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.