Infinite Reality's LED Thread

[infinitereality]

[/COLOR]Alright I got antsy and putting my hard earned cash that those are #74 bulbs. This is what I got, once I verify I'll update the original post.

2X T5 74 5 SMD SMT LED White Car Bulb | eBay

I thought you already had the cargo lights...for $5 I order me a few sets...

Already have almost bulbs inside and out changed to LEDs, only missing tails and vanity mirror lights. That link is for the vanity lights, my 2010 has only 1 per side.

 

[Reptar]

if you don't mind, can you update your 1st post with the several options on the reverse lights and cargo lights? Then it's a 1 stop post to pick and choose!

 

[infinitereality]

if you don't mind, can you update your 1st post with the several options on the reverse lights and cargo lights? Then it's a 1 stop post to pick and choose!

Not a problem for sure. But I want to wait till they come in and I can do the swap around with all of them, I'd hate to post options and some not fit.

 

[Reptar]

Well I ordered all of my LEDs on Thursday. They should arrive early this coming week. Did a little more research, and I think there's even still a couple more upgrades that can be had!

For the mirror puddle lamps, there's 2 style of LEDs you could get in the 31mm LED. Either six 5050 LEDs, or sixteen 3528 LEDs. The 5050s are brighter than the 3528s, so I bought both to see what would end up actually brighter for this application. I have a feeling the 16-3528's may be brighter/fuller up close, but from further distance the 6-5050's may throw more light? It may all be a draw through the diffusing lense of the housing though. Anyway, I ordered both types, and I'll test them out, get pics, and let you guys know side by side comparison.

6-5050's vs 16-3520's

I wanted to order all at once so I also bit the bullet and ordered the T5 style 74 size LED for the visor lights. I did a search and it seems it's a royal PITA to remove, but this should be the size for our trucks.

For the turn signals and brake lights, the ones in the original post are 54 of the 3528 LEDs. I decided to upgrade those to 27 of the 5050 LEDs. These should give a brighter/more defined look in the taillight. You have to watch out though because some ebay ads are cheaper price, but only 18 or so of the 5050 LEDs. 27 of the 5050 LEDs were the most I was able to find.

 

[Reptar]

Reverse lights, most common was the Cree 7 Watt, but I didn't like it was only a rear facing lensed LED. Great for behind, but not utilizing the reflector and spreading the light around at all. I want to be able to see light along the sides behind me too. Here's the Cree 7 Watt

I liked this one from the first post since it has side facing lights, but the side lights are only 1.5w plasma, and the rear facing big LED is only 3W, so it's a 9W total.



This one was nice too, but it's got the 4 side facing 1.5w, and a rear 1.5w, so 7.5w total. I wanted MOAR! lol




I decided to buy these ones that were advertised as 25watt that were mentioned earlier. There's 4 side LEDs, so not sure if they're included in the 25w rating, but even if they are, the rear facing one should still be at least 20w. I'm still a little skeptical that all LEDs are typically way lower values and this one is so high, but I"ll test it out. Hopefully it fits in the reverse lights if not I"ll toss them in the cargo lamp. The ebay ad says they won't shipp till Feb 20th though which sucks.

Since the 4 side LEDs on the above one don't look all too bright and look like they're 3528 ones, I may use them in the cargo lamp anyway and use these ones below for the reverse lights if they'll fit. I want side lighting from the reverse lights too, not just behind me. These ones have TEN 5050 LEDs on the sides! Along with a Cree 5w main rear facing LED. I think each 5050 LED is rated 1w, so that would give this light an overall rating of 10w for the side LEDs and 5w for the rear main LED. 15w overall. I think this will have the best light spread out of any so far. I really hope it fits!

I ordered both the last 2 sets above, so I'll take side by side comparison pics of them both, then decide which set is going in the reverse lights, and which set is going in the cargo lamp.

 

[infinitereality]

I'll be curious to what they look at side by side. I'm looking forward to my 25w coming in as well and seeing where it'd be best and how much better it is than the 7.5 and 9 I have now.

 

[Fred]

Ok...so what are the plans for the hyper flash in blinker?

 

[infinitereality]

Just updated the original post, #74 is indeed the right bulb size for the vanity mirrors. The ones I got fit just right and perfect length. Definitely a nice upgrade for them, way brighter than stock and match the rest.

To install, just open cover, remove clear lense as it slides off opposite way of the mirror, remove 2 screws and the rest is cake.

 

[infinitereality]

Just updated original post again with the 68 SMD LED bulbs. I'm definitely curious on pics from Reptar on his 5050 LED bulbs, but think maybe the ones I got may blend in better and look more stock. In person they don't really look any different than stock bulbs, just a decent bit brighter....keep in mind I have headlight armor 50% light smoke on tails too so if yours are bare then should be brighter than what you see in my pictures.

Now for reverse and cargo lights, he may have alot better bulbs for them! I can't wait to see his pictures and his feedback!!!

Also, I haven't tried the flasher yet, but 99.99% sure I'll have hyper flash. I'll install the load resistors tomorrow when it's day light....may need another set for my brake lights too so cruise remains in tack. Just got antsy and wanted to see difference and get some pictures at night while I could.

 

[Fred]

Just updated original post again with the 68 SMD LED bulbs. I'm definitely curious on pics from Reptar on his 5050 LED bulbs, but think maybe the ones I got may blend in better and look more stock. In person they don't really look any different than stock bulbs, just a decent bit brighter....keep in mind I have headlight armor 50% light smoke on tails too so if yours are bare then should be brighter than what you see in my pictures.

Now for reverse and cargo lights, he may have alot better bulbs for them! I can't wait to see his pictures and his feedback!!!

Also, I haven't tried the flasher yet, but 99.99% sure I'll have hyper flash. I'll install the load resistors tomorrow when it's day light....may need another set for my brake lights too so cruise remains in tack. Just got antsy and wanted to see difference and get some pictures at night while I could.

This is great...keep us posted on the resistor install...I want to goo ahead and get the cargos...I think either way they will make the stock look like a candle...