L.E.D. dash light kit?

[Danoflapper]

I'm interested in doing something similar to this. I've got a couple of burnt out bulbs. How difficult is it to change the bulbs? Do you do it from behind the dash or does it need to be taken apart? Thanks.

 

[BIG DAVE]

I just added a bunch more LED's to the outside today. I converted my side ambers to LED and then added a firestrip on the tool box.

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that looks sick man nice job

 

[Sycostang67]

I'm interested in doing something similar to this. I've got a couple of burnt out bulbs. How difficult is it to change the bulbs? Do you do it from behind the dash or does it need to be taken apart? Thanks.

It's pretty easy, the hardest part is usually getting the headlight knob off. Pop off(I use a small flathead screwdriver) the trim strips to get to the screws underneath, then the rest is retained by spring clips so just pry it off gently. Disconnect the tank selector switch and warning light harness and move the cover out of the way. The cluster is held in with a few screws, then you can pull it out far enough to unplug it. Then just swap your bulbs and reinstall. The only thing you have to be really careful about is not laying the cluster face down, there is a liquid in it that can leak out and ruin your guages.

 

[Danoflapper]

What part number for the bulbs do I need to do this job? So I'll need 7 of 'em?

Then I think I'll just cross reference the bulbs for the dome light, cargo lamp, and license plate illuminating ones.

Thanks for the help and inspiration!

 

[Sycostang67]

On superbrightleds.com, the part number is WLED-x5. You will need 5 of them for the cluster, and 2 for the HVAC panel. The HVAC panel is pretty easy to get to as well.

Remove the radio, remove trim strip, remove screws retaining the trim plate around the HVAC panel, then remove the HVAC panel. I was able to get the bulbs in the HVAC panel without disconnecting it.

 

[Danoflapper]

Thanks Chief.

 

[seawalkersee]

I see that someone else has answered on this. I checked and was finally able to dig it up this morning. It does indeed take 5 for the cluster according to the diagram. I am not sure on the other as I am fishing through the diagrams aimlessly.

SWS

 

[pybyr]

What part number for the bulbs do I need to do this job? So I'll need 7 of 'em?

Then I think I'll just cross reference the bulbs for the dome light, cargo lamp, and license plate illuminating ones.

Thanks for the help and inspiration!

Please post those other part numbers (and approx. prices) after you find them out. Thanks

 

[Sycostang67]

The bulbs I used(WLED-x5) in mine cost $3.74 each. The red/amber are $2.99, but the other colors cost $.75 -$1.15 extra.

I think the cargo light is a 921 bulb, part number 921-x9 will run $1.95-$3.80 depending on color.

I dont know what the dome/map lights use, I'll have to check them out later.

 

[Danoflapper]

Sweet, Thanks!

I pulled my cargo light off yesterday and yep they're 921s. Two of the three lights were burnt out, and one of them was all melted and deformed - the cargo light fixture is melted where that bulb was. Looks like it's time to hit up Pick-A-Part

 

[rjjp]

Anyone know what bulbs the map light takes?

 

[rjjp]

Sweet, Thanks!

I pulled my cargo light off yesterday and yep they're 921s. Two of the three lights were burnt out, and one of them was all melted and deformed - the cargo light fixture is melted where that bulb was. Looks like it's time to hit up Pick-A-Part

Post a picture ot the part you need, I have a spare, but I'm not sure if yours being a crew cab makes a difference.

 

[Danoflapper]

It's still usable, just gives me an excuse to go to the junkyard. Thanks for the offer though.

Right now I need new brake lines up front, so I'm going to put the lights on hold until I'm done with the brakes. That way I don't have my small amounts of money tied up.

 

[Sycostang67]

Every ford truck I have owned with a cargo light has melted the housing. May be better off using a smaller 194 type bulb instead.