LED Reverse lights- need some suggestions

[unlisted]

Hey all,


I'm doing some upgrading on my car and decided I want to change out the reverse lights. They are a 3156 bulb model. I'm looking to upgrade to LED's- but have not dabbled with led lights (other than my Whelen HALO's- which I love) I need something that is very bright- blinding bright. Even the stock (or high wattage) reverse halogens don't cut it for me.


Anyone have any suggestions? I'm also hoping to find a solution that is sold overseas, to keep costs down. I'm sure someone on here has done this before...?


Thanks all.

 

[TritonBoulder47]

All of the LED replacements for factory locations while appearing bright, dont throw out a usable amount of light. So in other words, others will see that you are in reverse, but you still won't be able to see great while hacking up...


Depending on the vehicle you're going to my using, I'd suggest the MULE from Michaina ELS... But that is going to be WAY out of your suggested price range...

 

[unlisted]

Need it to look as stock as possible, so mules are outta the question. (although, I wish I could do that..)

 

[strobecrazy]

Heard www.autolumination.com Tail Light Brake Light Turn Signal LED Bulbs is pretty good.

 

[Solvarex]

V-LEDS.COM | LED Dome, Map, License Plate, Reverse, DRL, Turn Signal, Brake Lights


Very, very bright. None of their bulbs are DOT approved so keep that in mind if you have inspection nazis in your neck of the woods.


I have a SoundOff Mighty Nite Lite on my rear bumper for this application.

 

[Flashguy]

I don't know anything about these or the company but the light output looks impressive!

Super Bright 3156/3157 Wedge Style LED Reverse Light Bulbs made with CREEâ„¢ LED Chips

 

[Retired1]

I understand, you want discreet inside your OEM lens, but these can be mounted under the rear facia / bumper very discreetly.


I use 2" Vision-X Solo Solstice with flood lens for supplemental reverse lighting. Blindingly awesome! I also use them for high speed driving lights on my GSX1300BK sport bike.


LED Light Bars and Lighting - Vision X USA - Vision X USA


Rigid Duallys work well also.


https://www.rigidindustries.com/category-s/131.htm

 

[unlisted]

I'm trying to keep costs around $40.00... I also don't have space underneath my rear bumper for any aux lighting, more so with Canadian winters. (they will get ripped off in a snowbank)


I'm also wanting them to go in place of the reverse lights so the TLF can work with them.

 

[Flashguy]

I'm trying to keep costs around $40.00... I also don't have space underneath my rear bumper for any aux lighting, more so with Canadian winters. (they will get ripped off in a snowbank)

I'm also wanting them to go in place of the reverse lights so the TLF can work with them.

I'd contact the company I posted. Tell them your a mod on an led lighting website and you want to do a review on their product and it's possibility for emergency vehicle use. They might send you a couple for cheap or free. If they work good with the TLF, I'd buy them.

 

[unlisted]

I'd contact the company I posted. Tell them your a mod on an led lighting website and you want to do a review on their product and it's possibility for emergency vehicle use. They might send you a couple for cheap or free. If they work good with the TLF, I'd buy them.

Yea, uh, I don't abuse my "mod" status like that at all... If someone comes to me, I'll consider reviewing an item- I don't ever solicit.

 

[Flashguy]

Yea, uh, I don't abuse my "mod" status like that at all... If someone comes to me, I'll consider reviewing an item- I don't ever solicit.

I don't see it as abuse to help sell a product in a new market. Your not demanding free products. Anyways, good luck with your search. Let us know what you buy and if it works with the TLF. I'm interested in that idea now...

 

[rongstad]

Let us know what you buy and if it works with the TLF. I'm interested in that idea now...

X2...

 

[wojf72]

A friend of mine and myself have used


LED Car Lights & Bulbs, 12 Volt - Super Bright LEDs


&


V-LEDS.COM | LED Dome, Map, License Plate, Reverse, DRL, Turn Signal, Brake Lights

 

[LED]

Take a look at the super spots listed about 1/2 way down. $24.99ea.


3157 Tail Light Brake Light Turn Signal LED Bulbs

 

[unlisted]

Take a look at the super spots listed about 1/2 way down. $24.99ea.

3157 Tail Light Brake Light Turn Signal LED Bulbs

That would be close to what I am looking for, and would work ideally with my taillight/reverse housing since the light only "fires" in one direction- do you have any actual experience with these? Are they brighter than actual stock halogen reverse lights?


Photo of taillights in question:





Also, does anyone know of any dropshippers who sell these for a better price?


... Not considering cost, I'm almost tempted to toss in some SOS universal undercovers, but I'd have to heavily modify the housing..

 

[Tom]

Take a look at VLEDs.com High Power LEDs. I have used them as front turn signal bulbs before and they are very very bright. In my current vehicle, I have their LEDs in my map lights and LP lights.


They are kind of expensive at $80/pair, but well worth it IMO. 3156:


V-LEDS PLATINUM 5K HID WHITE 20 LED 7W BACK-UP/TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULBS 3157 3156 4057

 

[FireEMSPolice]

you still won't be able to see great while hacking up...

I dont think I want to see that

 

[FireEMSPolice]

I know OEM LED replacements mess with the LCM in a Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis


I am a huge fan of the newer Mustang's LED sequential tail lights. I know there are kits to mod the older stangs to make the taillights sequential.

 

[Flashguy]

I know OEM LED replacements mess with the LCM in a Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis


I am a huge fan of the newer Mustang's LED sequential tail lights. I know there are kits to mod the older stangs to make the taillights sequential.

