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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 06:08 AM
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Reverse lights

Any suggestions on what reverse light bulbs are the brightest? I have tried a couple, but my OEM housing is painted silver inside, which makes most of the bulbs dull. It's not a real reflector, like the newer vehicles. 1995 F-150.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 10:40 AM
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None of them, in my experience, just mount a smaller LED offroad light in the rear bumper (you really only need one, but if you're somebody thats into symmetry, go ahead and install 2), and put them on a switch so you can kick them on when you need them. (I personally wouldn't cut them into the Reverse light circuit)
 
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I personally wouldn't cut them into the Reverse light circuit
Definitely don't but... you could probably get away with putting in a relay with the reverse lights powering the coil and the new lamp on the switched side.
Personally, i wouldn't do that though. I don't think you'd want the really bright lights kicking on during the day. I'd just have a switch wired separately so that I can flip them on when I want em.
 
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