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Old 05-22-2021 | 01:35 PM
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Would anyone be able to provide an Amazon link to LEDs which hold up over time?
Replaced my parking lights with them to end the socket cooking problem, but the ones that i sourced are not lasting for more than a year.
Thanks for any suggestions.
 
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Old 05-22-2021 | 08:08 PM
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Cor, I can't comment on longevity, but I just got these. Installation easy enough if you remove liner. Unlike the last LED I bought, these are keyed. IOW you can't screw up the orientation.

Light and coverage, wonderful.

I bought these to replace a set of useless LEDs I bought. Standby an I'll post that link so you can avoid it.

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Old 05-22-2021 | 08:10 PM
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Cor, perhaps my review hit home. The ones to avoid are NLA.

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Old 05-22-2021 | 08:54 PM
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I think he means the T-10 bulbs? If so, these are the ones I am running:
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I am very pleased with them. I have them installed in the corner of my headlights. They should work for the amber side marker lights (and maybe even the gauge cluster) but will need resistors for the fender-mounted turn signals.
 
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Old 05-23-2021 | 08:11 AM
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Mine came with the dip beam fitted with LEDs...the rear covers were not fitted as the bulbs stuck out too much ,thislet water into the units. I drilled a hole in the centre of the covers ..in the lathe and glued on and extension tube about 1 inch long ..water pipe.
 
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Old 05-23-2021 | 11:16 AM
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Thanks Johnken, yes, i was referring to the T10 bulbs but will keep your suggestion as a reference if ever i convert the driving beams. I like halogens for these. Yes, i am weird.
Thanks giandanielxk8, will be ordering a set today.
 
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Old 05-23-2021 | 02:15 PM
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Thanks Johnken, yes, i was referring to the T10 bulbs but will keep your suggestion as a reference if ever i convert the driving beams. I like halogens for these. Yes, i am weird.
Thanks giandanielxk8, will be ordering a set today.
Something you need to do when fitting LED T-10 bulbs is pay attention to where the LED chips are positioned on the bulb and in what direction you need your light output. The Phillip’s ultinon bulbs are also very good.
 
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