i see this star led set up on f150 store. $80?! there has to be an alternative. can any of you recommend a brake led set up for bulb replacement not replacing the rear tail assembly.

 

I'm pretty sure you want a 3157 replacement bulb for brake lights. Trouble is, they're also the turn signal lights too, right? If so, you'll need to replace the flasher too, with an LED flasher. (Or wire in ballast resistors on each brake/turn signal light).

However, the good news is, you don't have to spend $80. Try this link: http://superlumination.com/3157_3156.htm I'm not going to recommend any of them other than to get something with good "side firing" illumination to fill the reflector. Possibly, other members will give you some recommendations.

I think there are flashers for you in other links at this location too. Look for them. If you don't get the flasher, your turn signals will flash "fast", like they do if you have a burned out bulb.

- Jack

 

So what are you trying to do exactly? From the sound of the price, you are looking at the popular LED tailgate bar. Or, if you arent into that, you can try a couple of other sites and get some 3157 Red LED's to replace your incandescent bulbs. They run from $15~$30 depending on type, color, number of LEDs, etc. eBay has the best deals, but squat on customer satisfaction.

 

honestly i have learned tons since i posted this. all i knew was the spider bulbs on f150 strore.com

I am all set with this thanks so much guys

 

Post some pics and let us see what you went with

 

-- i got some red led tails off ebay. i promise they are not the ugly ones. heres a link. Only thing I am going to do is run a thin thin bead of silicone on the outside. of the lens. I also have a led reverse lights that will go in too. the fronts are next.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

 

---killer info here thanks to j2hi

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