So a few weeks ago I installed these smoked LED tails and put in this LED bulb. Although it looks amazing, day and night, the output is just not... "great". Basically, I want more. Now, I am tossing around 3 concepts, and am seeking opinion, but mostly ideas on what I can do to basically increase light output while in Reverse.
1. Swap to better LEDs. Function wise, this is what I need, but I can't convince myself to spend $50 on 2 silly bulbs, to replace $40 worth of perfectly fine bulbs. Anyway, my preferred option is this 550 lumen bulb, or this 400 lumen bulb if the first is too long (No idea on if these are too long for the housing, haven't checked). Seeing as the lumen count is quadrupled, I assume they are much, much brighter.
2. An HID reverse kit for my tails that fits. I have heard this tossed around, but mostly for NNBSs. Does anyone have insight here? My only worry with this is that of everyone elses, which is the torturing of the ballast. So probably not going to happen.
3. Additional mounted, large LEDs or switchable HIDs. I've seen Z71 rack lights, but although the lights look good, I honestly do not like the rack, nor am I interested in getting a new one. I have seen things like this White Night product, but that just looks a little tacky. However, I am not necessarily opposed to mounting something under the bumper if possible.
I suppose another option is mounting an off-road style light bar somewhere that it isn't too obvious until it is lit.
Like I said, I have ideas, but am more so looking for y'alls input. I want it to be functional, but still look good, ya know?
Thanks for the help, as always!
1. Swap to better LEDs. Function wise, this is what I need, but I can't convince myself to spend $50 on 2 silly bulbs, to replace $40 worth of perfectly fine bulbs. Anyway, my preferred option is this 550 lumen bulb, or this 400 lumen bulb if the first is too long (No idea on if these are too long for the housing, haven't checked). Seeing as the lumen count is quadrupled, I assume they are much, much brighter.
2. An HID reverse kit for my tails that fits. I have heard this tossed around, but mostly for NNBSs. Does anyone have insight here? My only worry with this is that of everyone elses, which is the torturing of the ballast. So probably not going to happen.
3. Additional mounted, large LEDs or switchable HIDs. I've seen Z71 rack lights, but although the lights look good, I honestly do not like the rack, nor am I interested in getting a new one. I have seen things like this White Night product, but that just looks a little tacky. However, I am not necessarily opposed to mounting something under the bumper if possible.
I suppose another option is mounting an off-road style light bar somewhere that it isn't too obvious until it is lit.
Like I said, I have ideas, but am more so looking for y'alls input. I want it to be functional, but still look good, ya know?
Thanks for the help, as always!
