Instrument Panel/Lights -77
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Great American SouthWest
Thank you PapaBear. I just installed qty 2 of the Sylvania '168' cool white LEDs in my instrument cluster and WOW, they work fantastic. Mine were so dim, I could barely read a gauge. Per the advise, I was able to reach the center two sockets; (nearest the speedometer cable); without removing the instrument panel, by laying on my back with head on the center floor hump and reaching up with my right hand into the rat nest.
It did not visually appear possible to do this, and I had tried a few times prior to reading this thread; but if you get in this position, you find there is enough room to get your hand up in there, fingers onto the sockets, and easily remove them within a minute! Thanks again to all.
Since this is my first post; I will admit to realizing I have been visiting this site for nearly three years, and always find great ideas. I finally signed up!
It did not visually appear possible to do this, and I had tried a few times prior to reading this thread; but if you get in this position, you find there is enough room to get your hand up in there, fingers onto the sockets, and easily remove them within a minute! Thanks again to all.
Since this is my first post; I will admit to realizing I have been visiting this site for nearly three years, and always find great ideas. I finally signed up!
Welcome to FTE! Lots of good people here, and often willing to help. When you get a chance, post up some pictures of your truck - we love pictures!
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Joined: Feb 2004
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Glad I read this, I just received a replacement "back" to my crumbled gauge cluster from lmc today and I'll be sure to grab a couple leds for the gauges before I put them in! Might get 2 extra for the light in the column and for my headlight and washer switches.
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