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What Reverse LED Bulbs Are You Using?

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Old 07-11-19, 03:32 PM
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Question What Reverse LED Bulbs Are You Using?

I want to upgrade my reverse lights to 921 LED, but after doing some searching here on CL and Amazon I can't feel comfortable pulling the trigger on one specific brand. I'm looking members that have used them for 1 year or longer, for links or name of the product. I really don't want to spend more than $20 on bulbs. Please give me your thoughts. Thanks
Old 07-11-19, 04:35 PM
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I'm using Osram LEDs for both reverse light and inticators. I don't trust the cheap no-name products.
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I think the ones I installed several years ago were from superbright, but I'm not sure, as I replaced many of the interior bulbs with LEDs also at about the same time. However, the price differences are not much, and I would be more concerned with getting a good light rather than a cheap one. You want a bright, white light in that location. Mine came with a note to use them only as a back up light because continued illumination would make them too hot. Also, they were very easy to install, and at night, when backing up, I can see everything, both out the window and especially well on the screen via the rear camera. This was one of my favorite upgrades.
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Originally Posted by tfischer
I think the ones I installed several years ago were from superbright, but I'm not sure, as I replaced many of the interior bulbs with LEDs also at about the same time. However, the price differences are not much, and I would be more concerned with getting a good light rather than a cheap one. You want a bright, white light in that location. Mine came with a note to use them only as a back up light because continued illumination would make them too hot. Also, they were very easy to install, and at night, when backing up, I can see everything, both out the window and especially well on the screen via the rear camera. This was one of my favorite upgrades.
Those Superbiright bulbs look like a winner. For the backup bulbs I assume I'd want the "Natural 4100K" or would the "Cool 6500K" be better? How much of a PITA are they to install?
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I prefer Diode Dynamics as they are always top quality. A bit expensive but worth it.
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I got some sylvania 921 led bulbs that work great
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