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Old 08-24-2014, 02:18 PM   #1
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New LED tailights available - in catalog

Just got stock of these and are in the catalog for purchase here:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me..._Code=7387Beds

They come complete as pictured and replace the existing lenses. Have LED backup, Rapid fire brakes and sequential lights (can be turned off) 20 4 pin LEDs for stop and turn, 9 for sidemarker. Comes with everything you need.
2 versions are offered. Chrome trim $199.99 or no chrome trim $189.99

They come with a 6 month warranty from the manufacturer.

I will have a write up on these soon.



Manufacturers video is here:
http://youtu.be/zzWFFfNCtrE
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Old 08-24-2014, 04:09 PM   #2
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

sweet!!!!
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Old 08-24-2014, 05:38 PM   #3
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

Those look good...
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Old 08-24-2014, 06:43 PM   #4
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Nice! love those sequential turn lights
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Old 08-24-2014, 10:00 PM   #5
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

I like 'em! They are on my want list!
I am glad you can turn the rapid fire brake lights off though.
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Old 08-24-2014, 10:33 PM   #6
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I want those so bad! I want to see how they look on someones truck though!
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Old 08-25-2014, 10:22 AM   #7
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

Interested to see your write up. The 6 month warranty seems a little low but they are pretty cool....
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Old 08-26-2014, 10:13 AM   #8
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The 6 month warranty seems a little low but they are pretty cool....


Agreed . For $189.99 ... I would hesitate with only 6 months warranty . Like many other square owners , I don't drive my truck that much and 6 months wouldn't prove they will last .
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Old 08-26-2014, 06:48 PM   #9
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

Cool. I think I paid $140 or so for the retrofit LED kit on my 77 that didn't even have new lenses, so this seems reasonable. Note the price is less than the manufacturer's direct price or LMC's seemingly comparable new item. Looks good. Will it fit in a flat rate box with the 3 gauge pillar pod?
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Old 08-28-2014, 04:50 AM   #10
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

I think this will go well with the jeep headlights and I'm very interested. When do you think you'll have that write up posted? I have a few hot dollars sitting in my paypal that hasn't been used
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Old 09-30-2014, 04:42 PM   #11
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

Working on the write-up, but they are super simple to install. The most involved in routing the new wiring from one side to another.
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Captkaos, did you ever get around to this write up? I'm on the fence about buying a pair because I just want a little more info on them.....
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Just bought them about a month ago! I love them!! they look really nice. The only thing is, you need to buy some resistors because you are switching your lights to LEDs. Otherwise, they will blink really fast. They are definitely worth it though!!!
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Just bought them about a month ago! I love them!! they look really nice. The only thing is, you need to buy some resistors because you are switching your lights to LEDs. Otherwise, they will blink really fast. They are definitely worth it though!!!
Switch out your blinker to an electronic one under the dash and problem is solved.
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Just bought them about a month ago! I love them!! they look really nice. The only thing is, you need to buy some resistors because you are switching your lights to LEDs. Otherwise, they will blink really fast. They are definitely worth it though!!!
Cool. I've been waiting for someone to speak on them before I made the jump. You have any info on the resistors needed?
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Old 02-08-2015, 05:49 PM   #16
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I just got some 50W 60hm LED load resistors from amazon.com. They are pretty easy to install. you just connect the wires and mount the actual resistor on your truck somewhere. The lights are also east to install and you can switch the way they flash and stuff. Really cool!!
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Switch out your blinker to an electronic one under the dash and problem is solved.
It comes with a new flasher. When you install it, the lights just light up but don't flash. This is why you need resistors. Solves the problem.
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Re: New LED tailights available - in catalog

This is a video I just took at night. I have no idea why anyone needs resistors, everyone I have install works as designed and shown in the video.

http://youtu.be/wwq3oJwUxBU
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This is a video I just took at night. I have no idea why anyone needs resistors, everyone I have install works as designed and shown in the video.

http://youtu.be/wwq3oJwUxBU
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This is a video I just took at night. I have no idea why anyone needs resistors, everyone I have install works as designed and shown in the video.

http://youtu.be/wwq3oJwUxBU
On my truck the flashing is inconsistent and it flashes too fast. I guess it depends on your truck. I'm curious though, did you put in the new flasher that came with it?
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It comes with a new flasher. When you install it, the lights just light up but don't flash. This is why you need resistors. Solves the problem.
Then someone has a wiring issue somewhere. The flasher it comes with is supposed to take away the need for the resistors.
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Old 02-09-2015, 12:59 PM   #22
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someone post pics and video if possible.
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someone post pics and video if possible.
Did you not see the youtube link above?
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sure didn't... I do now
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very cool.... wish I hadn't just bought new lenses. Will they sell just the tail lights without the lenses?
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