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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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What do I have to change to upgrade my tail lights on my 92 vette to LED. Any concerns or impact on the electrical system? I don't want to create new problems, I just want to ensure other drivers can see when I'm braking because my current stock lights are very dim.
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What do I have to change to upgrade my tail lights on my 92 vette to LED. Any concerns or impact on the electrical system? I don't want to create new problems, I just want to ensure other drivers can see when I'm braking because my current stock lights are very dim.
You will need an electronic flasher and the LEDs thats it.


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No extra load on the electrical system? Will I need a bigger fuse?
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No extra load on the electrical system? Will I need a bigger fuse?
Nope

Just the opposite less load Ive been running LEDS for 4-5 years now.

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Goldcylon is right just change the flasher and the lights are plug and play, just that easy.

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That rocks! I'm gonna order those babies tomorrow! How much did you pay for the LED's, and which supplier would you recommmend. Thanks. Chief Howdy!
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Are the led lights easier to change on the later square light C4's? or is it the same process of finding a long skinny limbed person to do it?
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Are the led lights easier to change on the later square light C4's? or is it the same process of finding a long skinny limbed person to do it?
Mine are entire lens replacement units. Two screw per light lens and plug and play as the entire lens is replaced. In this pic you can see they are exceptionally bright and 48 LEDs per lens. My backup light are also hyper bright LEDs as well. My (Center Mount High Safety Light) or CMHSL is also converted to LEDs





Here is a day shot I also have heavy billet grills over the lamps. But you can see how they look in the daylight



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That rocks! I'm gonna order those babies tomorrow! How much did you pay for the LED's, and which supplier would you recommmend. Thanks. Chief Howdy!

I paid over $300 from Corvette South but the source was Ecklers. I have seen my style 48 Leds cheaper on Ebay. since Ive been running those for 5 years now thats what I recommend. You truely get what you pay for.
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Are the led lights easier to change on the later square light C4's? or is it the same process of finding a long skinny limbed person to do it?
Does the MY 90s to 84s have two screws per lens or do they mount from the back side?
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Originally Posted by Goldcylon
Mine are entire lens replacement units. Two screw per light lens and plug and play as the entire lens is replaced. In this pic you can see they are exceptionally bright and 48 LEDs per lens. My backup light are also hyper bright LEDs as well. My (Center Mount High Safety Light) or CMHSL is also converted to LEDs





Here is a day shot I also have heavy billet grills over the lamps. But you can see how they look in the daylight


Awesome thanks. Looks like ill be doing it then! I remember looking at those back screws and thinking " it just cant be that easy!" Btw Goldcylon did you interior LEDS as well?
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Awesome thanks. Looks like ill be doing it then! I remember looking at those back screws and thinking " it just cant be that easy!" Btw Goldcylon did you interior LEDS as well?


Nope I have not done that...... Yet. I like the orange nightglow
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