Carolinaboy
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Looks great ! 
New Tailights! - 1984 F150
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Bernie
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Looks good!
However, not to rain on your parade or anything but... Your truck is now illegal in all fifty states.
No more rear or side reflectors, because the smoke tint covers them, and those aftermarket LED bulbs aren't DOT certified for "on road" use. Something to keep in mind if you ever get stopped, or have to pass a vehicle inspection. I'm not sure if Arkansas does yearly safety inspections or not, but a lot of states do, and a few of them, like Maryland and Virginia, have been known to setup roadside inspection stations and impound vehicles that don't pass. Oh, and if someone rear ends you they might have a good claim, especially in daylight, that they couldn't see your brake lights because they were obscured by the smoke tint. I know a guy that actually happened to, and his insurance refused to cover him for it because the lights were illegally modified. Ended up costing him almost $20k in legal fees, damages and fines.
However, not to rain on your parade or anything but... Your truck is now illegal in all fifty states.
No more rear or side reflectors, because the smoke tint covers them, and those aftermarket LED bulbs aren't DOT certified for "on road" use. Something to keep in mind if you ever get stopped, or have to pass a vehicle inspection. I'm not sure if Arkansas does yearly safety inspections or not, but a lot of states do, and a few of them, like Maryland and Virginia, have been known to setup roadside inspection stations and impound vehicles that don't pass. Oh, and if someone rear ends you they might have a good claim, especially in daylight, that they couldn't see your brake lights because they were obscured by the smoke tint. I know a guy that actually happened to, and his insurance refused to cover him for it because the lights were illegally modified. Ended up costing him almost $20k in legal fees, damages and fines.
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nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
I definitely like the white reverse VS the smoked (you'll love it for backing up). Plus now they aren't quite as dark either so they will be brighter.
Bernie is right, you're gambling with LEDs. Just don't get in an accident and you'll be fine.
I know you saw my LED thread. I didn't get rid of them for legal purposes, I just got frustrated with them.
Bernie is right, you're gambling with LEDs. Just don't get in an accident and you'll be fine.
I know you saw my LED thread. I didn't get rid of them for legal purposes, I just got frustrated with them.
Looks great!!
Alljackedup408
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64shortbed
TMC 2013 NASCAR CHAMPION,
like em!
excellent!, so does your flasher work prperly with the LEDs? I changed over to LEDs in my 80 GMC and the bastard wouldn`t signal anymore, flasher just stuck on. 
had to revert back to stock. 
, so does your flasher work prperly with the LEDs? I changed over to LEDs in my 80 GMC and the bastard wouldn`t signal anymore, flasher just stuck on. had to revert back to stock. 
Very nice!
Don't be surprised when the GF can't tell the difference...
Don't be surprised when the GF can't tell the difference...
KillaF150
I'm Ron Burgundy?
Arkansas did away the inspection crap a long time ago. Otherwise, a LOT of people wouldn't pass it. I've only been pulled over once by a campus cop and he wrote me a warning. i know a gazillion people with smoked tails, and smoked headlights. I will not smoke my headlights, that's just dumb. The new lights aren't as dark as my old one's, so that helps with the output. I haven't been able to see what they look like from behind, but i'll take pictures tonight.
And I'm not singleing anyone out, just giving feedback
And I'm not singleing anyone out, just giving feedback
KillaF150
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