Spyder LED Tails - Regrets

[NickPic83]

I just don't see a big enough difference in the brightness of the tails, stock vs. LEDs to justify a change yet...other than for looks, but still would need to tint and clear coat the lenses...

Additionally, I was under the assumption the any resistors were built into the Spyders...

Maybe RSI can come up with something that looks as good as their headlights?

Yea the resistors are built in but I think he may have bad/faulty resistors some how.

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[MotuMute]

I went with the Recon smoked red tails and have no issues so far. There had been reports of dirt or water getting in them, but are a sealed unit with the exception of the reverse bulb connection.


What worked for me:

1) Make sure you use the rubber grommet/washer that comes with your stock reverse bulb connection (sometimes this gets left behind or falls off during assembly

2) Apply silicone to coat the entire external (NOT internal) reverse bulb socket after it is securely in place (very cheap insurance, and can easily be removed if the bulb has to be replaced later).

Result: No issues with dirt accumulation at TRR and other offroading forays. No water accumulation with heavy rain and carwash forays.

 

[Fred]

look nice on your truck...

 

[IRONMAN]

I just don't see a big enough difference in the brightness of the tails, stock vs. LEDs to justify a change yet...other than for looks, but still would need to tint and clear coat the lenses...

Additionally, I was under the assumption the any resistors were built into the Spyders...

Maybe RSI can come up with something that looks as good as their headlights?

Funny you should mention this. lol
I just got in a set of lights yesterday to take apart but found out the hard way that these things are fused together and not glued together like our headlights.
Was trying to come up with Sequential tail lights but this has put a damper on things.
Anyone know how to un-fuse plastic?

 

[Yukon Joe]

Funny you should mention this. lol
I just got in a set of lights yesterday to take apart but found out the hard way that these things are fused together and not glued together like our headlights.
Was trying to come up with Sequential tail lights but this has put a damper on things.
Anyone know how to un-fuse plastic?

Sawzall...

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119

 

[IRONMAN]

Sawzall...

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
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Hmmm that may work, why didn't I think of it. lol

 

[Yukon Joe]

Or a sharp knife heated with a torch. Takes a while, but leaves a nicer edge. Might have to drill a hole to get started?

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119

 

[Fred]

dremel...what i used to cut the puddles open to install LEDs...

I hope you can works something out...

 

[IRONMAN]

Or a sharp knife heated with a torch. Takes a while, but leaves a nicer edge. Might have to drill a hole to get started?

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
RPG and WSI present The South Dakota Buffalo Run - FORD RAPTOR FORUM - Ford SVT Raptor Forums - Ford Raptor

DAMN you and I think alike.
Just got back from picking a hot knife up. lol
Was thinking the same thing.

 

[Sliver Raptor]

Hammer tends to unfuse just about everything...