HID Reverse light install

[BigRed76]

Where are you guys storing the ballast/wiring? pics would be helpful.
Thanks!

 

[tool2269]

Where are you guys storing the ballast/wiring? pics would be helpful.
Thanks!

I put my ballast in the upper panel above the tail lights (i forgot what its called). its plastic though, so not sure it'll stay up there.

I may change this later to put them below in the bumper below the tail lights.

 

[sumo]

I put mine directly behind the light with the load equalizer there is enough room. Well with g4 lights anywAys

 

[sumo]

here are some pics. The Gold thingy is a 6ohm resistor that i replaced the equalizer that came with my g4 leds

 

[BigRed76]

Excellent write-up! I did this mod using this thread as a guide and it was quick and easy!

 

[felixgun]

What temp. looks best for the hid reverse h11's? 6000k or 10000k? I have the 10000k in the front but it's blue-ish.. i don't know if that would be "too blue" for reverse lights? I'm personally thinking about going with the 6000k white.. thoughts?

 

[sumo]

6k brightest. But really any k would be brighter than stock;'

 

[felixgun]

I ended up going with the H11 8k's for the reverse lights.. i'll post pic's once I get em in the G4 LED Tail's.

 

[felixgun]

sits flush with a small gap around the lip but some black rtv around it and it seals up nicely. I've had mine for about 6 months now with no issues and I love it! They are so friggin bright, makes it easy to find at night!

what is black rtv?

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thanks OP, just did this mod yesterday

I bought some H11 55w 8000K HID bulbs.. will these work? What kind did you use for your reverse lights?

 

[sumo]

what is black rtv?

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I bought some H11 55w 8000K HID bulbs.. will these work? What kind did you use for your reverse lights?

its liquid silicone, its like the stuff used for Windshield, oil pan and stuff like that. Its makes a great seal and keeps moisture out

 

[Parker Tx]

That's awesome!

 

[felixgun]

just did this install on my tahoe... looks SICK with the G4 LED tails.. took me longer then normal bc i soldered the wires together to make sure they don't ever come un-done.

 

[emann_01]

i know im digging this up from the grave but I was curious what wattage you folks have used in the reverse lights? 25W? will 35W melt the housing?

 

[emann_01]

bueller? bueller? ....

 

[Modded]

i know im digging this up from the grave but I was curious what wattage you folks have used in the reverse lights? 25W? will 35W melt the housing?

Me and most others used the 35w HIDs in the reverse lights. They can melt the lights but they would have to be on for atleast 4 minutes. Nobody stays in reverse that long.

 

[felixgun]

i know im digging this up from the grave but I was curious what wattage you folks have used in the reverse lights? 25W? will 35W melt the housing?

I use the 35W ballast for my high beam, low beam, and reverse lights. No it will not melt the housing because the only time it is on is when I am in reverse or if the car is on and I press the 'unlock' on the key fob. Unless you wire in a dedicated switch to it and leave it on for an absorbent amount of time, I don't think you will have issues.

 

[DYRTIGAF]

Well just ordered a set of 35w 5000's for back up and 2) sets of 35w 6000's for fogs and headlights. Living in the country this should help backing down the driveway. Maybe I can quit rolling down the windows and finally look out the back window...Lol

 

[ckl5899]

I bet those would light up way better that the stockers when using the reverse camera at night! I can only imagin!!

 

[oakrdrs187]

Best Way to do this Its already in my sig.

 

[felixgun]

I bet those would light up way better that the stockers when using the reverse camera at night! I can only imagin!!

I could tell a noticeable difference in my rear cam view at night after the HID reverse light install