Tweet
anyone running LED's for lighting? Was thinking about going that route.
-
1968, 69 351W,NP 435, Stak 5.22, D44 with 4.10's, chebby discs and a detroit, 9" with 4.11's and a lockright. 35" MTR's, TRO, WH cage, ps, pb, 3.5" susp, 2" body lifts, pile of parts in the garage, empty wallet! -
Re: LED lights
I put LED side marker lights on...72 sport/exp.,TBI 302,NP435,4.56 Powrlok/ARB in Full Width's.5.5" CAGE lift w/arms,2'' bl,37's, rescued from the concrete jungle (L.A.) NEVER DONE!!! Sold to buy a Boat, Now Broncoless.....Now it's fast water,smooth women and cold beer!! toad jeep owner now,,,,,, sorry
ALL MY DRINKING BUDDIES HAVE A SEVERE BRONCO PROBLEM !!!
RIP MARK BECK RIP MY FRIEND! RIP GIZMO,My little Buddy.Originally posted by 71BRONCO71BULLSHIT! I love your meat in my mouth
-
Re: LED lights
I've been experimenting with cheap LED lights from AutoZone as rock lights. Found a couple fixtures that might fit the bill, but stilil experimenting.1970 Bronco
My build thread
Comment
-
Re: LED lights
Tony and I run them for rock lights. Shop around, some are cheap and dim,some are much brighter for not much more $ love them though
68 Slightly modified
67 LUBR once again
61 Willy WagonComment
-
Re: LED lights
Check these out I saw them on extreme 4x4.They have a true 180 deg dome light distribution and are very bright.There are a few different colors as well.
http://www.roundeyes.com/featured.htmlComment
-
Re: LED lights
I kinda like the old school look how the entire lens lights up, does the LED just light up a little spot on the lens?__________________
'67 EB, 5.0 EFI w/ Explorer Serp, 3 1/2" Lift, 1" Body Lift, Chevy Disc, Crab Family Cage, Future Plans: NV3550, Paint
ECVComment
-
Re: LED lights
I have not seen them in person but they appear to glow compared to standard a standard led.I want to put red courtesy lights inside.While experimenting I found that typically I didn't care for the red spotlight look that the led makes.roundeyes said that I bulb would light up the entire cab.Comment
-
Re: LED lights
KWSPony, I am so glad you are figuring all this out. I will need it someday soon.
FM<><72EB, one-ton fab project that will never end
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.
1 Cor 16:13-14
Comment
-
Re: LED lights
I ordered some from superbrightleds.com. I will using them for interior lighting. I will get some pics up when they are in.Last edited by 6daze; 10-30-2009, 08:07 PM.71 Bronco
EFI, ZF, Atlas 4.3, 35" BFG's, Explorer serp, hydroboost, 4 wheel disks, Lars Bars, Protofab bumpers, Warn winch,
Mastercraft seats.
Build thread
ZF swapComment
-
Re: LED lights
pics would be good. I was thinking interiors for starters. Then the exteriors.1968, 69 351W,NP 435, Stak 5.22, D44 with 4.10's, chebby discs and a detroit, 9" with 4.11's and a lockright. 35" MTR's, TRO, WH cage, ps, pb, 3.5" susp, 2" body lifts, pile of parts in the garage, empty wallet!Comment
-
Re: LED lights
I've ran the 1157 and other standard exterior replacement bulbs for years. Love-em, just a brighter light with less of a draw. The big draw back to led's is If you run in the snow the led don't heat up like standard bulbs, so you get snow pack on your lights.Comment
-
Re: LED lights
When used in tail lights, it helps when your lenses are either in pristine condition, or new. If they're old and fogged up, you tend to get one big red spot in the middle of the lens, but not much "fill-in" like you would get with a normal bulb. Especially if your reflectors are, like most are these days, very dull. Since LED's are very directional, your reflector doesn't have as much to work with. Some bulbs come with side-facing modules for these reasons too. To get more spread inside the lens-and-reflector.
What setup do you have Ground Hog? And what brand of LED's? I've found that some are definitely better than others.
One thing I found that helps (reflector-wise) is to paint them a bright white color. Although I haven't tried an actual chrome paint yet, I did try "aluminum" paint, that was pretty shiny and it wasn't near as reflective as the white.
I even tried lining the reflector with that super-shiny chrome tape, but that was a bust too. The white worked best.
Interested to hear what your setup is like GH.
PaulLast edited by DirtDonk; 10-29-2009, 09:57 PM.Wild Horses 4-Wheel Drive
www.wildhorses4x4.com
71 U15 3.5" WH lift, Hanson rear, cut w/33" Swamper Thornbirds
68 U15 2.5" WH lift, Hanson front, uncut w/31 BFG Explorer engine/transComment
-
Re: LED lights
I use the roundeyes rock lights. I love them!
Comment
-
Re: LED lights
Did you buy the 5 light set?Comment
-
Re: LED lights
Yeah but it was a 6 light set. i just wired them into a series. They pull very little amps!Originally posted by SIZEMICT View Post
This kit in white.
http://www.roundeyes.com/LED_Lightin...Light_Kit.htmlLast edited by dblue351; 10-30-2009, 03:40 PM.Comment
Comment