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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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1low4x4 You should do this as a side job.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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So the 3mm flat top leds are brighter than the 5mm or a lighter blue? Im about to order some just wonder which to go with?
They are just as bright, but a lighter shade of blue, a lot better shade I think. You cant put 5mm in everything, so to keep it all the same I used 3mm on everything. I doubled them up on the cluster, I'm uploading pics right now.
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Hey Nick, Id like to see some pics of the leds soldered on the cluster if you can...
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1low4x4 You should do this as a side job.
I can do the cargo lamp/foglamp switch, the 4x4 switch, the cluster, the radio and a/c controls....still working on the airbag switch, and my door switches are being a pain. I'll post them up when I get them done.
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Originally Posted by chevyridinhigh22
Hey Nick, Id like to see some pics of the leds soldered on the cluster if you can...
Here is the back of the cluster left side, showing you the positives, which is where the positive side on the led with the resistor goes. I didnt change any of the bulbs at the top of the cluster.


Here is the right side-showing positives.


LED with resistor


Two 3mm leds soldered into the back of the cluster.

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You can see here in this early pic how much darker the 5mm's were. They are in the cluster, and 3 mm in the radio. This is obviously with the stock cluster.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chevyridinhigh22
I wonder how long the twist lock bulbs will last?
they'll last a while or just a short time . . . they'll either go out all together, or start flashing
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Looks real nice man, did you follow tootall write up on the cluster? The cluster is probally all im gonna led...
I did one for the 03 and up clusters. I did do a few for the 99-02s, but it wasn't anything detailed
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So the 3mm flat top leds are brighter than the 5mm or a lighter blue? Im about to order some just wonder which to go with?
Just get the dome top if you want the royal blue
If you want the lighter baby blue color, then get the flat tops.

Hot spots are taken care of if you just aim them better.

On the cluster . . . just break the glass bulbs and reuse the twist lock holder.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 1LOW4X4
You can see here in this early pic how much darker the 5mm's were. They are in the cluster, and 3 mm in the radio. This is obviously with the stock cluster.
It's nice to see the difference. IDK if I'll tackle this, but u sure have me wanting to do this.

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...I did one for the 03 and up clusters. I did do a few for the 99-02s, but it wasn't anything detailed

Quote: So the 3mm flat top leds are brighter than the 5mm or a lighter blue? Im about to order some just wonder which to go with? End Quote:

Just get the dome top if you want the royal blue
If you want the lighter baby blue color, then get the flat tops.

Hot spots are taken care of if you just aim them better.

On the cluster . . . just break the glass bulbs and reuse the twist lock holder.
Some nice tips for those not in the know, like me.
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Got my little replacement LED for the headlight switch, so its mostly done now. I think it all looks real good. Heres a small pic I shot last night.
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As I said before, I like it.
All in all, how much do u figure u invested in LEDs?
And your time?
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