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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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That has got to be a mobile site phone spelling autocorrect.

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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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My LEDs look like the Cree but different brand (you see the yellow in the lense) They help but nothing is better than dedicated reverse spots.

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Thanks, LL, I didn't even think of mounting them under the bumper! Thats a pretty good idea. I may have to try that.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 07:14 PM
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That has got to be a mobile site phone spelling autocorrect.

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Ha! You guessed it. On a kindle no less...
 
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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I went with these. Installed in under an hour. 2400 lumens total.

Ironton LED Worklights — 2-Pk., 18 Watt, 1,200 Lumens, 9–32 Volt | LED Automotive Work Lights| Northern Tool + Equipment



There are no limits on lumens for backup lamps in Texas. I don't know about other states, but I have never heard of this "limit on lumens" in 17 years of writing tickets
I use the same kind, only square typein my ex, and work vans
 
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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My auxiliary lights are Rigid Industries but I think OP is looking for just the bulbs.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by LivingLarge
My auxiliary lights are Rigid Industries but I think OP is looking for just the bulbs.
That is correct. I ordered the led bulbs, but now am interested in the under bumper lights also !

Rigid has a ton of options, do you which model/size you have? Would you change to a different one?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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You can see them in the Excursion snow pics....but I mounted a set of PIAA back up lights under the trailer hitch...didn't have to drill a single hole. I wired them with a relay so they only come on when in reverse and the headlights are on. There's also a three way switch that allows me to turn them on by themselves to better see hooking up the trailer, etc...
 
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jpcjguy
That is correct. I ordered the led bulbs, but now am interested in the under bumper lights also !

Rigid has a ton of options, do you which model/size you have? Would you change to a different one?
I'm using SR-6 model, I had a fabricator weld custom made brackets to the hitch.

I also use 1 SR.-10 in the front to balance it out.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by LivingLarge
I'm using SR-6 model, I had a fabricator weld custom made brackets to the hitch.

I also use 1 SR.-10 in the front to balance it out.
Awesome! Thanks!
 
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What I did
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 07:48 AM
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Well I guess I won't be getting the ones from Amazon, got this email; Anyone else get the email who ordered??

We are sincerely sorry to inform you that we found out
the item we try to send you are defective in batches and barely can be fixed, for your own benefits,
We just cannot send this wrong item to you,besides,it is really hard
to tell when it is going to be restocked.

Consider your time saving, would you please agree to receive a full refund
directly for this order?So that you can be able to reorder from local directly.
Or, you would like to consider try similar items instead ?

Once again, we sincerely apologize for all the inconvenience may caused.
Appreciate your understanding.

Looking forward to your quick response.

Best Regards,
Lannie
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by pirate4x4_camo
Not sure what you had in mind without spending money.

All I can think of is check voltage at the bulb. If low voltage fix the issue but even that is likely to cost some money.

Backup lights like all of your exterior lighting is regulated by law. If I recall back up lights are limited to 260 lumens or somewhere in that area. LED backup lights are not an upgrade to actual light output, they are an upgrade to longevity and cost significantly more money.
well..no. my LED projector backup light bulbs that went right in the factory housings are significantly brighter than stock. stock didnt even shine on the ground, these light up all around me
 
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 09:09 PM
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So I hit the amazon link (
Amazon.com: 2pcs 3156 7W Cree with Projector with 12-SMD 12V LED Replacement Light Bulbs 3056 3356 3456 - White: Automotive Amazon.com: 2pcs 3156 7W Cree with Projector with 12-SMD 12V LED Replacement Light Bulbs 3056 3356 3456 - White: Automotive
) and ordered 2, when they showed up I went whoops only needed one.

Then I opened the box and low and behold, they sent two different types of xenon HID bulbs... I did think about selling them as I could've made at least $90 on them but have setup the return instead. Damn my guilty side.

Hopefully they will send the right ones this time. I'm thinking a set of switched lights would be handy back there for trailer hook up.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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They refunded my money and cancelled my order!!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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Well crap, I just placed a order for another one...maybe I should've just sold the hid's..
 
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