86 m1009 light upgrade

[ArchonBrutal]

I need to get new lights all around. I was thinking about the LMC LED bulb upgrade but I don't know much of anything about electrical work and it looks like I need to add a resistor to make that work properly. Anyone have any input on this set up or a better set up that doesn't stray too far from the stock m1009 look?

I'll take any pointers on interior lights as well.

It still has the 24v system by the way, and on an unrelated note I am curious of the pro/cons of 12 vs 24

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Your lights are 12v.

 

[ArchonBrutal]

I figured as much. Or at least hope. Someone before me got into the electrical and there a few things that I need to follow to verify.

 

[dyeager535]

Here ar

I need to get new lights all around. I was thinking about the LMC LED bulb upgrade but I don't know much of anything about electrical work and it looks like I need to add a resistor to make that work properly. Anyone have any input on this set up or a better set up that doesn't stray too far from the stock m1009 look?

Here are my forays into LED lighting.

Headlights: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/sealed-beam-to-conversion.345617/

Brake lights: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/play...s-brake-lights-and-adjustable-flasher.333607/

Gauge cluster: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/hard-wiring-stock-instrument-cluster.304941/

I haven't dealt with LED's outside of headlights for years now (yay, not a single burned out bulb!) but last I knew the front/rear side markers, as well as the front parking lights, were prohibitively expensive to go LED, as those positions require bulbs that are not polarity specific, unlike 99.9% of LED's. I may start looking again, in a few years maybe prices have dropped and/or the products offered are better.

I have found no LED's that are as effective as incandescents for the reverse lights (I assume due to the opaque plastic in that position), so I think if you want better reverse lights, some separate LED's/housings would be a better choice.

 

[ArchonBrutal]

Here ar

Here are my forays into LED lighting.

Headlights: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/sealed-beam-to-conversion.345617/

Brake lights: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/play...s-brake-lights-and-adjustable-flasher.333607/

Gauge cluster: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/hard-wiring-stock-instrument-cluster.304941/

I haven't dealt with LED's outside of headlights for years now (yay, not a single burned out bulb!) but last I knew the front/rear side markers, as well as the front parking lights, were prohibitively expensive to go LED, as those positions require bulbs that are not polarity specific, unlike 99.9% of LED's. I may start looking again, in a few years maybe prices have dropped and/or the products offered are better.

I have found no LED's that are as effective as incandescents for the reverse lights (I assume due to the opaque plastic in that position), so I think if you want better reverse lights, some separate LED's/housings would be a better choice.

I appreciate the info and links. I actually read through the first link last night before I posted my question

 

[sweetk30]

search my screen name and led , i did a big write up on led swap all around the truck with lots of pics . all bolt in no mods required or resistors .

 

[CT-BLAZER]

Years back I upgraded my backup bulbs with Halogen bulbs..... They were a major improvement

Cheap Chinese LED bulbs have been disappointing. ..
Upgraded to Sylvania LED bulbs and they threw out more light...
Will still install a separate LED light fixture by the license plate for additional lightning.

SUV will get a 12" LED light bar for a back up light.

 

[dyeager535]

I agree. For better backup lighting (or even ditch lights, etc), using some of the various light bars designed for remote mounting would be preferred.

I saw some on harbor freights website last night for like $28. I have a pair that look identical I purchased elsewhere years back, but they have held up well, and should cast a nice swath of light in reverse. I used them on a golf cart though. I'll probably go this route, I do find myself having to back the truck up in pitch black conditions fairly often, and it would be nice to have the same lights on the trailer. https://www.harborfreight.com/lighting/automotive-lighting/6-in-led-flood-light-57190.html 1A (12w), even if that's per light I doubt that will exceed the fuse rating for reverse lights, however they are protected.

I believe most modern vehicles use clear plastic for backup lenses (maybe all lenses), and that would definitely help.

 

[Wes Harden]

4 LED cube in the bumper

 

[Blue85]

those positions require bulbs that are not polarity specific, unlike 99.9% of LED's.

Are any of these the kind of thing you could open up and solder a full-wave rectifier in there?

 

[dyeager535]

Are any of these the kind of thing you could open up and solder a full-wave rectifier in there?

Here's what one style of the LED 194 looks like. Pretty small to be doing a lot of soldering on, and not much space, but I was able to get wires soldered to the leads, so its possible, depending what size the rectifier is.

The aftermarket is able to fit the necessary components inside that form factor, but the cost is so high, either demand is very low, components are really expensive, manufacture is tough, or its a combo of any of those.

 

[Blue85]

It must be low demand. Probably most cars don't need bidirectional lights. Diodes are pretty cheap. A full bridge rectifier is really just 4 diodes.