reverse lights LED

[Gren71]

I purchased a set of LED reverse lights on recommendation from a post on the forum and they dont fit...theyre not even close

Here is what I got that didnt fit...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CRGU91Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Here is what I just ordered to give a try...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MUF1APW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Can anyone share some insight on what light is actually correct? The reverse light sare just **** poor on these trucks.

2023 1500 big horn w/ crew cab 5.7hemi and halogens

 

[Redz72]

I don’t know about those. I do like how they have the rear straight back diode.

I have these and they work alright. Def better than stock halogens, but still need to lower my front tinted windows when reversing at night. I’m curious to see how well the JDM’s work for you. Be sure to let us know if the new set works for you.

 

[kdoublep]

I have the Lasfit too. Definitely an improvement but I still can't see much.

I'm interested if yours are better as well

 

[Stony0604]

Look into getting some aux lights that you can mount to the bumper to give you more light. I got some and it makes a world of difference. Something like this

https://www.amazon.com/PSEQT-Trailer-Identification-Reverse-Waterproof%C2%A1%C2%AD/dp/B07Z915XF2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=26A50OK10JYFK&keywords=led%2Breverse%2Blight%2Bstrip&qid=1705343662&s=automotive&sprefix=reverse%2Blight%2Bst%2Cautomotive%2C64&sr=1-4&th=1

Mine were a little different and mount to the underside of the bumper, but same concept. All I did to wire them was got a 7 pin splitter and hooked it up behind the bumper and taped into one end of the harness so i wouldn't have to cut the factory wiring.

 

[Campndru13]

I just installed these Sealight LEDs to replace they halogen factory bulbs as backup lights.

SEALIGHT® J1 7440 White LED 6500K Reverse Light Bulb 2PCS

Buy SEALIGHT® SXD14 7440 LED Backup Light Bulb 2PCS at a great price. Shop Automotive Lighting online at sealight-led.com now!

sealight-led.com

They’re Very bright and have worked flawlessly so far.

 

[Merlin]

Amazon.com

I put these in, very bright. It lights up the whole area when I backup or when I unlock the truck and have the lights set to on.

These are the cargo lights. My apologies.

 

[Merlin]

Amazon.com

I put these in, very bright. It lights up the whole area when I backup or when I unlock the truck and have the lights set to on.

Here is an overcast daylight shot I just took, I'll take one tonight when it's dark.

 

[Darksteel165]

Amazon.com

Edit: Link just says Amazon for some reason.
It's for Diode Dynamics HitchMount Reverse Light Kit, C1. C1R is more expensive but also acts as a brake light.

 

[Merlin]

Here is an overcast daylight shot I just took, I'll take one tonight when it's dark.

 

[kdoublep]

Thanks for the pics. Are you saying you use your cargo lights to supplement your reverse lights?

 

[Redz72]

Those cargo lights are bright for sure! I do believe the OP was referring to the reverse lights tho, located in the taillight assembly.

 

[Merlin]

Those cargo lights are bright for sure! I do believe the OP was referring to the reverse lights tho, located in the taillight assembly.

I apologize, yes those are the cargo lights. Duh, long day at work. Ill have to try to get a pic from inside of just the reverse lights. My apologies.

 

[Redz72]

I apologize, yes those are the cargo lights. Duh, long day at work. Ill have to try to get a pic from inside of just the reverse lights. My apologies.

No sweat brother. It’s all good.

 

[Merlin]

So I went back outside, started the truck and put it in reverse while holding the brak and opened the door, windows are frozen shut. I had the cargo light on too in reverse. Throws a lot of light and the snow reflects it a lot. I apologize for my misinformation posts earlier, I mixed up the two sets of lights, thank you for pointing it out. No one would come out and take a picture of the taillights for me, so maybe another day.
Lasfit reverse lights.
LASFIT 7443 LED Bulb 7440 7444 Reverse Backup Light Daytime Running(DRL) Parking Lamp 7441 7444NA W21W WY21W 992 2023 Automotive Super Bright 6000K Xenon White for Tail Brake Turn Signal Lights(2pcs) Amazon.com

 

[Gren71]

Welp… The lights I put in the link arrived and are still not the right to connection size. I guess I’ll just order one of the other ones you fellas have linked here. Thanks for the help boys.

 

[Redz72]

Welp… The lights I put in the link arrived and are still not the right to connection size. I guess I’ll just order one of the other ones you fellas have linked here. Thanks for the help boys.

What’s not right about them? Maybe a few pictures will help explain it better. IIRC, it’s a very tight squeeze when sliding in the new bulbs. No offense, because lord knows I’ve done it, but are you sure you’re installing them correctly. We are talking reverse bulbs in the taillight housing, correct?

 

[Ratchet]

I went down the halogen to led conversion rabbit hole a while back. Did find some reverse and cargo led's that worked better than stock and fit as they should. Still wasn't quite bright enough, so I added one of these. It's plenty bright. Bright enough it turns off my neighbors dawn to dusk porch lamps when I back out of my driveway when it's dark outside. Haha.. https://www.amazon.com/Xenon-Depot-Reverse-Universal-XD-LED400/dp/B081S91LFV/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3HS7WGTSGUBSJ&keywords=license+plate+backup+light&qid=1705597683&sprefix=license+plate+backup+light,aps,192&sr=8-5

I chose to power it from the 7way trailer harness. I also added an in-cab switch so I've got a nice flood light for helping a fellow motorist with roadside emergencies, hooking up to trailers, setting up camp, etc...

 

[Gren71]

What’s not right about them? Maybe a few pictures will help explain it better. IIRC, it’s a very tight squeeze when sliding in the new bulbs. No offense, because lord knows I’ve done it, but are you sure you’re installing them correctly. We are talking reverse bulbs in the taillight housing, correct?

I can grab a picture later but the connection that goes into the plug of the truck wiring harness is too small. If the sealights come in by Monday ill grab some pics to illustrate it all. I leave for 6 weeks of military training on Tuesday so wont be doing much with the truck until im back.

 

[Gren71]

I went down the halogen to led conversion rabbit hole a while back. Did find some reverse and cargo led's that worked better than stock and fit as they should. Still wasn't quite bright enough, so I added one of these. It's plenty bright. Bright enough it turns off my neighbors dawn to dusk porch lamps when I back out of my driveway when it's dark outside. Haha.. https://www.amazon.com/Xenon-Depot-Reverse-Universal-XD-LED400/dp/B081S91LFV/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3HS7WGTSGUBSJ&keywords=license+plate+backup+light&qid=1705597683&sprefix=license+plate+backup+light,aps,192&sr=8-5

I chose to power it from the 7way trailer harness. I also added an in-cab switch so I've got a nice flood light for helping a fellow motorist with roadside emergencies, hooking up to trailers, setting up camp, etc...

Nice! Im very hesitant to mess with that 7 pin harness. There’s a lot of guys who have used it to install bed lights which is enticing…i pull my camper a couple thousand miles a year so fudging with that harness makes me nervous

 

[Stony0604]

Nice! Im very hesitant to mess with that 7 pin harness. There’s a lot of guys who have used it to install bed lights which is enticing…i pull my camper a couple thousand miles a year so fudging with that harness makes me nervous

Get a splitter. You can tap into the wires on the other end of the splitter. I was scared to cut into factory wires, so I went this route. You're able to hook it up behind the bumper as well so it's nice and neat. Something like this Amazon.com