LED blulbs / flashers

[chuckdlightning]

Hey..
I'm thinking about swapping my brake lights and rear turn signals w/ LED bulbs.. do you have to get a different flasher for them to work correctly? I've heard mixed reviews. Anybody ever done this swap?

 

[03LCalgaryAB]

With the LED bulbs you will get the "hyper" flashing indicating you have a burnt out bulb. If you can deal with that then go with the LEDs. There may be some with built in resistors or you can replace the entire assembly.

Edit: Similar to these http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-03-FORD-F-150-FLARESIDE-LED-TAIL-LIGHT-LAMP-00-01-02-/180759189609?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AF-150%7CYear%3A2003&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a16165869

 

[chuckdlightning]

Thanks for the reply! I'm more into the bulbs because of the price factor; and I'd like to keep it looking stock, just brighter. I was under the impression you could just replace the flasher to deal w/ the hyper-flash scenario you mentioned. I just didn't want to spend the $ on a new flasher if I didn't have to (yep; I'm a cheap SOB).

 

[03LCalgaryAB]

IIRC Tim Skeleton had a write up on by-passing the hyper flash and it required replacing a relay located near the gas pedal. Too much work for my liking..lol. I'm with ya on being cheap where I can. Hyper flash..meh, no big deal

 

[4rd Toys]

Can someone post the SVTP page on replacing the relay switch... yeah, I have that hyper-flash
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I went thru Amazon.com for ALL my LEDs > PUTCO brand & free shipping!
I used RED LEDs in all the taillamps & mirror signals....
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Amazon.com: putco led: Automotive

 

[4rd Toys]

& by the way, [with the LEDs in the tails] it gets rid of the half/second delay between the tails & high-mount 3rd brake LEDs.
Both pop "on" instantaneous.....

 

[03LCalgaryAB]

Here ya go.

LED lights

 

[chuckdlightning]

Here ya go.

LED lights

Yep.. might be more trouble than it's worth.