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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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Lightbulb cargo/backup lights

the cargo lights, up where the 3rd brake light is. does someone sell higher wattage bulbs for there? what about the white backup lights, on the taillights? i seriously need to see better back there, but don't really want to add a roll/light bar. ideas?

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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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i have some xenon type 3157 bulbs that i used for my reverse lights, i was originally going to use them as drl bulbs. i got them on ebay
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Anyone been using anything back there for a while that's bright and doesn't melt the lenses or the wiring?
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Searching4Sierra
i have some xenon type 3157 bulbs that i used for my reverse lights, i was originally going to use them as drl bulbs. i got them on ebay
were they noticeably brighter?

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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TTT
looking for more light while in reverse also
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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I put a set of KC 26 series backup floodlights on mine, mounted to the frame under the bumper. Here's an old pic, you can see the lights here
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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You can't see it? I can....

Either way, here's a direct link
http://www.public.asu.edu/~cwessel/truck2.jpg
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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I see thunder's pic... looks nice, that's what I was going to suggest, BradS has some round lights with a similar setup. all you need to do is run a 12v+ to a relay and trigger the relay off the reverse lights (to keep from buring wires) and BAM, automatic reverse lights galore!
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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woops... my computuer froze.... no wonder it didnt show.... sorry... false alarm..
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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I pulled +12V from the trailer wiring harness, so I didn't even have to run it all the way up front. Relay is mounted to the back of the left tail light, protected really well.
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