Isn't the blue tint added intentionally to LED's? I have a few LED flashlights and a couple of bulbs that put out nice white light without the pimp-tint.
Solutions for better reverse lighting?
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Isn't the blue tint added intentionally to LED's? I have a few LED flashlights and a couple of bulbs that put out nice white light without the pimp-tint.
Yes and no. I think some of the tints depends on the transmitters.
I have two PIAA low profile lights installed on my roof rack. They work great!
they use a blue LED and use a phosphor to create "white" light.
They look good mounted up there
They look good mounted up there
Though I don't have any installed on my LC yet, I like having a set of dedicated backup lights. Just wire them up to a relay with dedicated power and the trigger attached to the reverse light wire. Recommend mounting them down low as they generally cast more of a flood type beam with lots of spill and the obstacles you're trying to light up will be down on the ground. On my last truck, I mounted a good looking $20 set from AutoZone to the receiver hitch tube and they worked like a charm.
Installation page with more pics and info can be found HERE.
Installation page with more pics and info can be found HERE.
The bulbs I bought are a cool white. Some call it blue. Warm white is more of an "elegant" look to the striking cool white. Either way, I can see now.
These bulbs can be customized to accept any color you chose according to their website at jlclightings.com. So you can opt for warm white.
Another comparo shot of the new bulb (right) to the old bulb (left).
I am really pleased with this product.
These bulbs can be customized to accept any color you chose according to their website at jlclightings.com. So you can opt for warm white.
Another comparo shot of the new bulb (right) to the old bulb (left).
I am really pleased with this product.
I like that. $40 is a lot but they're CREE LEDs which are top of the line.
Thanks for the pics. I too have those useless LEDs so i have ordered the ones you posted.
Their web site doesn't ship to Australia, but they are on EBay Oz here:
Edit: see later post below with the correct eBay link
And these are the correct wedge style that our LCs use.
I'm looking forward to putting them in, thanks for the tip.
cheers
peter
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Odd. That is a w5w or T10. Mine uses a T20 or 7440 .
so i've ordered the wrong ones? The wedge did look a little small.
I'll go thru the eBay site and see if there's any other Landcruiser ones, and also send them an email
Edit i think this is the right one
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Super-Bright...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a4cd520e
i've sent them an email, hopefully they'll ship the right one as the price is the same.
cheers
peter
I'll go thru the eBay site and see if there's any other Landcruiser ones, and also send them an email
Edit i think this is the right one
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Super-Bright...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a4cd520e
i've sent them an email, hopefully they'll ship the right one as the price is the same.
cheers
peter
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I agree, that's 20 apiece for the CREE's which is not that out of line especially including the proper bulb bases. I may very well go this route soon.
I bought a set of rear lights from their ebay auctions. i prefer ebay over a companies' site just in case there is a problem. This seems much easier than wiring an extra set of back up lights in. I will install my cheapie walmart lights on my polaris ranger instead.
Super Bright HID LED Tail Lights Toyota 4Runner 7440 - eBay (item 290527714905 end time Apr-26-11 20:15:47 PDT)
Super Bright HID LED Tail Lights Toyota 4Runner 7440 - eBay (item 290527714905 end time Apr-26-11 20:15:47 PDT)
Nice. Already setup there also. I need to see what the bulbs are in my Rhino brake lights and my F350 reverse lights. They all suck too (due to tint on the trucks though).
Aux lighting really can't be beat, but these are about the best alternative I've found so far.
Also, they're customer/tech support is easy and great to deal with. I actually received a bad bulb and they sent me emails detailing how to fix it (flipping contacts), but I tested the bulb and turned out that the bulb was defective. Luis from JLC also called me back within 20 mins to follow up. Wow. Who does that?!
That's just outstanding service.
Also, they're customer/tech support is easy and great to deal with. I actually received a bad bulb and they sent me emails detailing how to fix it (flipping contacts), but I tested the bulb and turned out that the bulb was defective. Luis from JLC also called me back within 20 mins to follow up. Wow. Who does that?!
That's just outstanding service.
quoting my own post....they got my message and will be sending the 7440 wedge type which is good.
Thanks for putting me onto this as i've been looking for a better reversing LED solution for a while now.
cheers
peter
Me too.
I purchased these but neither one is working - is there a special method of plugging them in?
Mine worked out of the box but I noticed someone had a similar issue with one bulb...
I don't think the mount is directional but you might try flipping them 180*
