FJ62 LED swap out (1 Viewer)

[DoubleNickels]

Awesome, thanks for the response. Sounds like a worthy upgrade indeed.

 

[nomadsurfer]

Okay finally found a good brake/running LED light bulb that fits and works. Many I have tried the pins where just off a fraction and wouldn't fit the socket. They are considerably brighter and pop on quick for braking. As always super fast response from super bright.

1157-R45-T dual intensity 45 SMD tower from superbrightled.com

I'll post pics later when it gets dark.

 

[Mace]

make sure that the running lights don;t turn on when you apply the brakes.. That, was frustrating..

 

[87CRUSR]

Let's see if it works..

 

[tonka az]

I'm using them and they work great! Though, one may be a bit brighter than the other. They look off to me, but others have said they're fine.....maybe its because one lense was cracked for years and all the reflective material in the light is gone......maybe its just in my head......in any case, still a crazy bright light! I replaced my turn signal lights too, but now they kinda strobe. I can't find a relay that fits. I bought a couple, but none are the same size to fit the relay plug.....anybody had any luck?

 

[Mace]

make some pigtails for the relay. Works great.

So, stepping on the brake does not turn on the running lights?

 

[nomadsurfer]

Running lights

Braking lights

left stock right led

The pictures don't do it justice. The LED are considerably brighter and pop on with the brakes quicker. They plug and play.

 

[87CRUSR]

Looks good. Any luck on a turn signal led bulb yet?

 

[Mace]

So, stepping on the brake does not turn on the running lights?

??

 

[nomadsurfer]

not sure what your asking. stepping on the brakes lights up bright.

 

[nomadsurfer]

Looks good. Any luck on a turn signal led bulb yet?

would need to use a flasher. haven't ventured into that yet.

 

[DoubleNickels]

Just ordered the interior kit from Pfran. The stock dome and cargo lights are.... lame. Excited to upgrade. I'll post before and after pics.

 

[nomadsurfer]

@DoubleNickels you will be shocked how dark the stock bulbs where. it is like daytime with the new PFrans.

 

[DoubleNickels]

Mind blown........

 

[wrongturn]

Quick question ya'll, is there an easy way to get the speedo cable reconnected to the gauge without disconnecting it from the tcase? I'm guessing there isn't, but before I get under the truck I figured I'd ask. I'm a small guy with big hands ha, it isn't working out well..

 

[Output Shaft]

I've heard that loooooooong needle nose pliers have helped some people re attache the cable.
The key is knowing how the plug needs to be aligned. Once it is aligned properly, it snaps in.

 

[nomadsurfer]

Quick question ya'll, is there an easy way to get the speedo cable reconnected to the gauge without disconnecting it from the tcase? I'm guessing there isn't, but before I get under the truck I figured I'd ask. I'm a small guy with big hands ha, it isn't working out well..

Like output said needle nose pliers work well or have a 12 year do it like I did, having little hands and arms work well behind the gauges.

 

[wrongturn]

Output Shaft-Thanks for the suggestion. Before I set out and bought some new needle nose pliers, I researched a little bit more. found that if you remove the A/C ducts under the steering column, it creates a big enough opening to get my big right hand all the way up from underneath to right behind the cable.

 

[wrongturn]

With a little push, the cable popped right back into place. It was so easy. Whole process took about 10 mins.. Thanks for the help.

 

[wrongturn]

Like output said needle nose pliers work well or have a 12 year do it like I did, having little hands and arms work well behind the gauges.

nomadsurfer- thanks for the suggestion, thanks for the chart as well. It made the swap so easy. Just finished everything and it feels like a brand new truck.