LED lights

dotcentral · Post by **dotcentral** » July 8, 2007, 3:19 pm

I'd like to make both my 66 & 71 as visible as possible. I'd thought about a center mounted brake light, but don't think I want to go that route. Lately I've been thinking about LED bulbs to replace the old 1157 bulbs. Are these legal to run on the highway? I have seen them listed in various magazines, but not sure if they are legal for on road use. I ask because a few years back I saw some at discount auto chain, and they had the "off road use only" disclaimer. I understand they take a special flasher to operate.

Thanks for any help. I tried a search for this, but didn't find anything.

Post by **Greg D** » July 8, 2007, 4:06 pm

They probably aren't noticably brighter than non LED late model taillights, some new cars use LED taillights and they are legal on them. I also doubt you will get a ticket for making your truck safer, lol.

Z-MAN · Post by **Z-MAN** » July 8, 2007, 5:02 pm

I know LED's are legal in Texas, but blue dots are not. If you check with DPS legal section in your state they will usually know for sure. I think your right about the flasher. I put some on a vehicle and they did not draw enough current to trip the flasher. Not for sure, but I believe I wired it in series with the front to make em work.

Chris

killercoating · Post by **killercoating** » July 8, 2007, 6:13 pm

if you buy some of the new replacement models they have a load equalizer (resistor) built in to the light, this makes the car see the same load as a regular bulb. I know the APC ones do (though I am not a fan of most their products).

ABA · Post by **ABA** » July 8, 2007, 7:22 pm

Z-MAN wrote:I know LED's are legal in Texas, but blue dots are not.

Chris

Blue Dots Rule. Had them on my '72 Shorty. They are illegal but the "man" said they wouldn't stop me just for using them.
I know I had them on my truck at least 5 yrs and was never stopped.

That reminds me, need to put some on my '65.