Sequential Turn Signals, One Touch Turn Signals, Challenger Sequential Taillights, Sequential Tail Lights, Mustang, Dynamite Stick Sequential, Pulsing Brake Light Pulser Flasher, Amrerican Muscle, Stack Racing, One Touch, Blink Blink, Corvette Flashe


Had it on my charger, great company to deal with.


As far as the computer issue, The LED I posted earlier guarantees not to cause any issues with the computer.

 

[Flashguy]

Any updates on the project?

 

[unlisted]

Just purchased a set of these for my car....





http://www.dealextreme.com/p/t20-12w-6500k-420-lumen-2-5050-smd-led-white-light-car-reversing-barking-lamps-dc-12-24v-pair-105506

 

[Retired1]

Just purchased a set of these for my car....


http://www.dealextreme.com/p/t20-12w-6500k-420-lumen-2-5050-smd-led-white-light-car-reversing-barking-lamps-dc-12-24v-pair-105506

I'm looking forward to your thoughts on these.

 

[Flashguy]

Me too! ...and a video of it working with a TLF would be greeeeeaaaaaat. Thanks for the update.

 

[DaveCN5]

Something to keep in mind is that if you are planning to flash the reverse lights with the tail lights, you will need 1 way diodes to prevent back feed to or from the other light. Example: when I did this on my silverado years ago, any time I stepped on the brakes, the back feed will go through the flasher and the reverse lights would flash. But if you're only flashing the reverse lights, it shouldn't be a problem. Here's what it looked like with only the reverse lights hooked up (with a really crappy old camera phone)

 

[unlisted]

I've got my TLF totally separate from the brake/turn lights...


... Maybe one day I'll explain it all.. maybe.

 

[unlisted]

Well, the bulbs are VERY bright, but do not fit the 3156 connector properly, and won't seat/stay put.


Kind of a bluish light when photos/video taken, but to the eye is a very bright clear white. Easily outshone the stock reverse light bulbs.


I'll be selling these shortly as they won't fit my car.

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

Well, the bulbs are VERY bright, but do not fit the 3156 connector properly, and won't seat/stay put.

Kind of a bluish light when photos/video taken, but to the eye is a very bright clear white. Easily outshone the stock reverse light bulbs.


I'll be selling these shortly as they won't fit my car.

Unlisted,


Did you post a review of these anywhere? I have been looking to get some LED replacements for my truck, if not the same place you got them from, at least similar, or another manufacturer.


I know camarossrsin10 had a set installed in his http://elightbars.org/forums/f34/1995-yukon-25628/, hooked to a flasher as well as stork reverse function, and it looks pretty decent.

 

[unlisted]

Unlisted,

Did you post a review of these anywhere? I have been looking to get some LED replacements for my truck, if not the same place you got them from, at least similar, or another manufacturer.


I know camarossrsin10 had a set installed in his http://elightbars.org/forums/f34/1995-yukon-25628/, hooked to a flasher as well as stork reverse function, and it looks pretty decent.

you can purchase my set if you want.

 

[SafetyLighting]

you will need 1 way diodes

Is there any other kind?

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

Is there any other kind?

Thinking he meant something like this:


Roadmaster 794 Hy-Power Diodes Camper Trailer RV

 

[bigcat]

I bought these LED reverse lights from Retro-Solutions:


Pair 3156 3157 T20 5W CREE LED Reverse bulbs


They are based in CT. I bought the version with the radial LEDs. They replaced my 3047 stock bulbs.


To provide a quick review of them, I would say when you are looking at the bulb (i.e. people recognizing you're backing up), they are a lot brighter than stock. As for light they provide the driver for backing up, it is hard to determine if there is any gain over the stock halogens because it is a different type of light. Whereas halogen is more of a soft yellow light, this is a crisp white light. I wouldn't say it projects anymore than stock though.


I read about them on a GM truck board: CREE 5W LED Back Up Lights Lights - GM-Trucks.com


People seem to like them.

 

[jluisi86]

I just installed these exact lights in my 2011 Sierra and i am very happy with them. Like stated before they project a very crisp white light and brighter than the stock bulbs.

I bought these LED reverse lights from Retro-Solutions:

Pair 3156 3157 T20 5W CREE LED Reverse bulbs


They are based in CT. I bought the version with the radial LEDs. They replaced my 3047 stock bulbs.


To provide a quick review of them, I would say when you are looking at the bulb (i.e. people recognizing you're backing up), they are a lot brighter than stock. As for light they provide the driver for backing up, it is hard to determine if there is any gain over the stock halogens because it is a different type of light. Whereas halogen is more of a soft yellow light, this is a crisp white light. I wouldn't say it projects anymore than stock though.


I read about them on a GM truck board: CREE 5W LED Back Up Lights Lights - GM-Trucks.com


People seem to like them.

 

[LightBars4Sale.com]

any other updates or experiences - best bulb/ aftermarket led to buy?

 

[massfirefighter]

3156 3056 3157 3057 3457 4157 T20 5W CREE LED Reverse Wedge Bulbs - Retro-Solutions Store


I just installed these in my '09 Silverado and can't believe how much better they are than the stock light. They are pretty obnoxious when it comes to light ouput. They have a projector type lens covered led that shines to the rear and radial leds that light up the whole reflector.

 

[Jecfire]

Has anyone used the retro-solutions led reverse light with a reverse/taillight flasher yet?