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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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I NEED TAIL LIGHT HELP

Hey there. Just got new head lights and now I am moving on to wanting some tail lights as well. I like the LED ones for sure but they are all pretty expensive. I will eventually be blacking out my toolbox and wheels, but I want the tail lights to look good with my headlight style as well. Here is my truck now.....



[img]https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=234428&.jpg[/img


Here is a list of possible tail lights so far:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...il-lights.html (look at the picture by CHRIS)

97-03 FORD F150 F250 F350 BLK ALTEZZA TAIL LIGHT 98 99: eBay Motors (item 200509909672 end time Sep-17-10 16:13:44 PDT)

97-99 00-02 03 FORD F150/F250 LD LED TAIL LIGHTS LAMPS: eBay Motors (item 200513397948 end time Sep-27-10 12:16:18 PDT)

97 98 99 00 01 02 03 FORD F150 F250 TAIL LIGHTS LAMPS: eBay Motors (item 200506608101 end time Sep-08-10 12:38:12 PDT)

Also. I heard that some people got the led lights and housings to put in their stock back up lights. Where would I get the supplies to do this? Pricing?

If you can, please post pics of all your tail lights everyone. I want to make a decision.

Thanks
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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I like the ones on Kris' truck best, but of the Ebay links #2 gets my vote. You can get LED bulbs at places like Autozone that fit in the stock lights.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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I agree with Chase above, Kris's lights or number#2 on E-Bay. I would prefer smoked over clear. The clear seems to space aged IMO..
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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My truck used to be white and I had these lights...



I still have them, they're in perfect condition. If you like'em I'll give'em to ya for 50 bucks! My truck is red now so I have carbon fiber ones. Saaa-weet. lol
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Isnt there an issue with running LED's and something with the torque converter lock up? I might be wrong but seems like I remember something?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Isnt there an issue with running LED's and something with the torque converter lock up? I might be wrong but seems like I remember something?
That's something new to me. I haven't heard that. I've had LED's on my truck since 06 and haven't had a problem with the trans. A few others, but nothing along those lines. lol I can't even see how that would be related or cause a problem. Id be interested to read about it if you find a posting or something about it.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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I guess maybe it was referring to the high mount brake light, sorry but here you go https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...sion-info.html
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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I personally prefer the Recon lights. They're a little more pricey, but I've been running the same reverse and front turn signal LEDs from recon for over 3 years(and two trucks) with zero problems. The white reverse lights look super sharp. The red LEDs in the brake light are kinda pointless. They are sharper and clearer, but there's not a whole lot of difference. I had the full LED taillights like Mickeys got on my '05, and they looked sharp as tacks as well. They're really expensive new, but he's got a heckofa deal for ya. If you don't take it, I just might. I REALLY like the way they look.

That's my .02
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Mikey, not Mickey. Stupid brain/chubby fingers.....
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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I love my Recon LEDs. Great fit and look great IMO. Jump on Mikey's deal.

Spool: Where did you get those new headlights and turn signals? They look great. I'm ready for an upgrade. After 233K miles my stock headlights have seen better days.

Side note: I was about to buy a LED 3rd brake light from Recon to match my tails. Reading up on this now it might not be a good idea with the TC lockup problems. Anyone have any insight on this? This is all new to me.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BigAlsPSD
I guess maybe it was referring to the high mount brake light, sorry but here you go https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...sion-info.html
Alan, that is quite interesting. Never even would've thunk! I see their point now and they may just be referring to the replacement led bulbs that you put in the stock taillights. Most of these led assembles now come with load equalizers which prevent that fast flashing that would happen when a bulb goes out. Like a few of us on here said, we havent had any problems. Good find tho!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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I completely understand, and I wasnt saying that there would be an issue I just had remembered some form of discussion on the subject and figured I should back up my suspicions. I do believe too that the assemblies will have the resistors and such in order to balance and equalize the load.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Mikey. I'll Take them!! I'm going to pm you. They work Perfect?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Thanks to "mikeyc0120" (Michael). I am going to be getting these in the mail soon !
Small chip in the corner there, but for $50 bucks I cant complain. They are usually more than that.



 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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You'll love them! Here are how my tinted ones look.



 
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