FJ-60 led tail lights

[TLC Norway]

Does removing that resistor from the original relay turn it into a solid state?
What happens when you install led bulbs to the side and front blinkers?

 

[klinetime574]

I have no experience with LED bulbs in blinker spots and I definitely advise against modifying a 30 year old part.

If you install an LED bulb anywhere it appears that you would need a resistor for that spot.

About the first bit... I just figure that if I have LED bulbs everywhere else (that are constantly on) then I am doing the system a big help. Blinkers should be noticeable LED or not... Cause they blink.

 

[Kleatus]

I have no experience with LED bulbs in blinker spots and I definitely advise against modifying a 30 year old part.

If you install an LED bulb anywhere it appears that you would need a resistor for that spot.

About the first bit... I just figure that if I have LED bulbs everywhere else (that are constantly on) then I am doing the system a big help. Blinkers should be noticeable LED or not... Cause they blink.

I have LED turn signal bulbs - noticeably brighter but not obnoxious, and they flash at the right speed with no other mods. I just left the regular bulbs in the ARB which are also turn signals, so they are providing the needed resistance.

 

[mindcrash]

Any threads detailing how to wire these resistors up by chance? My search got nuthin.

Turns out there are only two wires for the blinkers on the FJ62. Easy enough

 

[SoCalJB]

Any threads detailing how to wire these resistors up by chance? My search got nuthin.

Yep- this worked. SuperBrightLED's has the Load resistors. I installed them and the lights blink properly.

 

[SoCalJB]

I figured since I had the time, and my rig is at the shop, I would provide a deeper dive in more detail for the load resistors & the install process. I added some pics for those of us that like to "view" the solution.

I used a pop rivet to secure the resistor to the body after drilling a small hole.

Remove the tail light assembly.

Drill a small hole to attach the resistor to the body with a pop rivet. Making sure there is nothing behind when drilling.

Attach the resistor to the body of the truck with a single pop rivet. Nice and secure! Connect the resistor wires to the lamp assembly - one wire to each of the two blinker wires.

Get the resistors here: LED Light Load Resistor Kit - LED Turn Signal Hyper Flash & Warning Fix | Car Bulb Installation Supplies | LED Car Light Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs

Install Instructions here: https://d114hh0cykhyb0.cloudfront.net/pdfs/LoadResistorBW-01.pdf

 

[WHG423]

Anybody else order these? Any further reviews? Look like a nice upgrade.

 

[Rob Faucett]

Well this is totally awesome!!

Ok, so I got this from Digi-tails, but did not like it and did not wanted to add any of it to my rig.
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I instead turned to MUD and found this.
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here

Easy peasy..
It worked..!!
My rear signals flash like they supposed to, and nothing was added to the equation.
Now (by removing that resistor) my rig is 0.1g lighter...