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    Default Weekend Project - Clear Tails

    I researched the new 4Runner L.E.D. tail lenses and they were like from $160.00- $185.00, I liked the tail lenses but I did not want to have to deal w/ individual L.E.D.’s going out over time like I’ve seen on many Cadillac’s, I have the L.E.D. Altezzas on my Maxima I have had them for about 3 years and I have no probs w/ L.E.D.’s yet, but on my 4Runner I saw the all clear tail lenses and I think the all clear look will work well w/my silver color, just like mt front corner and bumper lenses do, so I decided to buy the all clear tail lenses $45.00, and the L.E.D. bulbs to go in them, #7443 Super Red Flux 18 L.E.D. (2 Bulbs = $20.00,rear park/brake lights), #7440 Super Red Flux 18 L.E.D. (2 Bulbs = $20.00,rear turn signals), along with #7440 Super White Flux 18 L.E.D. (2 Bulbs = $14.00)bulbs for my reverse lights plus when the bulbs are off you get a clear look w/out the red from behind the lens you only see the color when the bulbs are activated, up front on my clear corner lenses I put the #194 Super White 6 L.E.D. bulbs(10 Bulbs = $20.00), front turn signals I put #7440 Super Amber Flux 18 L.E.D. bulbs (2 Bulbs = $10.00), I’m trying to decide on a H.I.D. kit next I want some 8,000K H.I.D.’s, I’m going to leave all my interior bulbs stock. I installed them in the reverse lenses and the front corner lenses, they fit right in for my front corner lenses but on my reverse lenses I had to dremel some of the opening to get the bulb to slide in, I did not put them in my front & rear turn signals or my rear brake lenses yet because I need to know what kind of resistor or switch I need so I don’t get the fast blink like a bulb is blown. (Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated, thank you!). Overall I like the new look of the clear tails they match well w/my front end.

    Total for this upgrade:
    All Clear Rear Tail Lenses = $45.00, Rear Brake/Turn Signal/Reverse = $34.00, Front Corner Lenses = $20.00, Front Turn Signal = $10.00, Total = $109.00.

    If I Bought The L.E.D. Tails = $160.00 - $185.00, Reverse = $14.00,
    Front Corner Lenses = $20.00, Front Turn Signal = $10.00 Total = $204.00 - $229.00, so I saved $95.00 - $120.00 (not counting S&H charges)

    I never count shipping on my mods cause I look at it like this I could not go get the item for what ever it costs to ship it to me and if you order from one seller all at one time you get a discount on shipping plus all your items get shipped together.

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    Clear Tail Lenses
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    L.E.D. Corners
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    I suggest you get some red reflector stickers to put on them or the bumper somewhere...they are illegal without them...that is the main reason you don't see totally clear tails being offered anymore...all the newer ones have a red reflector of some kind in them to keep them legal...I had a similar set on my 2000 Honda Accord 8 years ago...and good luck finding bulbs that light up red...most look pink...even the LED's aren't that bright...I tried several different kinds and gave up...my friends driving behind me said they couldn't tell when I was hitting my brakes since the LED's aren't designed for reflectors like those...they looked clean but weren't functional in my opinion...just my

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    Quote Originally Posted by SEAN
    I suggest you get some red reflector stickers to put on them or the bumper somewhere...they are illegal without them...that is the main reason you don't see totally clear tails being offered anymore...all the newer ones have a red reflector of some kind in them to keep them legal...I had a similar set on my 2000 Honda Accord 8 years ago...and good luck finding bulbs that light up red...most look pink...even the LED's aren't that bright...I tried several different kinds and gave up...my friends driving behind me said they couldn't tell when I was hitting my brakes since the LED's aren't designed for reflectors like those...they looked clean but weren't functional in my opinion...just my

    thanks for the tip....many new vehicles have clear tails

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    as well as red reflectors like you see on the rear bumper...at least Lexus has parking lights built in to theirs on the side...I put two small red square reflective stickers right next to my reverse lights...never got stopped...

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    I went to radio Shack and bought some 10 Ohm 10 Watt resistors and soldered them and heat shrinked over them on my rear turn signals it remedied the alarm lok up problem on the hazards and the turn signal it still blinks fast but it look real cool with the L.E./D blinking fast

    Resistors
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    Soldered Heat Shrink Tubing
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    Testing
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    The Front Turn Signal Housing Is Not Exactly Deep Enough For The Bulb (Silicone To Help It Stay Secure)
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    I also removed my oe mud flaps and I took the rain guards back off I’m going for more of a cleaner look….. I will be posting more pics later on as I finish all of the upgrades
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    Took more pics today out in the open………………..Removed Factory Mud Flaps and I took off the rain guards

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