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Old 01-27-2012, 09:29 PM   #180
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Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds

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Originally Posted by SeaError View Post
Wow, that looks great dude, I like the "moonies" but I didnt know if there was any other way to change the color option, now i know that. How do you go about changing it to blue like that!?!? that's awesome!
Well, you pull your cluster out and have this...



Each of the 5 individual gauges are held on by torx screws. Remove them so you can pull the gauges off...



Inside, you will see 5 194-style bulbs that provide the primary illumination of the cluster. Remove those and replace them with some LEDs of your choice of colors and configurations. I buy my LEDs from Super Bright LEDs. I use the HP5s that give an array of 5 highpower SMD LEDs. At nearly $6 each, they're not exactly cheap, but they give a nice, bright, even illumination. I have tried many different setups over the years and I have found the HP5s to do the best job of illuminating the cluster smoothly and evenly as well as being bright enough.



I have the same blue HP5 LEDs in my Suburban cluster as well...

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