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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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Piaa 1540 Back Up Light

Has anyone ever used these lights! PIAA 1540 BACK UP LIGHT? I want to add back up lights but want input. Cost and were to buy!

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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIA1540
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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I have them. I attached them to the rear bumper. There are hole already drilled and I used those to bolt on. I then ran the wires to an up-fitter switch. They work really well, nice and bright. No complaints except the price. You get what you pay for.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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I bought a pair of $29 fog lights at my local auto parts store and mounted them to the trailer hitch. It's amazing how much light they put out. Since you are only interested in lighting up around 15 - 20 feet behind you, why pay for long range lights? They are also susceptible to being damaged when backing into a place with those high concrete blocks. Face each one of them slightly outboard.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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I have the PIAA 1500s on my 01 and 07....very nice lights.

Here they are on my 07 (frenched into the bumper):

 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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You must have cut the bumper looks good.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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Looks good? You can't see anything in that pic (or my peeps are failing me big time)! It might well be off the chart good...but I can't tell.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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I found some places that have the light but they don’t include the bulbs!

Why is that!

The light are really expensive as they are and than you need to spend more.


Has any one tried cheaper light and use the good bulbs?
 
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No bulbs?
The 1500 Back Ups include, the bulbs, wiring harness, relay and 3 position switch.
 
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From what source? DCSpecial!
 
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I got both my sets from Truck Toyz.
www.trucktoyzperformance.com
 
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