New SMD DRL LED's load resistor?

[guntruck]

I just bought these last week before reading about installing a load resistor....I was told these bulbs are plug and play and I wouldn't need them, however before I go through the installation I want to know if I need the resistors or not.... Any help will be greatly appreciated....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588995d61c

These are the bulbs.

 

[felixgun]

I just bought these last week before reading about installing a load resistor....I was told these bulbs are plug and play and I wouldn't need them, however before I go through the installation I want to know if I need the resistors or not.... Any help will be greatly appreciated....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588995d61c

These are the bulbs.

you need LED protectors to protect the LED's from voltage spikes. I have SMD LED DRL's and had to use them.

 

[guntruck]

Thanks I appreciate the information before I do this change. Where did you purchase yours? Or where could I order them?

 

[felixgun]

Thanks I appreciate the information before I do this change. Where did you purchase yours? Or where could I order them?

You need two of them.

http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm

Copy and paste:
Led Protector

Designed to help protect any led bulb from power and voltage surges
Got a vehicle that eats leds??
Helps protects LEDS from premature failure - Designed to works with any 12 volt led bulb
Common causes of Premature LED Failure
Switching on the ignition & starting the engine while the leds are switched on.
Changing or disconnecting the battery while the leds are switched on.
Charging the battery with an auxiliary battery charger, or revving the engine hard with a weak or dead battery while the leds are switched on.
Using jumper cables while the leds switched on.
Excessive AC voltage due to damaged diodes in the alternator.
High system or circuit voltage.
Voltage surges caused from switching on and off amplifiers or other peripheral add on devices that use a lot of power.
Faulty or out-of spec. voltage regulators.

$1.99 ea.

 

[1974chevyglasshouse]

Do the newer leds still require this?