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Old 03-21-2015, 10:24 PM
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Old Socket VS New

I'm amazed these even worked. When I pulled them out, water ran out from inside the socket.




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They are really bright. I replaced the housings as well. The stock housings are highly prone to leak. I also took the new ones and sealed them around the seams to ensure they will never leak using silicone. Did the same thing with my rear taillight housings. Never leaked since.
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Damn those are bright! Looks really nice.

So they turn amber when the signals are on?
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Originally Posted by tnmotown
Damn those are bright! Looks really nice.

So they turn amber when the signals are on?
They turn amber when signals are on. They also stay amber when fogs are on. They only go white when headlights are on. With only one switchback installed they stayed white even with only fogs on. Factory GM wiring is weird.
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How much are new housings? I have new sockets for mine but didnt even consider new housings. Theyve been sitting in my garage way too long I have to get this done. It looks awesome!
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Looks great! I did the same with mine... GM wiring is weird lol.

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How much are new housings? I have new sockets for mine but didnt even consider new housings. Theyve been sitting in my garage way too long I have to get this done. It looks awesome!
I Picked up my housings on Amazon and they were about $60 I think. A lot better quality than the OEMs, just be with the screws as they can break easily when screwing them into the new housing, maybe drill out the housing screw holes a tiny bit.
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Which bulbs did you get?
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Which bulbs did you get?

Dual Color 3157 Switchback 60LED Turn Signal Light Bulb & Resistors. Paid about $20 for bulbs/resistors and $54 for the housings.
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Originally Posted by blaine123
Dual Color 3157 Switchback 60LED Turn Signal Light Bulb & Resistors. Paid about $20 for bulbs/resistors and $54 for the housings.
That looks awsome, can u post what product u purchased and where . Thanks this is def my next mod
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Saw you can get new housings on amazon for $45



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