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Old May 24, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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i know, but in my truck there are 3057s in the tails....which is the confusing part...
 
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Originally Posted by Jaime74656
i know, but in my truck there are 3057s in the tails....which is the confusing part...


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They are interchangeable but on the "low" filament the 3057 is weaker than the 3157 (2 mcd < 3 mcd).
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Old May 24, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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well ill try putting the 3157s in instead
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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ok i just tried to put some 3157s in the rear but5 for what ever reason they don't seem to want to fit properly?
 
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Originally Posted by Jaime74656
ok i just tried to put some 3157s in the rear but5 for what ever reason they don't seem to want to fit properly?
Mine in the signal lights were 3157's....So if yours aren't fitting, MAKE'M!....
 
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i have no problem making them fit lol quick dremel will do the job...lol
 
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ok just ordered some 3157 bulbs in Amber for the frint YAY can't wait to get them in the truck next will be the red ones on next pay check!!
 
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YAY just got my 3157s yesterday so today after work im gonna install them, plus the 3057s in the rear of the truck and get that finished
 
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