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I've had a search but can't find the answer, I want to replace my factory clearance lights with led type, all the ones I've found are for trucks without factory fitted lights, I've already changed the bulbs but I'm not impressed with the quality of the bulbs, 2 are flickering within a year. Any suggestions or links?
I've had a search but can't find the answer, I want to replace my factory clearance lights with led type, all the ones I've found are for trucks without factory fitted lights, I've already changed the bulbs but I'm not impressed with the quality of the bulbs, 2 are flickering within a year. Any suggestions or links?
Your talking about your trucks cab clearance lights mounted on the roof correct?
If you phone or email they your trucks specs and what your are looking to achieve with an LED bulb they will help you find something that will work for your truck. Hope that helps
Yes that's correct, thanks for the link, I am hoping to find a direct replacement for the complete lamp units.
Your welcome, after all we are all here to share the love of Ford and help our fellow Ford owners. I am sure some of the other guys who have used LED's in their cab clearance lights will chime in as well to offer you some suggestions too.
Thanks, that's exactly what I'm looking for, a little pricier than I expected but I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for" Only yesterday my good lady asked me what I wanted for Christmas, now I have the answer!
Thanks, that's exactly what I'm looking for, a little pricier than I expected but I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for" Only yesterday my good lady asked me what I wanted for Christmas, now I have the answer!
"you get what you pay for" sounds good but is not always correct.
The exact same item may range from cheap, to horribly overpriced, depending on where you find it.
"you get what you pay for" sounds good but is not always correct.
The exact same item may range from cheap, to horribly overpriced, depending on where you find it.
This is also true, I tend to search for an item elsewhere, once I've found what I want, in this case the link provided seems to be the best price for the same lights, just need to find some reviews now.
Those atomic factory jobs are expensive - I guess they don't make a set without the bells and whistles - my clearance lights have this haze look to them, the atomic factory jobs seem to fit the bill but don't need or want any flashing stuff, just a nice bright amber light with a glossy lens
Those atomic factory jobs are expensive - I guess they don't make a set without the bells and whistles - my clearance lights have this haze look to them, the atomic factory jobs seem to fit the bill but don't need or want any flashing stuff, just a nice bright amber light with a glossy lens
i hear you, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to pull over to the side of the road for my own issues or to help someone change a tire or for work and wished I had them.
Well thank you Fracturecritical, I have now ordered a set of Atomic roof lights, I don't really need the strobes but I just know that they will come in handy at sometime. That's what I love about FTE, there's always someone who can help you spend money!
That's what I love about FTE, there's always someone who can help you spend money!
I cannot begin to tell you how much money this place has cost me. I love it though!!
Because of this thread I decided it was time for me to do something with the UV faded lenses on my clearance lights, while I was at it I decided might as well go with a bulb upgrade as well. I went with the OEM replacement lenses and these LEDs: HIGH VISIBILITY AMBER HIGH OUTPUT 360° 26 LED 194 - 194 - Shop Bulb Number.
These things are a bit longer than the stock 194 bulbs. They are a tad bit shorter than 3cm. I cut a q-tip 3cm long, took the OEM lens off, removed the bulb and stuck the 3cm q-tip in the socket and put the lens back on. There was a bit more room so it looks like they'll fit.
I also looked at Recon 264142AM lenses but wasn't sure what the clearance was so went OEM.
Update time, just got my atomic cab lights fitted, they seem like good quality, the fit is good but not perfect as the base is flat rather than slightly concave as the factory lamps are. The gasket does accommodate this just. The wires have to be reversed on earlier trucks which is noted in the installation instructions. The factory male connectors need to be filed a little on the sides in order to get them to fit as the female connection on the new lamps is slightly different.
They look great though, time will tell if they live up to the expectation!
Update time, just got my atomic cab lights fitted, they seem like good quality, the fit is good but not perfect as the base is flat rather than slightly concave as the factory lamps are. The gasket does accommodate this just. The wires have to be reversed on earlier trucks which is noted in the installation instructions. The factory male connectors need to be filed a little on the sides in order to get them to fit as the female connection on the new lamps is slightly different.
They look great though, time will tell if they live up to the expectation!
Those look really cool!
I like how low key they are when they're off but get so bright when on.
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