eBay LED taillights much cheaper, any good?

[Kenric]

While I was looking for those G5 LED taillights from another thread, I found these similar ones on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-13-SUBUR...135&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=4&sd=390592056048&

Anybody bought these? They are only about $125 so I would be very worried that they would be junk.

They do claim to be using something called Phillips LumiLEDs, which sounds good in that Phillips is a respected manufacturer of LEDs....but not sure that would equate to quality taillights.

Thanks

 

[Goodinblack]

Those are not Gen4 or Gen5 lights.

Look up seller Revotec on Egay.

A lot here have bought from him and he has been very helpful with returns.

 

[Kenric]

Thanks, I will look him up.

Now, what does it mean, Gen 4 or Gen 5 lights?

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Ok, I have been looking around.

Revotec seems to have G5s for about $330 and G4s for about $180.

I have also googled and searched thes forums ans still don't understand the difference between G4s, G5s, and the ones that I originally link.

Also, while far from performing an exhaustive search, so far it seems that the terminology "Gx" only seems to apply to taillights for Yukons and Tahoes and such.

 

[THE YETI]

G5 is an escalade replica tail lamp designed to work on a Tahoe/Yukon, G4 is just an LED replacement lamp for a Tahoe/Yukon, etc.

 

[soulsea]

G4:

G5:

The G4s are rounded at the edge and line up with your existing appliqués right above them. The G5s have a square/pleated edge and require the Escalade appliqués to line up correctly.

Also they light up in a different way.

 

[Goodinblack]

G5s have a pleat.

 

[Kenric]

Got it! Thanks much.

Looks like want G4 s then.

One more thing I am unclear on then. I've looked through several posts but haven't seemed to find a definitive answer to if I will need to add resistors. At this point I would probably buy then from Revotec based on the recommendations.

Also, Serge, in that first picture of the white Denali with the G4s, you have a 3rd brake light that goes all the way across. Is that an Esky light or an aftermarket light.

I think I read somewhere where you had someone modify it with functional LEDs all the way across, but I don't remember if it was an OEM Esky part.

Thanks again!

 

[soulsea]

Yes it's an OEM Escalade lamp/spoiler modified to light up all the way across.

All these G4/G5 tails come with built in resistors so you won't need to add any.

 

[Kenric]

Thanks Serge.

In looking at eBay getting ready to place an order I have come up with another question.

What the heck is a barn door relative to Tahoe/Yukons?

And one more thing....requesting opinions....My Denali is Red Tint Coat...

I know I don't want smoked, and was just about to buy regular red lens lights when I noticed these clear lens ones.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-08-09-10...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d35689a23

Since I will want to put an Esky style 3rd light on at some point and that lens will probably be red, I am thinking I want to stick with red lenses.....but not positive. These chrome/clear lights would match the front better.....if that matters.

Thanks again.

 

[soulsea]

There is a clear/chrome OEM Escalade lamp that matches those tails (GM PN 19172250), I just don't think that's a particularly attractive look on a truck your color.

There's also the OEM grey/smoked version of those tails and 3rd like I have stock on my Escalade Premium ... here's premium your color with the grey ones: http://www.zibe.com/photos-new-2013-cadillac-escalade-awd_4dr_premium_suv-8526555.html?pid=16

I'd stick with the red if I were in your shoes, grey as a second choice, but obviously it's what you prefer.

 

[Kenric]

Thanks Serge, I Think you are right, red would be best.

 

[Two Tahoes]

Thinking about the same G4 tail lights for my 2012 Black Tahoe.. They state on Revotec ebay site they will onlt fit to model year 2011.. Is this true? Whats the difference between 2011 &2012's? Also what color tail light should I go with for a black Hoe ? Thanks any input will be helpful.

 

[soulsea]

Thinking about the same G4 tail lights for my 2012 Black Tahoe.. They state on Revotec ebay site they will onlt fit to model year 2011.. Is this true? Whats the difference between 2011 &2012's? Also what color tail light should I go with for a black Hoe ? Thanks any input will be helpful.

If they are Eagle Eyes or Anzo G4s, then they work on all 07+ trucks except escalades and hybrids.

 

[felixgun]

I've had the G4 and G5. Def go with the G5 they look much better . And RED not clear or smoked

 

[Goodinblack]

Eagle Eyes and ANZO and CG are ALL THE SAME THING.

 

[Kenric]

I had the same question about the 2007-2011 fitment. I work won't these trucks all the time and I was almost positive that they would fit all the way to 2013 but the guy is so adamant.......

Even going so far as to say in bold text that they will fit 2007-2011 Suburban/Tahoe and 2007-2010 Yukon/Denali.....

Anyway, I am sure they would fit.

 

[felixgun]

What's his logic? It's the same body style from 07 to 13...

 

[Kenric]

That's the problem, he does not say.

I think we know enough to ignore him but it's kind of dumb to make those statements and loose so many customers.

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Look for yourself.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400316763824?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[felixgun]

Yep those are the same ones I had... I don't see why they wouldn't fit the '13. I guess you'll have to be the test subject lol. That link comes with bonus led's for the reverse lights too.. pretty nice bonus.

 

[MACHO]

I'm pretty sure they should fit. A lot of the other sellers say "for 07 and up". A member gave me this advice when I got mine for my '11 (Serge I think)--but make sure to push the light towards the outside of the truck (away from the tailgate) when you screw them and then carefully lower the tailgate to make sure there is enough clearance so it doesn't break the lens