Reverse light replacement

[JimmyM]

The reverse lights on my 11 xlt are crap. IMHO. What is out there to boost their output? I can't seem to find any real good LED replacements that fit the small wedge base (T10) 921. Would be nice if they were 3156s. Short of hanging additional lights off the bumper, thoughts?

I'm working my way through LED replacements. Interiors, puddle lamps, and front markers are done. Brake lights and front 3157 ambers are on their way.

 

[DJLobo79]

I bought a pair of these on Ebay from a US seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Super-Br...|Model:Expedition&hash=item4ad78decec&vxp=mtr

I haven't installed them, but did complete a full LED interior and license plate light replacements and man, what a difference it makes. The Cree LED's are super bright. I'm pretty sure they won't disappoint. I'll try to install today and upload pics later on.

 

[JimmyM]

I bought a pair of these on Ebay from a US seller.

2X Super Bright CREE R5 9W Backup Reverse Light Bulb T10 T15 912 921 | eBay

I haven't installed them, but did complete a full LED interior and license plate light replacements and man, what a difference it makes. The Cree LED's are super bright. I'm pretty sure they won't disappoint. I'll try to install today and upload pics later on.

Thanks for the link, I'll check them out.
If you could get pics, that would be great.

 

[DJLobo79]

Check out the attached pictures. I was not backed up to a wall, but rather a fence. As you can see, i did not apply any filters to my camera, and the one with No Light shows nothing in the background. The one with Light on shows the fence line, trees and the car next to mine. And that was just that driver side bulb. These are bright and only cost about $12. Get em', you wont regret it.

 

[bedrck46]

check on e-bay

2pcs 921 912 906 T15 Samsung 6W LED Reverse Back Up Light DRL Projector Lens 0B | eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-921-T15...Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e8755daaa&vxp=mtr

 

[JimmyM]

I got some similar Cree based bulbs. It has a projector on the end and emitters around. I should get them in a few days.

 

[JimmyM]

These are the ones...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16129123162...l?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=161291231626&_rdc=1

 

[JimmyM]

I've installed the new lights. Very impressive for such little bulbs.

 

[mtondreo]

JimmyM - do they washout the camera at all. Both my f150 and wifes Expy need reverse bulbs. I have tried a few in each and been disappointed. Our windows are tinted (live in FL) and it makes it difficult to see the through the side mirrors with windows up.
Tis is the first I have seen 50W replacements - any fitment issues?

 

[JimmyM]

JimmyM - do they washout the camera at all. Both my f150 and wifes Expy need reverse bulbs. I have tried a few in each and been disappointed. Our windows are tinted (live in FL) and it makes it difficult to see the through the side mirrors with windows up.
Tis is the first I have seen 50W replacements - any fitment issues?

The lighting is very white and better than stock. The "50W" rating I think is a bit ambitious. Perhaps they used the maximum mfg lumens for each emitter and found a weak 50W incandescent bulb that was close. These are NOT like having 50W halogen bulbs. And 50W of LED power would be enormous.
They are a definite improvement over stock. I don't have a rearview camera, but if daylight doesn't wash it out. these won't.
There's a little gap next to the hitch receiver that I might put a small 10W LED spot/flood light in the future. It can just be wired into one of the reverse lamps since they only draw ~0.6-0.7A.