LMTV LED Marker Lights upgrade?

[Pointman0853]

Couldn't find anything in the search on this, so here goes.

Has anyone upgraded their marker lights to LED's, like the later model 1078's? If so where did you find them?

Thanks in advance!

Pointman in Nevada

 

[Suprman]

I did a few. I have some new ones that came
with other odd surplus a while back.

 

[SIMXVertigo]

First thing I did when I got my truck. They are the replacement for the ones that were on my truck which is a 97.


Link to were I got mine. Might not be the cheapest but they have them. I got the Model 30's but I think some of the older body style come with the Model 18's. http://www.levineautoparts.com/militaryled.html

EDIT: Also, if your going to put the LED signals/break lights I would suggest getting the load/no load flasher unit. Super easy install too.

 

[NDT]

Ouch 14 x $40= $560.

 

[Derrickl112]

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[SIMXVertigo]

Oh yeah. They have really gone up in price since I last checked. The LED headlights are heart attack expensive.

 

[Suprman]

I tried the LED bulbs in the incandescent housings on my m939 trucks and the LEDs never lasted. Maybe they are better at 12 volt although they were marketed as 12-24. Does look nice and bright though.

 

[scottmandu]

I just bought a truck that had them.

 

[buffalorunner]

I have had good luck with some Amazon specials B5 replacement LED bulbs, similar to Derrickl122. I was looking for interior bulbs for my camper, and came across a deal on 20 of the bulbs for $10.

 

[coachgeo]

I have had good luck with some Amazon specials B5 replacement LED bulbs, similar to Derrickl122. I was looking for interior bulbs for my camper, and came across a deal on 20 of the bulbs for $10.

About how many use hours now on the LED bulbs you installed?

 

[buffalorunner]

Just shy of 50 hrs, this will be the second NY/VT winter they will be on. Have probably 200 hours on the ones in the camper if that is helpful. They are used interior though, so no exposure to the elements or any harsh vibrations.

 

[Pointman0853]

I have gone the same route as Derrickl112, and have added the led bulbs to the stock housings.

Does anyone have a resource for the replacement lenses and gaskets for the stock armored clearance lights?

Pointman

 

[BuiltMFG]

Anybody put load equalizers on their 12v wire into the housing to promote longevity of the LED's?

I also found that Truck-Lite part #18085Y is the same marker for the truck, do a search online, they sell for about $18 each.

 

[coachgeo]

To help keep trails of similar info connected..... starting at about post 48 is more info on LED lighting

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?174058-Scott-s-LMTV-build-thread/page5

 

[BuiltMFG]

Yeah those are the same LED's I put in, previously in this thread there was talk of longevity so I was curious to know if anybody has installed load equalizers. I would not have thought they were in the bulb themselves, it's not in any of the specs I've seen.

 

[FMTV Truck Sales]

Pointman-

We have brand new LED marker/clearance lights on our online store. We're happy to create a multi-light package at a substantial discount. We also have front and rear LED turn signal take-offs that we can sell. PM me for a package price.

Anyone else interested and we'll offer a discounted package....any input much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Reworked LMTV]

Here's what I did.

I like that pintle hitch guide! Did that come with the truck?

 

[coachgeo]

I like that pintle hitch guide! Did that come with the truck?

looks like total different hitch.... sorta looks like a Nato Ringfeder.. found on unimogs..... but sorta not??

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[Derrickl112]

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