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98XJ
August 20th, 2003, 00:21
What brand, what size w/o major fabrication involved.
I got super bright LEDs and they arent so bright.....Actually can't see squat if sunlight pointed directly at them !!!
TIA
KarmirXJ
August 20th, 2003, 01:26
I dont get it, are these LEDs on your XJ now? becuase this--->What brand, what size w/o major fabrication involved.
makes it sound like you still havent done it.

but this --->Actually can't see squat if sunlight pointed directly at them !!! makes is sound like you have

so which one is it?
98XJ
August 20th, 2003, 02:06
They are really bright when out of lenses, but put them back and they not as nearly bright as incadesent bulbs i've replced...
I know i could close up rear lenses(or do some fabrication in this matter) and install some fancy LED lihgts, but is there something else I can use instead?
TIA
Rev Den
August 20th, 2003, 05:09
Did you just replace the incadesent bulbs with LED's??? If so than NO, they just wont be bright enough. Remember that LED's do not benefit at all from the reflectors like the standard bulbs did. Sorry, but the only way to get the benefits from LED's is to replace the whole fixture, that will require some fab and considerable expense.

Rev
vintagespeed
August 24th, 2003, 01:36
I used some LEDs I got from www.buytruckstuff.com, they were kind of pricey but cheaper than replacing smashed tailights all the time. They're so bright that it hurts your eyes to look at them at night and during the day they're still way brighter than stock.

http://www.rockxj.com/images/rear.jpg
KarmirXJ
August 24th, 2003, 01:42
Originally posted by 98XJ
What brand, what size w/o major fabrication involved.
I got super bright LEDs and they arent so bright.....Actually can't see squat if sunlight pointed directly at them !!!
TIA

I still dont understand the question...:confused:

I would help otherwise:D
MudDawg
August 24th, 2003, 05:33
Auto Zone and Advance both stock LED "bulbs" to replace the stock bulbs...not enough room for enough LEDS per "bulb" to make them as bright as a conventional bulb. There is a real problem with seeing them in the daylight if you are not directly behind.

The real advantage of LED's is their immunity to vibration...the high frequency vibration from my motor at 11K RPM on my dragbike will kill a conventional bulb in one or two 1/4 mile passes...I installed LED bulbs...end of problem.

You could go to a HD truck center and get LED trailer lights they are plenty bright...rubber body with the bulbs imbedded...would be a challenge to fit and EXTREMELY expensive...
Eagle
August 24th, 2003, 07:47
Originally posted by MudDawg
You could go to a HD truck center and get LED trailer lights they are plenty bright...rubber body with the bulbs imbedded...would be a challenge to fit and EXTREMELY expensive...

Someone on these forums runs truck LEDs. There were pictures posted. Whoever it was (my apologies for not remembering) removed the stock tail lights and made custom sheet metal boxes to hold commercial truck-grade LED light units. It looked very nice.

Try running a search. I'm sure it was on the Mod Forum.
THE_OWL
August 24th, 2003, 08:48
Sort of on this subject, does anyone know where to get Bulk Brake lense?
Like small sheets?
Cresso
August 24th, 2003, 09:37
I think quite a few people on here have switched to truck LEDs. I used 3/8" steel instead of sheetmetal, but I didn't cover the entire rear 1/4 like some have. The lights were cheap ($20 or so) and yes, they're incredibly bright.

slow server. sorry.

http://66.87.49.205/~dtabb/images/done/done09.jpg
vintagespeed
August 24th, 2003, 13:07
Originally posted by Eagle
Someone on these forums runs truck LEDs. There were pictures posted. Whoever it was (my apologies for not remembering) removed the stock tail lights and made custom sheet metal boxes to hold commercial truck-grade LED light units. It looked very nice.

Try running a search. I'm sure it was on the Mod Forum.

Mine are mounted in 3/16 boxes. See the above pic?
XJZ
August 24th, 2003, 13:15
Jes had a post awhile back on how he did his, pics and all. Yo Jes......
Jes
August 24th, 2003, 14:37
Ya, I used Groat brand LED tail lights in steel panels I made...
http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_148.jpg
...and the lights are extremely bright. :D
FarmerMatt has also done something similar(before I did mine) as well as a few others.

Jes
JeepFreak21
August 24th, 2003, 21:25
Originally posted by Jes
Ya, I used Groat brand LED tail lights in steel panels I made...
Jes

Looks good Jes, but I believe they are GROTE brand lights...









Unless you bought them in Tijuana :D :D :D
macgyvr
August 25th, 2003, 01:56
i prefer this style for the custom tailights that I made. However mine are just the standard sealed bulbs, but I could go to LED 'poser' at a moments notice. I can buy quite a few at about 5 bucks a piece before I'm up to the LED price...

mac 'nearly indestructable' gyvr

http://pics.montypics.com/macgyvr100/2003-08-25/1061798833_Dscf0039.jpg
dave
August 25th, 2003, 04:18
how much were the clear reverse lights? and where did you get them? the trailer store i tried didn't stock them and said they couldn't ( or maybe wouldn't ) get them for me. TIA
Jes
August 25th, 2003, 10:00
If you're talking about mine they're Truck-Lite model 30 with a incandescent bulb. They're merely for a reverse indicator and don't light anything up while backing at night.
I really want some clear LED backup lights but they don't make them in that size yet.

Jes