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BIG MAC · 02-12-2011, 05:51 PM

Ok I just did this mod and snapped a few pics along the way

I have no clue why GM didn't have these wired this way to begin with. I seen this write up on FSC but the pics didn't work anymore so I redid it a little. The top bulb is the same as the bottom bulb from the factory so this is a pretty easy mod.

Went from this:

To this:

1st step get the lights out of the truck

2nd I located a place where i could solder in to the curcuit board. I took a knife to open up the spots a little bigger:

Then I soldered 2 wires to the curcuit board (sorry the pics a a bit blurry):

Then I routed the wires up the curcuit board and soldered them to the "bright" side of the upper bulb (should be the outer contacts on the bulb):

Make sure when you route the wires that they aren't under the seal (to pervent leaks) or against the bulbs cause they do get hot!

1badgmc · 02-12-2011, 06:19 PM

So now you have both bulbs working with the brakes and signals instead of just the lower? I like that.

BIG MAC · 02-12-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

So now you have both bulbs working with the brakes and signals instead of just the lower? I like that.

yup, the way the drinking coffee, texting, and i-poding drivers around here drive I figured a little more red out back couldn't hurt.

1badgmc · 02-12-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG MAC

yup, the way the drinking coffee, texting, and i-poding drivers around here drive I figured a little more red out back couldn't hurt.

Amen to that! That's one thing I love about my LED tails on the Suburban. The LEDs pretty much light up the same area as both bulbs in the stock tails and they all work as brake/signal and running lights. No brightness issues with them at all.

BIG MAC · 02-12-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

Amen to that! That's one thing I love about my LED tails on the Suburban. The LEDs pretty much light up the same area as both bulbs in the stock tails and they all work as brake/signal and running lights. No brightness issues with them at all.

I want led tails but I've spent way too much this month on my truck lol

Maybe I'll order me some after I getting it painted.

1badgmc · 02-12-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG MAC

I want led tails but I've spent way too much this month on my truck lol

Maybe I'll order me some after I getting it painted.

I know the feeling. Too many goodies. Not enough money. The story of my life.

BIG MAC · 02-12-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

I know the feeling. Too many goodies. Not enough money. The story of my life.

We should start a club!

Oh, wait we have the chevy truck fourms

bigblazerboy · 02-13-2011, 02:27 AM

i like that might have to do it. i also want to make the uper corner light light up as well. i like the mods that make it different from the rest and you wouldnt notice unless someone told you

Mr79C10 · 02-13-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

I know the feeling. Too many goodies. Not enough money. The story of my life.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEN to that!

Good post,
Im gunna put that on the "next to do" list,

BIG MAC · 02-15-2011, 08:11 PM

Just a couple of pics I snapped yesterday of the maodded tails:

seth is usdm · 02-16-2011, 05:16 AM

yep im going to do this once i find a set of stock tails

02-12-2011, 05:51 PM	#1
BIG MAC Got dropped Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 210	More light from stock brake lights! Ok I just did this mod and snapped a few pics along the way I have no clue why GM didn't have these wired this way to begin with. I seen this write up on FSC but the pics didn't work anymore so I redid it a little. The top bulb is the same as the bottom bulb from the factory so this is a pretty easy mod. Went from this: To this: 1st step get the lights out of the truck 2nd I located a place where i could solder in to the curcuit board. I took a knife to open up the spots a little bigger: Then I soldered 2 wires to the curcuit board (sorry the pics a a bit blurry): Then I routed the wires up the curcuit board and soldered them to the "bright" side of the upper bulb (should be the outer contacts on the bulb): Make sure when you route the wires that they aren't under the seal (to pervent leaks) or against the bulbs cause they do get hot! __________________ 93 Chevy C1500 Sport 4/6 Drop, Black and Red Int. 00 K1500 ECSB Z71 Stock Daily Driver w/18" Z71 Wheels Last edited by BIG MAC; 02-12-2011 at 05:53 PM.

02-12-2011, 06:19 PM	#2
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: More light from stock brake lights! So now you have both bulbs working with the brakes and signals instead of just the lower? I like that. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

02-13-2011, 02:27 AM	#8
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: More light from stock brake lights! i like that might have to do it. i also want to make the uper corner light light up as well. i like the mods that make it different from the rest and you wouldnt notice unless someone told you __________________ 1995 tahoe lt 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3856942

02-15-2011, 08:11 PM	#10
BIG MAC Got dropped Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 210	Re: More light from stock brake lights! Just a couple of pics I snapped yesterday of the maodded tails: __________________ 93 Chevy C1500 Sport 4/6 Drop, Black and Red Int. 00 K1500 ECSB Z71 Stock Daily Driver w/18" Z71 Wheels

02-16-2011, 05:16 AM	#11
seth is usdm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 100	Re: More light from stock brake lights! yep im going to do this once i find a set of stock tails __________________ 1979 chevy blazer 2wd drop spindles shackles new paint wheels tires custom one of badges cut on waterjet brakes exhaust carpet 2" cowl hood window seals misc weather seals door panels crate 350 w/ 67k turbo 350 3.08 rear end gear ratio FOR SALE! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4838&cat=13



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