbs will be easy to source and replace because they are more common!

Who wants to be a guinea pig for the center instrument panel bulbs? Needs to be someone who can solder efficiently and effectively lol

I'll take a set #1.

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Put me down for a kit 1 as well!

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Put me down for a Kit #1

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I'll take kit #1

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Im interested in kit #1, thanks lookin foward to pics

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I would like kit 1 also.
John

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LJ_24, don't get my intentions wrong, but from your posts I assume that you are not personally involved in the poduction of those LED's. I guess that you are just selling them. My strange questions come from the fact that I've been dealing with LEDs for a long time and I want you to make a good product and I want mudders to be happy. Here is some info.

Most products with SMD LED's have three LED's in series and a resistor inline with them. This just won't cut it in the long time. Current spikes in cars will kill them within a year. Here is the example of a wrong setup for three leds:

(batt plus)---LED---LED---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)

A slightly better option is to connect one resistor per LED. As a result (I won't go into calculations here) a voltage spike has much lower impact on LED's. The risk of damage is like 5-8 times lower. Example for connecting three LEDs:

(batt plus)---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)
(batt plus)---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)
(batt plus)---LED---RESISTOR---(gnd)


A much better solution (but still cheap, the part costs 30 cents) is to put a current regulator like LM7812. One regulator per lamp will be enough as it has a limit of 1.5A so even a cluster of 70 SMD LEDs won't be too much. With one of these current regulators you can even connect the LEDs as in the first scenario and they will live a happy life. No example below as it will be too hard to draw with fonts, but you get the idea: first the regulator and then you take plus and gnd from it and connect the LEDs. I've been using this setup for 5 years in my truck and not a single LED has failed.


The best solution is to use a dedicated current sensing circuit but it will ramp up the price to a few dollars per piece. Not necessary for this application IMHO.


Are you aware of all this? I don't want a dissappointing product here on Mud . In case you need more info, just let me know.

p.s.- the current limitin resistor your supplier talks about does not protect against reverse polarity. You would need at least a diode for that.

DO not worry about me getting you wrong regarding your intentions! I definitely want to want to put out the best product out for mud especially since I want to have a good rep once my business gets off the ground by the end of the year! So your opinions and concerns are welcomed and appreciated What is a LM7812 and where can I get it? I have seen a lot of the 48SMD dome lights being used and none of them came with a dedicated current regulator but if I can get this part down, I would be happy to make changes to the kits and add it! Thank you for the suggestions Loving the HID projectors on yur truck! Needs angel eyes

My two cents I'd like the center console cluster lights in a kit. I've tried to replace these one at a time from some of the other postings on this topic and have had moderate success...white would be my preference. Great idea!

-Rob

I'll see what I can do about these parts

 

[huntir]

Hope I'm not to late .....I'm definately interested!!

 

[huntir]

Forgot to add ....kit #1

 

[FullyLitLED]

Hope I'm not to late .....I'm definately interested!!

Its not too late, I haven't even finished recording my findings yet

I want to make sure everyone is happy before I release this officially! Even after the group buy(s), these will still be available! I hope to have a website setup by then as well as stock 5 kits that are ready to ship so I am able to supply them without a wait period

 

[SFSig]

Put me down for kit 1 please... I'm bummed I missed out on Georges LED's. How will these compare, btw?

 

[FullyLitLED]

Put me down for kit 1 please... I'm bummed I missed out on Georges LED's. How will these compare, btw?

I will let the pictures speak for themselves, hopefully by tonight! Hope I get out of my materials engineering lab before the post office closes I am still in school so I apologize in advance if my customer service is slow at times! I am only interested in doing this because I LOVE landcruisers, my family has had 4 FJ40's when we were living in the philippines, an 80 series and now two 100 series!! Of course the 40's and 80's I never got to appreciate because I was only 10 years old when we had them...okay I am done with my rant haha

 

[Rallyroo]

Sign me up for one Kit #1.

 

[Corbet]

interested pending final details