Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

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Swapped the chmsl. Pete did a cool thing with painting it (see pic), but that little bit of red up there just wasn't right to me. Used the same brand I used on the Hoe, but went with the black housing / smoked lens this time.

For Chevy Tahoe/Suburban/GMC... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073K3S4B3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Old vs New:
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Before:
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After:
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Since I did the puddle lights, it's been driving me nuts that when I unlock in the evening the reverse, plate, and drl lights don't match....

Decided to try a new bulb. Used these for reverse and drl. I don't drive this every day, so we'll see how they last in the drl. Shows 12-24v in the specs, so I'm optimistic. Got a prime day deal, and frankly, even at regular price I could buy 4 sets of these for what I paid for the Lumawerx 4114 for the Tahoe.

3157 LED Bulbs, SEALIGHT 3157 LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNLTXMD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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Old vs. New
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The new look:
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Reverse:
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I'd say they're just shy of the brightness of the jdm 144ex that are in the Tahoe, but they are still very bright, good color, and nice in my mind to have all four corners with the same bulb.
 

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Here is the link to the festoons I like. Previously mentioned for my puddle lights. Also used them in the domes.

4Pcs 800 Lumens Super Bright 42mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078MLRNCX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And the 194s I like... previously mentioned for my map lights. Also used them for the plate.

Alla Lighting Newest Best T10 194... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNH8XZK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These I bought on a prime day whim. Put them in the door courtesy lights and the markers. Nothing crazy bright, but look quite nice. Liked them enough that I did the doors on the Tahoe, too (only fronts in the 06). Have 2 left.

OXILAM 194 LED Bulbs Super Bright... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT23WVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Plate lights with the new reverse:
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Markers. Not 100% sure about these yet. I LOVE what Pete did with the reflectors and I'm that guy that likes a little amber. Part of me thinks these look awesome, the other part wants them to be amber:
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Front with drl and markers:
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The money shot:
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It’s weird seeing this truck with all these leds , but it definitely looks good. :thumbsup:


I’m still waiting to see someone install one of these new style 3rd brake lights. :hmm:D2402722-47F5-44AD-B9C4-06134B1EF0A4.jpeg
 
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It’s weird seeing this truck with all these leds , but it definitely looks good. :thumbsup:


I’m still waiting to see someone install one of these new style 3rd brake lights. :hmm:View attachment 227297

Thanks, Dave. Makes it feel "modern" again, that's for sure.

I do like that new one. It's on my watch list. 0 reviews that I've seen and more than double the price kept me with the one I know. At least I got the black one this time. That was an extra $3!! Lol
 
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