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I replaced my rear reflector with a trailer indicator part number AL90RK.
I put three leads on it so it can function as a running light and brake light. DOT standard is 10 times brighter for brake lights. So one lead has a series diode and a 1.5K resistor, and the other just a series diode. I put Red (running), Blue (brake) and black wires to match the stock wire colors.
I drilled two mounting holes in the plastic, and I currently have the bolts threaded into the plastic. Long term, I will replace with bolts/nuts/washers.
I cut a notch out for the leads. If done carefully, its possible to keep the original mounting holes to go back to the reflector if desired.
NOTE: THESE ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO REPLACE YOUR BRAKE LIGHT! They are intended as a suppliment.
I want to do the same with the side reflectors up front (Amber AL90AK), but these lights are just a bit to big to fit into the reflector pocket.
I also considered mounting two amber lights vertically on this same piece, to supplement the turn signals.
The local store only had one amber light, so that will have to wait for now.
I put three leads on it so it can function as a running light and brake light. DOT standard is 10 times brighter for brake lights. So one lead has a series diode and a 1.5K resistor, and the other just a series diode. I put Red (running), Blue (brake) and black wires to match the stock wire colors.
I drilled two mounting holes in the plastic, and I currently have the bolts threaded into the plastic. Long term, I will replace with bolts/nuts/washers.
I cut a notch out for the leads. If done carefully, its possible to keep the original mounting holes to go back to the reflector if desired.
NOTE: THESE ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO REPLACE YOUR BRAKE LIGHT! They are intended as a suppliment.
I want to do the same with the side reflectors up front (Amber AL90AK), but these lights are just a bit to big to fit into the reflector pocket.
I also considered mounting two amber lights vertically on this same piece, to supplement the turn signals.
The local store only had one amber light, so that will have to wait for now.
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