j_boy_619 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I've been checking the forums, but I can only find trucks that have made the swap. Anyone know what kind of bulbs the gauge cluster/ instrument panel uses? I checked the manual and it just says "bulb" Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I don't remember what the 75 uses. But if its like the 77 with fiber optics, there is only one bulb you need to replace. I used one blue superbrightled wedge bulb. lights the cluster up nicely. I left the dummy lights stock, doesn't matter really on those as they are bright enough. Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Cool! Yeah, wouldn't really care if the dummy light was brighter. I remember I did that on my VW, shit was blinding. If I am correct, the superbrights do a 120 degree angle, those work fine? dont need a 180? Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/16444-led-gauge-cluster/ http://community.ratsun.net/topic/32409-led-gauge-backlights/ Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I just use a 90 degree. since its fiber optics that run thru out the gauge cluster, It just needs to point at the plastic line. I used this one, in blue. Because I had it laying around from another car... http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/ If yours has bulbs in the cluster, get what you want.. I use 220, you can get 360. Blue / cool white does great. But get whatever color you want. 220 degree http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-5-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/199/ Quote Link to comment
robopineapple Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 i just bought some from superbrightled.com or what ever, shipped very fast too. total was close to $40 so its not to bad, i got 360 degree purple lights as my main lights. 90 degree green and red for my blinkers and warning things. havnt had the time to install them though, still have to figure out how to take the cluster out Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 i just bought some from superbrightled.com or what ever, shipped very fast too. total was close to $40 so its not to bad, i got 360 degree purple lights as my main lights. 90 degree green and red for my blinkers and warning things. havnt had the time to install them though, still have to figure out how to take the cluster out Have bear paws for hands? lol. should be able to reach up behind there without taking the cluster out.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Sierra Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 How many do you need? I think I have one somewhere. I got a pair from a guy in Mexico (ebay) with the twist plastic socket Quote Link to comment
robopineapple Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Have bear paws for hands? lol. should be able to reach up behind there without taking the cluster out.. bahaha im just a little special yah fuck :rofl: im a big dude too, ill get some pictures after i get them installed Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Are they Blue LED? And i really need to open up that dash too. I tried finding the bulbs by just shoving my hand behind the gauges and could not find em. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Re-read my post. I think your 75 is fiber optics. look under the dash, for a little black box near the steering column. There should be a single wedge bulb there. Remove it, replace it with LED light. Yes, they make blue LED lights. that's what color I used. Check out the links. Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Opps, kinda aiming the question at sierra. But I'll totally look for the black box tonight! Quote Link to comment
B210GX Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 The only lights that are fiber optic are the "headlight" pull and the "wiper" pull switches. that black cylinder shaped item under the dash and right of the steering wheel. About the size of a large flasher unit. bulb just snaps into the black cylinder. - Mike Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Sweet I managed to get em out. Also, what type of bulb is the dome light? I'm looking to switch to a white led one. Quote Link to comment
Sierra Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 @ j_boy_619 What I was trying to say is that I have an EOM bulb just so you have it as a point of reference. Same goes for the dome light. Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I got the dome bulb but it's old and hard to read the words on it. Might just take it to a auto zone and ask em for the type Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 oem bulbs are cheap, if you goto autozone and get an LED itll be more expensive, but instant gratification. Superbrightleds mails them in a timely manner Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Do you know the bulb type or which it'll be on superbright? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I posted links to what you need :lol: The first link I posted was just a normal wedge 90 degree bulb. That's what I used on the fiber optics. The other kind is a 220 degree bulb, second link. You can decide what color you want. Cool white would probably be pretty bright and keep the green. I used a blue, and like it. Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Wait... for the dome light? I did use the link for the guage bulbs, thank you! Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Oh!! Sorry man... Hang on let me see what I can find for you... for the b210 right? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Ok here's the info I have. I can't help out more than this, really.... I found the type of bulb it is. But I am unsure of length. I pulled the light out of my 510 dome, and its the same style. But it's a little to big to put in the B dome light. The 510 dome light measures 1 1/8th inch long tip to tip. The one in the b is slightly shorter. The link I am going to give you will tell you how long they are once you click on them..... here is the 510 dome light. Here is the link to the type of bulb you need. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/festoon-series-bulbs/ Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I should ad that my b dome light is kinda janky and broke Maybe it is the right size, but i don't think so.... Quote Link to comment
j_boy_619 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I think as long as its close right? Maybe I'll get one thats a little smaller, that way I can just bend the prongs that hold it closer Quote Link to comment
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