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Offline Rdchallenger12

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Brighter dash lights
« on: February 16, 2017 - 09:34:49 AM »
Without going to LEDs what would be good replacement light bulbs that are brighter then stock?




Offline mopar jack

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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2017 - 11:10:37 AM »
I changed the lens on mine and it made a big difference in brightness. Go to Tap plastics and they will cut the size you need with many shades of plexiglass available. Drill out the rivets holding the old lenses and use very small screws to attach the new ones.

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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2017 - 12:33:02 PM »
I changed the lens on mine and it made a big difference in brightness. Go to Tap plastics and they will cut the size you need with many shades of plexiglass available. Drill out the rivets holding the old lenses and use very small screws to attach the new ones.
Or just go without them altogether.
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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2017 - 02:47:25 PM »
There a lot of threads here with great information on how to make the lights brighter!   :bigsmile:

Offline Rdchallenger12

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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2017 - 03:27:32 PM »
There a lot of threads here with great information on how to make the lights brighter!   :bigsmile:

I remember seeing I build link where someone posted the bulbs they used but I can't seem to find it now. I knew I should have bookmarked it.

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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2017 - 09:28:02 PM »
There were posts on the bulb. I switched from 1893 to 1895 100% improvement brighter............
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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2017 - 09:52:44 PM »
There were posts on the bulb. I switched from 1893 to 1895 100% improvement brighter............

Exactly what I was looking for!!! I knew it was 18 something or other. Thanks AAR!!!!!

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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2017 - 09:55:18 PM »
Since your not wanting to keep it "factory stock" why not use LEDs ?  You can put them in the same as stock type and you actually might have to turn down the brightness without worrying about heat.  :D

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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2017 - 10:00:39 PM »
If I'm not mistaken I believe you need a different dimmer switch to run LEDs.

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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2017 - 10:13:19 PM »
If I'm not mistaken I believe you need a different dimmer switch to run LEDs.
Well, kinda right. You need to buy dimmable leds..
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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2017 - 08:41:27 AM »
These are a direct dimmable replacement. One hint though..........  they can be a tight fit when you put them into the light bar. You might need to use a file or emery to very slightly enlarge the hole. I had one hole that was a little tight.  The LEDs with the 5 little panels is the type you want.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/311548636153?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2017 - 06:35:05 PM »
Exactly what I was looking for!!! I knew it was 18 something or other. Thanks AAR!!!!!

I didn't notice any increase in heat.  don't need to turn up dimmer much,
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Re: Brighter dash lights
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2017 - 10:24:16 AM »
I bought some cheap Chinese dimmable LEDs which went straight in. I also bypassed the ammeter with the mad electrical fix instructions. The gauge lights are crazy bright now and no heat at all, dimmer still works just fine. Will be even better once I put the headlights on relays