Back-Up and Cargo Lights - Brighter???

bkoneski47 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 01:28 PM

The stock back-up and cargo lamps use a 921 bulb that is rated at 18 watts. I have tinted windows and want to put something brighter in back there. I've looked everywhere and can't find that bulb in a higher wattage. Are they not available, or is there another bulb number that will fit and be brighter?

Genthar · #2 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 09:21 PM

There've been a few mods done, but I don't think there's a replacement bulb available. There's some tricks in the Garage, including adding aux. backup lamps under the bumper. I did that route and it works great.

SATundra · #3 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 09:39 PM

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Originally posted by Genthar
There've been a few mods done, but I don't think there's a replacement bulb available. There's some tricks in the Garage, including adding aux. backup lamps under the bumper. I did that route and it works great.

Thats what I ended up doing too and it works GREAT. Heres a pic: http://www.tundrasolutions.com/photo...cat=500&page=2

If anyone has found some brighter bulbs let us know. One of my in the roof cargo lights went out this weekend so I need to replace the bulb anyway.

ZenKnight · #4 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 09:50 PM

You could try painting the inner part of the housing behind the bulbs w/chrome paint to make them reflect more light out.

bkoneski47 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 10:36 PM

Are you talking about the reverse lights, because they're already chrome on the inside. Not sure what's on the inside of the cargo lamps though.

Jack Burton · #6 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by ZenKnight
You could try painting the inner part of the housing behind the bulbs w/chrome paint to make them reflect more light out.

Hey Bill,

There's a divider between the back up bulb and the other bulbs. Take it out and paint it like ZK said. I saw this in a mod someone put in a thread but I can't find it now. JB

bkoneski47 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 10:49 PM

I got these lenses off of ebay. The inside is already chrome. The stock ones might not be. Look at this pic.

Jack Burton · #8 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by bkoneski47
I got these lenses off of ebay. The inside is already chrome. The stock ones might not be. Look at this pic.

B-

Those look pretty cool. How much ? JB

Ps.- The JBA Y-Pipe goes on Monday.

bkoneski47 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 10:57 PM

I got them about a year ago when they first came out for $140. Now you can get them on ebay for about $70. Can't wait to hear about the Y-Pipe. PM me when you get a chance after the install.